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MAX4172
Low-Cost, Precision, High-Side
Current-Sense Amplifier
General Description
Benefits and Features
● Ideal for High-Side Monitoring
The MAX4172 is a low-cost, precision, high-side current-
sense amplifier for portable PCs, telephones, and other
systems where battery/DC power-line monitoring is critical.
High-side power-line monitoring is especially useful in
battery-powered systems, since it does not interfere with
the battery charger’s ground path. Wide bandwidth and
ground-sensing capability make the device suitable for
closed-loop battery-charger and general-purpose current-
source applications. The 0 to 32V input common-mode
range is independent of the supply voltage, which ensures
that current-sense feedback remains viable, even when
connected to a battery in deep discharge.
• 3V to 32V Supply Operation
• ±0.5% Typical Full-Scale Accuracy Over Temperature
• High Accuracy +2V to +32V Common-Mode
Range, Functional Down to 0V, Independent of
Supply Voltage
• 800kHz Bandwidth [V
• 200kHz Bandwidth [V
= 100mV (1C)]
= 6.25mV (C/16)]
SENSE
SENSE
● Minimizes Board Space Requirements
• μMAX and SO Packages
To provide a high level of flexibility, the MAX4172 functions
with an external sense resistor to set the range of load
current to be monitored. It has a current output that can
be converted to a ground-referred voltage with a single
resistor, accommodating a wide range of battery voltages
and currents.
Ordering Information
PART
TEMP RANGE
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +105°C
PIN-PACKAGE
8 SO
MAX4172ESA+
MAX4172EUA+
MAX4172GUA+
8 μMAX
8 µMAX
+Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
An open-collector power-good output (PG) indicates
when the supply voltage reaches an adequate level
to guarantee proper operation of the current-sense
amplifier. The MAX4172 operates with a 3.0V to 32V
supply voltage, and is available in a space-saving, 8-pin
Typical Operating Circuit
®
μMAX or SO package.
UNREGULATED
DC SUPPLY
3V TO 32V
R
50mΩ
SENSE
Applications
0 TO 32V
LOW-COST
SWITCHING
REGULATOR
2A
● Portable PCs: Notebooks/Subnotebooks/Palmtops
● Battery-Powered/Portable Equipment
● Closed-Loop Battery Chargers/Current Sources
● Smart-Battery Packs
● Portable/Cellular Phones
● Portable Test/Measurement Systems
● Energy Management Systems
V
ANALOG OR
LOGIC SUPPLY
SENSE
100kΩ
RS+
V+
RS-
PG
POWER GOOD
LOAD/
BATTERY
MAX4172
I
V
=
Pin Configuration
OUT
OUT
/ 100Ω
SENSE
GND
FEEDBACK LOOP
= 500mV/A
TOP VIEW
+
V
OUT
8
7
6
5
1
2
3
4
V+
RS+
RS-
R
1kΩ
OUT
PG
MAX4172
µMAX/SO
OUT
GND
N.C.
N.C.
LOW-COST BATTERY CHARGER/CURRENT SOURCE
μMAX is a registered trademark of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.
19-1184; Rev 5; 12/20