LMP8646

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-2 to 76V, configurable gain and bandwidth, high-speed current limiter

Product details

Product type Analog output Common-mode voltage (max) (V) 76 Common-mode voltage (min) (V) -2 Input offset (±) (max) (µV) 1000 Input offset drift (±) (typ) (µV/°C) 4 Voltage gain (V/V) adjustable CMRR (min) (dB) 55 Bandwidth (kHz) 35 Supply voltage (max) (V) 12 Supply voltage (min) (V) 2.7 Iq (max) (mA) 3.11 Number of channels 1 Comparators (#) 0 Gain error (%) 2 Gain error drift (±) (max) (ppm/°C) 140 Slew rate (V/µs) 0.5 Features Low-side Capable, Programmable Gain Rating Catalog Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 125
Product type Analog output Common-mode voltage (max) (V) 76 Common-mode voltage (min) (V) -2 Input offset (±) (max) (µV) 1000 Input offset drift (±) (typ) (µV/°C) 4 Voltage gain (V/V) adjustable CMRR (min) (dB) 55 Bandwidth (kHz) 35 Supply voltage (max) (V) 12 Supply voltage (min) (V) 2.7 Iq (max) (mA) 3.11 Number of channels 1 Comparators (#) 0 Gain error (%) 2 Gain error drift (±) (max) (ppm/°C) 140 Slew rate (V/µs) 0.5 Features Low-side Capable, Programmable Gain Rating Catalog Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 125
SOT-23-THN (DDC) 6 8.12 mm² 2.9 x 2.8
  • Provides Circuit Protection and Current Limiting
  • Single Supply Operation
  • –2-V to 76-V Common-Mode Voltage Range
  • Variable Gain Set by External Resistor
  • Adjustable Bandwidth Set by External Capacitor
  • Buffered Output
  • 3% Output Accuracy Achievable at VSENSE = 100 mV
  • Key Specifications:
    • Supply Voltage Range 2.7 V to 12 V
    • Output Current (Source) 0 to 5 mA
    • Gain Accuracy 2.0% (max)
    • Transconductance 200 µA/V
    • Offset ±1 mV (Maximum)
    • Quiescent Current 380 µA
    • Input Bias 12 µA (Typical)
    • PSRR 85 dB
    • CMRR 95 dB
    • Temperature Range −40°C to 125°C
    • 6-Pin SOT Package
  • Provides Circuit Protection and Current Limiting
  • Single Supply Operation
  • –2-V to 76-V Common-Mode Voltage Range
  • Variable Gain Set by External Resistor
  • Adjustable Bandwidth Set by External Capacitor
  • Buffered Output
  • 3% Output Accuracy Achievable at VSENSE = 100 mV
  • Key Specifications:
    • Supply Voltage Range 2.7 V to 12 V
    • Output Current (Source) 0 to 5 mA
    • Gain Accuracy 2.0% (max)
    • Transconductance 200 µA/V
    • Offset ±1 mV (Maximum)
    • Quiescent Current 380 µA
    • Input Bias 12 µA (Typical)
    • PSRR 85 dB
    • CMRR 95 dB
    • Temperature Range −40°C to 125°C
    • 6-Pin SOT Package

The LMP8646 is a precision current limiter used to improve the current limit accuracy of any switching or linear regulator with an available feedback node.

The LMP8646 accepts input signals with a common-mode voltage ranging from –2 V to 76 V. It has a variable gain which is used to adjust the sense current. The gain is configured with a single external resistor, RG, providing a high level of flexibility and accuracy up to 2%. The adjustable bandwidth, which allows the device to be used with a variety of applications, is configurable with a single external capacitor in parallel with RG. In addition, the output is buffered in order to provide a low output impedance.

The LMP8646 is an ideal choice for industrial, automotive, telecommunications, and consumer applications where circuit protection and improved precision systems are required. The LMP8646 is available in a 6-pin SOT package and can operate at temperature range of −40°C to 125°C.

The LMP8646 is a precision current limiter used to improve the current limit accuracy of any switching or linear regulator with an available feedback node.

The LMP8646 accepts input signals with a common-mode voltage ranging from –2 V to 76 V. It has a variable gain which is used to adjust the sense current. The gain is configured with a single external resistor, RG, providing a high level of flexibility and accuracy up to 2%. The adjustable bandwidth, which allows the device to be used with a variety of applications, is configurable with a single external capacitor in parallel with RG. In addition, the output is buffered in order to provide a low output impedance.

The LMP8646 is an ideal choice for industrial, automotive, telecommunications, and consumer applications where circuit protection and improved precision systems are required. The LMP8646 is available in a 6-pin SOT package and can operate at temperature range of −40°C to 125°C.

