PMIC - Voltage Reference

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REF5020IDR

REF5020IDR

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SERIES 0.05% 8SOIC

1535

LM385Z-1.2/LFT3

LM385Z-1.2/LFT3

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT -2.43%/+2.02% TO92

1950

TLVH431BIPK

TLVH431BIPK

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 18V 0.5% SOT89-3

970

LM4040B20IDCKR

LM4040B20IDCKR

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 0.2% SC70-5

2999

LM4040D30QDBZRG4

LM4040D30QDBZRG4

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 1% SOT23-3

0

TLV431BQLP

TLV431BQLP

Texas Instruments

TLV431B 0.5% ACCURACY LOW-VOLTAG

42000

LM4040C82IDBZR

LM4040C82IDBZR

Texas Instruments

LM4040 PRECISION MICROPOWER SHUN

5680

LM4040DEM3-3.0/NOPB

LM4040DEM3-3.0/NOPB

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 1% SOT23-3

2523

LM4041D12IDBZR

LM4041D12IDBZR

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 1% SOT23-3

8055

LM4041QEEM3X-1.2NO

LM4041QEEM3X-1.2NO

Texas Instruments

LM4041-N-Q1 PRECISION MICROPOWER

7608

TL4050C25IDBZTG4

TL4050C25IDBZTG4

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 0.5% SOT23-3

0

LM4041QCEM3-ADJ/NO

LM4041QCEM3-ADJ/NO

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 10V 0.5% SOT23-3

712

LM285LPE3-1-2

LM285LPE3-1-2

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 1% TO92-3

2474

LM4041BIDBZT

LM4041BIDBZT

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 10V 0.2% SOT23-3

332

LM4041QCEM3-1.2NO

LM4041QCEM3-1.2NO

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 0.5% SOT23-3

2224

LM4120IM5-5.0/NOPB

LM4120IM5-5.0/NOPB

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SERIES 0.5% SOT23-5

2151

TLV431BCLPE3

TLV431BCLPE3

Texas Instruments

3 TERMINAL VOLTAGE REFERENCE

2000

TL431ILPR

TL431ILPR

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 36V 2.2% TO92-3

1556

LM4040QAIM3-2.5/NOPB

LM4040QAIM3-2.5/NOPB

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 0.1% SOT23-3

1019

TLVH432BQDBZT

TLVH432BQDBZT

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 18V 0.5% SOT23-3

196

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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