Maxim MAX4081TASA 76v, high-side, current-sense amplifiers with voltage output Datasheet

19-2562; Rev 1; 11/08
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76V, High-Side, Current-Sense Amplifiers with
Voltage Output
The MAX4080/MAX4081 are high-side, current-sense
amplifiers with an input voltage range that extends from
4.5V to 76V making them ideal for telecom, automotive,
backplane, and other systems where high-voltage current monitoring is critical. The MAX4080 is designed for
unidirectional current-sense applications and the
MAX4081 allows bidirectional current sensing. The
MAX4081 single output pin continuously monitors the
transition from charge to discharge and avoids the
need for a separate polarity output. The MAX4081
requires an external reference to set the zero-current
output level (VSENSE = 0V). The charging current is represented by an output voltage from VREF to VCC, while
discharge current is given from VREF to GND.
For maximum versatility, the 76V input voltage range
applies independently to both supply voltage (VCC)
and common-mode input voltage (V RS+). High-side
current monitoring does not interfere with the ground
path of the load being measured, making the
MAX4080/MAX4081 particularly useful in a wide range
of high-voltage systems.
The combination of three gain versions (5V/V, 20V/V,
60V/V = F, T, S suffix) and a user-selectable, external
sense resistor sets the full-scale current reading and its
proportional output voltage. The MAX4080/MAX4081
offer a high level of integration, resulting in a simple,
accurate, and compact current-sense solution.
The MAX4080/MAX4081 operate from a 4.5V to 76V single supply and draw only 75µA of supply current. These
devices are specified over the automotive operating
temperature range (-40°C to +125°C) and are available
in a space-saving 8-pin µMAX® or SO package.
Applications
Automotive (12V, 24V, or 42V Batteries)
48V Telecom and Backplane Current
Measurement
Features
♦ Wide 4.5V to 76V Input Common-Mode Range
♦ Bidirectional or Unidirectional ISENSE
♦ Low-Cost, Compact, Current-Sense Solution
♦ Three Gain Versions Available
5V/V (MAX4080F/MAX4081F)
20V/V (MAX4080T/MAX4081T)
60V/V (MAX4080S/MAX4081S)
♦ ±0.1% Full-Scale Accuracy
♦ Low 100µV Input Offset Voltage
♦ Independent Operating Supply Voltage
♦ 75µA Supply Current (MAX4080)
♦ Reference Input for Bidirectional OUT (MAX4081)
♦ Available in a Space-Saving, 8-Pin µMAX Package
Ordering Information
TEMP RANGE
PIN-PACKAGE
MAX4080FAUA
PART
-40°C to +125°C
8 µMAX
MAX4080FASA
-40°C to +125°C
8 SO
MAX4080TAUA
-40°C to +125°C
8 µMAX
MAX4080TASA
-40°C to +125°C
8 SO
MAX4080SAUA
-40°C to +125°C
8 µMAX
MAX4080SASA
-40°C to +125°C
8 SO
MAX4081FAUA
-40°C to +125°C
8 µMAX
MAX4081FASA
-40°C to +125°C
8 SO
MAX4081TAUA
-40°C to +125°C
8 µMAX
MAX4081TASA
-40°C to +125°C
8 SO
MAX4081SAUA
-40°C to +125°C
8 µMAX
MAX4081SASA
-40°C to +125°C
8 SO
Selector Guide appears at end of data sheet.
Pin Configurations
Bidirectional Motor Control
Power-Management Systems
TOP VIEW
Avalanche Photodiode and PIN-Diode Current
Monitoring
RS+
1
General System/Board-Level Current Sensing
VCC
2
Precision High-Voltage Current Sources
N.C.
3
6
GND 4
5
µMAX is a registered trademark of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.
8
RS-
RS+ 1
7
N.C.
VCC
2
N.C.
N.C.
