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INA4181

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26V, quad channel, bi-directional, 350kHz current sense amplifier

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INA4181

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Product type Analog output Common-mode voltage (max) (V) 26 Common-mode voltage (min) (V) -0.2 Input offset (±) (max) (µV) 150 Input offset drift (±) (typ) (µV/°C) 0.2 Voltage gain (V/V) 20, 50, 100, 200 CMRR (min) (dB) 84 Bandwidth (kHz) 105, 150, 210, 350 Supply voltage (max) (V) 5.5 Supply voltage (min) (V) 2.7 Iq (max) (mA) 1 Number of channels 4 Comparators (#) 0 Gain error (%) 1 Gain error drift (±) (max) (ppm/°C) 20 Slew rate (V/µs) 2 Features Bi-directional, Low-side Capable, Quad channel Rating Catalog Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 125
Product type Analog output Common-mode voltage (max) (V) 26 Common-mode voltage (min) (V) -0.2 Input offset (±) (max) (µV) 150 Input offset drift (±) (typ) (µV/°C) 0.2 Voltage gain (V/V) 20, 50, 100, 200 CMRR (min) (dB) 84 Bandwidth (kHz) 105, 150, 210, 350 Supply voltage (max) (V) 5.5 Supply voltage (min) (V) 2.7 Iq (max) (mA) 1 Number of channels 4 Comparators (#) 0 Gain error (%) 1 Gain error drift (±) (max) (ppm/°C) 20 Slew rate (V/µs) 2 Features Bi-directional, Low-side Capable, Quad channel Rating Catalog Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 125
TSSOP (PW) 20 41.6 mm² 6.5 x 6.4
  • Common-mode range (VCM): –0.2 V to +26 V
  • High bandwidth: 350 kHz (A1 devices)
  • Offset voltage:
    • ±150 µV (maximum) at VCM = 0 V
    • ±500 µV (maximum) at VCM = 12 V
  • Output slew rate: 2 V/µs
  • Bidirectional current-sensing capability
  • Accuracy:
    • ±1% gain error (maximum)
    • 1-µV/°C offset drift (maximum)
  • Gain options:
    • 20 V/V (A1 devices)
    • 50 V/V (A2 devices)
    • 100 V/V (A3 devices)
    • 200 V/V (A4 devices)
  • Quiescent current: 260 µA maximum (INA181)
  • Common-mode range (VCM): –0.2 V to +26 V
  • High bandwidth: 350 kHz (A1 devices)
  • Offset voltage:
    • ±150 µV (maximum) at VCM = 0 V
    • ±500 µV (maximum) at VCM = 12 V
  • Output slew rate: 2 V/µs
  • Bidirectional current-sensing capability
  • Accuracy:
    • ±1% gain error (maximum)
    • 1-µV/°C offset drift (maximum)
  • Gain options:
    • 20 V/V (A1 devices)
    • 50 V/V (A2 devices)
    • 100 V/V (A3 devices)
    • 200 V/V (A4 devices)
  • Quiescent current: 260 µA maximum (INA181)

The INA181, INA2181, and INA4181 (INAx181) current sense amplifiers are designed for cost-optimized applications. These devices are part of a family of bidirectional, current-sense amplifiers (also called current-shunt monitors) that sense voltage drops across current-sense resistors at common-mode voltages from –0.2 V to +26 V, independent of the supply voltage. The INAx181 family integrates a matched resistor gain network in four, fixed-gain device options: 20 V/V, 50 V/V, 100 V/V, or 200 V/V. This matched gain resistor network minimizes gain error and reduces the temperature drift.

These devices operate from a single 2.7-V to 5.5-V power supply. The single-channel INA181 draws a maximum supply current of 260 µA; whereas, the dual-channel INA2181 draws a maximum supply current of 500 µA, and the quad-channel INA4181 draws a maximum supply current of 900 µA.

