Current-Sense Amplifiers
Current-sense amplifiers (CSAs) monitor current flow through a shunt (sense) resistor and provide closed-loop feedback of system loads. Current-sense amps are optimized for a wide range of applications, including overcurrent protection and optimization of power monitoring systems. We offer a wide range of current-sense amplifiers for both high-side sensing and low-side sensing, as well as unidirectional or bidirectional current flow through the sense resistor.
Precision Current-Sense Amplifiers
Our broad portfolio of precision current-sense amplifiers help you measure multiple decades of current. Decrease your sense resistor impedance and improve system efficiency with our low offset current-sense amplifiers. Achieve faster signal processing and acquisition time for improved AC performance with our wideband current-sense amplifiers.
High Voltage Current-Sense Amplifiers
Our high-side, high voltage current-sense amplifiers offer input ranges up to +76V and down to -20V. These high voltage CSAs are ideal for applications such as motor control, electrical instrumentation, automatic test equipment (ATE), automotive electronic control units, communications base stations, network routers, and servers.
Low-Power and Space-Saving Current-Sense Amplifiers
Our broad portfolio of nanoPower and Micropower current-sense amplifiers help maximize and extend system and battery life without compromising DC accuracy. These tiny CSAs are available in a variety of space-saving, small footprint packages, such as SC70, SOT23, and wafer level packages (WLP).
Current-Sense Amp Featured Products
[Internal] Introduction to the MAX40213 Transimpedance Amplifiers with Selectable Gain and Input Current ClampThis video provides an introduction to Maxim's Transimpedance Amplifiers with Selectable Gain and Input Current Clamp - the MAX40213.
[Distributor] Introduction to the MAX40213 Transimpedance Amplifiers with Selectable Gain and Input Current ClampThis video provides an introduction to Maxim's Transimpedance Amplifiers with Selectable Gain and Input Current Clamp - the MAX40213.
[Distributor] Introduction to the MAX40204 36V, Precision, Low-Power, Bi-Directional Current Sense AmplifierThis video provides an introduction to Maxim's 36V, Precision, Low-Power, Bi-Directional Current Sense Amplifier - the MAX40204.
[Internal] Introduction to the MAX40204 36V, Precision, Low-Power, Bi-Directional Current Sense AmplifierThis video provides an introduction to Maxim's 36V, Precision, Low-Power, Bi-Directional Current Sense Amplifier - the MAX40204.
[Internal] Introduction to the MAX49921 Bi- and Unidirectional, 0V to 70V Current-Sense AmplifiersThis video provides an introduction to Maxim's Bi- and Unidirectional, 0V to 70V Current-Sense Amplifiers - the MAX49921.
[Distributor] Introduction to the MAX49921 Bi- and Unidirectional, 0V to 70V Current-Sense AmplifiersThis video provides an introduction to Maxim's Bi- and Unidirectional, 0V to 70V Current-Sense Amplifiers - the MAX49921.
DC Motor Current Sensing in a PWM Environment with the MAX40056 Current-Sense Amplifier
DC Motor Current Sensing in a PWM Environment with the MAX40056 Current-Sense AmplifierAshwin demonstrates how the MAX40056 bidirectional current-sense amplifier performs rejection of high common-mode PWM signals to accurately measure torque and speed in a three-phase brushless DC (BLDC) motor system.
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Introduction to the MAX40056F/T/U Bidirectional Current Sense Amplifier with PWM-RejectionThis video provides an introduction to the MAX40056, a bi-directional current-sense amplifier with an input common-mode range that extends from -0.1Vto +65V together with protection against negative inductive kickback voltages to -5V.
How to Measure Current with the MAX4173 Current-Sense Amplifier and a MicrocontrollerIn this video, Sean uses the MAX4173 Evaluation Kit together with an Arduino® Uno to measure current. He also discusses the principle behind measuring current and why a current-sense amplifier is a very useful addition to this technique.
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[Distributor] Introduction to the MAX40056F/T/U Bidirectional Current Sense Amplifier with PWM-RejectionThis video provides an introduction to the MAX40056, a bi-directional current-sense amplifier with an input common-mode range that extends from -0.1Vto +65V together with protection against negative inductive kickback voltages to -5V.
[Internal] Introduction to the MAX40056F/T/U Bidirectional Current Sense Amplifier with PWM-RejectionThis video provides an introduction to the MAX40056, a bi-directional current-sense amplifier with an input common-mode range that extends from -0.1Vto +65V together with protection against negative inductive kickback voltages to -5V.
[Distributor] Introduction to the MAX40016 4-Decade Current Sense Amplifier with Integrated Rsense ElementThis video provides an introduction to the MAX40016, a very wide range current sense amplifier (CSA) with internal sense element that senses from less than 300μA to greater than 3A current range.
Introduction to the MAX40016 4-Decade Current Sense Amplifier with Integrated Rsense ElementThis video provides an introduction to the MAX40016, a very wide range current sense amplifier (CSA) with internal sense element that senses from less than 300μA to greater than 3A current range.
[Internal] Introduction to the MAX40016 4-Decade Current Sense Amplifier with Integrated Rsense ElementThis video provides an introduction to the MAX40016, a very wide range current sense amplifier (CSA) with internal sense element that senses from less than 300μA to greater than 3A current range.
Evaluation Kit for the MAX44298
MAX44298EVKITAssesses the MAX44298 precision power monitor with very low offset for low-side monitoring.
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Evaluation Kit for the MAX44284
MAX44284EVKITDemonstrates the high-precision real-time current monitoring of the MAX44284 current-sense amplifier.
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Dual-Channel Current Sense Peripheral Module
MAXREFDES77Interfaces the MAX44285 dual-channel high-side current-sense amplifier to any system that utilizes Pmod™-compatible expansion ports.
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[Internal] Current Sense OverviewThis session provides an overview of current sense amplifiers and an update on the product line. Includes a brief description of CSAs and an overview of key parts including technical highlights.
[Internal] Introduction to the MAX40201 Dual-Channel, 0-76V Current-Sense AmplifierThis video provides an introduction to the MAX40201, a 0-76V, Dual, Highly Accurate Current Sense Amplifier.
Precision Uni and Bidirectional, Current-Sense Amplifiers
MAX9918,MAX9918/MAX9920These ICs are single-supply, high-accuracy current-sense amplifiers with a high input common-mode range that extends from -20V to +75V.
36V, Input Common-Mode, High-Precision, Low-Power Current-Sense Amplifier
MAX44284This current-sense amplifier offers precision accuracy specifications of 2µV VOS and gain error of 0.05%. It operates with a 1.7V to 5.5V single supply and is optimized for very low power operation with only 21µA of quiescent current.
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