PMIC - Voltage Reference

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LM4040C20QDBZR

LM4040C20QDBZR

Texas Instruments

LM4040 PRECISION MICROPOWER SHUN

17766

TL1431CLPME3

TL1431CLPME3

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 36V 0.4% TO92-3

0

LM4041CIZ-ADJ/NOPB

LM4041CIZ-ADJ/NOPB

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 10V 0.5% TO92-3

771

TL431AQPKG3

TL431AQPKG3

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 36V 1% SOT89-3

5000

TL431ACDBVT

TL431ACDBVT

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 36V 1% SOT23-5

92

REF2025AISDDCR

REF2025AISDDCR

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SERIES 0.05% SOT23-5

5298

LM285BYMX/NOPB

LM285BYMX/NOPB

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 5.3V 1% 8SOIC

1366

LM4040D50IDBZR

LM4040D50IDBZR

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 1% SOT23-3

9686

TL431QDCKTG4

TL431QDCKTG4

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 36V 2.2% SC70-6

0

LM4041CILPE3

LM4041CILPE3

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 10V 0.5% TO92-3

0

LM4040D25IDBZT

LM4040D25IDBZT

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 1% SOT23-3

345

LM385BYMX-2.5/NOPB

LM385BYMX-2.5/NOPB

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 1.5% 8SOIC

0

TL4051CIDCKR

TL4051CIDCKR

Texas Instruments

TL4051C PRECISION MICROPOWER SHU

18000

LM4030BMF-2.5/NOPB

LM4030BMF-2.5/NOPB

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 0.1% SOT23-5

2192

LMV431ACM5-TI

LMV431ACM5-TI

Texas Instruments

TWO TERMINAL VOLTAGE REFERENCE,

88051

LT1004CD-2-5

LT1004CD-2-5

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 0.8% 8SOIC

769

TLVH431CDBZT

TLVH431CDBZT

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 18V 1.5% SOT23-3

511

TL431BCLPR

TL431BCLPR

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 36V 0.5% TO92-3

2782

LM431ACZ/NOPB

LM431ACZ/NOPB

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 37V 2.2% TO92-3

1559

TL431BQLPRE3

TL431BQLPRE3

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 36V 0.5% TO92-3

3922

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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