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REF5025

Precision Voltage Reference

The REF5025 is a precision voltage reference from Texas Instruments. View the full REF5025 datasheet below including key specifications, electrical characteristics, absolute maximum ratings.

REF5025 shares its datasheet with REF5050, whose page lists every part number it covers.

Official REF5025 datasheet (PDF) — the source this page was extracted from.

REF5025 Key Specifications

ParameterValue
Output voltage5 V (REF5050)
Initial accuracy±0.025% (EI), ±0.05% (I), ±0.1% (AI)
Temperature drift (-40 to 125 °C)2.5 ppm/°C max (EI), 3 ppm/°C max (I), 8 ppm/°C max (AI)
Low-frequency noise (0.1–10 Hz)0.5 μVPP/V typ (EI), 3 μVPP/V typ (I/AI)
Line regulation3 ppm/V max at 25 °C (5 ppm/V max over temperature)
Load regulation (±10 mA)25 ppm/mA max (EI), 30 ppm/mA max (I/AI)
Quiescent current480 μA max (EI), 1.2 mA max (I/AI)
Short-circuit current21 mA typ (EI), 25 mA typ (I/AI)
Turn-on settling time (to 0.1%, CL = 1 μF)400 μs typ (EI), 200 μs typ (I/AI)
Long-term stability (0–1000 h, SOIC-8)25 ppm typ (EI), 22 ppm typ (I/AI); VSSOP-8: 50 ppm typ (I/AI)

REF5025 Overview

Part: REF5050 (REF50xx family; REF5050EI / REF5050I / REF5050AI) — Texas Instruments

Type: Precision Series Voltage Reference (5.0 V output)

Description: Low-noise, low-drift 5.0 V precision voltage reference with ±10 mA sink/source capability, drift down to 2.5 ppm/°C and initial accuracy to ±0.025% (enhanced grade), with VIN up to 42 V (enhanced grade) or 18 V (high/standard grade).

Operating Conditions:

  • Supply voltage (VIN): VOUT + 0.2 V to 18 V (REF50xxI/AI); VOUT + 0.2 V to 42 V (REF50xxEI)
  • Operating temperature: -40 to 125 °C (specified)
  • Output current: ±10 mA
  • NR pin (REF50xxEI): 0 to 6 V

Absolute Maximum Ratings:

  • Input voltage VIN: -0.3 to 18 V (REF50xxI/AI); -0.3 to 48 V (REF50xxEI)
  • Output voltage VOUT: -0.3 to 5.5 V
  • Junction temperature (TJ max): 150 °C
  • Storage temperature: -65 to 150 °C
  • Operating temperature (TA): -55 to 125 °C

Key Specs:

  • Output voltage: 5 V (REF5050)
  • Initial accuracy: ±0.025% (EI), ±0.05% (I), ±0.1% (AI)
  • Temperature drift (-40 to 125 °C): 2.5 ppm/°C max (EI), 3 ppm/°C max (I), 8 ppm/°C max (AI)
  • Low-frequency noise (0.1–10 Hz): 0.5 μVPP/V typ (EI), 3 μVPP/V typ (I/AI)
  • Line regulation: 3 ppm/V max at 25 °C (5 ppm/V max over temperature)
  • Load regulation (±10 mA): 25 ppm/mA max (EI), 30 ppm/mA max (I/AI)
  • Quiescent current: 480 μA max (EI), 1.2 mA max (I/AI)
  • Short-circuit current: 21 mA typ (EI), 25 mA typ (I/AI)
  • Turn-on settling time (to 0.1%, CL = 1 μF): 400 μs typ (EI), 200 μs typ (I/AI)
  • Long-term stability (0–1000 h, SOIC-8): 25 ppm typ (EI), 22 ppm typ (I/AI); VSSOP-8: 50 ppm typ (I/AI)

Features:

  • Enhanced, high and standard grades
  • Sinks and sources current
  • TEMP pin for temperature monitoring (EI: 625 mV typ; I/AI: 575 mV typ; 2.64 mV/°C)
  • EN pin for shutdown (REF50xxEI)
  • Noise reduction (NR) pin (EI) or TRIM/NR pin (I/AI)
  • ESD: HBM ±2000 V / CDM ±500 V (EI); HBM ±3000 V / CDM ±1000 V (I/AI)

Applications:

  • Precision data acquisition systems
  • Semiconductor test equipment
  • Industrial process controls
  • Medical instrumentation
  • Pressure and temperature transmitters
  • Lab and field instrumentation