OUT
MAX4080
μMAX/SO
8
RS-
7
REF1A
3
6
REF1B
GND 4
5
OUT
MAX4081
μMAX/SO
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MAX4080/MAX4081
General Description
MAX4080/MAX4081
76V, High-Side, Current-Sense Amplifiers with
Voltage Output
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
VCC to GND ............................................................-0.3V to +80V
RS+, RS- to GND....................................................-0.3V to +80V
OUT to GND.............-0.3V to the lesser of +18V or (VCC + 0.3V)
REF1A, REF1B to GND
(MAX4081 Only)....-0.3V to the lesser of +18V or (VCC + 0.3V)
Output Short Circuit to GND.......................................Continuous
Differential Input Voltage (VRS+ - VRS-) ...............................±80V
Current into Any Pin..........................................................±20mA
Continuous Power Dissipation (TA = +70°C)
8-Pin µMAX (derate 4.5mW/°C above +70°C) .............362mW
8-Pin SO (derate 5.88mW/°C above +70°C)................471mW
Operating Temperature Range .........................-40°C to +125°C
Junction Temperature ......................................................+150°C
Storage Temperature Range .............................-65°C to +150°C
Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s) .................................+300°C
Stresses beyond those listed under “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only, and functional
operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated in the operational sections of the specifications is not implied. Exposure to
absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
DC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(VCC = VRS+ = 4.5V to 76V, VREF1A = VREF1B = 5V (MAX4081 only), VSENSE = (VRS+ - VRS-) = 0V, RLOAD = 100kΩ, TA = TMIN to
TMAX, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at TA = +25°C.) (Notes 1, 2)
PARAMETER
Operating Voltage Range
Common-Mode Range
Supply Current
SYMBOL
VCC
CMVR
ICC
CONDITIONS
76
V
4.5
76
V
VCC = VRS+ = 76V,
no load
MAX4080
75
190
MAX4081
103
190
VCC = 0V, VRS+ = 76V
IRS+, IRS-
VCC = VRS+ = 76V
Gain Accuracy
AV
ΔAV
2
µA
5
12
µA
MAX4080F/MAX4081F
±1000
MAX4080T/MAX4081T
±250
MAX4080S/MAX4081S
±100
MAX4080F/MAX4081F
5
MAX4080T/MAX4081T
20
MAX4080S/MAX4081S
60
VCC = VRS+ = 48V
(Note 5)
±0.1
TA = +25°C
VOS
VCC = VRS+ = 48V
(Note 6)
µA
0.01
mV
V/V
±0.6
±1
TA = -40°C to +85°C
%
±1.2
TA = TMIN to TMAX
Input Offset Voltage
UNITS
4.5
IRS+, IRS-
Gain
MAX
Inferred from CMRR test (Note 3)
Input Bias Current
VSENSE
TYP
Inferred from PSRR test
Leakage Current
Full-Scale Sense Voltage (Note 4)
MIN
±0.1
TA = +25°C
±0.6
±1
TA = -40°C to +85°C
mV
±1.2
TA = TMIN to TMAX
Common-Mode Rejection Ratio
CMRR
VCC = 48V, VRS+ = 4.5V to 76V
100
124
dB
Power-Supply Rejection Ratio
PSRR
VRS+ = 48V, VCC = 4.5V to 76V
100
122
dB
OUT High Voltage
2
(VCC VOH)
VCC = 4.5V, VRS+
= 48V, VREF1A =
VREF1B = 2.5V,
IOUT (sourcing) =
+500µA (Note 8)
MAX4080F/MAX4081F,
VSENSE = 1000mV
MAX4080T/MAX4081T,
VSENSE = 250mV
0.15
MAX4080S/MAX4081S,
VSENSE = 100mV
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V
76V, High-Side, Current-Sense Amplifiers with
Voltage Output
(VCC = VRS+ = 4.5V to 76V, VREF1A = VREF1B = 5V (MAX4081 only), VSENSE = (VRS+ - VRS-) = 0V, RLOAD = 100kΩ, TA = TMIN to
TMAX, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at TA = +25°C.) (Notes 1, 2)
