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INA181A1IDBVR

TIINA181A1IDBVR

Texas Instruments
Current Sense Amplifier 1 Circuit Rail-to-Rail SOT-23-6
Active81,078 in stock

Overview

The INA181A1IDBVR is a bidirectional, cost-optimized current sense amplifier designed for high-side or low-side sensing. It integrates a matched resistor gain network and can monitor common-mode voltages from -0.2V to +26V regardless of the supply voltage. This specific A1 variant provides a fixed gain of 20 V/V in a compact SOT-23-6 package.

Why Choose This Part

The device offers a high 350 kHz bandwidth and 2V/us slew rate, making it suitable for fast control loops. Its bidirectional capability allows for a single IC to monitor both charging and discharging states by using a reference voltage to offset the output. With a wide operating temperature range from -40C to 125C, it maintains reliability in harsh industrial environments.

Applications

Phase Current Sensing
Ideal for motor control applications where high slew rates (2V/us) and 350 kHz bandwidth are needed to track fast PWM signals.
Battery Management Systems
Monitors charge and discharge currents in multi-cell packs with a low 260uA supply current to preserve battery life.
Overcurrent Protection
Provides fast detection of fault conditions in power supplies and industrial drives.
Solar Inverter Monitoring
Tracks DC-to-AC conversion efficiency by measuring current flow in high-voltage strings via external shunt resistors.

Key Specifications

Slew Rate 2V/us
Output Type Rail-to-Rail
Mounting Type Surface Mount
-3db Bandwidth 350 kHz
Amplifier Type Current Sense
Package / Case SOT-23-6
Current - Supply 260uA
Number of Circuits 1
Current - Input Bias 75 uA
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 125degC
Voltage - Input Offset 100 uV
Supplier Device Package SOT-23-6
Voltage - Supply Span (Max) 5.5 V
Voltage - Supply Span (Min) 2.7 V

Getting Started

To evaluate this part, use the INA181EVM evaluation module which supports all gain versions and allows for easy connection to shunt resistors. Ensure the VREF pin is driven by a low-impedance source to maintain accuracy in bidirectional sensing applications. For high-speed signals, keep the input trace lengths matched and minimize parasitic inductance near the shunt resistor.

Also Consider

INA180A1IDBVR TITexas Instruments - Unidirectional version of the same amplifier for cost-sensitive applications that do not require reverse current monitoring.
MAX44284 Maxim Integrated - Ultra-low power alternative with a supply current of approximately 21uA for extreme energy-constrained designs.
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