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MAX9918/MAX9919/MAX9920
-20V to +75V Input Range,
Precision Uni-/Bidirectional,
Current-Sense Amplifiers
General Description
Benefits and Features
● Reduce Protective Clamping for High Inductive
The MAX9918/MAX9919/MAX9920 are single-supply,
high-accuracy current-sense amplifiers with a high
input common-mode range that extends from -20V
to +75V. These amplifiers are well suited for current
monitoring of inductive loads such as motors and
solenoids, where common-mode voltages can become
negative due to inductive kickback, reverse-battery
conditions, or transient events.
Kickback Voltage
• -20V to +75V Input Common-Mode Voltage Range
● Supports Wide Range of Precision AC and DC
Current Sensing Applications
• Uni- or Bidirectional Current Sensing
• 0.6% (max) Gain Accuracy Error
• 400µV (max) Input Offset Voltage
• 120kHz, -3dB Bandwidth (MAX9919N)
• Reference Input for Bidirectional OUT
• Rail-to-Rail Output
The MAX9918/MAX9920 feature adjustable gain set
by an external resistive-divider network. The MAX9919
features fixed gains of 45V/V (MAX9919F) and 90V/V
(MAX9919N). The MAX9918/MAX9919/MAX9920
● Saves Board Space
operate as unidirectional amplifiers when V
= GND
• 8-Pin SOIC Package
REFIN
• Single-Supply Operation (4.5V to 5.5V)
● AEC-Q100 Qualified (MAX9918ASA/V+,
MAX9919FASA/V+, MAX9919NASA/V+,
MAX9920ASA/V+ Only)
and as bidirectional amplifiers when V
= V /2.
REFIN
CC
The MAX9920 attenuates the input signal by a factor of
4 at the input level-shifting stage allowing the device to
sense voltages up to 200mV (unidirectional operation) or
±100mV (bidirectional operation).
Ordering Information/Selector Guide
The MAX9918/MAX9919/MAX9920 operate with a
single 5V supply voltage, are fully specified over the
-40°C to +125°C automotive temperature range, and are
available in an 8-pin SOIC package.
VSENSE
(mV)
GAIN
(V/V)
PIN-
PACKAGE
PART
MAX9918ASA+
±50
±50
Adjustable
Adjustable
45
8 SO-EP*
8 SO-EP*
8 SO-EP*
8 SO-EP*
8 SO-EP*
8 SO-EP*
8 SO-EP*
8 SO-EP*
MAX9918ASA/V+
MAX9919FASA+
MAX9919FASA/V+
MAX9919NASA+
MAX9919NASA/V+
MAX9920ASA+
±50
Applications
● H-Bridge Motor Current Sensing
● Solenoid Current Sensing
● Current Monitoring of Inductive Loads
● High- and Low-Side Precision Current Sensing
● Super-Capacitor Charge/Discharge Monitoring
● Precision High-Voltage Current Monitoring
● Automotive
±50
45
±50
90
±50
90
±200
±200
Adjustable
Adjustable
MAX9920ASA/V+
Note: All devices operate over the -40°C to +125°C temperature range.
+Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
/V denotes an automotive qualified part.
*EP = Exposed pad.
Typical Operating Circuit
V
V
CC
CC
V
BATT
MAX9918
MAX9920
OUT
FB
ø1A
ø2B
A
ADC
R
SENSE
R2
R1
M
RS+
RS-
INPUT STAGE
LEVEL SHIFTER
REFIN
REF
ADJUSTABLE GAIN
µC
ø1B
ø2B
SHDN
GND
GND
19-5015; Rev 10; 7/19