PMIC - Voltage Reference

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
LT1004IPWR-2-5

LT1004IPWR-2-5

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 0.8% 8TSSOP

2000

TLVH431ACDBVRG4

TLVH431ACDBVRG4

Texas Instruments

TLVH431A 1% ACCURACY LOW-VOLTAGE

3000

LM385LPR-2-5

LM385LPR-2-5

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 3% TO92-3

1952

REF4132B33DBVR

REF4132B33DBVR

Texas Instruments

12-PPM/C LOW-NOISE LOW-POWER PRE

3000

LM4050AIM3-10/NOPB

LM4050AIM3-10/NOPB

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 0.1% SOT23-3

2576

TL431ACLPRE3

TL431ACLPRE3

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 36V 1% TO92-3

1021

LM4040D25QDBZT

LM4040D25QDBZT

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 1% SOT23-3

578

TLVH431BCLPR

TLVH431BCLPR

Texas Instruments

TLVH431B 0.5% ACCURACY LOW-VOLTA

23529

LM4132BMFX-3.0/NOPB

LM4132BMFX-3.0/NOPB

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SERIES 0.1% SOT23-5

3000

LM285Z-2.5/LFT7

LM285Z-2.5/LFT7

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 1.5% TO92-3

1986

LM431ACM3X

LM431ACM3X

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 37V 2.2% SOT23-3

1082

TL431ACPK

TL431ACPK

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 36V 1% SOT89-3

14

TL431BCLPE3

TL431BCLPE3

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 36V 0.5% TO92-3

3000

TL4050B10QDBZT

TL4050B10QDBZT

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 0.2% SOT23-3

500

LM385BZ-1.2/NOPB

LM385BZ-1.2/NOPB

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 1% TO92-3

4442

TLV431IDBVRG4

TLV431IDBVRG4

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 6V 1.5% SOT23-5

0

LM4040D30QDBZR

LM4040D30QDBZR

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 1% SOT23-3

2996

LM4140CCMX-4.1/NOPB

LM4140CCMX-4.1/NOPB

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SERIES 0.1% 8SOIC

0

LT1009ILPR

LT1009ILPR

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 0.2% TO92-3

1800

LM4040B41IDBZTG4

LM4040B41IDBZTG4

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 0.2% 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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