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Apex Precision Voltage References

Cirrus Logic, Inc. and Digi-Key offer an alternative to internal, on-chip voltage references

A precision voltage reference, like those in the new Apex product family, offer performance features intended to diminish the impact of adverse operating conditions. Apex precision voltage references exhibit much lower voltage supply drift, lower temperature coefficients, and reduced thermal hysteresis. The result is a more attractive solution when compared with their internal, on-chip counterparts.

The basic design premise for using a voltage reference is to produce a precise value of output voltage. A typical application is a data conversion system where system accuracy is very much dependent on the accuracy of the supply voltage established by either an internal or external DC voltage reference. The voltage reference sets the full-scale input of the data conversion system.
 Apex Precision Voltage Reference
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Any lapse in the voltage reference's ability to maintain the accuracy of the supply output over operating temperature, and the linearity, as well as the dynamic range of the system, will be adversely affected. The performance of practically all voltage references, whether internal or external, will vary simply over time by nature or as a result of environmental factors such as humidity, pressure and temperature.

  • VRE100
  • VRE104
  • VRE202
  • VRE305
  • VRE310
  • VRE3025
  • VRE3050

VRE100 Series — 10 V, Hermetic 14-pin Ceramic DIP


VRE100 Series Precision Voltage References provide ultra stable +10 V (VRE100), -10 V (VRE101) and ±10 V (VRE102) outputs with ±0.5 mV initial accuracy and a temperature coefficient as low as 0.5 ppm/°C over the full military temperature range. This improvement in accuracy is made possible by a unique, proprietary multipoint laser compensation technique.

Applications
  • Precision A/D and D/A Converters
  • Transducer Excitation
  • Accurate Comparator Threshold Reference
  • High Resolution Servo Systems
  • Digital Voltmeters
  • High Precision Test And Measurement Instruments

Digi-Key Part Number Cirrus Logic, Inc. Part Number Feature
598-1770-ND VRE102C High Reliability

VRE104 Series — 4.5 V, Hermetic 14-pin Ceramic DIP


VRE104 Series Precision Voltage References provide ultra stable +4.5 V outputs with up to ±0.4 mV initial accuracy and temperature coefficient as low as 0.6 ppm/°C over the full military temperature range. These references are specifically designed to be used with the Crystal Semiconductor line of successive-approximation type Analog to Digital Converters (ADCs). This line of ADCs sets new standards for temperature drift, which can only be as good as the external reference used. The VRE104 combined with a Crystal ADC will provide the lowest drift data conversion obtainable.

Applications
  • Precision A/D and D/A Converters
  • Transducer Excitation
  • Accurate Comparator Threshold Reference
  • High Resolution Servo Systems
  • Digital Voltmeters
  • High Precision Test And Measurement Instruments

Digi-Key Part Number Cirrus Logic, Inc. Part Number Feature
598-1771-ND VRE104C Cirrus ADCs

VRE202 Series — 2.5 V, Hermetic 20-Terminal Ceramic LCC


VRE202 Series Precision Voltage References provide ultra stable +2.5 V outputs with ±200 µV initial accuracy and temperature coefficient as low as 0.6 ppm/°C over the full military temperature range. This improvement in accuracy is made possible by a unique, proprietary multipoint laser compensation technique. Significant improvements have been made in other performance parameters as well, including initial accuracy, warm-up drift, line regulation, and long term stability, making the VRE202 series an accurate and stable 2.5 V surface mount reference.

Applications
  • Precision A/D and D/A Converters
  • Transducer Excitation
  • Accurate Comparator Threshold Reference
  • High Resolution Servo Systems
  • Digital Voltmeters
  • High Precision Test And Measurement Instruments

Digi-Key Part Number Cirrus Logic, Inc. Part Number Feature
598-1772-ND VRE202C Small Package

VRE305 Series — 5 V, 8-pin DIP or SMT


The VRE305 is a low cost, high precision +5 V reference. Packaged in an industry standard 8-pin DIP or SMT, the device is ideal for upgrading systems that use lower performance references. The device provides ultra stable +5 V output with ±0.5 mV (.01%) initial accuracy and a temperature coefficient of 0.6 ppm/°C. This improvement in accuracy is made possible by a unique, patented multipoint laser compensation technique. Significant improvements have been made in other performance parameters as well, including initial accuracy, warm-up drift, line regulation, and long-term stability, making the VRE305 series a highly accurate reference available in a standard 8-pin DIP or SMT.

