SLOS954A July   2018  – December 2018 INA253

PRODUCTION DATA.  

  1. Features
  2. Applications
  3. Description
    1.     Typical Application
  4. Revision History
  5. Device Comparison Table
  6. Pin Configuration and Functions
    1.     Pin Functions
  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
  8. Detailed Description
    1. 8.1 Overview
    2. 8.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 8.3 Feature Description
      1. 8.3.1 Integrated Shunt Resistor
      2. 8.3.2 Short-Circuit Duration
      3. 8.3.3 Temperature Stability
      4. 8.3.4 Enhanced PWM Rejection Operation
      5. 8.3.5 Input Signal Bandwidth
    4. 8.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 8.4.1 Adjusting the Output Midpoint With the Reference Pins
      2. 8.4.2 Reference Pin Connections for Unidirectional Current Measurements
      3. 8.4.3 Ground Referenced Output
      4. 8.4.4 Reference Pin Connections for Bidirectional Current Measurements
        1. 8.4.4.1 Output Set to External Reference Voltage
      5. 8.4.5 Output Set to Mid-Supply Voltage
      6. 8.4.6 Output Set to Mid-External Reference
      7. 8.4.7 Output Set Using Resistor Divide
  9. Application and Implementation
    1. 9.1 Application Information
      1. 9.1.1 Input Filtering
    2. 9.2 Typical Applications
      1. 9.2.1 High-Side, High-Drive, Solenoid Current-Sense Application
        1. 9.2.1.1 Design Requirements
        2. 9.2.1.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        3. 9.2.1.3 Application Curve
      2. 9.2.2 Speaker Enhancements and Diagnostics Using Current Sense Amplifier
        1. 9.2.2.1 Design Requirements
        2. 9.2.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        3. 9.2.2.3 Application Curve
      3. 9.2.3 Current Sensing for Remote I/Os in PLC
        1. 9.2.3.1 Design Requirements
        2. 9.2.3.2 Application Curve
  10. 10Power Supply Recommendations
  11. 11Layout
    1. 11.1 Layout Guidelines
    2. 11.2 Layout Example
  12. 12Device and Documentation Support
    1. 12.1 Device Support
      1. 12.1.1 Development Support
    2. 12.2 Related Documentation
    3. 12.3 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    4. 12.4 Community Resources
    5. 12.5 Trademarks
    6. 12.6 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    7. 12.7 Glossary
  13. 13Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

Integrated Shunt Resistor

The INA253 features a precise, low-drift, current-sensing resistor that provides accurate measurements over the entire specified temperature range of –40°C to +125°C. The integrated current-sensing resistor provides measurement stability over temperature, and simplifies printed circuit board (PCB) layout and board constraint difficulties common in high-precision measurements.

The onboard current-sensing resistor is designed as a 4-wire (or Kelvin) connected resistor that enables accurate measurements through a force-sense connection. Connecting the amplifier inputs pins (VIN– and VIN+) to the sense pins of the shunt resistor (SH– and SH+) eliminates many of the parasitic impedances commonly found in typical very-low sensing-resistor level measurements. Although the sense connection of the current-sensing resistor can be accessed through the SH+ and SH– pins, this resistor is not intended to be used as a stand-alone component. The INA253 is system-calibrated to makes sure that the current-sensing resistor and current-sensing amplifier are both precisely matched to one another. Use of the shunt resistor without the onboard amplifier results in a current-sensing resistor tolerance of approximately 5%. To achieve the optimized system gain specification, the onboard sensing resistor must be used with the internal current-sensing amplifier.

The INA253 has approximately 4.5 mΩ of package resistance. Of this total package resistance, 2 mΩ is a precisely-controlled resistance from the Kelvin-connected current-sensing resistor used by the amplifier. The power dissipation requirements of the system and package are based on the total 4.5-mΩ package resistance between the IS+ and IS– pins. The heat dissipated across the package when current flows through the device ultimately determines the maximum current that can be safely handled by the package. The current consumption of the silicon is relatively low, leaving the total package resistance to carry the high load current as the primary contributor to the total power dissipation of the package. The maximum safe-operating current level is set to make sure that the heat dissipated across the package is limited so that no damage occurs to the resistor or the package, or that the internal junction temperature of the silicon does not exceed a 150°C limit.

External factors, such as ambient temperature, external air flow, and PCB layout, contribute to how effectively the device dissipates heat. The internal heat is developed as a result of the current flowing through the total package resistance of 4.5 mΩ. Under the conditions of no air flow, a maximum ambient temperature of 85°C, and 1-oz. copper input power planes, the INA253 accommodates continuous current levels up to 15 A. Figure 29 shows that the current-handling capability is derated at temperatures greater than the 85°C level, with safe operation up to 10 A at a 125°C ambient temperature. With air flow and larger 2-oz. copper input power planes, the INA253 safely accommodates continuous current levels up to 15 A across the entire –40°C to +125°C temperature range.

INA253 C026_SBOS511.pngFigure 29. Maximum Continuous Current vs Temperature