PARAMETER
OUT Low Voltage
REF1A = REF1B Input Voltage
Range (MAX4081 Only)
SYMBOL
CONDITIONS
VOL
VCC = VRS+ = 48V,
VREF1A = VREF1B = IOUT (sinking) = 10µA
2.5V, VSENSE =
IOUT (sinking) =
-1000mV (for
100µA
MAX4081 only)
MIN
TYP
MAX
4
15
UNITS
mV
23
55
(VREF GND)
Inferred from REF1A rejection ratio,
VREF1A = VREF1B
1.5
6
V
(VREF1A GND)
Inferred from REF1A rejection ratio,
VREF1B = GND
3
12
V
REF1A Rejection Ratio
(MAX4081 Only)
VCC = VRS+ = 48V, VSENSE = 0V,
VREF1A = VREF1B = 1.5V to 6V
80
108
REF/REF1A Ratio
(MAX4081 Only)
VREF1A = 10V, VREF1B = GND,
VCC = VRS+ = 48V (Note 2)
0.497
0.500
REF1A Input Impedance
(MAX4081 Only)
VREF1B = GND
REF1A Input Voltage Range
(MAX4081 Only)
250
dB
0.503
kΩ
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MAX4080/MAX4081
DC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
MAX4080/MAX4081
76V, High-Side, Current-Sense Amplifiers with
Voltage Output
AC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(VCC = VRS+ = 4.5V to 76V, VREF1A = VREF1B = 5V (MAX4081 only), VSENSE = (VRS+ - VRS-) = 0V, RLOAD = 100kΩ, CLOAD = 20pF,
TA = TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at TA = +25°C.) (Notes 1, 2)
PARAMETER
Bandwidth
SYMBOL
BW
CONDITION
VCC = VRS+ =
48V, VOUT = 2.5V
MIN
TYP
MAX4080F/T/S
250
MAX4081F/T/S
150
MAX
UNITS
kHz
VSENSE = 10mV to 100mV
20
VSENSE = 100mV to 10mV
20
No sustained oscillations
500
VSENSE = 100mV
0.1
Ω
Power-Up Time
VCC = VRS+ = 48V, VSENSE = 100mV (Note 9)
50
µs
Saturation Recovery Time
(Notes 9,10)
50
µs
OUT Settling Time to 1% of Final
Value
Capacitive-Load Stability
Output Resistance
ROUT
µs
pF
Note 1: All devices are 100% production tested at TA = +25°C. All temperature limits are guaranteed by design.
Note 2: VREF is defined as the average voltage of VREF1A and VREF1B. REF1B is usually connected to REF1A or GND.
VSENSE is defined as VRS+ - VRS-.
Note 3: The common-mode range at the low end of 4.5V applies to the most positive potential at RS+ or RS-. Depending on the
polarity of VSENSE and the device’s gain, either RS+ or RS- can extend below 4.5V by the device’s typical full-scale value of
VSENSE.
Note 4: Negative VSENSE applies to MAX4081 only.
Note 5: VSENSE is:
MAX4080F, 10mV to 1000mV
MAX4080T, 10mV to 250mV
MAX4080S, 10mV to 100mV
MAX4081F, -500mV to +500mV
MAX4081T, -125mV to +125mV
MAX4081S, -50mV to +50mV
Note 6: VOS is extrapolated from the gain accuracy test for the MAX4080 and measured as (VOUT - VREF)/AV at VSENSE = 0V, for the
MAX4081.
Note 7: VSENSE is:
MAX4080F, 500mV
MAX4080T, 125mV
MAX4080S, 50mV
MAX4081F/T/S, 0V
VREF1B = VREF1A = 2.5V
Note 8: Output voltage is internally clamped not to exceed 18V.
Note 9: Output settles to within 1% of final value.
Note 10: The device will not experience phase reversal when overdriven.
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76V, High-Side, Current-Sense Amplifiers with
Voltage Output
20
15
10
5
-100
-150
-200
-125 -100 -75 -50 -25 0 25 50 75 100 125
-0.15
F VERSION
-0.20
16
28
40
52
64
0
-0.1
-0.2
50
75 100 125 150
TEMPERATURE (°C)
-50
1
10
100
1k
10k
100k
25
50
75
100
125
TEMPERATURE (°C)
MAX4080 toc06
0
-10
-20
-30
-40
-50
-60
-70
-80
-90
-100
-110
-120
-130
1
1M
10
100
1k
10k
100k
1M
FREQUENCY (Hz)
FREQUENCY (Hz)
MAX4081F/T/S
REFERENCE REJECTION RATIO
vs. FREQUENCY
MAX4080F/T/S
SMALL-SIGNAL GAIN vs. FREQUENCY