Package:

  • D (SOIC-8), 4.90 mm × 3.91 mm (all grades)
  • DGK (VSSOP-8), 3.00 mm × 3.00 mm (REF50xxI, REF50xxAI only)

REF5025 Features

  • Low temperature drift (maximum):
  • -Enhanced-grade (new): 2.5ppm/°C
  • -High-grade: 3ppm/°C
  • -Standard-grade: 8ppm/°C
  • High accuracy (maximum):
  • -Enhanced-grade: 0.025%
  • -High-grade: 0.05%
  • -Standard-grade: 0.1%
  • Low noise:
  • -Enhanced-grade: 0.5μVPP/V
  • -High/standard-grade: 3μVPP/V
  • Excellent long-term stability:
  • -22ppm after first 1000 hours (SOIC-8)
  • -50ppm after first 1000 hours (VSSOP-8)
  • Wide input voltage support:
  • -Enhanced-grade: 42V
  • -High/standard-grade: 18V
  • High-output current: ±10mA
  • Temperature range: -40°C to 125°C

REF5025 Applications

REF5025 Pin Configuration

Figure 5-1. REF50xxAI, REF50xxI 8-Pin SOIC, VSSOP Top View

Table 4-2. Device Performance Comparison

Figure 5-2. REF50xxEI 8-Pin SOIC Top View

Table 5-1. Pin Functions

PIN - NAMEPIN - REF50xxI, REF50xxAIPIN - REF50xxEIDESCRIPTION
DNC1, 88Do not connect
EN-1Device enable control. Low level input disables the reference output and device enters shutdown mode. Device can be enabled by driving voltage > 1.6V or leaving the EN pin floating.
GND44Ground
NC7No internal connection
NC7Leave floating or connect to GND
NR-5Noise reduction pin
TEMP33Temperature monitoring pin. Provides a temperature-dependent output voltage
TRIM/NR5-Output adjustment or noise reduction pin
V IN22Input supply voltage
V OUT66Reference voltage output

Table 5-1. Pin Functions

REF5025 Electrical Characteristics

At TA = 25°C, I LOAD = 0, CL = 1μF and V IN = (V OUT + 0.2V) to 18V, unless otherwise noted

PARAMETERPARAMETERTEST CONDITIONMINTYPMAXUNIT
OUTPUT VOLTAGEOUTPUT VOLTAGEOUTPUT VOLTAGEOUTPUT VOLTAGEOUTPUT VOLTAGEOUTPUT VOLTAGEOUTPUT VOLTAGE
V OUTOutput VoltageREF5020 (V OUT = 2.048V) (1) , 2.7V < V IN < 18V2.048V
V OUTREF50252.5V
V OUTREF50303.0V
V OUTREF50404.096V
V OUTREF50454.5V
V OUTREF50505V
V OUTREF501010V
InitialHigh GradeAll voltage options (1)-0.050.05%
AccuracyStandard GradeAll voltage options (1)-0.10.1%
NOISENOISENOISENOISENOISENOISENOISE
e nppLow Frequency noiseƒ = 0.1Hz to 10Hz3μV PP /V
e nOutput Voltage Noiseƒ = 10Hz to 1kHz0.9μV rms /V
OUTPUT VOLTAGE TEMPERATURE DRIFTOUTPUT VOLTAGE TEMPERATURE DRIFTOUTPUT VOLTAGE TEMPERATURE DRIFTOUTPUT VOLTAGE TEMPERATURE DRIFTOUTPUT VOLTAGE TEMPERATURE DRIFTOUTPUT VOLTAGE TEMPERATURE DRIFTOUTPUT VOLTAGE TEMPERATURE DRIFT
dV OUT /dTHigh gradeT = -40°C to 125°C2.53pm/ °C
Standard gradeA38pm/ °C
LINE REGULATIONLINE REGULATIONLINE REGULATIONLINE REGULATIONLINE REGULATIONLINE REGULATIONLINE REGULATION
ΔV O(ΔVI)Line regulationV IN = (V OUT + 0.2V) to 18V (1)13ppm/V
ΔV O(ΔVI)V IN = (V OUT + 0.2V) TO 18V, T A = -40°C to 125°C (1)15ppm/V
LOAD REGULATIONLOAD REGULATIONLOAD REGULATIONLOAD REGULATIONLOAD REGULATIONLOAD REGULATIONLOAD REGULATION
ΔV O(ΔIL)Load regulation-10mA < I OUT < 10mA, V IN = V OUT + 0.75V (2)2030ppm/mA
ΔV O(ΔIL)10mA < I OUT < 10mA, V IN = V OUT + 0.75V (2) , T A = -40°C to 125°C50ppm/mA
SHORT-CIRCUIT CURRENTSHORT-CIRCUIT CURRENTSHORT-CIRCUIT CURRENTSHORT-CIRCUIT CURRENTSHORT-CIRCUIT CURRENTSHORT-CIRCUIT CURRENTSHORT-CIRCUIT CURRENT
I SCShort circuit currentV OUT = 025mA
THERMAL HYSTERESISTHERMAL HYSTERESISTHERMAL HYSTERESISTHERMAL HYSTERESISTHERMAL HYSTERESISTHERMAL HYSTERESISTHERMAL HYSTERESIS
High gradeVSSOP-8Cycle 150ppm
High gradeCycle 240ppm
High gradeSOIC-8Cycle 170ppm
High gradeCycle 250ppm
Standard gradeVSSOP-8Cycle 170ppm
Standard gradeCycle 240ppm
Standard gradeSOIC-8Cycle 1 Cycle 290 50ppm
LONG-TERM STABILITYLONG-TERM STABILITYLONG-TERM STABILITYLONG-TERM STABILITYLONG-TERM STABILITYLONG-TERM STABILITYLONG-TERM STABILITY
ΔV OUT_LTDVSSOP-80 to 1000 hours50ppm
ΔV OUT_LTD1000 to 2000 hours25ppm
ΔV OUT_LTDSOIC-80 to 1000 hours22ppm
TEMP PINTEMP PINTEMP PINTEMP PINTEMP PINTEMP PINTEMP PIN
Voltage outputVoltage output575mV
Temperature sensitivityTemperature sensitivityT A = -40°C to 125°C2.64mV/ °C

