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  1.   1
  2.   Abstract
  3.   Trademarks
  4. 1 Introduction
  5. 2 Analog-to-Digital Converter Error
  6. 3 Voltage Reference DC Error
    1. 3.1 Initial Accuracy and Solder Shift
    2. 3.2 Temperature Drift
    3. 3.3 Line Regulation
  7. 4 DC Error Calculations
  8. 5 Calibration
  9. 6 Voltage Reference Noise Error
    1. 6.1 1/f Noise
    2. 6.2 Broadband Noise
    3. 6.3 Power Supply Rejection Ratio
    4. 6.4 Noise Example
  10. 7 Dynamic Error (Voltage Reference Driving Capability)
  11. 8 Low Power Applications
  12. 9 References
  13. 10Revision History

3 Voltage Reference DC Error

DC error in a voltage references is a culmination of a variety of statics errors. One must understand how this error exists and the origin to better understand when the error impacts the measurements and system as a whole. DC error in a voltage reference affects the signal chain as a gain error in a data converter such as an ADC or as an offset for level shifting applications. The importance of gain error on ADC depends on the measurements that are being performed as there can be larger impact on DC or very low frequency measurements such as measuring voltage and current. This gain error is also evident in time-domain based measurements. Table 2-1 shows example voltage reference recommendations based on ADC resolution based on voltage reference DC error to have a low gain error in the system. Refer to Voltage Reference Selection Basics for an understanding of key parameters regarding voltage references.