ADR4520
Voltage ReferenceThe 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.
ADR4520 Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Output Current | 10 mA |
| Quiescent Current | 950µA |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Noise Voltage | 1.25µVp-p |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C ~ 125°C (TA) |
| Output Type | Fixed |
| Package / Case | 8-SOIC (0.154", 3.90mm Width) |
| Packaging | Tube |
| Reference Type | Series |
| Standard Pack Qty | 98 |
| Supplier Device Package | 8-SOIC |
| Temperature Coefficient | 2ppm/°C |
| Tolerance | ±0.02% |
| Input Voltage Range | 3V ~ 15V |
| Output Voltage | 2.5V |
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 VOLTAGE | Symbol - V OUT | Test Conditions/Comments | Typ - 2.048 | Max | Unit - V |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INITIAL OUTPUT VOLTAGE ERROR B Grade A Grade | V OUT_ERR | ±0.02 410 ±0.04 820 | % μV % μV | ||
| SOLDER HEAT RESISTANCE SHIFT | ±0.02 | % | |||
| TEMPERATURE COEFFICIENT B Grade A Grade | TCV OUT | See 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 8 | ppm/°C ppm/°C ppm/°C ppm/°C | |
| LINE REGULATION | ∆V OUT /∆V IN | -40°C ≤ T A ≤ +125°C | 1 | 10 | ppm/V |
| LOAD REGULATION | ∆V OUT /∆I L | I L = 0 mAto +10 mAsource, -40°C ≤ T A ≤ +125°C I L = 0 mAto -10 mAsink, -40°C ≤ T A ≤ +125°C | 30 100 | 80 120 | ppm/mA ppm/mA |
| QUIESCENT CURRENT | I Q | -40°C ≤ T A ≤ +125°C, no load | 700 | 950 | μA |
| DROPOUT VOLTAGE | V DO | -40°C ≤ T A ≤ +125°C, no load -40°C ≤ T A ≤ +125°C, I L =2mA | 1 1 | V V | |
| RIPPLE REJECTION RATIO | RRR | Input frequency (f IN ) = 1 kHz | 90 | dB | |
| OUTPUT CURRENT CAPACITY Sinking Sourcing | I L | -8 10 | mA mA | ||
| OUTPUT VOLTAGE NOISE | e Np-p | 0.1 Hz to 10.0 Hz | 1.0 | μV p-p | |
| OUTPUT VOLTAGE NOISE DENSITY | e N | 1 kHz | 35.8 | nV/√Hz | |
| OUTPUT VOLTAGE HYSTERESIS | ∆V OUT_HYS | T 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 -17 | ppm ppm ppm ppm ppm ppm | |
| LONG-TERM DRIFT | ∆V OUT_LTD | 1000 hours 4500 hours | 19 25 51 | ppm | |
| TURN-ON SETTLING TIME | t R | Output capacitor (C OUT ) = 1 μF, input capacitor (C IN ) = 0.1 μF, load resistance (R LOAD ) = 1 kΩ | 90 | μs | |
| LOAD CAPACITANCE | 100 | μF |
ADR4520 Absolute Maximum Ratings
TA = 25°C, unless otherwise noted.
| Table 9. Parameter | Rating |
|---|---|
| Supply Voltage | 16 V |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40°C to +125°C |
| ADR4525, ADR4540, ADR4550 C and DGrade Only | 0°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 Rating | MSL-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 Number | Manufacturer | Package |
|---|---|---|
| ADR4525 | Analog Devices | — |
| ADR4525ARZ | Analog Devices | 8-Lead SOIC_N (R-8) |
| ADR4525ARZ-R7 | Analog Devices | SOIC-8 |
| ADR4525BRZ | Analog Devices | 8-SOIC (0.154", 3.90mm Width) |
| ADR4525BRZ-R7 | Analog Devices | SOIC-8 |
| ADR4525CRZ | Analog Devices | 8-Lead SOIC_N (R-8) |
| ADR4525CRZ-R7 | Analog Devices | 8-Lead SOIC_N (R-8) |
| ADR4525D | Analog Devices | LCC-8 |
| ADR4525DEZ | Analog Devices | 8-Lead LCC (E-8) |
| ADR4525DEZ-R7 | Analog Devices | 8-Lead LCC (E-8) |
| ADR4525W | Analog Devices | SOIC-8 |
| ADR4525WBRZ-R7 | Analog Devices | 8-Lead SOIC_N (R-8) |
| ADR4530 | Analog Devices | SOIC-8 |
| ADR4533 | Analog Devices | SOIC-8 |
| ADR4540 | Analog Devices | — |
| ADR4550 | Analog Devices | — |
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