LT6109-1/LT6109-2
High Side Current Sense
Amplifier with Reference
and Comparators
FEATURES
DESCRIPTION
The LT®6109 is a complete high side current sense device
that incorporates a precision current sense amplifier, an
integrated voltage reference and two comparators. Two
versions of the LT6109 are available. The LT6109-1 has
the comparators connected in opposing polarity and the
LT6109-2hasthecomparatorsconnectedinthesamepolar-
ity.Inaddition,thecurrentsenseamplifierandcomparator
inputs and outputs are directly accessible. The amplifier
gainandcomparatortrippointsareconfiguredbyexternal
resistors. The open-drain comparator outputs allows for
easy interface to other system components.
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Current Sense Amplifier
– Fast Step Response: 500ns
– Low Offset Voltage: 125µV Maximum
– Low Gain Error: 0.2% Maximum
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Internal 400mV Precision Reference
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Internal Latching Comparators with Reset
– Fast Response Time: 500ns
– Total Threshold Error: 1.25% Maximum
– Two Comparator Polarity Options
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Wide Supply Range: 2.7V to 60V
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Supply Current: 550µA
Low Shutdown Current: 5µA Maximum
Specified for –40°C to 125°C Temperature Range
Available in 10-Lead MSOP Package
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The overall propagation delay of the LT6109 is typically
only 1.4µs, allowing for quick reaction to overcurrent
and undercurrent conditions. The 1MHz bandwidth al-
lows the LT6109 to be used for error detection in critical
applications such as motor control. The high threshold
accuracy of the comparators, combined with the ability to
latch both comparators, ensures the LT6109 can capture
high speed events.
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APPLICATIONS
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Overcurrent, Undercurrent and Fault Detection
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Current Shunt Measurement
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Battery Monitoring
Motor Control
Automotive Monitoring and Control
Remote Sensing
Industrial Control
The LT6109 is fully specified for operation from –40°C to
125°C,makingitsuitableforindustrialandautomotiveap-
plications.TheLT6109isavailableinasmall10-leadMSOP.
L, LT, LTC, LTM, TimerBlox, Linear Technology and the Linear logo are registered trademarks
of Linear Technology Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective
owners.
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TYPICAL APPLICATION
Circuit Fault Protection with Latching Load Disconnect and Early Warning Indication
Response to Overcurrent Event
0.1Ω
IRF9640
12V
TO LOAD
V
LOAD
0.1µF
6.2V*
10V/DIV
0V
100Ω
1k
3.3V
SENSEHI SENSELO
+
V
V
OUTA
OUT
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10k 1.62k 100k
LOAD
LT6109-2
6.04k
2.37k
200mA/DIV
0mA
RESET
EN/RST
INC2
V
OUTC1
5V/DIV
1k
100mA WARNING
250mA DISCONNECT
100mA WARNING
OUTC2
OUTC1
0V
0V
250mA DISCONNECT
V
OUTC2
5V/DIV
2N2700
INC1
–
V
1.6k
610912 TA01a
610912 TA01b
5µs/DIV
*CMH25234B
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