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ADR4520

Voltage Reference

The ADR4520 is a voltage reference from Analog Devices. View the full ADR4520 datasheet below including key specifications, electrical characteristics, absolute maximum ratings.

ADR4520 shares its datasheet with ADR4525, whose page lists every part number it covers.

Official ADR4520 datasheet (PDF) — the source this page was extracted from.

Manufacturer

Analog Devices

Package

SOIC-8

ADR4520 Key Specifications

ParameterValue
Output Current10 mA
Quiescent Current950µA
Mounting TypeSurface Mount
Noise Voltage1.25µVp-p
Operating Temperature-40°C ~ 125°C (TA)
Output TypeFixed
Package / Case8-SOIC (0.154", 3.90mm Width)
PackagingTube
Reference TypeSeries
Standard Pack Qty98
Supplier Device Package8-SOIC
Temperature Coefficient2ppm/°C
Tolerance±0.02%
Input Voltage Range3V ~ 15V
Output Voltage2.5V

ADR4520 Overview

Part: ADR4525BRZ — Analog Devices (ADR4520/ADR4525/ADR4530/ADR4533/ADR4540/ADR4550 family)

Type: Ultralow Noise, High Accuracy Series Voltage Reference

Description: 2.5 V (ADR4525), 3 V to 15 V input, ultralow noise voltage reference with ±0.02% maximum initial error (B grade), 2 ppm/°C maximum temperature coefficient, and 950 μA maximum quiescent current.

Operating Conditions:

  • Supply voltage: 3 V to 15 V
  • Operating temperature: -40 to +125 °C (A and B grades); C and D grades 0 to +70 °C
  • Output current: +10 mA source / -10 mA sink

Absolute Maximum Ratings:

  • Max supply voltage: 16 V
  • Storage temperature: -65 to +150 °C
  • Junction temperature: -65 to +150 °C
  • ESD (HBM): 6 kV

Key Specs:

  • Output voltage (ADR4525): 2.500 V typical
  • Initial output error (B, C, D grade): ±0.02% maximum
  • Temperature coefficient (B grade, -40 to +125 °C): 2 ppm/°C maximum (box method)
  • Line regulation: 1 ppm/V typical, 10 ppm/V maximum
  • Quiescent current: 700 μA typical, 950 μA maximum (-40 to +125 °C, no load)
  • Dropout voltage: 500 mV maximum (no load and at IL = 2 mA)
  • Output noise (0.1 Hz to 10 Hz): 1.25 μV p-p typical; noise density 41.3 nV/√Hz at 1 kHz
  • Ripple rejection: 90 dB typical at 1 kHz
  • Long-term drift: 51 ppm typical at 4500 hours (A, B, C grades)

Features:

  • Ultralow noise: 1 μV p-p typical at 2.048 V output
  • Low thermally induced hysteresis and low long-term drift
  • Output sources 10 mA and sinks 10 mA
  • Low dropout voltage
  • 8-lead SOIC and LCC packages
  • AEC-Q100 qualified option (ADR4525W)

Applications:

  • Precision data acquisition systems
  • High resolution data converters
  • High precision measurement devices
  • Industrial instrumentation
  • Medical devices
  • Automotive battery monitoring

Package:

  • 8-lead SOIC (ADR4525BRZ)
  • 8-lead LCC

ADR4520 Features

Maximum temperature coefficient (TCVOUT):

0.8 ppm/°C (D grade 0°C to 70°C)

1 ppm/°C (C grade 0°C to 70°C)

2 ppm/°C (B grade -40°C to +125°C)

4 ppm/°C (A grade -40°C to +125°C)

Output noise (0.1 Hz to 10 Hz):

1 μV p-p at VOUT of 2.048 V typical

Initial output voltage error:

B, C, D grade: ±0.02% (maximum)

Input voltage range: 3 V to 15 V

Operating temperature:

A grade and B grade: -40°C to +125°C

C grade and D grade: 0°C to +70°C

Output current: +10 mA source/-10 mA sink

Low quiescent current: 950 μA (maximum)

Low dropout voltage: 300 mV at 2 mA (VOUT ≥ 3 V)

8-lead SOIC and LCC package

AEC-Q100 qualified for automotive applications

Long-term drift: 8 ppm typical at 4500 hours

ADR4520 Applications

Precision data acquisition systems High resolution data converters High precision measurement devices Industrial instrumentation Medical devices Automotive battery monitoring

ADR4520 Pin Configuration

10203-057

Figure 2. 8-Lead LCC Pin Configuration

The ADR4525, ADR4540, and ADR4550 are also available in D, which are in 8 lead LCC package, and C grade with a temperature range of 0°C to 70°C. The ADR4525W, available in an 8-lead SOIC package, is qualified for automotive applications.

