What could be more basic than a voltage reference—a simple, constant reference voltage? As with all design topics, there are tradeoffs. This article discusses the different types of voltage references ...

Fig 1. Voltage references are vital components in applications like cell basestations to provide reliable levels to both the analog-to-digital converter (ADC) and the digital-to-analog converter (DAC) ...

In analog and mixed-signal circuits, the voltage reference acts as the standard against which other signals are measured. Inaccuracy and variation in the voltage reference directly impact the accuracy ...

Voltage references are available with fixed and adjustable reference voltage outputs. Adjustable output is set by a resistor divider connected to a reference pin. These references are either shunt ...

Many embedded systems require a stable, low-noise DC reference. This reference can be a stable current or voltage source. These references are used in many ways. Some typical uses are listed as ...