REF5025 Absolute Maximum Ratings

over operating free-air temperature range (unless otherwise noted) (1)

MINMAXUNIT
Input voltageV IN (2)-0.318V
V IN (3)-0.348V
Output VoltageV OUT-0.35.5V
Operating temperature(T A )-55125°C
Junction temperature(T J max)150°C
Storage temperature range(T stg )-65150°C
  • (2) Specification for REF5xxI and REF50xxAI.
  • (3) Specification for REF50xxEI.

over operating free-air temperature range (unless otherwise noted)

MINNOMMAXUNIT
V INInput voltage (2)V OUT + 0.2 (1)18V
V INInput voltage (3)V OUT + 0.242V
NRNoise reduction (3)06V
I OUTOutput current-1010mA
T AOperating ambient temperature-4025125°C
  • (1) Except for the REF5020, where VIN (minimum) = 2.7V.
  • (2) Specification for REF50xxI and REF50xxAI.
  • (3) Specification for REF50xxEI.

REF5025 Thermal Information

REF50xxEIREF50xxI , REF50xxAIREF50xxI , REF50xxAI
THERMAL METRIC (1)THERMAL METRIC (1)D (SOIC) 8 PINSD (SOIC)DGK (VSSOP)UNIT
Junction-to-ambient thermal resistance1208 PINS8 PINS
R θJA115160.9°C/W
R θJC(top)Junction-to-case (top) thermal resistance5263.453.9°C/W
R θJBJunction-to-board thermal resistance6657.182.9°C/W
Ψ JTJunction-to-top characterization parameter9.815.45.1°C/W
Ψ JBJunction-to-board characterization parameter64.756.280.7°C/W
R θJC(bot)Junction-to-case (bottom) thermal resistanceN/AN/AN/A°C/W

REF5025 Typical Application

Data acquisition systems often require stable voltage references to maintain accuracy. The REF50xx family features low noise, very low drift, and high initial accuracy for high-performance data converters. Figure 9-1 shows the REF5040 in a basic data acquisition system.

REF5025 Package Information

PART NUMBERPACKAGE (1)PACKAGE SIZE (2)
REF50xxI REF50xxAID (SOIC, 8)4.90mm × 3.91mm
DGK (VSSOP, 8)3.00mm × 3.00mm
REF50xxEID (SOIC, 8)4.90mm × 3.91mm
  • (1) For all available packages, see the orderable addendum at the end of the data sheet.
  • (2) The package size (length × width) is a nominal value and includes pins, where applicable.

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