PMIC - Voltage Reference

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LM4040A30IDBZTG4

LM4040A30IDBZTG4

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 0.1% SOT23-3

0

LM4128DQ1MF2.0/NOPB

LM4128DQ1MF2.0/NOPB

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SERIES 1% SOT23-5

1137

LM336LPE3-2-5

LM336LPE3-2-5

Texas Instruments

LM336-2.5 2.5-V INTEGRATED REFER

2200

REF4132A50DBVRQ1

REF4132A50DBVRQ1

Texas Instruments

AUTOMOTIVE 12-PPM/C LOW-NOISE LO

2949

LM4128AMFX-2.5/NOPB

LM4128AMFX-2.5/NOPB

Texas Instruments

LM4128 SOT-23 PRECISION MICROPOW

97385

REF3325AIDBZRG4

REF3325AIDBZRG4

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SERIES 0.15% SOT23-3

0

LM4041DQDBZTG4

LM4041DQDBZTG4

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 10V 1% SOT23-3

0

REF1941AIDDCR

REF1941AIDDCR

Texas Instruments

REF1941 DUAL OUTPUT VREF AND VRE

62619

LM4125IM5-2.5/NOPB

LM4125IM5-2.5/NOPB

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SERIES 0.5% SOT23-5

449

LM4128DQ1MF4.1/NOPB

LM4128DQ1MF4.1/NOPB

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SERIES 1% SOT23-5

1000

LM4050AIM3X-5.0

LM4050AIM3X-5.0

Texas Instruments

TWO TERMINAL VOLTAGE REFERENCE

6000

TL4050B25QDBZT

TL4050B25QDBZT

Texas Instruments

TWO TERMINAL VOLTAGE REFERENCE

2500

LM4050AEM3X-2.5/NOPB

LM4050AEM3X-2.5/NOPB

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 0.1% SOT23-3

3005

LM4040D20IDBZTG4

LM4040D20IDBZTG4

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 1% SOT23-3

0

LM4040B20IDBZRG4

LM4040B20IDBZRG4

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 0.2% SOT23-3

0

TL431AIP

TL431AIP

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 36V 1% 8DIP

2725

LM4120IM5-3.0/NOPB

LM4120IM5-3.0/NOPB

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SERIES 0.5% SOT23-5

3810

TL1431QDRG4Q1

TL1431QDRG4Q1

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 36V 0.4% 8SOIC

2500

TLV431AILPE3

TLV431AILPE3

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 6V 1% TO92-3

2000

TLV431BIDBVTE4

TLV431BIDBVTE4

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 6V 0.5% SOT23-5

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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