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1µA, 4-Bump UCSP/SOT23,
Precision Current-Sense Amplifier
MAX938
General Description
Features
The MAX9938 high-side current-sense amplifier offers
o Ultra-Low Supply Current of 1µA (max)
precision accuracy specifications of V
less than
OS
o Low 500µV (max) Input Offset Voltage
o Low < 0.5% (max) Gain Error
o Input Common Mode: +1.6V to +28V
o Voltage Output
500μV (max) and gain error less than 0.5% (max).
Quiescent supply current is an ultra-low 1μA. The
MAX9938 fits in a tiny, 1mm x 1mm UCSP™ package
size or a 5-pin SOT23 package, making the part ideal for
applications in notebook computers, cell phones, PDAs,
and all battery-operated portable devices where accura-
cy, low quiescent current, and small size are critical.
o Three Gain Versions Available
25V/V (MAX9938T)
50V/V (MAX9938F)
100V/V (MAX9938H)
The MAX9938 features an input common-mode voltage
range from 1.6V to 28V. These current-sense amplifiers
have a voltage output and are offered in three gain ver-
sions: 25V/V (MAX9938T), 50V/V (MAX9938F), and
100V/V (MAX9938H).
o Tiny 1mm x 1mm x 0.6mm, 4-Bump UCSP
or 5-Pin SOT23 Package
The three gain selections offer flexibility in the choice of
the external current-sense resistor. The very low 500μV
(max) input offset voltage allows small 25mV to 50mV
Ordering Information
PIN-
PART
GAIN (V/V)
TOP MARK
full-scale V
voltage for very low voltage drop at
SENSE
PACKAGE
full-current measurement.
MAX9938TEBS+ 4 UCSP
MAX9938FEBS+ 4 UCSP
MAX9938HEBS+ 4 UCSP
MAX9938TEUK+ 5 SOT23
MAX9938FEUK+ 5 SOT23
MAX9938HEUK+ 5 SOT23
+Denotes a lead-free package.
25
50
+AGD
+AGE
+AGF
The MAX9938 is offered in tiny 4-bump, UCSP (1mm x
1mm x 0.6mm footprint) and 5-pin SOT23 packages,
specified for operation over the -40°C to +85°C extend-
ed temperature range.
100
25
+AFFB
+AFFC
+AFFD
50
Applications
100
Cell Phones
PDAs
Note: All devices are specified over the -40°C to +85°C
extended temperature range.
Power Management Systems
Portable/Battery-Powered Systems
Notebook Computers
UCSP is a trademark of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.
Pin Configurations
TOP VIEW
(BUMPS ON BOTTOM)
RS+
5
RS-
4
RS+
A1
A2
B2
RS-
MAX9938T/F/H
MAX9938T/F/H
GND
B1
OUT
1
2
3
UCSP
GND
GND
OUT
SOT23
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