PMIC - Voltage Reference

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
TL431AILPRA

TL431AILPRA

Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor

IC VREF SHUNT 36V 1% TO92-3

0

REF3012TB-GT3

REF3012TB-GT3

Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor

IC VREF SERIES 0.2% SOT23-3

0

LM431CCM

LM431CCM

Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor

IC VREF SHUNT 36V 0.5% 8SOIC

0

TL431BVDMR2

TL431BVDMR2

Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor

IC VREF SHUNT 36V 0.4% MICRO8

0

CAT8900B250TBGT3

CAT8900B250TBGT3

Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor

IC VREF SERIES 0.04% SOT23-3

0

CAT8900B204TBGT3

CAT8900B204TBGT3

Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor

IC VREF SERIES 0.05% SOT23-3

0

TL431BVLP

TL431BVLP

Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor

IC VREF SHUNT 36V 0.4% TO92-3

0

TL431CLPRA

TL431CLPRA

Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor

IC VREF SHUNT 36V 2.2% TO92-3

0

NCP100SNT1

NCP100SNT1

Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor

IC VREF SHUNT 6V 1.7% 5TSOP

0

LM385Z-1.2RP

LM385Z-1.2RP

Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor

IC VREF SHNT -2.4%/+2.01% TO92-3

0

LM385BZ-1.2RA

LM385BZ-1.2RA

Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor

IC VREF SHUNT 1% TO92-3

0

TLV431BLPRM

TLV431BLPRM

Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor

IC VREF SHUNT 16V 0.5% TO92-3

0

FAN431LZXA

FAN431LZXA

Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor

IC VREF SHUNT 36V 0.5% TO92-3

0

LM431CIZ

LM431CIZ

Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor

IC VREF SHUNT 36V 0.5% TO92-3

0

LM285Z-2.5RA

LM285Z-2.5RA

Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor

IC VREF SHUNT 1.5% TO92-3

0

LM285D-1.2R2

LM285D-1.2R2

Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor

IC VREF SHUNT 1% 8SOIC

0

LM431BIMX

LM431BIMX

Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor

IC VREF SHUNT 36V 1% 8SOIC

0

LM285D-2.5

LM285D-2.5

Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor

IC VREF SHUNT 1.5% 8SOIC

0

LM385BD-2.5R2

LM385BD-2.5R2

Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor

IC VREF SHUNT 1.5% 8SOIC

0

TLV431BLPREG

TLV431BLPREG

Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor

IC VREF SHUNT 16V 0.5% TO92-3

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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