MAX4081F/T/S
SMALL-SIGNAL GAIN vs. FREQUENCY
-20
40
35
-50
30
GAIN (dB)
-30
-40
-60
-70
VSENSE = 10mV
45
50
40
MAX4080T
25
20
30
20
-100
-110
5
5
0
0
MAX4080F
100
1k
10k
100k
MAX4081F
15
10
10
FREQUENCY (Hz)
MAX4081T
25
15
10
MAX4081S
35
-80
-90
-120
VOUT = 100mVP-P
45
MAX4080S
MAX4080 toc09
50
MAX4080 toc07
0
1
0
MAX4081F/T/S
POWER-SUPPLY REJECTION RATIO
vs. FREQUENCY
0
-10
-20
-30
-40
-50
-60
-70
-80
-90
-100
-110
-120
-130
76
-25
VCC (V)
-10
REFERENCE REJECTION RATIO (dB)
25
GAIN (dB)
4
0.1
-0.5
0
POWER-SUPPLY REJECTION RATIO (dB)
T VERSION
-0.10
0.2
-0.4
MAX4080 toc05
MAX4080 toc04
-0.05
COMMON-MODE REJECTION RATIO (dB)
GAIN ACCURACY (%)
S VERSION
0.3
MAX4081F/T/S
COMMON-MODE REJECTION RATIO
vs. FREQUENCY
GAIN ACCURACY vs. VCC
VRS+ = 48V
0.4
-0.3
INPUT OFFSET VOLTAGE (μV)
0
MAX4080 toc03
MAX4080 toc02
50
0
-50
-250
-300
-50 -25
0
0.5
GAIN ACCURACY (%)
25
250
200
150
100
MAX4080 toc08
PERCENTAGE (%)
30
300
INPUT OFFSET VOLTAGE (μV)
MAX4080 toc01
35
0.1
1
10
FREQUENCY (kHz)
100
1000
0.1
1
10
100
1000
FREQUENCY (kHz)
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MAX4080/MAX4081
Typical Operating Characteristics
(VCC = VRS+ = 48V, VSENSE = 0V, CLOAD = 20pF, RLOAD = ∞, TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
INPUT OFFSET VOLTAGE
INPUT OFFSET VOLTAGE HISTOGRAM
vs. TEMPERATURE
GAIN ACCURACY vs. TEMPERATURE
Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(VCC = VRS+ = 48V, VSENSE = 0V, CLOAD = 20pF, RLOAD = ∞, TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
75
70
115
115
110
105
100
110
105
95
65
28
40
52
64
76
85
80
65
4
16
28
40
52
64
-50
76
0
25
50
75
TEMPERATURE (°C)
MAX4081
SUPPLY CURRENT vs. TEMPERATURE
VOUT HIGH VOLTAGE
vs. IOUT (SOURCING)
VOUT LOW VOLTAGE
vs. IOUT (SINKING)
95
90
85
80
75
70
TA = +125°C
0.35
0.30
TA = +85°C
0.25
TA = +25°C
0.20
0.15
0.10
TA = 0°C TA = -40°C
0.05
65
-50
-25
0
25
50
75
100
125
0
TEMPERATURE (°C)
VCC = 4.5V
250
200
150
TA = +25°C
50
TA = 0°C
TA = -40°C
0
0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0
50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500
IOUT (SINKING) (μA)
MAX4080S
SMALL-SIGNAL TRANSIENT RESPONSE
MAX4080T
SMALL-SIGNAL TRANSIENT RESPONSE
MAX4080 toc16
MAX4080 toc18
MAX4080 toc17
INPUT
5mV/div
INPUT
5mV/div
INPUT
5mV/div
OUTPUT
25mV/div
OUTPUT
100mV/div
OUTPUT
300mV/div
20μs/div
TA = +85°C
100
IOUT (SOURCING) (mA)
MAX4080F
SMALL-SIGNAL TRANSIENT RESPONSE
TA = +125°C
0
0
20μs/div
125
MAX4080 toc15
0.40
100
300
MAX4080 toc14
VCC = 4.5V
0.45
VOUT LOW VOLTAGE (mV)
100
0.50
VOUT HIGH VOLTAGE (VCC - VOH) (V)
105
6
-25
VCC (V)
VREF1A = VREF1B = 2.5V
110
90
VCC (V)
MAX4080 toc13
115
16
95
70
85
4
100
75
90
60
MAX4080 toc12
120
SUPPLY CURRENT (μA)
80
VREF = 2.5V
NO LOAD
VSENSE = 0V
SUPPLY CURRENT (μA)
NO LOAD
VSENSE = 0V
MAX4080 toc11
125
MAX4080 toc10
85
SUPPLY CURRENT (μA)
MAX4080
SUPPLY CURRENT vs. TEMPERATURE
MAX4081
SUPPLY CURRENT vs. VCC
MAX4080
SUPPLY CURRENT vs. VCC
SUPPLY CURRENT (μA)
MAX4080/MAX4081
76V, High-Side, Current-Sense Amplifiers with
Voltage Output
20μs/div
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76V, High-Side, Current-Sense Amplifiers with
Voltage Output
MAX4081F
SMALL-SIGNAL TRANSIENT RESPONSE
MAX4081S
SMALL-SIGNAL TRANSIENT RESPONSE
MAX4081T
SMALL-SIGNAL TRANSIENT RESPONSE
MAX4080 toc19
MAX4080 toc21
MAX4080 toc20
INPUT
10mV/div
INPUT
2.5mV/div
INPUT
