ZXCT1020
ZXCT1020
Low offset current output current monitor
Description
The ZXCT1020 is a precision high-side current Current output enables the user to set the gain
sense monitor. Using this type of device via these external resistors. Using two external
eliminates the need to disrupt the ground resistors to set the gain ensures optimal
plane when sensing a load current.
versatility as the transconductance can be varied
to meet the output impedance requirements of
the load that the ZXCT1020 has to drive.
The ZXCT1020 uses two external resistors to
set the overall voltage gain for applications
where improved accuracy at small sense The very low offset voltage enables a typical
voltages is required. For fixed gain variants accuracy of 3% for sense voltages of only 10mV,
Zetex offers the ZXCT1021 (G=10) and giving better tolerances for small sense
ZXCT1022 (G=100).
resistors necessary at higher currents.
The ZXCT1020 footprint follows that of the The wide input voltage range of 20V down to as
ZXCT1021/2 with only 2 additional resistors low as 2.5V make it suitable for a range of
required:
applications. With a minimum operating current
of just 25µA, combined with its SOT23-5
package make it suitable for portable battery
equipment too.
One resistor between pins 1 and 4 for setting
transconductance, and the other between
pins 3 and 2 for setting overall gain.
Features
Applications
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Accurate high-side current sensing
Versatile current output scaling
2.5V - 20V operating range
25µA quiescent current
1% typical accuracy
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Battery chargers
Over-current monitor
Motherboard power supply current measurement
Level translating
Programmable current source
SOT23-5 package
Pinout information
Typical application circuit
IL
S-
(LOAD)
5
1
2
3
5
4
S+
GND
OUT
S-
RS
RSH
VB
4
1
3
S+
-
VB
+
Top view
VOUT
RG
ZXCT1020
2
GND
Ordering information
Order reference
Package
Device
marking
Status
Reel size
(inches)
Quantity Tape width
per reel
(mm)
ZXCT1020E5TA
SOT23-5
1020
Preview
7
3000
8
Issue 1 - August 2007
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