ADR4520 Electrical Characteristics

Unless otherwise noted, supply voltage (VIN) = 3 V to 15 V, IL = 0 mA, TA = 25°C.

Table 3.

Parameter - OUTPUT VOLTAGESymbol - V OUTTest Conditions/CommentsTyp - 2.048MaxUnit - V
INITIAL OUTPUT VOLTAGE ERROR B Grade A GradeV OUT_ERR±0.02 410 ±0.04 820% μV % μV
SOLDER HEAT RESISTANCE SHIFT±0.02%
TEMPERATURE COEFFICIENT B Grade A GradeTCV OUTSee Terminology section -40°C ≤ T A ≤ +125°C (box method) -40°C ≤ T A ≤ +125°C (bowtie method) -40°C ≤ T A ≤ +125°C (box method) -40°C ≤ T A ≤ +125°C (bowtie method)2 4 4 8ppm/°C ppm/°C ppm/°C ppm/°C
LINE REGULATION∆V OUT /∆V IN-40°C ≤ T A ≤ +125°C110ppm/V
LOAD REGULATION∆V OUT /∆I LI L = 0 mAto +10 mAsource, -40°C ≤ T A ≤ +125°C I L = 0 mAto -10 mAsink, -40°C ≤ T A ≤ +125°C30 10080 120ppm/mA ppm/mA
QUIESCENT CURRENTI Q-40°C ≤ T A ≤ +125°C, no load700950μA
DROPOUT VOLTAGEV DO-40°C ≤ T A ≤ +125°C, no load -40°C ≤ T A ≤ +125°C, I L =2mA1 1V V
RIPPLE REJECTION RATIORRRInput frequency (f IN ) = 1 kHz90dB
OUTPUT CURRENT CAPACITY Sinking SourcingI L-8 10mA mA
OUTPUT VOLTAGE NOISEe Np-p0.1 Hz to 10.0 Hz1.0μV p-p
OUTPUT VOLTAGE NOISE DENSITYe N1 kHz35.8nV/√Hz
OUTPUT VOLTAGE HYSTERESIS∆V OUT_HYST A = temperature cycled from +25°C to +125°C to-40°C to +25°C (full cycle) 25°C to 125°C to 25°C (half cycle) 25°C to 70°C to 0°C to 25°C (full cycle) 25°C to 70°C to 25°C (half cycle) T A = 25°C 250 hours (early life drift)-13 -97 -8 -17ppm ppm ppm ppm ppm ppm
LONG-TERM DRIFT∆V OUT_LTD1000 hours 4500 hours19 25 51ppm
TURN-ON SETTLING TIMEt ROutput capacitor (C OUT ) = 1 μF, input capacitor (C IN ) = 0.1 μF, load resistance (R LOAD ) = 1 kΩ90μs
LOAD CAPACITANCE100μF

ADR4520 Absolute Maximum Ratings

TA = 25°C, unless otherwise noted.

Table 9. ParameterRating
Supply Voltage16 V
Operating Temperature Range-40°C to +125°C
ADR4525, ADR4540, ADR4550 C and DGrade Only0°C to 70°C
Storage Temperature Range-65°C to +150°C
Junction Temperature Range-65°C to +150°C
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Human Body Model (HBM)6 kV
Moisture Sensitivity Level RatingMSL-1

Stresses at or above those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings may cause permanent damage to the product. This is a stress rating only; functional operation of the product at these or any other conditions above those indicated in the operational section of this specification is not implied. Operation beyond the maximum operating conditions for extended periods may affect product reliability.

ADR4520 Thermal Information

Thermal performance is directly linked to printed circuit board (PCB) design and operating environment. Close attention to PCB thermal design is required.

Variants on the same datasheet

These parts have exact links to the same datasheet. They are candidates to compare, not verified drop-in replacements; check package, pinout and electrical limits.

Part NumberManufacturerPackage
ADR4525Analog Devices—
ADR4525ARZAnalog Devices8-Lead SOIC_N (R-8)
ADR4525ARZ-R7Analog DevicesSOIC-8
ADR4525BRZAnalog Devices8-SOIC (0.154", 3.90mm Width)
ADR4525BRZ-R7Analog DevicesSOIC-8
ADR4525CRZAnalog Devices8-Lead SOIC_N (R-8)
ADR4525CRZ-R7Analog Devices8-Lead SOIC_N (R-8)
ADR4525DAnalog DevicesLCC-8
ADR4525DEZAnalog Devices8-Lead LCC (E-8)
ADR4525DEZ-R7Analog Devices8-Lead LCC (E-8)
ADR4525WAnalog DevicesSOIC-8
ADR4525WBRZ-R7Analog Devices8-Lead SOIC_N (R-8)
ADR4530Analog DevicesSOIC-8
ADR4533Analog DevicesSOIC-8
ADR4540Analog Devices—
ADR4550Analog Devices—

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