VRE304-6
Low Cost
Precision Reference
DESCRIPTION
FEATURES
The VRE304-6 is a low cost, high precision
4.096V reference. Packaged in the industry
standard 8 pin DIP, the device is ideal for
upgrading systems that use lower performance
references.
The device provides ultrastable +4.096V output
with 0.409 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 developed by Thaler Corporation.
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 VRE304-6 series
the most accurate reference available in the
standard 8 pin DIP package.
For enhanced performance, the VRE304-6 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.
5
6
7
8
VRE304-6
TOP
VIEW
1
2
3
4
N/C
+V
IN
TEMP
GND
NOISE
REDUCTION
REF. GND
V
OUT
TRIM
PIN CONFIGURATION
The VRE304-6 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 VRE304-
6 offers superior performance over monolithic
references.
4.096 V OUTPUT 0.409 mV (.01%)
TEMPERATURE DRIFT: 0.6 ppm/C
LOW NOISE: 3
V
p-p
(0.1-10Hz)
INDUSTRY STD PINOUT- 8 PIN DIP OR
SURFACE MOUNT PACKAGE
EXCELLENT LINE REGULATION: 6ppm/V Typ.
OPERATES ON +15V SUPPLY
FIGURE 1
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SELECTION GUIDE
Model
Temp.
Range
C
Temp.
Coeff.
ppm/C
VRE304-6A
0.41
0.6
0C to +70C
VRE304-6B
0.64
1.0
0C to +70C
VRE304-6C
0.82
2.0
0C to +70C
VRE304-6J
0.41
0.6
-40C to +85C
VRE304-6K
0.64
1.0
-40C to +85C
VRE304-6L
0.82
2.0
-40C to +85C
For package option add D for DIP or S for Surface Mount
to end of model number.
Initial
Error
mV
THALER CORPORATION 2015 N. FORBES BOULEVARD TUCSON, AZ. 85745 (520) 882-4000
MODEL
A/J
B/K
C/L
PARAMETER
MIN
TYP
MAX
MIN
TYP
MAX
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
ABSOLUTE RATINGS
Power Supply
+13
+15
+22
*
*
*
*
*
*
V
Operating Temp. (
A,B,C
)
0
+70
*
*
*
*
C
Operating Temp. (
J,K,L
)
-40
+85
*
*
*
*
C
Storage Temperature
-65
+150
*
*
*
*
C
Short Circuit Protection
Continuous
*
*
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
VRE304-6
4.096
*
*
V
Temp. Sensor Voltage
630
*
*
mV
OUTPUT VOLTAGE ERRORS
Initial Error
0.41
0.64
0.82
mV
Warmup Drift
1
2
3
ppm
T
min
- T
max
0.6
1.0
2.0
ppm/
C
Long-Term Stability
6
*
*
ppm/1000hrs
Noise (.1-10Hz)
3
*
*
Vpp
OUTPUT CURRENT
Range
10
*
*
mA
REGULATION
Line
6
10
*
*
*
*
ppm/V
Load
3
*
*
ppm/mA
OUTPUT ADJUSTMENT
Range
10
*
*
mV
POWER SUPPLY CURRENTS
VRE304-6 +PS
5
7
*
*
*
*
mA
VRE304-6
NOTES: *Same as A/J Models.
1. The temp. reference TC is 2.1mV/
C
2. The specified values are without external trim.
3. The temperature coefficient is determined by the box
method using the following formula:
V
max
- V
min
T.C. =
x 10
6
V
nominal
x (T
max
-T
min
)
(1)
(5)
(2)
(3)
VRE304-6DS REV. D JUN 1999
Vps =+15V, T = 25C, RL = 10K
unless otherwise noted.
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
4. The specified values are without the external
noise reduction capacitor.
