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VRE125/127
Precision High Temperature
Reference Supplies
THALER CORPORATION • 2015 N. FORBES BOULEVARD • TUCSON, AZ. 85745 • (520) 882-4000
FEATURES
•• WIDE OPERATING RANGE: -55°C to +200°C
•• VERY HIGH ACCURACY: 5.000 V ±0.4 mV
•• EXTREMELY LOW DRIFT: 0.6 mV (-55°C to +150°C)
•• EXCELLENT STABILITY: 6 ppm / 1000Hrs.
•• EXCELLENT LINE REGULATION: 6 ppm / V Typ.
•• HERMETIC 14-PIN DIP
2.0 mV (-55°C to +200°C)
APPLICATIONS
•• PRECISION A/D and D/A CONVERTERS
•• ACCURATE COMPARATOR
THRESHOLD VOLTAGE
•• HIGH RESOLUTION SERVO SYSTEMS
•• HIGH TEMPERATURE TEST and
MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS
•• TRANSDUCER EXCITATION
•• GEOLOGICAL EQUIPMENT
DESCRIPTION
VRE125 series references are designed to
operate over an extremely wide temperature
range (-55°C to +200°C) and still provide
excellent accuracy. The VRE125 provides a +5V
output and the VRE127 provides a ±5V output.
All types are available in commercial (C suffix)
and military (M suffix) models. They are
hermetically sealed and are screened for high
reliability and quality. Two accuracy grades
(standard and A) are available in both models.
The adjacent selector guide shows the limits of
the most important parameters of the
VRE125/127 series references.
The accuracy of the VRE125/127 series over
temperature is achieved by using Thaler
Corporation's patented multi-point compensation technique. The stability of the VRE125 series is enhanced
by using a zener diode instead of a bandgap reference, which is typically used in 5V references. Zener
diodes have better long term stability and don't suffer the significant shifts caused by temperature cycling
that bandgap references do.
Type
VRE125C +5V ±0.9mV ±3.0mV ±0.8mV
VRE125CA +5V ±0.6mV ±2.0mV ±0.4mV
VRE125M +5V ±0.9mV ±3.0mV ±0.8mV
VRE125MA +5V ±0.6mV ±2.0mV ±0.4mV
VRE127C ±5V ±0.9mV ±3.0mV ±0.8mV
VRE127CA ±5V ±0.6mV ±2.0mV ±0.4mV
VRE127M ±5V ±0.9mV ±3.0mV ±0.8mV
VRE127MA ±5V ±0.6mV ±2.0mV ±0.4mV
SELECTION GUIDE
Max. Volt
Output
Deviation
(-55°C
to +150°C)
Max. Volt
Deviation
(150°C
to +200°C)
Initial
Error
(Max)
Other performance parameters, such as warm-up drift and long term stability are better than competitive
models.
Superior stability, accuracy, and quality make these references ideal for high temperature applications such
as A/D and D/A converter references.
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ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Vps =±15V, T = 25°C, RL = 10KΩ unless otherwise noted.
VRE125/127
MODEL C CA M MA
PARAMETERS MIN TYP MAX MIN TYP MAX MIN TYP MAX MIN TYP MAX UNITS
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Power Supply ±13.5 ±22 * * * * * * V
Operating Temperature -55 200 * * * * * * °C
Storage Temperature -65 150 * * * * * * °C
Short Circuit Protection Continuous * * *
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
VRE125 +5 * * * V
VRE127 ±5 * * * V
OUTPUT VOLTAGE ERRORS
Initial Error 0.8 0.4 0.8 0.4 mV
Warmup Drift 2 1 2 1 ppm
-55°C to 150°C 0.9 0.6 * * mV
(1)
(3)
150°C to 200°C 3.0 2.0 * * mV
Long-Term Stability 6 * * * ppm/1000hr.
Noise (.1-10Hz) 3 * * * µVpp
OUTPUT CURRENT
Range ±10 * * * mA
REGULATION
Line 6 10 * * * * * * ppm/V
Load 3 * * * ppm/mA
OUTPUT ADJUSTMENT
Range 10 * * * mV
Temperature Coefficient 4 * * * µV/°C/mV
POWER SUPPLY CURRENTS
(2)
VRE125 +PS 4 7 * * * * * * mA
VRE127 +PS 6 9 * * * * * * mA
VRE127 -PS 4 6 * * * * * * mA
NOTES: *Same as C Models.