1mV/div
OUTPUT
50mV/div
OUTPUT
50mV/div
OUTPUT
50mV/div
20μs/div
20μs/div
20μs/div
MAX4080F
LARGE-SIGNAL TRANSIENT RESPONSE
MAX4080T
LARGE-SIGNAL TRANSIENT RESPONSE
MAX4080S
LARGE-SIGNAL TRANSIENT RESPONSE
MAX4080 toc22
MAX4080 toc24
MAX4080 toc23
INPUT
400mV/div
INPUT
100mV/div
INPUT
33mV/div
OUTPUT
2V/div
OUTPUT
2V/div
OUTPUT
2V/div
20μs/div
20μs/div
20μs/div
MAX4081F
LARGE-SIGNAL TRANSIENT RESPONSE
MAX4081S
LARGE-SIGNAL TRANSIENT RESPONSE
MAX4081T
LARGE-SIGNAL TRANSIENT RESPONSE
MAX4080 toc25
MAX4080 toc27
MAX4080 toc26
INPUT
400mV/div
INPUT
100mV/div
INPUT
33mV/div
OUTPUT
2V/div
OUTPUT
2V/div
OUTPUT
2V/div
20μs/div
20μs/div
20μs/div
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MAX4080/MAX4081
Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(VCC = VRS+ = 48V, VSENSE = 0V, CLOAD = 20pF, RLOAD = ∞, TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
MAX4080/MAX4081
76V, High-Side, Current-Sense Amplifiers with
Voltage Output
Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(VCC = VRS+ = 48V, VSENSE = 0V, CLOAD = 20pF, RLOAD = ∞, TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
VCC-TRANSIENT RESPONSE
MAX4080 toc28
VCC = 40V
VRS+ = 20V
VCC = 20V STEP
VREF1 = VREF2 = 2.5V
MAX4080 toc29
VCC
5V/div
INPUT
500mV/div
VCC
(0 TO 10V)
5V/div
OUTPUT
2V/div
OUTPUT
2.5V/div
VCC = 20V
VOUT
1V/div
4μs/div
8
MAX4080T
STARTUP DELAY
(VSENSE = 250mV)
MAX4080F
SATURATION RECOVERY RESPONSE
(VCC = 4.5V)
20μs/div
100μs/div
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MAX4080 toc30
76V, High-Side, Current-Sense Amplifiers with
Voltage Output
PIN
NAME
FUNCTION
MAX4080
MAX4081
1
1
RS+
Power connection to the external-sense resistor.
2
2
VCC
Supply Voltage Input. Decouple VCC to GND with at least a 0.1µF capacitor to
bypass line transients.
3, 6, 7
3
N.C.
No Connection. No internal connection. Leave open or connect to ground.
4
4
GND
Ground
5
5
OUT
Voltage Output. For the unidirectional MAX4080, VOUT is proportional to
VSENSE. For the bidirectional MAX4081, the difference voltage (VOUT - VREF) is
proportional to VSENSE and indicates the correct polarity.
8
8
RS-
Load connection to the external sense resistor.
—
6
REF1B
Reference Voltage Input: Connect REF1B to REF1A or to GND (see the External
Reference section).
—
7
REF1A
Reference Voltage Input: Connect REF1A and REF1B to a fixed reference
voltage (VREF). VOUT is equal to VREF when VSENSE is zero (see the External
Reference section).
Detailed Description
The MAX4080/MAX4081 unidirectional and bidirectional
high-side, current-sense amplifiers feature a 4.5V to
76V input common-mode range that is independent of
supply voltage. This feature allows the monitoring of
current out of a battery as low as 4.5V and also enables
high-side current sensing at voltages greater than the
supply voltage (VCC). The MAX4080/MAX4081 monitors
current through a current-sense resistor and amplifies
the voltage across the resistor. The MAX4080 senses
current unidirectionally, while the MAX4081 senses current bidirectionally.
The 76V input voltage range of the MAX4080/MAX4081
applies independently to both supply voltage (VCC)
and common-mode, input-sense voltage (VRS+). Highside current monitoring does not interfere with the
ground path of the load being measured, making the
MAX4080/MAX4081 particularly useful in a wide range
of high-voltage systems.
