PMIC - Voltage Reference

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
LM4040A20IDBZTG4

LM4040A20IDBZTG4

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 0.1% SOT23-3

0

LM4132EMFX-1.8/NOPB

LM4132EMFX-1.8/NOPB

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SERIES 0.5% SOT23-5

0

LM4120AIM5-1.8

LM4120AIM5-1.8

Texas Instruments

3 TERMINAL VOLTAGE REFERENCE

1000

LM4040C20IDBZT

LM4040C20IDBZT

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 0.5% SOT23-3

658

REF6145IDGKT

REF6145IDGKT

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SERIES 0.05% 8VSSOP

136

LM4050QCEM3X2.5/NOPB

LM4050QCEM3X2.5/NOPB

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 0.5% SOT23-3

0

LM4132AMFX-1.8/NOPB

LM4132AMFX-1.8/NOPB

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SERIES 0.05% SOT23-5

0

TLV431BCLP

TLV431BCLP

Texas Instruments

TLV431B 0.5% ACCURACY LOW-VOLTAG

37475

TL4051B12IDBZR

TL4051B12IDBZR

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 0.2% SOT23-3

2468

LM236DG4-2-5

LM236DG4-2-5

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 2% 8SOIC

0

REF5045AIDGKT

REF5045AIDGKT

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SERIES 0.1% 8VSSOP

486

LM4041CIZ-1.2/NOPB

LM4041CIZ-1.2/NOPB

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 0.5% TO92-3

2110

REF3430QDBVRQ1

REF3430QDBVRQ1

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SERIES 0.05% SOT23-6

723

TL4050C50QDCKR

TL4050C50QDCKR

Texas Instruments

TL4050C PRECISION MICROPOWER SHU

9015

REF3133AIDBZR

REF3133AIDBZR

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SERIES 0.2% SOT23-3

10764

REF5040AIDGKT

REF5040AIDGKT

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SERIES 0.1% 8VSSOP

858

LM4040C10IDBZT

LM4040C10IDBZT

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 0.5% SOT23-3

696

LM4041D12ILP

LM4041D12ILP

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 1% TO92-3

1997

TL431BIDG4

TL431BIDG4

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 36V 0.5% 8SOIC

0

TL431AIDBZRG4

TL431AIDBZRG4

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 36V 1% SOT23-3

0

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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