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INA181A3IDBVT

TIINA181A3IDBVT

Texas Instruments
Current Sense Amplifier 1 Circuit Rail-to-Rail SOT-23-6
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Overview

The INA181A3IDBVT is a cost-effective, bidirectional current sense amplifier designed for high-side or low-side sensing. It features a fixed gain of 100V/V and supports a wide common-mode voltage range from -0.2V to 26V. This amplifier is capable of operating at supply voltages between 2.7V and 5.5V while drawing only 260uA of quiescent current.

Why Choose This Part

The device offers a high 350 kHz bandwidth and a 2V/us slew rate, making it suitable for fast-switching control loops. Its rail-to-rail output and wide common-mode range allow for flexible placement in the circuit, while the low 260uA supply current minimizes power overhead in battery-operated designs.

Applications

Brushless DC Motor Control
Monitors phase currents for commutation and overcurrent protection in high-speed motor drives.
Battery Management Systems
Provides accurate charge and discharge current monitoring in portable electronics and power tools.
Solenoid and Relay Monitoring
Detects fault conditions and verifies actuator state by monitoring coil current.
Power Supply Monitoring
Enables real-time load current tracking for efficiency optimization in DC-DC converters.

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
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 125degC
Supplier Device Package SOT-23-6
Voltage - Supply Span (Max) 5.5 V
Voltage - Supply Span (Min) 2.7 V

Getting Started

To evaluate the part, utilize the INA181EVM evaluation module which provides easy access to all pins and supports various shunt resistor footprints. Ensure the shunt resistor is placed close to the amplifier pins to minimize trace inductance and maintain accuracy.

Also Consider

INA199 TITexas Instruments - A similar bidirectional current sense amplifier with a smaller footprint for space-constrained PCB designs.