AD780 2.5 V/3.0 V Ultrahigh Precision Bandgap Voltage Reference

The AD780 provides a pin programmable 2.5 V or 3.0 V output from a 4 V to 36 V input. Laser trimming of both initial accuracy and temperature coefficients results in low errors over temperature without the use of external components. The AD780BN has a maximum variation of 0.9 mV from −40°C to +85°C. For applications that require even higher accuracy, an optional fine-trim connection is provided. The AD780 noise is extremely low, typically 4 mV p-p from 0.1 Hz to 10 Hz and a wideband spectral noise density of typically 100 nV/√Hz. This can be further reduced, if desired, by using two external capacitors. The temperature output pin enables the AD780 to be configured as a temperature transducer while providing a stable output reference.

The AD780 is an ultrahigh precision band gap reference voltage that provides a 2.5 V or 3.0 V output from inputs between 4.0 V and 36 V. Low initial error and temperature drift combined with low output noise and the ability to drive any value of capacitance make the AD780 the ideal choice for enhancing the performance of high resolution analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) and digital-to-analog converters (DACs) and for any general purpose precision reference application. A unique low headroom design facilitates a 3.0 V output from a 5.0 V ± 10% input, providing a 20% boost to the dynamic range of an ADC over performance with existing 2.5 V references.

The AD780 can be used to source or sink up to 10 mA and can be used in series or shunt mode, thus allowing positive or negative output voltages without external components. This makes it suitable for virtually any high performance reference application. Unlike some competing references, the AD780 has no region of possible instability. The part is stable under all load conditions when a 1 µF bypass capacitor is used on the supply.

A temperature output pin on the AD780 provides an output voltage that varies linearly with temperature, allowing the part to be configured as a temperature transducer while providing a stable 2.5 V or 3.0 V output.

The AD780 is a pin-compatible performance upgrade for the LT1019(A)-2.5 and the AD680. The latter is targeted toward low power applications.

The AD780 is available in three grades in PDIP and SOIC packages. The AD780AN, AD780AR, AD780BN, AD780BR, and AD780CR are specified for operation from −40°C to +85°C.

Product Highlights
  • The AD780 provides a pin programmable 2.5 V or 3.0 V output from a 4 V to 36 V input.
  • Laser trimming of both initial accuracy and temperature coefficients results in low errors over temperature without the use of external components. The AD780BN has a maximum variation of 0.9 mV from −40°C to +85°C.
  • For applications that require even higher accuracy, an optional fine-trim connection is provided.
  • The AD780 noise is extremely low, typically 4 mV p-p from 0.1 Hz to 10 Hz and a wideband spectral noise density of typically 100 nV/√Hz. This can be further reduced, if desired, by using two external capacitors.
  • The temperature output pin enables the AD780 to be configured as a temperature transducer while providing a stable output reference.
Features and Benefits
  • Pin Programmable 2.5 V or 3.0 V Output
  • Ultralow Drift: 3 ppm/°C max
  • High Accuracy: 2.5 V or 3.0 V, ±1 mV max
  • Low Noise: 100 nV/√Hz
  • Noise Reduction Capability
  • Low Quiescent Current: 1 mA max
  • Output Trim Capability
  • Plug-in Upgrade for Present References
  • Temperatue Output PIN
  • Series or shunt mode operation (±2.5 V, ±3.0 V)
Linear Products
AD780 SPICE Macro-Model
Data Sheets
Documentnote
AD780: 2.5 V/3.0 V High Precision Reference Data Sheet (Rev. H)PDF 375 kB
AD780: Military Data Sheet
Application Notes
Documentnote
AN-713: The Effect of Long-Term Drift on Voltage References (Rev. 0)PDF 237 kB
Frequently Asked Questions
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Order Information
Part NumberPackagePacking QtyTemp RangePrice 100-499Price 1000+RoHS
AD780-001C ProductionCHIPS OR DIEREEL 16500Y
AD780ANZ Production8 ld PDIPOTH 50-40 to 85C5.164.6Y
AD780AR Production8 ld SOICOTH 98-40 to 85C5.675.03N
AD780AR-REEL7 Production8 ld SOICREEL 750-40 to 85C5.675.03N
AD780ARZ Production8 ld SOICOTH 98-40 to 85C5.074.51Y
AD780ARZ-REEL7 Production8 ld SOICREEL 1000-40 to 85C5.074.51Y
AD780BNZ Production8 ld PDIPOTH 50-40 to 85C7.456.95Y
AD780BR Production8 ld SOICOTH 98-40 to 85C8.137.61N
AD780BR-REEL7 Production8 ld SOICREEL 750-40 to 85C8.137.61N
AD780BRZ Production8 ld SOICOTH 98-40 to 85C7.316.83Y
AD780BRZ-REEL Production8 ld SOICREEL 2500-40 to 85C06.83Y
AD780BRZ-REEL7 Production8 ld SOICREEL 750-40 to 85C7.316.83Y
AD780CRZ Production8 ld SOICOTH 98-40 to 85C5.585.19Y
AD780CRZ-REEL7 Production8 ld SOICREEL 1000-40 to 85C5.585.19Y
Reference Materials
AD780: 2.5 V/3.0 V High Precision Reference Data Sheet (Rev. H) ad780
AD780 SPICE Macro-Model Rev. A, 5/93 ad780
AD780A SPICE Macro-Model Rev. A, 5/93 ad780
AD780B SPICE Macro-Model Rev. A, 5/93 ad780
AD780S SPICE Macro-Model Rev. A, 5/93 ad780
AD780: Military Data Sheet ad780
AN-713: The Effect of Long-Term Drift on Voltage References (Rev. 0) ad580
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