AD581 High Precision 10 V IC Reference

The AD581 is a 3-pin, temperature compensated, monolithic, band gap voltage reference that provides a precise 10.00 V output from an unregulated input level ranging from 12 V to 30 V. Laser wafer trimming (LWT) is used to trim both the initial error at +25°C as well as the temperature coefficient, resulting in high precision performance previously available only in expensive hybrids or oven regulated modules. The 5 mV initial error tolerance and 5 ppm/°C guaranteed temperature coefficient of the AD581L is available in a monolithic voltage reference.

The band gap circuit design used in the AD581 offers several advantages over classical Zener breakdown diode techniques. Most important, no external components are required to achieve full accuracy and significant stability to low power systems. In addition, total supply current to the device, including the output buffer amplifier (which can supply up to 10 mA) is typically 750 μA. The long-term stability of the band gap design is equivalent to selected Zener reference diodes.

The AD581 is recommended for use as a reference for 8-, 10- or 12-bit digital-to-analog converters (DACs) that require an external precision reference. The device is also ideal for all types of analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) up to 14-bit accuracy, either successive approximation or integrating designs, and can generally offer better performance than that provided by standard self-contained references.

The AD581J, K, and L are specified for operation from 0°C to +70°C; the AD581S, T, and U are specified for the -55°C to +125°C range. All grades are packaged in a hermetically sealed three-terminal TO-5 metal can.

Features and Benefits
  • Laser trimmed to high accuracy 10.000 V ±5 mV (L and U models)
  • Trimmed temperature coefficient
    5 ppm/°C maximum, 0°C to 70°C (L model)
    10 ppm/°C maximum, −55°C to +125°C (U model)
  • Excellent long-term stability 25 ppm/1000 hrs (noncumulative)
  • −10 V reference capability
  • Low quiescent current: 1.0 mA maximum
  • 10 mA current output capability
  • 3-pin TO-5 package
  • MIL-STD-883 compliant versions available
Linear Products
AD581 SPICE Macro-Model
Data Sheets
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AD581: High Precision 10V IC Reference Data Sheet (Rev. C)PDF 218 kB
AD581: Military Data Sheet
Application Notes
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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
5962-8688203XA Production3 ld TO-52OTH 100-55 to 125C49.0244.63N
AD581JH ProductionROUND HEADER/METAL CANOTH 1000 to 70C10.849.28Y
AD581KH ProductionROUND HEADER/METAL CANOTH 1000 to 70C12.7110.84Y
AD581LH ProductionROUND HEADER/METAL CANOTH 1000 to 70C19.0416.19Y
AD581SH ProductionROUND HEADER/METAL CANOTH 100-55 to 125C15.8713.52Y
AD581SH/883B ProductionROUND HEADER/METAL CANOTH 100-55 to 125C22.5419.21N
AD581TH ProductionROUND HEADER/METAL CANOTH 100-55 to 125C24.8721.2Y
AD581TH/883B ProductionROUND HEADER/METAL CANOTH 100-55 to 125C30.2625.73N
AD581UH ProductionROUND HEADER/METAL CANOTH 100-55 to 125C45.8138.99Y
AD581UH/883B Production3 ld TO-05OTH 100-55 to 125C4739.98N
AD581: High Precision 10V IC Reference Data Sheet (Rev. C) ad581
AD581 SPICE Macro-Model Rev. A, 11/93 ad581
AD581J SPICE Macro-Model Rev. A, 11/93 ad581
AD581K SPICE Macro-Model Rev. A, 11/93 ad581
AD581L SPICE Macro-Model Rev. A, 11/93 ad581
AD581S SPICE Macro-Model Rev. A, 11/93 ad581
AD581T SPICE Macro-Model Rev. A, 11/93 ad581
AD581U SPICE Macro-Model Rev. A, 11/93 ad581
AD581: Military Data Sheet ad581
AN-713: The Effect of Long-Term Drift on Voltage References (Rev. 0) ad580