Key Selection Information
| Selection Parameter | Confirmed Information |
|---|---|
| Output | 5.0 V precision reference |
| Input Supply | 8 V to 40 V |
| Initial Accuracy | ±0.2% maximum stated for REF02 family grade |
| Temperature Drift | 10 ppm/°C maximum stated |
| Noise | 10 µVpp maximum, 0.1 Hz to 10 Hz stated |
| Supply Current | 1.4 mA maximum stated |
| Trim | External output adjustment approximately ±6% |
| Exact Package / Packing | SOIC (D), 8 pins; 2500-piece large reel; marking REF 02AU |
Product Overview
REF02AU/2K5 is a classic 5 V series voltage reference for systems with relatively high supply rails. It accepts 8–40 V input, making it practical in industrial instrumentation where a stable 5 V reference must be derived from 12 V, 24 V or higher analog supplies.
The reference includes a trim function that can adjust output around 5 V without requiring a separate precision regulator. Drift and low-frequency noise, rather than load-current capability, are the main selection parameters for ADC/DAC reference use.
The AU/2K5 exact order code is the industrial SOIC grade supplied on a 2500-piece reel. It should not be confused with other REF02 grades whose initial accuracy/drift differ.
For related devices, see HKEQGOO’s Voltage References category.

Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Verified Information |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Texas Instruments |
| Exact MPN | REF02AU/2K5 |
| Output | 5.0 V precision reference |
| Input Supply | 8 V to 40 V |
| Initial Accuracy | ±0.2% maximum stated for REF02 family grade |
| Temperature Drift | 10 ppm/°C maximum stated |
| Noise | 10 µVpp maximum, 0.1 Hz to 10 Hz stated |
| Supply Current | 1.4 mA maximum stated |
| Trim | External output adjustment approximately ±6% |
| Exact Package / Packing | SOIC (D), 8 pins; 2500-piece large reel; marking REF 02AU |
| Manufacturer Status | Active / Production |
| Part Marking | REF 02AU |
Functional Highlights
Wide input range suits legacy and industrial analog rails
A 24 V system can generate a precision 5 V reference directly without a preregulator solely for input-voltage compatibility.
Trim can remove system gain error
Factory calibration can adjust the reference within its trim range, but trim does not eliminate temperature drift or long-term aging.
Design Considerations
- Budget reference self-heating when operating from high VIN because the device dissipates input-output voltage times supply/load current.
- Use output decoupling and load conditions recommended for reference stability.
- Treat 10 ppm/°C drift as a temperature-dependent gain term in the full signal chain.
Product Status and Exact Order Code
Manufacturer status: Active / Production
Texas Instruments lists REF02AU/2K5 as Active / Production; SOIC (D), 8 pins; 2500-piece large tape and reel; −40°C to +85°C; marking REF 02AU.
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