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MAX4172
_______________Ge n e ra l De s c rip t io n
____________________________Fe a t u re s
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 criti-
cal. 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
a nd g round -s e ns ing c a p a b ility ma ke the MAX4172
suitable for closed-loop battery-charger and general-
purpose current-source applications. The 0V to 32V input
common-mode range is independent of the supply volt-
age, which ensures that current-sense feedback remains
viable, even when connected to a battery in deep dis-
charge.
♦ Low-Cost, High-Side Current-Sense Amplifier
♦ ±0.5% Typical Full-Scale Accuracy Over
Temperature
♦ 3V to 32V Supply Operation
♦ 0V to 32V Input Range—Independent of
Supply Voltage
♦ 800kHz Bandwidth [V
= 100mV (1C)]
SENSE
200kHz Bandwidth [V
= 6.25mV (C/16)]
SENSE
♦ Available in Space-Saving µMAX and SO
Packages
To provide a high level of flexibility, the MAX4172 func-
tions 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 sin-
gle resistor, accommodating a wide range of battery volt-
ages and currents.
______________Ord e rin g In fo rm a t io n
PART
TEMP. RANGE
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
PIN-PACKAGE
8 SO
An open-collector power-good output (PG) indicates
when the supply voltage reaches an adequate level to
guarantee proper operation of the current-sense amplifi-
er. The MAX4172 operates with a 3.0V to 32V supply
voltage, and is available in a space-saving, 8-pin µMAX
or SO package.
MAX4172ESA
MAX4172EUA
8 µMAX*
*Contact factory for availability.
________________________Ap p lic a t io n s
Portable PCs: Notebooks/Subnotebooks/Palmtops
Battery-Powered/Portable Equipment
Closed-Loop Battery Chargers/Current Sources
Smart-Battery Packs
__________Typ ic a l Op e ra t in g Circ u it
UNREGULATED
DC SUPPLY
3V TO 32V
R
50mΩ
SENSE
0V TO 32V
LOW-COST
SWITCHING
REGULATOR
2A
V
SENSE
ANALOG OR
LOGIC SUPPLY
Portable/Cellular Phones
Portable Test/Measurement Systems
Energy Management Systems
100k
RS+
V+
RS-
PG
__________________P in Co n fig u ra t io n
POWER GOOD
LOAD/
BATTERY
MAX4172
I
V
=
SENSE
TOP VIEW
OUT
OUT
/ 100Ω
GND
8
7
6
5
1
2
3
4
V+
RS+
RS-
FEEDBACK LOOP
= 500mV/A
V
OUT
PG
MAX4172
R
OUT
OUT
GND
1k
N.C.
N.C.
µMAX/SO
LOW-COST BATTERY CHARGER/CURRENT SOURCE
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