Battery-powered systems require a precise bidirectional
current-sense amplifier to accurately monitor the battery’s charge and discharge. The MAX4081 charging
current is represented by an output voltage from VREF
to VCC, while discharge current is given from VREF to
GND. Measurements of OUT with respect to VREF yield
a positive and negative voltage during charge and discharge, as illustrated in Figure 1 for the MAX4081T.
Current Monitoring
The MAX4080 operates as follows: current from the
source flows through RSENSE to the load (Figure 2), creating a sense voltage, VSENSE. Since the internal-sense
amplifier’s inverting input has high impedance, negligible
current flows through RG2 (neglecting the input bias
current). Therefore, the sense amplifier’s inverting input
voltage equals VSOURCE - (ILOAD)(RSENSE). The amplifier’s open-loop gain forces its noninverting input to the
same voltage as the inverting input. Therefore, the drop
across RG1 equals VSENSE. The internal current mirror
multiplies IRG1 by a current gain factor, β, to give IA2 =
β ✕ IRG1. Amplifier A2 is used to convert the output
current to a voltage and then sent through amplifier A3.
Total gain = 5V/V for MAX4080F, 20V/V for the
MAX4080T, and 60V/V for the MAX4080S.
The MAX4081 input stage differs slightly from the
MAX4080 (Figure 3). Its topology allows for monitoring
of bidirectional currents through the sense resistor.
When current flows from RS+ to RS-, the MAX4081
matches the voltage drop across the external sense
resistor, RSENSE, by increasing the current through the
Q1 and RG1. In this way, the voltages at the input terminals of the internal amplifier A1 are kept constant and
an accurate measurement of the sense voltage is
achieved. In the following amplifier stages of the
MAX4081, the output signal of amplifier A2 is levelshifted to the reference voltage (V REF = V REF1A =
VREF1B), resulting in a voltage at the output pin (OUT)
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MAX4080/MAX4081
Pin Description
10V
4.5V TO 76V
BATTERY
ILOAD
ICHARGE
VSENSE
RSENSE
RS-
CHARGE CURRENT
SYSTEM LOAD
AND CHARGER
5V
RS+
VOUT - VREF
MAX4080/MAX4081
76V, High-Side, Current-Sense Amplifiers with
Voltage Output
VOUT = 10V
VCC
VSENSE
MAX4081T
REF1A
-250mV
250mV
5V
REF1B
GND
-5V
VOUT = GND
VREF1A = VREF1B = 5V
OUT
DISCHARGE CURRENT
Figure 1. MAX4081T OUT Transfer Curve
VSENSE
VSENSE
ILOAD
RSENSE
RS+
RS-
RG1
RG2
RS+
RS-
RG1
RG2
MAX4081
RF
A1
MAX4080
A1
Q1
Q2
CURRENT
MIRROR
CURRENT
MIRROR
A2
OUT
Q1
CURRENT
MIRROR
IA2
A2
A3
125kΩ
REF1B
125kΩ
OUT
REF1A
VREF
GND
Figure 2. MAX4080 Functional Diagram
Figure 3. MAX4081 Functional Diagram
that swings above VREF voltage for positive-sense voltages and below V REF for negative-sense voltages.
VOUT is equal to VREF when VSENSE is equal to zero.
Set the full-scale output range by selecting RSENSE and
the appropriate gain version of the MAX4080/
MAX4081.
Note: For Gain = 5 (F), RG1 = RG2 = 160k.
For Gain = 20 (T), RG1 = RG2 = 60k.
For Gain = 60 (S), RG1 = RG2 = 20k.
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76V, High-Side, Current-Sense Amplifiers with
Voltage Output
GAIN
(V/V)
FULL-SCALE
VSENSE
(mV)
MAX4081 FULL-SCALE
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
(VOUT - VREF, V)
FULL-SCALE LOAD
CURRENT, ILOAD (A)
CURRENT-SENSE
RESISTOR (mΩ)
0.500
1000
5
±500
±2.5
0.125
1000
20
±125
±2.5
0.050
1000
60
±50
±3.0
5.000
100
5
±500
±2.5
1.250
100
20
±125
±2.5
0.500
100
60
±50
±3.0
50.000
10
5
±500
±2.5
12.500
10
20
±125
±2.5
5.000
10
60
±50
±3.0
FULL-SCALE LOAD
CURRENT, ILOAD (A)
CURRENT-SENSE
RESISTOR (mΩ)
GAIN
(V/V)
FULL-SCALE
VSENSE
(mV)
MAX4080 FULL-SCALE
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
1.000
1000
5
1000
5.0
0.250
1000
20
250
5.0
0.100
1000
60
100
6.0
10.000
100
5
1000
5.0
2.500
100
20
250
5.0
1.000
100
60
100
6.0
50.000
10
5
500
2.5
25.000
10
20
250
5.0
10.000
10
60
100
6.0
External References (MAX4081)
For the bidirectional MAX4081, the VOUT reference level
is controlled by REF1A and REF1B. VREF is defined as
the average voltage of VREF1A and VREF1B. Connect
REF1A and REF1B to a low-noise, regulated voltage
source to set the output reference level. In this mode,
VOUT equals VREF1A when VSENSE equals zero (see
Figure 4).
