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INA138

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2.7 to 36V, 800kHz Variable gain current sense amplifier

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Product type Analog output Common-mode voltage (max) (V) 36 Common-mode voltage (min) (V) 2.7 Input offset (±) (max) (µV) 1000 Input offset drift (±) (typ) (µV/°C) 1 Voltage gain (V/V) Adjustable CMRR (min) (dB) 100 Bandwidth (kHz) 800 Supply voltage (max) (V) 36 Supply voltage (min) (V) 2.7 Iq (max) (mA) 0.06 Number of channels 1 Comparators (#) 0 Gain error (%) 2 Gain error drift (±) (max) (ppm/°C) 100 Features Current Output Rating Catalog Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 125
Product type Analog output Common-mode voltage (max) (V) 36 Common-mode voltage (min) (V) 2.7 Input offset (±) (max) (µV) 1000 Input offset drift (±) (typ) (µV/°C) 1 Voltage gain (V/V) Adjustable CMRR (min) (dB) 100 Bandwidth (kHz) 800 Supply voltage (max) (V) 36 Supply voltage (min) (V) 2.7 Iq (max) (mA) 0.06 Number of channels 1 Comparators (#) 0 Gain error (%) 2 Gain error drift (±) (max) (ppm/°C) 100 Features Current Output Rating Catalog Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 125
SOT-23 (DBV) 5 8.12 mm² 2.9 x 2.8
  • Complete Unipolar High-Side Current Measurement Circuit
  • Wide Supply and Common-Mode Range
  • INA138: 2.7 V to 36 V
  • INA168: 2.7 V to 60 V
  • Independent Supply and Input Common-Mode Voltages
  • Single Resistor Gain Set
  • Low Quiescent Current (25 µA Typical)
  • Wide Temperature Range: –40°C to +125°C
  • 5-Pin SOT-23 Package
  • Complete Unipolar High-Side Current Measurement Circuit
  • Wide Supply and Common-Mode Range
  • INA138: 2.7 V to 36 V
  • INA168: 2.7 V to 60 V
  • Independent Supply and Input Common-Mode Voltages
  • Single Resistor Gain Set
  • Low Quiescent Current (25 µA Typical)
  • Wide Temperature Range: –40°C to +125°C
  • 5-Pin SOT-23 Package

The INA138 and INA168 (INA1x8) are high-side, unipolar, current shunt monitors. Wide input common-mode voltage range, low quiescent current, and tiny SOT-23 packaging enable use in a variety of applications.

Input common-mode and power-supply voltages are independent and can range from 2.7 V to 36 V for the INA138 and 2.7 V to 60 V for the INA168. 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 the INA138 and INA168 are available in SOT23-5 and are specified for the –40°C to 125°C temperature range.

 

The INA138 and INA168 (INA1x8) are high-side, unipolar, current shunt monitors. Wide input common-mode voltage range, low quiescent current, and tiny SOT-23 packaging enable use in a variety of applications.

Input common-mode and power-supply voltages are independent and can range from 2.7 V to 36 V for the INA138 and 2.7 V to 60 V for the INA168. 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 the INA138 and INA168 are available in SOT23-5 and are specified for the –40°C to 125°C temperature range.

 
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* Data sheet INA1x8 High-Side Measurement Current Shunt Monitor datasheet (Rev. E) PDF | HTML 20 Dec 2017
Application note Extending the Common-Mode Voltage Range of Current-Output Current Shunt Monitors (Rev. A) PDF | HTML 21 Mar 2022
Application note Extending Beyond the Max Common-Mode Range of Discrete Current-Sense Amplifiers (Rev. A) PDF | HTML 10 Mar 2022
Application note Using a PCB Copper Trace as a Current-Sense Shunt Resistor PDF | HTML 25 Jan 2022
Circuit design High-voltage, high-side floating current sensing circuit using current output, c 28 Jun 2018
Technical article How to get started with current sense amplifiers – part 1 19 May 2015
Analog Design Journal 4Q 2012 Issue Analog Applications Journal 25 Sep 2012
Analog Design Journal Harnessing wasted energy in 4- to 20-mA current-loop systems 25 Sep 2012
Analog Design Journal A dual-polarity, bidirectional current-shunt monitor 22 Oct 2008
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INA138 PSpice Model (Rev. A)

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INA138 TINA-TI Reference Design (Rev. A)

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INA138 TINA-TI Spice Model

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CS-AMPLIFIER-ERROR-TOOL — Current sense amplifier comparison and error tool

This Excel calculator provides a comparison between two and five of our standard current sense amplifiers, delivering a chart containing the basic parameters of each device. This calculator also takes system condition inputs from users such as common-mode voltage, supply voltage, shunt resistor (...)
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CIRCUIT060032 — High-voltage, high-side floating current sensing circuit using current output, current sense amp

This cookbook is intended to demonstrate a method of designing an accurate current sensing solution for systems with high common mode voltages. The principle aspect of this design uses a unidirectional circuit to monitor a system with Vcm = 400V by floating the supplies of the device across a (...)
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CIRCUIT060035 — Bidirectional current sensing with a window comparator circuit

This bidirectional current sensing solution uses a current-sense amplifier and a high-speed dual comparator with a rail-to-rail input common mode range to create over-current (OC) alert signals at the comparator outputs (OUTA and OUTB) if the input current (IG1) rises above 100 A or falls below (...)
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CIRCUIT060037 — Precision over-current latch circuit

This high-side, current sensing solution uses a current sense amplifier, a comparator with an integrated reference and a P-channel MOSFET to create an over-current latch circuit. When a load current greater than 200 mA is detected, the circuit disconnects the system from its power source. The (...)
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PSPICE-FOR-TI — PSpice® for TI design and simulation tool

PSpice® for TI is a design and simulation environment that helps evaluate functionality of analog circuits. This full-featured, design and simulation suite uses an analog analysis engine from Cadence®. Available at no cost, PSpice for TI includes one of the largest model libraries in the (...)
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Reference designs

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Reference designs

TIDA-00332 — High Voltage 12 V – 400 V DC Current Sense Reference Design

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