19-4251; Rev 2; 4/11
-0.1V to +28V Input Range, Micropower,
Uni-/Bidirectional, Current-Sense Amplifiers
8/MAX29
General Description
Features
The MAX9928/MAX9929 low-cost, uni-/bidirectional,
high-side, current-sense amplifiers are ideal for moni-
toring battery charge and discharge currents in note-
books, cell phones, and other portable equipment.
These devices feature a wide -0.1V to +28V input com-
mon-mode voltage range, low 20µA supply current with
o Wide -0.1V to +28V Common-Mode Range,
Independent of Supply Voltage
o 2.5V to 5.5V Operating Supply Voltage
o 20µA Quiescent Supply Current
o 0.4mV (max) Input Offset Voltage
o Gain Accuracy Better than 1% (max)
o SIGN Output Indicates Current Polarity
V
less than 0.4mV, and a gain accuracy better than
OS
1.0%. The input common-mode range is independent
of the supply voltage, ensuring that the current-sense
information remains accurate even when the measure-
ment rail is shorted to ground.
o Transconductance and Gain Versions Available
5µA/mV (MAX9928F)
The MAX9928F features a current output with a transcon-
ductance ratio of 5µA/mV. An external resistor converts
the output current to a voltage, allowing adjustable gain
so that the input sense voltage can be matched to the
maximum ADC input swing. The MAX9929F has a voltage
output and integrates a 10kΩ output resistor for a fixed
voltage gain of 50V/V.
50V/V (MAX9929F)
o Pin Compatible with the MAX4372 in UCSP
o Available in Ultra-Small, 3x2 UCSP
(1mm x 1.5mm) and 8-Pin µMAX Packages
A digital SIGN output indicates direction of current flow,
so the user can utilize the full ADC input range for mea-
suring both charging and discharging currents.
Applications
Monitoring Charge/Discharge Currents in
Portable/Battery-Powered Systems
The MAX9928/MAX9929 are fully specified over the -40°C
to +125°C automotive temperature range, and available
in 6-bump UCSP™ (1mm x 1.5mm) and 8-pin µMAX®
packages. The UCSP package is bump-to-bump com-
patible with the MAX4372_EBT.
Notebook Computers
General-System/Board-Level Current Monitoring
Smart-Battery Packs/Chargers
Precision Current Sources
UCSP is a trademark and µMAX is a registered trademark of
Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.
Smart Cell Phones
Super Capacitor Charge/Discharge
Pin Configurations and Typical Operating Circuit appear at
end of data sheet.
Ordering Information
PART
OUTPUT TYPE
Current
GAIN
PIN-PACKAGE
8 µMAX
TOP MARK
—
MAX9928FAUA+
MAX9928FABT+T
MAX9929FAUA+
MAX9929FABT+T
G
G
= 5µA/mV
= 5µA/mV
m
m
*
*
Current
3x2 UCSP
8 µMAX
+AAF
—
Voltage
A = 50V/V
V
Voltage
A = 50V/V
3x2 UCSP
+ADI
V
Note: All devices are specified over the -40°C to +125°C operating temperature range.
+Denotes a lead-free/RoHS-compliant package.
T = Tape and reel.
*
The MAX9928FABT and the MAX9929FABT use Package Code R61A1+1 with backside coating to minimize die chipping.
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