Alternatively, connect REF1B to ground, and REF1A to a
low-noise, regulated voltage source. In this case, the output reference level (VREF) is equal to VREF1A divided by
two. VOUT equals VREF1A/2 when VSENSE equals zero.
In either mode, the output swings above the reference
voltage for positive current-sensing (VRS+ > VRS-). The
output swings below the reference voltage for negative
current-sensing (VRS+ < VRS-).
MAX4080/MAX4081
Table 1. Typical Component Values
Applications Information
Recommended Component Values
Ideally, the maximum load current develops the fullscale sense voltage across the current-sense resistor.
Choose the gain needed to yield the maximum output
voltage required for the application:
VOUT = VSENSE ✕ AV
where VSENSE is the full-scale sense voltage, 1000mV
for gain of 5V/V, 250mV for gain of 20V/V, 100mV for
gain of 60V/V, and AV is the gain of the device.
In applications monitoring a high current, ensure that
RSENSE is able to dissipate its own I2R loss. If the resistor’s power dissipation is exceeded, its value may drift
or it may fail altogether.
The MAX4080/MAX4081 sense a wide variety of currents with different sense-resistor values. Table 1 lists
common resistor values for typical operation.
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MAX4080/MAX4081
76V, High-Side, Current-Sense Amplifiers with
Voltage Output
ILOAD = 0
ILOAD = 0
RSENSE
RSENSE
LOAD
RS+
LOAD
RS-
RS+
VCC
RS-
VCC
REF1A
REF1A
10V
MAX4081
MAX4081
5V
REF1B
REF1B
GND
OUT
5V
GND
OUT
5V
Figure 4. MAX4081 Reference Inputs
The full-scale output voltage is VOUT = RSENSE ✕ ILOAD
(MAX) ✕ A V , for the MAX4080 and V OUT = V REF ±
R SENSE ✕ I LOAD(MAX) ✕ A V for the MAX4081.
V SENSE(MAX) is 1000mV for the 5V/V gain version,
250mV for the 20V/V gain version, and 100mV for the
60V/V gain version.
Because of the high currents that flow through RSENSE,
take care to eliminate parasitic trace resistance from
causing errors in the sense voltage. Either use a fourterminal current-sense resistor or use Kelvin (force and
sense) PC board layout techniques.
Choosing the Sense Resistor
Although the MAX4081 have fully symmetrical bidirectional VSENSE input capability, the output voltage range
is usually higher from REF to VCC and lower from REF
to GND (unless the supply voltage is at the lowest end
of the operating range). Therefore, the user must consider the dynamic range of current monitored in both
directions and choose the supply voltage and the reference voltage (REF) to make sure the output swing
above and below REF is adequate to handle the swings
without clipping or running out of headroom.
Choose RSENSE based on the following criteria:
• Voltage Loss: A high R SENSE value causes the
power-source voltage to degrade through IR loss. For
minimal voltage loss, use the lowest RSENSE value.
• Accuracy: A high RSENSE value allows lower currents to be measured more accurately. This is due to
offsets becoming less significant when the sense
voltage is larger. For best performance, select
RSENSE to provide approximately 1000mV (gain of
5V/V), 250mV (gain of 20V/V), or 100mV (gain of
60V/V) of sense voltage for the full-scale current in
each application.
• Efficiency and Power Dissipation: At high current
levels, the I2R losses in RSENSE can be significant.
Take this into consideration when choosing the
resistor value and its power dissipation (wattage)
rating. Also, the sense resistor’s value might drift if it
is allowed to heat up excessively.
• Inductance: Keep inductance low if ISENSE has a
large high-frequency component. Wire-wound resistors have the highest inductance, while metal film is
somewhat better. Low-inductance, metal-film resistors are also available. Instead of being spiralwrapped around a core, as in metal-film or wirewound resistors, they are a straight band of metal
and are available in values under 1Ω.
