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MAX4073F, MAX4073H, MAX4073T
Low-Cost, SC70, Voltage-Output, High-Side Current-Sense Amplifier
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Key Features
Parametric specs for Current Sense Amplifiers
| VSENSE_FS (mV) (recomm.) | 100 |
| Output Format | Voltage |
| CMVR (V) (min) | 2 |
| CMVR (V) (max) | 28 |
| VCC (V) (min) | 3 |
| VCC (V) (max) | 28 |
| ICC (µA) (typ) | 500 |
| Bi-Dir. Curr. Sense | No |
| Gain | 100 V/V 20 V/V 50 V/V |
| Gain Accuracy @25°C (%) (max) | 4.5 |
| Oper. Temp. (°C) | -40 to +125 |
| Package/Pins | SC70/5 SOT23/6 |
| Budgetary Price (See Notes) | 0.98 |
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Parameters
Parametric specs for Current Sense Amplifiers
| VSENSE_FS (mV) (recomm.) | 100 |
| Output Format | Voltage |
| CMVR (V) (min) | 2 |
| CMVR (V) (max) | 28 |
| VCC (V) (min) | 3 |
| VCC (V) (max) | 28 |
| ICC (µA) (typ) | 500 |
| Bi-Dir. Curr. Sense | No |
| Gain | 100 V/V 20 V/V 50 V/V |
| Gain Accuracy @25°C (%) (max) | 4.5 |
| Oper. Temp. (°C) | -40 to +125 |
| Package/Pins | SC70/5 SOT23/6 |
| Budgetary Price (See Notes) | 0.98 |
Key Features
- Low-Cost, Compact, Current-Sense Solution
- Three Gain Versions Available
- +20V/V (MAX4073T)
- +50V/V (MAX4073F)
- +100V/V (MAX4073H)
- ±1.0% Full-Scale Accuracy
- 500µA Supply Current
- Wide 1.8MHz Bandwidth
- +3V to +28V Operating Supply
- Wide +2V to +28V Common-Mode Range Independent of Supply Voltage
- Automotive Temperature Range (-40°C to +125°C)
- Available in Space-Saving 5-Pin SC70 Package
Applications/Uses
Description
The MAX4073 low-cost, high-side current-sense amplifier features a voltage output that eliminates the need for gain-setting resistors making it ideal for cell phones, notebook computers, PDAs, and other systems where current monitoring is crucial. High-side current monitoring does not interfere with the ground path of the battery charger making the MAX4073 particularly useful in battery-powered systems. The input common-mode range of +2V to +28V is independent of the supply voltage. The MAX4073's wide 1.8MHz bandwidth makes it suitable for use inside battery-charger control loops.
The combination of three gain versions and a selectable external-sense resistor sets the full-scale current reading. The MAX4073 offers a high level of integration, resulting in a simple and compact current-sense solution.
The MAX4073 operates from a +3V to +28V single supply and draws only 0.5mA of supply current. This device is specified over the automotive operating temperature range (-40°C to +125°C) and is available in a space-saving 5-pin SC70 package (half the size of the SOT23).
For a similar device in a 6-pin SOT23 with a wider common-mode voltage range (0 to +28V), see the MAX4173 data sheet.
The combination of three gain versions and a selectable external-sense resistor sets the full-scale current reading. The MAX4073 offers a high level of integration, resulting in a simple and compact current-sense solution.
The MAX4073 operates from a +3V to +28V single supply and draws only 0.5mA of supply current. This device is specified over the automotive operating temperature range (-40°C to +125°C) and is available in a space-saving 5-pin SC70 package (half the size of the SOT23).
For a similar device in a 6-pin SOT23 with a wider common-mode voltage range (0 to +28V), see the MAX4173 data sheet.
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