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Low-Cost, SC70, Voltage-Output,
High-Side Current-Sense Amplifier
General Description
Features
The MAX4073 low-cost, high-side current-sense ampli-
fier features a voltage output that eliminates the need
for gain-setting resistors making it ideal for cell phones,
notebook computers, PDAs, and other systems where
current monitoring is crucial. High-side current moni-
toring does not interfere with the ground path of the
battery charger making the MAX4073 particularly useful
in battery-powered systems. The input common-mode
range of +2V to +28V is independent of the supply volt-
age. The MAX4073’s wide 1.8MHz bandwidth makes it
suitable for use inside battery-charger control loops.
o Low-Cost, Compact, Current-Sense Solution
o Three Gain Versions Available
+20V/V (MAX4073T)
+50V/V (MAX4073F)
+100V/V (MAX4073H)
o
1ꢀ0ꢁ Full-Scale Accuracꢂ
o 500µA Supplꢂ Current
o Wide 1ꢀ8MHz Bandwidth
o +3V to +28V Operating Supplꢂ
The combination of three gain versions and a selec-
table external-sense resistor sets the full-scale current
reading. The MAX4073 offers a high level of integra-
tion, resulting in a simple and compact current-sense
solution.
o Wide +2V to +28V Common-Mode Range
Independent of Supplꢂ Voltage
o Automotive Temperature Range (-40°C to +125°C)
o Available in Space-Saving 5-Pin SC70 Package
The MAX4073 operates from a +3V to +28V single sup-
ply and draws only 0.5mA of supply current. This
device is specified over the automotive operating tem-
perature range (-40°C to +125°C) and is available in a
space-saving 5-pin SC70 package (half the size of the
SOT23).
Typical Operating Circuit
I
LOAD
V
SENSE
+2V TO +28V
For a similar device in a 6-pin SOT23 with a wider com-
mon-mode voltage range (0 to +28V), see the
MAX4173 data sheet.
R
SENSE
RS+
RS-
+3V TO +28V
V
CC
Applications
Cell Phones
Notebook Computers
0.1µF
MAX4073T/F/H
Portable/Battery-Powered Systems
Smart Battery Packs/Chargers
PDAs
A/D
CONVERTER
LOAD/
BATTERY
OUT
GND
Power Management Systems
PA Bias Control
General System/Board-Level Current Monitoring
Precision Current Sources
Pin Configurations appear at end of data sheet.
Ordering Information
PART
TEMP. RANGE
-40°C to +125°C
-40°C to +125°C
-40°C to +125°C
-40°C to +125°C
-40°C to +125°C
-40°C to +125°C
PIN-PACKAGE
5 SC70-5
GAIN (V/V)
TOP MARK
ACM
MAX4073TAXK-T
MAX4073TAUT-T
MAX4073FAXK-T
MAX4073FAUT-T
MAX4073HAXK-T
MAX4073HAUT-T
20
20
6 SOT23-6
5 SC70-5
AAUE
ACN
50
6 SOT23-6
5 SC70-5
50
AAUF
ACO
100
100
6 SOT23-6
AAUG
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