MAX4173
Low-Cost, SOT23, Voltage-Output,
High-Side Current-Sense Amplifier
General Description
Features
The MAX4173 low-cost, precision, high-side current-
sense amplifier is available in a tiny SOT23-6 package.
It features a voltage output that eliminates the need for
gain-setting resistors and it is ideal for today’s notebook
computers, cell phones, and other systems where cur-
rent monitoring is critical. High-side current monitoring
is especially useful in battery-powered systems, since it
does not interfere with the ground path of the battery
charger. The input common-mode range of 0 to +28V is
independent of the supply voltage and ensures that the
current-sense feedback remains viable even when con-
nected to a battery in deep discharge. The MAX4173’s
wide 1.7MHz bandwidth makes it suitable for use inside
battery charger control loops.
o Low-Cost, Compact Current-Sense Solution
o High Accuracy +2V to +28V Common-Mode
Range, Functional Down to 0V, Independent of
Supply Voltage
o Three Gain Versions Available
+20V/V (MAX4173T)
+50V/V (MAX4173F)
+100V/V (MAX4173H)
o
o
0ꢀ5ꢁ Full-Scale Accuracy
3mV Input ꢂffset Voltage (MAX4173T)
o Wide 1ꢀ7MHz Bandwidth (MAX4173T)
o 420µA Supply Current
The combination of three gain versions and a user-
selectable external sense resistor sets the full-scale
current reading. This feature offers a high level of inte-
gration, resulting in a simple and compact current-
sense solution.
o Available in Space-Saving SꢂT23 Package
The MAX4173 operates from a single +3V to +28V sup-
ply, typically draws only 420µA of supply current over
the extended operating temperature range (-40°C to
+85°C), and is offered in the space-saving SOT23
package.
Typical Operating Circuit
I
LOAD
V
SENSE
0 TO +28V
R
SENSE
Applications
Notebook Computers
RS+
RS-
+3V TO +28V
V
CC
Portable/Battery-Powered Systems
Smart Battery Packs/Chargers
Cell Phones
0.1µF
MAX4173T/F/H
Power-Management Systems
General System/Board-Level Current Monitoring
PA Bias Control
A/D
CONVERTER
LOAD/
BATTERY
OUT
GND
Precision Current Sources
Ordering Information
PART
GAIN (V/V)
TEMP RANGE
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
PIN-PACKAGE
6 SOT23
8 SO
SꢂT TꢂP MARK
MAX4173TEUT+T
MAX4173TESA+
MAX4173FEUT+T
MAX4173FESA+
MAX4173HEUT+T
MAX4173HESA+
20
20
AABN
—
50
6 SOT23
8 SO
AABO
—
50
100
100
6 SOT23
8 SO
AABP
—
+Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
T = Tape and reel.
Pin Configurations appear at end of data sheetꢀ
For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim Direct
19-1434; Rev 5; 4/11
at 1-888-629-4642, or visit Maxim’s website at www.maximintegrated.com.