SGLS174J September   2003  – August 2018 INA138-Q1 , INA168-Q1

PRODUCTION DATA.  

  1. 1 Features
  2. 2 Applications
  3. 3 Description
    1.     Device Images
      1.      Typical Application Circuit
  4. 4 Revision History
  5. 5 Pin Configuration and Functions
    1.     Pin Functions
  6. 6 Specifications
    1. 6.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 6.2 ESD Ratings
    3. 6.3 Recommended Operating Conditions
    4. 6.4 Thermal Information
    5. 6.5 Electrical Characteristics
    6. 6.6 Typical Characteristics
  7. 7 Detailed Description
    1. 7.1 Overview
    2. 7.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 7.3 Feature Description
      1. 7.3.1 Output Voltage Range
      2. 7.3.2 Bandwidth
    4. 7.4 Device Functional Modes
  8. 8 Application and Implementation
    1. 8.1 Application Information
      1. 8.1.1 Operation
    2. 8.2 Typical Applications
      1. 8.2.1 Buffering Output to Drive an ADC
        1. 8.2.1.1 Design Requirements
        2. 8.2.1.2 Detailed Design Procedure
          1. 8.2.1.2.1 Selecting RS and RL
        3. 8.2.1.3 Application Curve
      2. 8.2.2 Output Filter
        1. 8.2.2.1 Design Requirements
        2. 8.2.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        3. 8.2.2.3 Application Curve
      3. 8.2.3 Offsetting the Output Voltage
      4. 8.2.4 Bipolar Current Measurement
        1. 8.2.4.1 Application Curve
      5. 8.2.5 Bipolar Current Measurement Using Differential Input of an ADC
      6. 8.2.6 Multiplexed Measurement Using Logic Signal for Power
  9. 9 Power Supply Recommendations
  10. 10Layout
    1. 10.1 Layout Guidelines
    2. 10.2 Layout Example
  11. 11Device and Documentation Support
    1. 11.1 Documentation Support
      1. 11.1.1 Related Documentation
    2. 11.2 Related Links
    3. 11.3 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    4. 11.4 Community Resources
    5. 11.5 Trademarks
    6. 11.6 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    7. 11.7 Glossary
  12. 12Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

Package Options

Mechanical Data (Package|Pins)
Thermal pad, mechanical data (Package|Pins)
Orderable Information

3 Description

The INA138-Q1 and INA168-Q1 (INA1x8-Q1) devices are high-side, unidirectional, current sense amplifiers. Wide input common-mode voltage range, low quiescent current, and TSSOP and SOT-23 packaging enable use in a variety of applications.

Input common-mode and power-supply voltages are independent, and range from 2.7 V to 36 V for the INA138-Q1, and 2.7 V to 60 V for the INA168-Q1. Quiescent current is only 25 μA, which permits connecting the power supply to either side of the current-measurement shunt with minimal error.

The device converts a differential input voltage to a current output. This current is converted back to a voltage with an external load resistor that sets any gain from 1 to over 100. Although designed for current shunt measurement, the circuit invites creative applications in measurement and level shifting.

Both devices are available in a TSSOP-8 package. The INA168-Q1 is also available in a SOT-23-5 package. Both devices are specified for the –40°C to +125°C temperature range.

Device Information(1)

PART NUMBER PACKAGE BODY SIZE (NOM)
INA138-Q1 TSSOP (8) 4.40 mm × 3.00 mm
INA168-Q1
INA168-Q1 SOT-23 (5) 2.90 mm × 1.60 mm
  1. For all available packages, see the package option addendum at the end of the data sheet.