5. The specified values are unloaded.
(4)
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CURVES
Temperature
o
C
VRE304-6A
V
OUT
vs. TEMPERATURE
Temperature
o
C
VRE304-6B
V
OUT
vs. TEMPERATURE
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V
OUT
vs. TEMPERATURE
Temperature
o
C
VRE304-6C
Temperature
o
C
VRE304-6J
V
OUT
vs. TEMPERATURE
Temperature
o
C
VRE304-6K
V
OUT
vs. TEMPERATURE
Temperature
o
C
VRE304-6L
V
OUT
vs. TEMPERATURE
QUIESCENT CURRENT VS. TEMP
Temperature
o
C
JUNCTION TEMP. RISE VS. OUTPUT CURRENT
Output Current (mA)
PSRR VS. FREQUENCY
Frequency (Hz)
DISCUSSION OF PERFORMANCE
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THEORY OF OPERATION
The following discussion refers to the schematic in
figure 2 below. A FET current source is used to bias a
6.3V zener diode. The zener voltage is divided by the
resistor network R1 and R2. This voltage is then applied
to the noninverting input of the operational amplifier which
amplifies the voltage to produce a 4.096V output. The
gain is determined by the resistor networks R3 and R4:
G=1 + R4/R3. The 6.3V zener diode is used because it is
the most stable diode over time and temperature.
The current source provides a closely regulated zener
current, which determines the slope of the references'
voltage vs. temperature function. By trimming the zener
current a lower drift over temperature can be achieved.
But since the voltage vs. temperature function is nonlinear
this compensation technique is not well suited for wide
temperature ranges.
Thaler Corporation has developed a nonlinear
compensation network of thermistors and resistors that is
used in the VRE series voltage references. This
proprietary network eliminates most of the nonlinearity in
the voltage vs. temperature function. By adjusting the
slope, Thaler Corporation produces a very stable voltage
over wide temperature ranges.
VRE304-6
FIGURE 2
This network is less than 2% of the overall network
resistance so it has a negligible effect on long term
stability.
Figure 3 shows the proper connection of the VRE304-6
series voltage references with the optional trim resistor for
initial error and the optional capacitor for noise reduction.
The VRE304-6 reference has the ground terminal brought
out on two pins (pin 4 and pin 7) which are connected
together internally. This allows the user to achieve greater
accuracy when using a socket. Voltage references have a
voltage drop across their power supply ground pin due to
quiescent current flowing through the contact resistance.
If the contact resistance was constant with time and
temperature, this voltage drop could be trimmed out.
When the reference is plugged into a socket, this source
of error can be as high as 20ppm. By connecting pin 4 to
the power supply ground and pin 7 to a high impedance
ground point in the measurement circuit, the error due to
the contact resistance can be eliminated. If the unit is
soldered into place, the contact resistance is sufficiently
small that it does not effect performance. Pay careful
attention to the circuit layout to avoid noise pickup and
voltage drops in the lines.
EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS
FIGURE 3
8
4
6
5
+ V
OUT
2
+ V
IN
VRE304-6
10k?
C
N
1F
OPTIONAL
NOISE REDUCTION
CAPACITOR
OPTIONAL
FINE TRIM
ADJUSTMENT
3
V
TEMP OUT
7
REF. GND
VRE304-6DS REV. D JUN 1999
FIGURE 3
MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
INCHES MILLIMETER
DIM
MIN
MAX
MIN
MAX
DIM
MIN
MAX
MIN
MAX
A
.110
.120
2.794 3.048
D1
.372
.380
9.45
9.65
B
.095
.105
2.413 2.667
E
.425
.435
10.80 11.05
B1
.021
.027
0.533 0.686
E1
.397
.403
10.08 10.24
C
.055
.065
1.397 1.651
E2
.264
.270
6.71
6.86
C1
.012
.020
0.305 0.508
P
.085
.095
2.16
2.41
C2
.020
.040
0.508 1.016
S
.045
.055
1.14
1.40
D
.395
.405
10.03 10.29
INCHES MILLIMETER
D1
D
1
E2 E1 E
A
B
B1
S
P
C1
C
C2
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