1.Using the box method, the specified value is the
maximum deviation from the output voltage at 25°C
over the specified operating temperature range.
2.The specified values are unloaded.
3. Cone widening from 150 °C value to specified value.
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V
vs. TEMPERATURE
OUT
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CURVES
V
V
vs. TEMPERATURE
OUT
vs. TEMPERATURE
OUT
V
vs. TEMPERATURE
OUT
Temperature oC
VRE125/127C
QUIESCENT CURRENT VS. TEMP
Temperature oC
QUIESCENT CURRENT VS. TEMP
Temperature oC
VRE125/127CA
Temperature oC
VRE125/127M
VRE125
JUNCTION TEMP. RISE VS. OUTPUT CURRENT
Output Current (mA)
VRE127
POSITIVE OUTPUT
JUNCTION TEMP. RISE VS. OUTPUT CURRENT
Temperature oC
VRE125/127MA
PSRR VS. FREQUENCY
Frequency (Hz)
PSRR VS. FREQUENCY
Temperature oC
QUIESCENT CURRENT VS. TEMP
Temperature oC
Output Current (mA)
NEGATIVE OUTPUT
JUNCTION TEMP. RISE VS. OUTPUT CURRENT
Output Current (mA)
Frequency (Hz)
PSRR VS. FREQUENCY
Frequency (Hz)
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DISCUSSION OF PERFORMANCE
THEORY OF OPERATION
The following discussion refers to the schematic
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
5.000V 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
reference's voltage vs. tamperature function. By
trimming the zener current a lower drift over
temperature can be achieved. But since the voltage
vs. temperature function is nonlinear, this method
leaves a residual error over wide temperature
ranges.
To remove this residual error, Thaler has
developed a nonlinear compensation network of
thermistors and resistors that is used in the VRE
series references. This proprietary network
eliminates most of the nonlinearity in the voltage vs.
temperature function. By then adjusting the slope,
Thaler Corporation produces a very stable voltage
over wide temperature ranges. This network is less
than 2% of the overall network resistance so it has
a negligible effect on long term stability.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Figure 1 shows the proper connection of the
VRE125 series voltage reference with the optional
trim resistors. When trimming the VRE127, the
positive voltage should be trimmed first since the
negative voltage tracks the positive side. Pay careful
attention to the circuit layout to avoid noise pickup
and voltage drops in the lines.
When using precision voltage references at high
temperatures it is best to keep them powered up. If
the zener diode isn't powered up at high
temperatures the junction will collect ions, and then
when power is applied, the voltage will drift until the
charge build up is depleted.
The VRE125 series voltage references have the
ground terminal brought out on two pins (pin 6 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 7 to the power supply ground and
pin 6 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 doesn't effect performance.
VRE125
VRE127
FIGURE 2
FIGURE 3
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EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS
FIGURE 1
3. Optional Fine Adjust for approximately ±10mV. VRE127 center tap connects to -PS.
4. Pin 6 is internally connected to Pin 7 and can be used as Ref. GND.
PIN CONFIGURATION
TOP VIEW
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
REF. GND
GND
VRE125
14-PIN HYBRID
PACKAGE
FINE ADJ.
+5V
FINE ADJ.
+PS
NC
NC
NC
TOP VIEW
-ADJ.
-5V
-ADJ.
-PS
NC
REF. GND
GND
VRE127
+ADJ.
+5V
+ADJ.
+PS
NC
NC
NC
MECHANICAL
INCHES MILLIMETER
DIM MIN MAX MIN MAX DIM MIN MAX MIN MAX
E .480 .500 12.1 12.7 A .120 .155 3.0 4.0
L .195 .215 4.9 5.4 Q .015 .035 0.4 0.9
D .775 .805 19.7 20.4 Q1 N/A .030 N/A 0.7
B .016 .020 0.4 0.5 C .009 .012 0.2 0.3
B1 .038 .042 0.9 1.0 G1 .290 .310 7.3 7.8
B2 .095 .105 2.4 2.6
S .085 .105 2.1 2.6
P .004 .006 0.10 0.15
INCHES MILLIMETER
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