Applications
The VRE305 is recommended for use as a reference for 14, 16, or 18 bit D/A converters which require an external precision reference. The device is also ideal for calibrating scale factor on high resolution A/D converters. The VRE305 offers superior performance over monolithic references.

Digi-Key Part Number Cirrus Logic, Inc. Part Number Feature
598-1776-ND VRE305AS Low Cost

VRE310 Series — 10 V, 8-pin DIP or SMT


The VRE310 is a low cost, high precision +10 V reference. Available in an industry standard 8-pin DIP or SMT, the device is ideal for upgrading systems that use lower performance references. The device provides ultra stable +10 V output with ±1.0 mV (.01%) initial accuracy and a temperature coefficient of 0.6 ppm/°C. This improvement in accuracy is made possible by a unique, patented multipoint laser compensation technique. Significant improvements have been made in other performance parameters as well, including initial accuracy, warm-up drift, line regulation, and long-term stability, making the VRE310 series the most accurate reference available in a standard 8-pin DIP or SMT package.

For enhanced performance, the VRE310 has an external trim option for users who want less than 0.01% initial error. For ultra low noise applications, an external capacitor can be attached between the noise reduction pin and the ground pin. A reference ground pin is provided to eliminate socket contact resistance errors.

Applications
The VRE310 is recommended for use as a reference for 14, 16, or 18 bit D/A converters which require an external precision reference. The device is also ideal for calibrating scale factor on high resolution A/D converters. The VRE310 offers superior performance over monolithic references.

Digi-Key Part Number Cirrus Logic, Inc. Part Number Feature
598-1777-ND VRE310CS Low Cost

VRE3025 Series — 2.5 V, 8-pin DIP or SMT


The VRE3025 is a low cost, high precision +2.5 V reference that operates from +10 V. The device features a buried zener for low noise and excellent long term stability. Packaged in either an 8-pin DIP or SMT option, the device is ideal for high resolution data conversion systems. The device provides ultra stable +2.5 V output with ±0.25 mV (.01%) initial accuracy and a temperature coefficient of 0.6 ppm/°C. This improvement in accuracy is made possible by a unique, patented multipoint laser compensation technique. Significant improvements have been made in other performance parameters as well, including initial accuracy, warm-up drift, line regulation, and long-term stability, making the VRE3025 series the most accurate reference available.

For enhanced performance, the VRE3025 has an external trim option for users who want less than 0.01% initial error. For ultra low noise applications, an external capacitor can be attached between the noise reduction pin and the ground pin.

Applications
The VRE3025 is recommended for use as a reference for 14, 16, or 18 bit data converters which require an external precision reference. The device is also ideal for calibrating scale factor on high resolution data converters. The VRE3025 offers superior performance over monolithic references.

Digi-Key Part Number Cirrus Logic, Inc. Part Number Feature
598-1773-ND VRE3025AS +10 V Supply

VRE3050 Series — 5 V, 8-pin SMT


The VRE3050 is a low cost, high precision +5 V reference that operates from +10 V. The device features a buried zener for low noise and excellent long term stability. Packaged in an 8 pin SMT, the device is ideal for high resolution data conversion systems. The device provides ultra stable +5 V output with ±0.5 mV (.01%) initial accuracy and a temperature coefficient of 0.6 ppm/°C. This improvement in accuracy is made possible by a unique, patented multipoint laser compensation technique. Significant improvements have been made in other performance parameters as well, including initial accuracy, warm-up drift, line regulation, and long-term stability, making the VRE3050 series a highly accurate reference.

Applications
The VRE3050 is recommended for use as a reference for 14, 16, or 18 bit data converters which require an external precision reference. The device is also ideal for calibrating scale factor on high resolution data converters. The VRE3050 offers superior performance over monolithic references.

Digi-Key Part Number Cirrus Logic, Inc. Part Number Feature
598-1774-ND VRE3050AS +10 V Supply
598-1775-ND VRE3050BS +10 V Supply




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