PMIC - Voltage Reference

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REF3333AIDCKR

REF3333AIDCKR

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SERIES 0.15% SC70-3

1458

TL431BILPE3

TL431BILPE3

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 36V 0.5% TO92-3

3392

LM385BDE4-2-5

LM385BDE4-2-5

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 1.5% 8SOIC

1491

LM4140CCM-4.1/NOPB

LM4140CCM-4.1/NOPB

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SERIES 0.1% 8SOIC

1793

LM4128CQ1MF3.3/NOPB

LM4128CQ1MF3.3/NOPB

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SERIES 0.5% SOT23-5

1233

TL1431QDRG4

TL1431QDRG4

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 36V 0.4% 8SOIC

226

TL4050B41QDBZTG4

TL4050B41QDBZTG4

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 0.2% SOT23-3

0

LM4040D41IDBZTG4

LM4040D41IDBZTG4

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 1% SOT23-3

0

LM185H-1.2/NOPB

LM185H-1.2/NOPB

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 1% TO2

589

LM4120AIM5-3.3/NOPB

LM4120AIM5-3.3/NOPB

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SERIES 0.2% SOT23-5

667

TL432BIDBZT

TL432BIDBZT

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 36V 0.5% SOT23-3

701

LM431BIM3X/NOPB

LM431BIM3X/NOPB

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 37V 1% SOT23-3

18818

LM4041DIM3-1.2/NOPB

LM4041DIM3-1.2/NOPB

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 1% SOT23-3

27776

LM4040D25ILP

LM4040D25ILP

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 1% TO92-3

192

TL432AIDBVR

TL432AIDBVR

Texas Instruments

TL432 - ADJUSTABLE PRECISION SHU

29000

REF3130AIDBZR

REF3130AIDBZR

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SERIES 0.2% SOT23-3

2941

LM4040C10ILPR

LM4040C10ILPR

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 0.5% TO92-3

1560

TL4050A25QDBZT

TL4050A25QDBZT

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 0.1% SOT23-3

245

LM4128AQ1MFX2.0/NOPB

LM4128AQ1MFX2.0/NOPB

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SERIES 0.1% SOT23-5

0

TLV431BCDBZR

TLV431BCDBZR

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 6V 0.5% SOT23-3

3143

PMIC - Voltage Reference

1. Overview

Voltage references are precision analog circuits that generate stable and accurate DC voltage levels. As critical components in Power Management Integrated Circuits (PMICs), they serve as calibration standards for analog-to-digital converters (ADCs), digital-to-analog converters (DACs), and power monitoring systems. Their stability against temperature variations, process shifts, and supply voltage fluctuations ensures measurement accuracy and system reliability in modern electronics.

2. Main Types and Functional Classification

TypeFunctional FeaturesApplication Examples
Bandgap ReferenceTemperature-compensated design using bipolar transistor characteristicsGeneral-purpose ADC/DAC calibration
Zener ReferenceHigh-voltage stability through reverse breakdown characteristicsIndustrial power supplies, test equipment
LDO Voltage ReferenceLow dropout voltage with high PSRR performanceBattery-powered devices, portable instruments
High-Precision ReferenceSub-0.1% initial accuracy with ppm-level temperature driftMedical imaging systems, precision sensors
Programmable ReferenceDigital control of output voltage via I2C/SPI interfacesAdaptive power systems, FPGA voltage scaling

3. Structure and Composition

Typical voltage reference architecture includes: - Primary reference source (bandgap or Zener diode) - Operational amplifier for voltage buffering - Temperature compensation circuitry - Output driver stage - Protective elements (ESD protection, current limiting) Fabricated using CMOS/BiCMOS processes, housed in SC70, SOT23, or TSSOP packages with 3-8 pins. Advanced designs integrate digital calibration registers and thermal shutdown functions.

4. Key Technical Specifications

ParameterDescriptionImportance
Initial AccuracyVoltage deviation at 25 C ( 0.02% to 1%)Determines system calibration baseline
Temperature CoefficientDrift rate over temperature range (1-100ppm/ C)Affects measurement stability
Output NoiseRMS noise voltage in 0.1-10Hz band (5 V to 100 V)Impacts ADC/DAC resolution
Load RegulationVoltage change with load current (0.01%/mA)Ensures stability under dynamic loads
Line RegulationVoltage change with supply voltage (0.05%/V)Maintains accuracy with supply variations

5. Application Areas

  • Communication: 5G base stations, optical transceivers, RF test equipment
  • Consumer: Smartphones, wearables, battery management systems
  • Industrial: Process control sensors, PLC modules, precision instrumentation
  • Automotive: Battery management systems (BMS), ADAS sensors, engine controllers
  • Medical: MRI systems, portable diagnostic devices, patient monitors

6. Leading Manufacturers and Products

ManufacturerProduct SeriesKey Features
TILM4040/LM40500.1% accuracy, 50ppm/ C tempco, 50mA output
Analog DevicesADR45xx0.02% initial accuracy, 3ppm/ C drift
Maxim IntegratedMAX6126Series voltage reference with enable pin
STMicroelectronicsLN3480Low-power consumption (380nA IQ)
ON SemiconductorNCP100Cost-effective solution for 12-bit ADCs

7. Selection Guidelines

Key selection criteria: - Required accuracy class (0.02% vs 1%) - Operating temperature range (-55 C to +125 C) - Power supply constraints (voltage headroom, quiescent current) - Package size and thermal dissipation capability - Long-term stability requirements (aging effects) - Cost vs performance trade-offs (e.g., programmable vs fixed) Example: For a 16-bit industrial ADC system, select a reference with <5ppm/ C tempco and <1 Vpp noise.

8. Industry Trends

  • Nanometer process integration enabling sub-1V references
  • Development of chopper-stabilized references for ultra-low drift
  • Increase in digital programmable references with I2C interfaces
  • Advancements in radiation-hardened references for aerospace
  • Reduced package sizes (0.65mm x 1.0mm WLCSP)
  • AI-enhanced self-calibration algorithms in smart references
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