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INA168QPWRQ1

TIINA168QPWRQ1

Texas Instruments
Current Monitor Regulator High-Side 8-TSSOP
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Overview

The INA168QPWRQ1 is an automotive-qualified, high-side current-shunt monitor designed to convert a differential input voltage into a current output. It supports a wide common-mode input range from 2.7V to 60V and is AEC-Q100 qualified for use in harsh electrical environments. This unipolar device uses a single external resistor to set the gain, providing high flexibility for system integration.

Why Choose This Part

The device features a very low quiescent current of 25uA, making it ideal for battery-operated systems and standby modes. Its accuracy of +/-0.5% and wide operating temperature range from -40degC to 125degC ensure reliable performance across various automotive grade applications.

Applications

Electric Power Steering (EPS)
High-side current monitoring for motor control feedback in steering assistance systems.
Body Control Modules
Load monitoring and fault detection for automotive lighting and comfort electronics.
Battery Management Systems
Monitoring charging and discharging currents in 12V, 24V, or 48V automotive battery architectures.
Precision Current Sources
Generating stable current references for industrial and automotive instrumentation.

Key Specifications

Accuracy +/-0.5%
Function Current Monitor
Mounting Type Surface Mount
Package / Case 8-TSSOP (0.173", 4.40mm Width)
Sensing Method High-Side
Voltage - Input 2.7V ~ 60V
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 125degC
Supplier Device Package 8-TSSOP

Getting Started

To implement the INA168QPWRQ1, select a shunt resistor to provide the desired differential voltage and an external load resistor (RL) to set the output gain. Engineers should refer to the Texas Instruments INA168EVM evaluation module documentation for circuit optimization and PCB layout techniques to minimize parasitic resistance.

Also Consider

INA169QPWRQ1 TITexas Instruments - Similar AEC-Q100 high-side monitor but optimized for common-mode voltages up to 60V with slightly different bandwidth characteristics.
MAX44284 Analog Devices - A low-power current-sense amplifier with extremely low input offset voltage for high-precision high-side sensing.
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