SBOS410O June   2007  – October 2025 REF50 , REF50E

PRODUCTION DATA  

  1.   1
  2. 1 Features
  3. 2 Applications
  4. 3 Description
  5. 4 Device Comparison Table
  6. 5 Pin Configuration and Functions
  7. 6 Specifications
    1. 6.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 6.2 ESD Ratings
    3. 6.3 Recommended Operating Conditions
    4. 6.4 Thermal Information
    5. 6.5 Electrical Characteristics REF50xxI and REF50xxAI
    6. 6.6 Electrical Characteristics REF50xxEI
    7. 6.7 Typical Characteristics: REF50xxI, REF50xxAI
    8. 6.8 Typical Characteristics: REF50xxEI
  8. 7 Parameter Measurement Information
    1. 7.1 Solder Heat Shift
  9. 8 Detailed Description
    1. 8.1 Overview
    2. 8.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 8.3 Feature Description
      1. 8.3.1 Temperature Monitoring
      2. 8.3.2 Temperature Drift
      3. 8.3.3 Thermal Hysteresis
      4. 8.3.4 Noise Performance
      5. 8.3.5 Long-Term Stability
      6. 8.3.6 Output Adjustment Using the TRIM/NR Pin
    4. 8.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 8.4.1 Basic Connections
      2. 8.4.2 Supply Voltage
      3. 8.4.3 Negative Reference Voltage
  10. 9 Applications and Implementation
    1. 9.1 Application Information
    2. 9.2 Typical Applications
      1. 9.2.1 16-bit, 250KSPS Data Acquisition System
        1. 9.2.1.1 Design Requirements
        2. 9.2.1.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        3. 9.2.1.3 Application Curve
    3. 9.3 Power Supply Recommendations
    4. 9.4 Layout
      1. 9.4.1 Layout Guidelines
        1. 9.4.1.1 REF50xxI, REF50xxAI Layout Guidelines
        2. 9.4.1.2 REF50xxEI Layout Guidelines
      2. 9.4.2 Layout Example
      3. 9.4.3 Power Dissipation
  11. 10Device and Documentation Support
    1. 10.1 Documentation Support
      1. 10.1.1 Related Documentation
    2. 10.2 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    3. 10.3 Support Resources
    4. 10.4 Trademarks
    5. 10.5 Glossary
  12. 11Revision History
  13. 12Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

Package Options

Mechanical Data (Package|Pins)
Thermal pad, mechanical data (Package|Pins)
Orderable Information

3 Description

The REF50xx is a family of low-noise, low-drift, very high precision voltage references. The references are capable of both sinking and sourcing current, and have excellent line and load regulation.

Achieve excellent temperature drift (2.5ppm/°C) and high accuracy (0.025%) using proprietary design techniques. These features, combined with very low flicker noise (0.5μVPP/V), make the REF50xx family an excellent choice for use in high-precision data acquisition systems. REF50 family is available in enhanced grade (REF50xxEI), high grade (REF50xxI), and standard grade (REF50xxAI). The reference voltages are offered in 8-pin SOIC and VSSOP packages and are specified from –40°C to 125°C.

For detailed comparison across various grades, refer to Table 4-2.

Package Information
PART NUMBERPACKAGE(1)PACKAGE SIZE(2)
REF50xxI
REF50xxAI		D (SOIC, 8)4.90mm × 3.91mm
DGK (VSSOP, 8)3.00mm × 3.00mm
REF50xxEI D (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.
REF50 REF50E Simplified SchematicSimplified Schematic