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Low-Cost, Micropower, High-Side
Current-Sense Amplifier +
MAX4373/MAX4374/MAX4375
General Description
Comparator + Reference ICs
Benefits and Features
The MAX4373/MAX4374/MAX4375 low-cost, micropow-
er, high-side current-sense supervisors contain a high-
side current-sense amplifier, bandgap reference, and
comparator with latching output. They feature a voltage
output that eliminates the need for gain-setting resistors,
making them ideal for today’s notebook computers, cell
phones, and other systems where battery/DC current
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 0 to +28V input common-mode range is
independent of the supply voltage, which ensures that
the current-sense feedback remains viable even when
connected to a battery pack in deep discharge.
• Integrated Current-Sensing Solution Simplifies High-
Side Current Monitoring
• Current-Sense Amplifier plus Internal Comparator
and Bandgap Reference with Improved Accuracy
• 1mV (max) Input Offset Voltage
• 2% (max) Full-Scale Accuracy
• Internal Bandgap Reference ( 1ꢀ.% Accuracy)
• High Accuracy +2V to +28V Common-Mode Range,
Functional Down to 0V, Independent of Supply
Voltage Ensures Current Monitoring Even In Deep
Discharge of Battery Pack
• Low Power Consumption Extends Battery Life
• 50µA Supply Current
• Single +2ꢀ7V to +28V Operating Supply
The comparator output of the MAX4373/MAX4374/
MAX4375 is latched to provide a turn-off flag that
doesn’t oscillate. In addition, the MAX4374/MAX4375
contain a second comparator for use in window-detec-
tion functions. The MAX4373/MAX4374/MAX4375 are
available in three different gain versions (T = +20V/V,
F = +50V/V, H = +100V/V) and use an external sense
resistor to set the sensitivity of the input voltage to the
load current. These features offer a high level of inte-
gration, resulting in a simple and compact current-
sense solution.
• Latching Comparator Output Eliminates Oscillation
• Three Gain Versions (+20V/V, +50V/V,
+100V/V) Support Different Size Battery Packs
Ordering Information
PIN-
PACKAGE
GAIN
(V/V)
PART
TEMP RANGE
MAX4373TEUA+ -40°C to +85°C 8 µMAX
MAX4373TESA+ -40°C to +85°C 8 SO
MAX4373FEUA+ -40°C to +85°C 8 µMAX
MAX4373FESA+ -40°C to +85°C 8 SO
MAX4373HEUA+ -40°C to +85°C 8 µMAX
MAX4373HESA+ -40°C to +85°C 8 SO
+20
+20
The MAX4373/MAX4374/MAX4375 operate from a sin-
gle +2.7V to +28V supply and consume 50µA. They are
specified for the extended operating temperature range
(-40°C to +85°C) and are available in 8-pin and 10-pin
µMAX® packages.
+50
+50
+100
+100
+Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
Ordering Information continued at end of data sheet.
Applications
Notebook Computers
Typical Operating Circuit
Portable/Battery-Powered Systems
Smart Battery Packs/Chargers
Cell Phones
I
LOAD
+ V
SENSE
-
V
= 0 TO 28V
IN
R
SENSE
LOAD/
BATTERY
RS+
RS-
Power-Management Systems
General-System/Board-Level Current Monitoring
Precision Current Sources
V
CC
V
= 2.7V TO 28V
CC
C1
0.1µF
MAX4373
OUT
CIN
V
PULL-UP
R1
R2
(UP TO 5V)
R3
COUT
RESET
µMAX is a registered trademark of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.
GND
Pin Configurations appear at end of data sheet.
19-1630; Rev 5; 5/15