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Single/Dual/Quad High-Side Current-Sense
Amplifiers with Internal Gain
General Description
Features
The MAX4376/MAX4377/MAX4378 single, dual, and
quad precision high-side current-sense amplifiers are
available in space-saving packages. They feature
buffered voltage outputs that eliminate the need for
gain-setting resistors and are ideal for today’s notebook
computers, cell phones, and other systems where cur-
rent monitoring is critical. These precision devices are
offered in three fixed-gain versions of 20, 50, and 100:
ꢀ Low-Cost Single/Dual/Quad High-Side Current-
Sense Amplifiers
ꢀ ±±0.5 Tꢀpiꢁal Full-Sꢁale Aꢁꢁuraꢁꢀ
ꢀ +3V to +28V Supplꢀ Operation
ꢀ Adjustable Current-Sense Capabilitꢀ with External
Sense Resistor
ꢀ Buffered Output Voltage with 2mA Drive
ꢀ 1mA (tꢀp) Supplꢀ Current
ꢀ 20±MHz Bandwidth (Gain = +2±V/V)
ꢀ Automotive Temperature Range (-4±°C to +12.°C)
GAIN
20
SUFFIX
T
F
H
50
100
ꢀ Full ± to 28V Common-Mode Range, Independent
For example, MAX4376TAUK is a single high-side
amplifier with a gain of 20.
of Supplꢀ Voltage
ꢀ Three Gain Versions Available
+2±V/V (MAX437_T)
High-side current monitoring is especially useful in bat-
tery-powered systems since it does not interfere with
the ground path of the battery charger. The input com-
mon-mode range of 0 to +28V is independent of the
supply voltage and ensures that the current-sense
feedback remains viable even when connected to a
battery pack in deep discharge.
+.±V/V (MAX437_F)
+1±±V/V (MAX437_H)
ꢀ Available in Spaꢁe-Saving .-pin SOT23 (Single),
8-pin µMAX (Dual), and 14-pin TSSOP (Quad)
Ordering Information
The full-scale current reading can be set by choosing
the appropriate voltage gain and external-sense resis-
tor. This capability offers a high level of integration and
flexibility, resulting in a simple and compact current-
sense solution.
GAIN
(+V/+V)
TEMP.
RANGE
PIN-
PACKAGE
TOP
MARK
PART
MAX4376TAUK-T
20
50
-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
5 SOT23-5
5 SOT23-5
5 SOT23-5
8 SO
ADOG
ADOH
ADOI
—
MAX4376FAUK-T
The MAX4376/MAX4377/MAX4378 operate over a sup-
ply voltage range of +3V to +28V, draw 1mA of supply
current per amplifier, and operate over the full automo-
tive temperature range of -40°C to +125°C. These
devices have a wide bandwidth of 2MHz, making them
suitable for use inside battery-charger control loops.
The buffered outputs drive up to 2mA of output current
into a ground-referenced load.
MAX4376HAUK-T 100
MAX4376TASA
MAX4376FASA
MAX4376HASA
20
50
8 SO
—
100
8 SO
—
Ordering Information continued at end of data sheet.
The MAX4376 is available in a tiny 5-pin SOT23 pack-
age. The MAX4377/MAX4378 are available in space-
saving 8-pin µMAX and 14-pin TSSOP packages,
respectively.
Pin Configurations
TOP VIEW
Applications
OUT
GND
1
2
3
5
4
RS-
RS+
Notebook Computers
Current-Limited Power
Supplies
Portable/Battery-Powered
Systems
Cell Phones
Smart Battery Packages
Automotive Current Detect
MAX4376
Fuel Gauges in PC
V
CC
General-System/Board-
Level Current Monitoring
Battery Chargers
Power Management
Systems
SOT23
PA Bias Control
Pin Configurations continued at end of data sheet.
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