SBOSA04C March   2022  – October 2023 INA296A , INA296B

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  1.   1
  2. 1 Features
  3. 2 Applications
  4. 3 Description
  5. 4 Revision History
  6. 5 Device Comparison
  7. 6 Pin Configuration and Functions
  8. 7 Specifications
    1. 7.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 7.2 ESD Ratings
    3. 7.3 Recommended Operating Conditions
    4. 7.4 Thermal Information
    5. 7.5 Electrical Characteristics
    6. 7.6 Typical Characteristics
  9. 8 Detailed Description
    1. 8.1 Overview
    2. 8.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 8.3 Feature Description
      1. 8.3.1 Amplifier Input Common-Mode Signal
        1. 8.3.1.1 Input-Signal Bandwidth
        2. 8.3.1.2 Low Input Bias Current
        3. 8.3.1.3 Low VSENSE Operation
        4. 8.3.1.4 Wide Fixed Gain Output
        5. 8.3.1.5 Wide Supply Range
    4. 8.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 8.4.1 Adjusting the Output With the Reference Pins
      2. 8.4.2 Reference Pin Connections for Unidirectional Current Measurements
        1. 8.4.2.1 Ground Referenced Output
        2. 8.4.2.2 VS Referenced Output
      3. 8.4.3 Reference Pin Connections for Bidirectional Current Measurements
        1. 8.4.3.1 Output Set to External Reference Voltage
        2. 8.4.3.2 Output Set to Mid-Supply Voltage
        3. 8.4.3.3 Output Set to Mid-External Reference
        4. 8.4.3.4 Output Set Using Resistor Divider
      4. 8.4.4 High Signal Throughput
  10. 9 Application and Implementation
    1. 9.1 Application Information
      1. 9.1.1 RSENSE and Device Gain Selection
    2. 9.2 Typical Application
      1. 9.2.1 Current Sensing in a Solenoid Application
        1. 9.2.1.1 Design Requirements
        2. 9.2.1.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        3. 9.2.1.3 Application Curve
    3. 9.3 Power Supply Recommendations
      1. 9.3.1 Power Supply Decoupling
    4. 9.4 Layout
      1. 9.4.1 Layout Guidelines
      2. 9.4.2 Layout Examples
  11. 10Device and Documentation Support
    1. 10.1 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    2. 10.2 Support Resources
    3. 10.3 Trademarks
    4. 10.4 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    5. 10.5 Glossary
  12. 11Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

Package Options

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

9.2.1.2 Detailed Design Procedure

The INA296x is designed to measure current in a typical solenoid application. The INA296x measures current across the 50-mΩ shunt that is placed at the output in series with solenoid. The INA296x measures the differential voltage across the shunt resistor, and the signal is internally amplified with a gain of 20 V/V. The output of the INA296x is connected to the analog-to-digital converter (ADC) of an MCU to digitize the current measurements.

Solenoid loads are highly inductive and are often prone to failure. Solenoids are often used for position control, precise fluid control, and fluid regulation. Measuring real-time current on the solenoid continuously can indicate premature failure of the solenoid, which can lead to a faulty control loop in the system. Measuring high-side current also indicates if there are any ground faults on the solenoid or the FETs that can be damaged in an application. The INA296x, with high bandwidth and slew rate, can be used to detect fast overcurrent conditions to prevent the solenoid damage from short-to-ground faults.