MAX4172
Low-Cost, Precision, High-Side Current-Sense Amplifier
Low-cost, Precision Current Monitoring For Portable Battery-Powered Applications
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Overview
Features and Benefits
- Ideal for High-Side Monitoring
- 3V to 32V Supply Operation
- ±0.5% Typical Full-Scale Accuracy Over Temperature
- High Accuracy +2V to +32V Common-Mode Range, Functional Down to 0V, Independent of Supply Voltage
- 800kHz Bandwidth [VSENSE = 100mV (1C)]
- 200kHz Bandwidth [VSENSE = 6.25mV (C/16)]
- Minimizes Board Space Requirements
- µMAX and SO Packages
Product Details
The MAX4172 is a low-cost, precision, high-side current-sense amplifier for portable PCs, telephones, and other systems where battery/DC power-line monitoring is critical. High-side power-line monitoring is especially useful in battery-powered systems, since it does not interfere with the battery charger's ground path. Wide bandwidth and ground-sensing capability make the MAX4172 suitable for closed-loop battery-charger and general-purpose current-source applications. The 0 to 32V input common-mode range is independent of the supply voltage, which ensures that current-sense feedback remains viable, even when connected to a battery in deep discharge.
To provide a high level of flexibility, the MAX4172 functions with an external sense resistor to set the range of load current to be monitored. It has a current output that can be converted to a ground-referred voltage with a single resistor, accommodating a wide range of battery voltages and currents.
An open-collector power-good output (active-low PG) indicates when the supply voltage reaches an adequate level to guarantee proper operation of the current-sense amplifier. The MAX4172 operates with a 3.0V to 32V supply voltage, and is available in a space-saving, 8-pin µMAX® or SO package.
Applications
- Battery-Powered Applications
- Closed-Loop Battery Chargers/Current Sources
- Energy Management
- Portable PCs: Notebooks, Subnotebooks, Palmtops
- Portable Test/Measurement Systems
- Portable/Cellular Phones
- Smart Battery Packs/Chargers
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Production
At least one model within this product family is in production and available for purchase. The product is appropriate for new designs but newer alternatives may exist.
Documentation & Resources
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MAX4172 Reliability Data1/12/2023PDF118K
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Derive Simple High-Current Source from Lab Supply8/3/2010
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High-Side Current-Sense Amplifier Operates at High Voltage8/17/2006
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High-Side Positive Current Sensor Monitors Negative Supply6/20/2003
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Overload Circuitry Protects Batteries and Power Supplies1/31/2001
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Circuit Breaker Handles Voltages to 76V7/28/2000
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Overcurrent Monitor Operates up to 26V3/20/2023
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Optocoupler Extends High-Side Current Sensor to 1kV2/15/2023
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DC Error Budget Calculator Simplifies Selection of Optimal Current-Sense Amplifiers4/9/2013
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Performance of Current-Sense Amplifiers with Input Series Resistors1/3/2007
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Creating a Bidirectional Current-Sense Amplifier from Two Unidirectional Current-Sense Amplifiers9/22/2006
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Moving-Coil Meter Measures Low-Level Currents6/20/2005
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High-Side Current-Sense Measurement: Circuits and Principles11/19/2001
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Wireless-Modem Power for Hand-Held Devices8/1/2000
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