00:00Hashtag Top 5 Voltage Reference ICs for Measuring Devices
00:04Hey, what's up everyone?
00:06So if you're building any kind of precision measuring device, a multimeter, a data logger, a weigh scale,
00:12you already know the voltage reference is the heartbeat of your accuracy.
00:16I spent way too long digging through listings to find the best deals on the REF5025,
00:21which is honestly the gold standard for 2.5 volt references,
00:24and I narrowed it down to 5 options that are actually worth your money.
00:28Let's get into it.
00:30Alright, kicking things off at number 1, we've got the single-piece original REF5025 IDR in SOIC8.
00:38This one's $3.40, and the reason I put it first is the numbers speak for themselves,
00:43nearly 4,500 sold with a 4.9 rating.
00:47That's basically unheard of for a component listing.
00:50If you only need one unit for a prototype or a single build, this is your pick.
00:55You're getting a verified original part, no bulk you don't need,
00:58and that rating tells you people are getting legit silicon.
01:02Hard to argue with that.
01:05Number 2 is a 5-pack of the REF5025A IDR slash REF5025 IDR for just $2.90.
01:12That's the lowest price on this entire list, and you're getting 5 pieces.
01:17Do the math, that's under $0.60 per chip.
01:20Over 4,000 sold, 4.6 stars, totally solid.
01:25If you're doing a small batch run or you just want spares in the drawer for future projects,
01:29this is the best bang for your buck, hands down.
01:32The rating is slightly lower than number 1, but at that price point, it's a steal.
01:38Coming in at number 3, another 5-pack of the REF5025 in SOP8, priced at $3.91.
01:45Now this one sits at 4.7 stars with almost 4,000 units sold.
01:50So why pick this over number 2 if it costs $1 more?
01:54Honestly, some builders just trust certain sellers more based on their storefront and
01:58shipping consistency.
02:00The ratings back it up, it's a reliable source.
02:04If number 2 is out of stock or shipping slow to your region, this is your backup,
02:08and it's still less than $1 per chip.
02:11Number 4, 5 pieces of the REF5025 IDR at $3.92, basically the same price as number 3.
02:18Also 4.7 stars, also around 4,000 sold.
02:23What I like about this listing is they explicitly call out the patch SOP8 package,
02:27so there's zero ambiguity about what footprint you're getting.
02:31If you've ever ordered the wrong package and had to rework a board, you know how much that matters.
02:36It's a small detail, but for a precision part going into a measuring instrument,
02:41small details are the whole game.
02:43Alright, that's the list.
02:45Links to every single one of these are down in the description,
02:48so grab whichever fits your project.
02:51If this saved you some research time, hit that like button,
02:54and subscribe if you want more component breakdowns like this.
02:58Catch you in the next one.
