Part Number	Replacement	Explanation

Description

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The MAX4069–MAX4072 low-cost, bidirectional, high-side, current-sense amplifiers are ideal for monitoring battery charge and discharge currents in notebooks, cell phones, and other portable equipment. They feature up to 24V input common-mode voltage range, low 100µA supply current (which drops to only 10µA in shutdown), and a total output error of less than 1.5%. The wide 1.35V to 24V input common-mode range is independent of the supply voltage, ensuring that the current-sense feedback remains accurate even when connected to a battery pack in deep discharge.

To achieve maximum flexibility, an external current-sense resistor is used along with a Gain Select pin to choose either 50V/V or 100V/V. A single output pin continuously monitors the transition from charge to discharge and avoids the need for a separate polarity output. The MAX4070 contains an internal 2.5V reference. The charging current is represented by an output voltage from 2.5V to V_CC, while discharge current is given from 2.5V to GND. The MAX4071 is similar, but with a reference voltage of 1.5V. The MAX4069 has an adjustable reference voltage, set by two external resistors. The MAX4072 has an input for an external reference.

The MAX4069/MAX4071/MAX4072 operate from a 2.7V to 24V single supply. The MAX4070 operates from a 3.6V to 24V single supply. All devices are specified over the automotive operating temperature range, -40°C to +125°C. The MAX4070/MAX4071/MAX4072 are available in 8-pin µMAX® and 8-pin thin QFN packages. The MAX4069 is available in a 10-pin µMAX package.

MAX4069, MAX4070, MAX4071, MAX4072: Typical Operating Circuit Enlarge+

Key Features

• Bidirectional, Compact, Current-Sense Solution
• Total Output Error Less than 1.5%
• Selectable Gain of 50V/V or 100V/V
• Wide 1.35V to 24V Common-Mode Range Independent of Supply Voltage
• 2.7V to 24V Single-Supply Operation
• Internal Precision Reference
  • Adjustable (MAX4069)
  • 2.50V (MAX4070)
  • 1.50V (MAX4071)
• Low 100µA Supply Current
• 10µA Supply Current in Shutdown
• Available in Space-Saving Packages
  • 8-Pin Thin QFN (MAX4070/MAX4071/MAX4072)
  • 8-Pin µMAX (MAX4070/MAX4071MAX4072)
  • 10-Pin µMAX (MAX4069)

Applications/Uses

• Cell Phone Battery-Current Monitoring
• Motor Control
• Notebook Fuel Gauging
• Power-Management Systems
• Smart Battery Packs/Chargers