The INA181 is available in a 6-pin, SOT-23 package. The INA2181 is available in 10-pin, VSSOP and WSON packages. The INA4181 is available in a 20-pin, TSSOP package. All device options are specified over the extended operating temperature range of –40°C to +125°C.

The INA181, INA2181, and INA4181 (INAx181) current sense amplifiers are designed for cost-optimized applications. These devices are part of a family of bidirectional, current-sense amplifiers (also called current-shunt monitors) that sense voltage drops across current-sense resistors at common-mode voltages from –0.2 V to +26 V, independent of the supply voltage. The INAx181 family integrates a matched resistor gain network in four, fixed-gain device options: 20 V/V, 50 V/V, 100 V/V, or 200 V/V. This matched gain resistor network minimizes gain error and reduces the temperature drift.

These devices operate from a single 2.7-V to 5.5-V power supply. The single-channel INA181 draws a maximum supply current of 260 µA; whereas, the dual-channel INA2181 draws a maximum supply current of 500 µA, and the quad-channel INA4181 draws a maximum supply current of 900 µA.

The INA181 is available in a 6-pin, SOT-23 package. The INA2181 is available in 10-pin, VSSOP and WSON packages. The INA4181 is available in a 20-pin, TSSOP package. All device options are specified over the extended operating temperature range of –40°C to +125°C.
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* Data sheet INAx181 Bidirectional, Low- and High-Side Voltage Output, Current-Sense Amplifiers datasheet (Rev. G) PDF | HTML 05 May 2020
Application note Using a PCB Copper Trace as a Current-Sense Shunt Resistor PDF | HTML 25 Jan 2022
Application note Common Uses for Multichannel Current Monitoring (Rev. A) PDF | HTML 27 Sep 2021
Selection guide Current Sense Amplifiers (Rev. E) 20 Sep 2021
Application note Improving Power Amplifier Efficiency with Current Monitors (Rev. A) PDF | HTML 29 Dec 2020
Circuit design Low-Drift, Low-Side, Bidirectional Current Sensing Circuit (Rev. A) PDF | HTML 02 Dec 2020
E-book Ein Techniker-Leitfaden für Industrieroboter-Designs 25 Mar 2020
E-book E-book: An engineer’s guide to industrial robot designs 12 Feb 2020
E-book Simplifying Current Sensing (Rev. A) 09 Jan 2020
Application note Bidirectional, Low-Side Phase Current Sensing With Onboard Overcurrent Detection (Rev. D) 06 Mar 2019
EVM User's guide INA4180-INA4181 Evaluation Module User's Guide (Rev. A) 18 Jul 2018
Application note Closed-Loop Analysis of Load-Induced Amplifier Stability Issues Using Zout 27 Oct 2017
Application note Low Cost Bidirectional Current Sensing Using INA181 28 Jul 2017
Application note Low-Side Current Sense Circuit Integration 30 Mar 2017

Design & development

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Evaluation board

INA4180-4181EVM — INA4180 & INA4181 Current Sense Amplifier Evaluation Module

The INA4180 is an integrated current sense monitor solution that provides ease of use and high performance for cost-sensitive applications. The INA4181 shares the same capabilities with the support for bidirectional current measurements. The INA4180-4181EVM is intended to provide basic functional (...)
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INA181 PSpice Model (Rev. B)

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INA181 TINA-TI Reference Design (Rev. B)

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INA181A1 PSpice Model

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INA181A2 PSpice Model

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Calculation tool

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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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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TINA-TI — SPICE-based analog simulation program

TINA-TI provides all the conventional DC, transient and frequency domain analysis of SPICE and much more. TINA has extensive post-processing capability that allows you to format results the way you want them. Virtual instruments allow you to select input waveforms and probe circuit nodes voltages (...)
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Reference designs

TIDA-00302 — Current Shunt Monitor with Transient Robustness Reference Design

This high-side current shunt monitor is used to measure the voltage developed across a current-sensing resistor when current passes through it.

Additionally, an external protection circuit is implemented to provide surge and fast-transient protection and demonstrate the different immunity levels to (...)

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