0

16

32

48

64

80

1.2

2

2.8 3.6 4.4 5.2

6

6.8 7.6 8.4 9.2 10 10.8

Figure 8-12. 0.1 Hz to 10 Hz Noise Distribution vs

Load Conditions

0

8

16

24

32

40

1.2

2

2.8 3.6 4.4 5.2

6

6.8 7.6 8.4 9.2 10 10.8

Figure 8-13. 0.1 Hz to 10 Hz Noise Distribution vs

NR Capacitance

8.5.2 Broadband Noise

Broadband noise is a noise that appears at higher frequency compared to 1/f noise. The broadband noise is

measured by high-pass filtering the output of the reference device, followed by a gain stage and measuring the

result on a spectrum analyzer as shown in Figure 8-14.

REF35xxx

GND

VIN

EN

NR

VREF

GND

Optional

High-pass

Filter

G = 11

Amplifier

G = 11

Supply

Spectrum

Analyzer

Figure 8-14. Broadband Noise Test Setup

For noise sensitive designs, a low-pass filter can be used to reduce broadband output noise. When designing a

low-pass filter, take special care to ensure the output impedance of the filter does not degrade AC performance.

This can occur in RC low-pass filters where a large series resistance can impact the load transients due to

output current fluctuations. The REF35 device also offers noise reduction functionality by adding an optional

capacitor between NR (pin 5) and ground pins. Figure 8-15 and Figure 8-16 show the noise spectrum for

REF35250 and REF35500 devices respectively across various load capacitance.

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