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Dynamic Range Consideration
Power-Supply Bypassing and Grounding
For most applications, bypass VCC to GND with a 0.1µF
ceramic capacitor. In many applications, VCC can be
connected to one of the current monitor terminals (RS+
or RS-). Because VCC is independent of the monitored
voltage, VCC can be connected to a separate regulated
supply.
If VCC will be subject to fast-line transients, a series
resistor can be added to the power-supply line of the
MAX4080/MAX4081 to minimize output disturbance.
This resistance and the decoupling capacitor reduce
the rise time of the transient. For most applications, 1kΩ
in conjunction with a 0.1µF bypass capacitor work well.
The MAX4080/MAX4081 require no special considerations with respect to layout or grounding. Consideration
should be given to minimizing errors due to the large
charge and discharge currents in the system.
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76V, High-Side, Current-Sense Amplifiers with
Voltage Output
RSENSE
RS+
RS-
VCC
MAX4081 REF1A
GND
PART
GAIN (V/V)
ISENSE
5
Unidirectional
MAX4080FASA
5
Unidirectional
MAX4080TAUA
20
Unidirectional
MAX4080TASA
20
Unidirectional
MAX4080SAUA
60
Unidirectional
MAX4080SASA
60
Unidirectional
MAX4081FAUA
5
Bidirectional
MAX4081FASA
5
Bidirectional
MAX4081TAUA
20
Bidirectional
MAX4081TASA
20
Bidirectional
MAX4080FAUA
MAX4081SAUA
60
Bidirectional
MAX4081SASA
60
Bidirectional
BATTERY
OUT
SERIAL
INTERFACE
MAX1243
ADC
Selector Guide
1.8V
REF1B
SYSTEM
POWER
MANAGEMENT
AND
CHARGER
CIRCUITRY
μC
Figure 5. MAX4081 Used In Smart-Battery Application
Typical Operating Circuit
ISENSE
SYSTEM
LOAD
VCC = 4.5V TO 76V
RSENSE
RS+
RS-
VCC
MAX4080
OUT
GND
Chip Information
TRANSISTOR COUNT: 185
PROCESS: Bipolar
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MAX4080/MAX4081
Power Management
The bidirectional capability of the MAX4081 makes it an
excellent candidate for use in smart battery packs. In
the application diagram (Figure 5), the MAX4081 monitors the charging current into the battery as well as the
discharge current out of the battery. The microcontroller stores this information, allowing the system to
query the battery's status as needed to make system
power-management decisions.
Package Information
For the latest package outline information and land patterns, go to www.maxim-ic.com/packages.
PACKAGE TYPE
PACKAGE CODE
DOCUMENT NO.
8 µMAX
U8-2
21-0036
8 SO
S8-2
21-0041
8LUMAXD.EPS
MAX4080/MAX4081
76V, High-Side, Current-Sense Amplifiers with
Voltage Output
α
α
14
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76V, High-Side, Current-Sense Amplifiers with
Voltage Output
N
E
H
INCHES
MILLIMETERS
MAX
MIN
0.069
0.053
0.010
0.004
0.014
0.019
0.007
0.010
0.050 BSC
0.150
0.157
0.228
0.244
0.016
0.050
MAX
MIN
1.35
1.75
0.10
0.25
0.35
0.49
0.19
0.25
1.27 BSC
3.80
4.00
5.80
6.20
0.40
SOICN .EPS
DIM
A
A1
B
C
e
E
H
L
1.27
VARIATIONS:
1
INCHES
TOP VIEW
DIM
D
D
D
MIN
0.189
0.337
0.386
MAX
0.197
0.344
0.394
MILLIMETERS
MIN
4.80
8.55
9.80
MAX
5.00
8.75
10.00
N MS012
8
AA
14
AB
16
AC
D
A
B
e
C
0∞-8∞
A1
L
FRONT VIEW
SIDE VIEW
PROPRIETARY INFORMATION
TITLE:
PACKAGE OUTLINE, .150" SOIC
APPROVAL
DOCUMENT CONTROL NO.
21-0041
REV.
B
1
1
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MAX4080/MAX4081
Package Information (continued)
For the latest package outline information and land patterns, go to www.maxim-ic.com/packages.
MAX4080/MAX4081
76V, High-Side, Current-Sense Amplifiers with
Voltage Output
Revision History
REVISION
NUMBER
REVISION
DATE
DESCRIPTION
PAGES
CHANGED
0
10/02
Initial release
—
1
11/08
Added values for RG1 and RG2
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