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MAX9938
nanoPower, 4-Bump UCSP/SOT23,
Precision Current-Sense Amplifier
General Description
The MAX9938 high-side current-sense amplifier offers
precision accuracy specifications of V
(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 accuracy, low quiescent
current, and small size are critical.
Features
● Ultra-Low Supply Current of 1μA (max)
● Low 500μV (max) Input Offset Voltage
● Low < 0.5% (max) Gain Error
● Input Common Mode: +1.6V to +28V
● Voltage Output
less than 500μV
OS
● Four Gain Versions Available
• +25V/V (MAX9938T)
• 50V/V (MAX9938F)
The MAX9938 features an input common-mode voltage
range from 1.6V to 28V. These current-sense ampli-
fiers have a voltage output and are offered in four gain
versions: 25V/V (MAX9938T), 50V/V (MAX9938F),
100V/V (MAX9938H), and 200V/V (MAX9938W).
• 100V/V (MAX9938H)
• 200V/V (MAX9938W)
● Tiny 1mm x 1mm x 0.6mm, 4-Bump UCSP, 5-Pin
SOT23, or 2mm x 2mm x 0.8mm, 6-Pin μDFN
Packages
The four 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-
PACKAGE
GAIN
(V/V)
TOP
MARK
PART
full-scale V
voltage for very low voltage drop at
SENSE
full-current measurement.
MAX9938TEBS+G45
MAX9938FEBS+G45
MAX9938HEBS+G45
MAX9938WEBS+G45
MAX9938TEUK+
4 UCSP
4 UCSP
4 UCSP
4 UCSP
5 SOT23
5 SOT23
5 SOT23
5 SOT23
6 µDFN
25
50
+AGD
+AGE
+AGF
The MAX9938 is offered in tiny 4-bump, UCSP (1mm x
1mm x 0.6mm footprint), 5-pin SOT23, and 6-pin μDFN
(2mm x 2mm x 0.8mm) packages specified for operation
over the -40°C to +85°C extended temperature range.
100
200
25
+AGI
+AFFB
+AFFC
+AFFD
+AFGZ
+ACM
Applications
● Cell Phones
● PDAs
● Power Management Systems
● Portable/Battery-Powered Systems
● Notebook Computers
MAX9938FEUK+
50
MAX9938HEUK+
MAX9938WEUK+
MAX9938FELT+
100
200
50
+Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
G45 indicates protective die coating.
Note: All devices are specified over the -40°C to +85°C
extended temperature range.
UCSP is a trademark of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.
Pin Configurations
TOP VIEW
(BUMPS ON BOTTOM)
TOP VIEW
(PADS ON BOTTOM)
RS+
5
RS-
4
RS+
A1
B1
A2
B2
RS-
RS-
6
1
OUT
N.C.
GND
MAX9938T
MAX9938ꢀ
MAX9938ꢁ
MAX9938ꢂ
MAX9938T
MAX9938ꢀ
MAX9938ꢁ
MAX9938ꢂ
MAX9938ꢀꢃꢄT
5
4
N.C.
RS+
2
3
GND
OUT
1
2
3
UCSP
GND
GND
OUT
ꢅꢆꢀꢇ
SOT23
DRAWINGS NOT TO SCALE
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