Overview
The REF3230AMDBVREP, produced by Texas Instruments, is a precision voltage reference component belonging to the REF32xx family. This device is characterized by its low drift, micropower, and low-dropout characteristics, making it ideal for a variety of applications, especially in portable and battery-powered devices. The REF3230 operates in a tiny SOT23-6 package, ensuring minimal space usage while maintaining high performance.
The REF3230 provides a stable output voltage of 3 volts with excellent temperature drift performance, high output current capability, and low quiescent current. Its stability with capacitive loads and wide operating temperature range from –40°C to +125°C further enhance its versatility.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Output Voltage | 2.994 to 3.006 | V |
| Initial Accuracy | ±0.01% | % |
| Temperature Drift | 7 ppm/°C (max) at 0°C to +125°C | ppm/°C |
| Temperature Drift | 20 ppm/°C (max) at –40°C to +125°C | ppm/°C |
| Output Current | ±10 mA | mA |
| Quiescent Current | 100 µA | µA |
| Dropout Voltage | 5 mV | mV |
| Package | SOT23-6 | - |
| Operating Temperature Range | –40°C to +125°C | °C |
Key Features
- Excellent Temperature Drift Performance: 7 ppm/°C (max) at 0°C to +125°C and 20 ppm/°C (max) at –40°C to +125°C.
- Microsize Package: Available in the tiny SOT23-6 package, ideal for space-constrained applications.
- High Output Current: Capable of sourcing and sinking up to ±10 mA.
- High Accuracy: Initial accuracy of ±0.01%.
- Low Quiescent Current: Maximum quiescent current of 120 µA.
- Low Dropout Voltage: As low as 5 mV above the output voltage under no load conditions.
- Stability with Capacitive Loads: Stable with most capacitive loads.
Applications
- Portable Equipment: Ideal for battery-powered devices due to its low power consumption and small size.
- Data Acquisition Systems: Suitable for precise voltage referencing in data acquisition systems.
- Medical Equipment: Used in medical devices requiring stable and accurate voltage references.
- Test Equipment: Employed in various test and measurement instruments for precise voltage referencing.
Q & A
- What is the output voltage of the REF3230AMDBVREP?
The output voltage of the REF3230AMDBVREP is 3 volts.
- What is the temperature drift performance of the REF3230AMDBVREP?
The temperature drift performance is 7 ppm/°C (max) at 0°C to +125°C and 20 ppm/°C (max) at –40°C to +125°C.
- What is the maximum output current of the REF3230AMDBVREP?
The maximum output current is ±10 mA.
- What is the quiescent current of the REF3230AMDBVREP?
The quiescent current is 100 µA (maximum 120 µA).
- What is the dropout voltage of the REF3230AMDBVREP?
The dropout voltage is as low as 5 mV above the output voltage under no load conditions.
- In what package is the REF3230AMDBVREP available?
The REF3230AMDBVREP is available in the SOT23-6 package.
- What is the operating temperature range of the REF3230AMDBVREP?
The operating temperature range is –40°C to +125°C.
- Is the REF3230AMDBVREP stable with capacitive loads?
- What are some common applications of the REF3230AMDBVREP?
- Is the REF3230AMDBVREP suitable for battery-powered devices?
