Some of my recent columns discuss the functions and advantages of zener-diode references (references 1, 2, and 3). Although zener diodes are stable and precise voltage references, they require high ...

Milpitas, Calif. — Intersil introduced the ISL21400 digitally programmable temperature-coefficient (tempco) voltage reference as part of the pinPOINT family of precision analog products. This product ...

Interesting parts make for interesting projects, and this nifty precision voltage reference has some pretty cool parts, not to mention an interesting test jig. The heart of [Gaurav Singh]’s voltage ...

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 ...

What are the key specs for a bandgap reference? Details regarding the error amplifier. The architecture of a conventional bandgap reference. The ingredients for a ...

For our 2025 Component Abuse Challenge there have been a set of entries which merely use a component for a purpose it wasn’t quite intended, and another which push misuse of a part into definite abuse ...