Bidirectional, Zero Drift,
Current Sense Amplifier
AD8418A
Data Sheet
FEATURES
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Typical 0.1 µV/°C offset drift
The AD8418A is a high voltage, high resolution current shunt
amplifier. It features an initial gain of 20 V/V, with a maximum
0.2% gain error over the entire temperature range. The buffered
output voltage directly interfaces with any typical converter. The
AD8418A offers excellent input common-mode rejection from
−2 V to +70 V. The AD8418A performs bidirectional current
measurements across a shunt resistor in a variety of automotive
and industrial applications, including motor control, power
management, and solenoid control.
Maximum 400 µV voltage offset over full temperature range
2.7 V to 5.5 V power supply operating range
Electromagnetic interference (EMI) filters included
High common-mode input voltage range
−2 V to +70 V continuous
−4 V to +85 V survival
Common-mode rejection ratio (CMRR): 86 dB, dc to 10 kHz
Initial gain = 20 V/V
Wide operating temperature range: −40°C to +125°C
Bidirectional operation
Available in 8-lead SOIC and 8-lead MSOP
Qualified for automotive applications
The AD8418A offers breakthrough performance throughout
the −40°C to +125°C temperature range. It features a zero drift
core, which leads to a typical offset drift of 0.1 µV/°C throughout
the operating temperature range and the common-mode voltage
range. The AD8418A is qualified for automotive applications.
The device includes EMI filters and patented circuitry to enable
output accuracy with pulse-width modulation (PWM) type
input common-mode voltages. The typical input offset voltage
is 200 µV. The AD8418A is offered in 8-lead MSOP and SOIC
packages.
APPLICATIONS
High-side current sensing in
Motor controls
Solenoid controls
Power management
Low-side current sensing
Diagnostic protection
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Description
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FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
V
= –2V TO +70V
V = 2.7V TO 5.5V
S
CM
70V
V
V
1
REF
S
V
OUT
V
V
S
AD8418A
CM
0V
+IN
–IN
EMI
+
–
FILTER
I
SHUNT
OUT
G = 20
R
SHUNT
V /2
S
EMI
FILTER
50A
SHUNT
–50A
I
0V
GND
V
2
REF
Figure 1.
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