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* Data sheet LMP8646 Precision Current Limiter datasheet (Rev. B) PDF | HTML 08 Dec 2014
Application note Using a PCB Copper Trace as a Current-Sense Shunt Resistor PDF | HTML 25 Jan 2022
Selection guide Power Management Guide 2018 (Rev. R) 25 Jun 2018
Application brief Precision LED Brightness and Color Mixing With Discrete Current Sense Amplifiers 28 Feb 2017
Application note AN-2219 Precision Current Limiting with the LMP8646 and LP38501 (Rev. A) 24 Apr 2013
Application note AN-2200 Precision Current Limiting with the LMP8646 and LMZ12003 (Rev. A) 23 Apr 2013
Application note AN-2218 Precision Current Limiting with the LMP8646 and LM3102 (Rev. A) 23 Apr 2013
User guide LMP8646EB User's Guide 13 Feb 2012

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26-V, 350-kHz, bi-directional, high-precision current sense amplifier in ultra-small SOT-563 package INA186 40-V, bidirectional, high-precision current sense amplifier with picoamp input bias & ENABLE INA186-Q1 AEC-Q100, 40-V, bidirectional, high-precision current sense amplifier w/ picoamp input bias & ENABLE INA190 40-V, bidirectional, ultraprecise current sense amplifier with picoamp IB & ENABLE INA190-Q1 AEC-Q100, 40V, bi-directional, ultra-precise current sense amplifier w/picoamp IB & ENABLE INA191 40V, ultra-precise current sense amplifier with ENABLE and picoamp IB in WCSP INA193 -16 to 80V, 500kHz current sense amplifier INA193A-EP Enhanced product, -16 to 80V, 500-kHz current sense amplifier INA193A-Q1 AEC-Q100, -16 to 80V, 500kHz current sense amplifier INA194 -16 to 80V, 500kHz current sense amplifier INA194A-Q1 AEC-Q100, -16 to 80V, 500kHz current sense amplifier INA195 -16 to 80V, 500kHz current sense amplifier INA195A-Q1 AEC-Q100, -16 to 80V, 500kHz current sense 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bi-directional, high-precision current sense amplifier INA214-Q1 AEC-Q100, 26V, bi-directional, high-precision current sense amplifier INA215 26V, bi-directional, high-precision current sense amplifier INA215-Q1 AEC-Q100, 26V, bi-directional, high-precision current sense amplifier INA216 1.8 to 5.5V, high-precision current sense amplifier in wcsp INA2180 26V, dual channel, 350kHz current sense amplifier INA2180-Q1 AEC-Q100, 26V, dual channel, 350kHz current sense amplifier INA2181 26V, dual channel, bi-directional, 350kHz current sense amplifier INA2181-Q1 AEC-Q100, 26V, dual channel, bi-directional, 350kHz current sense amplifier INA2191 40-V, dual-channel, bidirectional, ultraprecise current sense amp w/ picoamp IB & ENABLE in wcsp INA223 26V, programmable-gain current sense amplifier & analog power monitor INA225 36V, bi-directional current sense amplifier w/ four pin-selectable gain settings INA225-Q1 AEC-Q100, 36V, bi-directional current sense amplifier w/ four pin-selectable gain settings INA2290 Dual-channel, 2.7-V to 120-V, 1.1-MHz, ultra-precise current sense amplifier INA240 -4 to 80V, bidirectional, ultra-precise current sense amplifier with enhanced PWM rejection INA240-Q1 AEC-Q100, -4 to 80V, bi-directional, ultra-precise current sense amplifier w/ enhanced pwm rejection INA241A -5-V to 110-V bidirectional ultraprecise current sense amplifier with enhanced PWM rejection INA241A-Q1 AEC-Q100, -4V to 110V bidirectional ultraprecise current sense amplifier with enhanced PWM rejection INA241B -5-V to 110-V bidirectional high-precision current sense amplifier with enhanced PWM rejection INA241B-Q1 AEC-Q100, -4V to 110V bidirectional high-precision current sense amp with enhanced PWM rejection INA270 -16 to 80V, split-stage current sense amplifier w/ in-line filter capability INA270A-Q1 AEC-Q100, -16 to 80V, split-stage current sense amplifier w/ in-line filter capability INA271 -16 to 80V, split-stage current sense amplifier w/ in-line filter capability 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current sense amplifier w/ in-line filter capability LMP8603-Q1 AEC-Q100, -22 to 60V, bi-directional current sense amplifier w/ in-line filter capability LMP8640 -2 to 42V, 950kHz current sense amplifier LMP8640-Q1 AEC-Q100, -2 to 42V, 950kHz current sense amplifier LMP8640HV -2 to 76V, 950kHz current sense amplifier LMP8645 -2 to 42V, 990kHz, configurable gain current sense amplifier LMP8645HV -2 to 76V, 990kHz, configurable gain current sense amplifier LMP8646 -2 to 76V, configurable gain and bandwidth, high-speed current limiter
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Digital power monitors
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