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MAX4080SAUA+

Manufacturer: MAX, MAXIM

76V, High-Side, Current-Sense Amplifiers with Voltage Output

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MAX4080SAUA+,MAX4080SAUA MAX, MAXIM 2097 In Stock

Description and Introduction

76V, High-Side, Current-Sense Amplifiers with Voltage Output The MAX4080SAUA+ is a high-side current-sense amplifier manufactured by **MAXIM Integrated** (now part of Analog Devices). Below are its key specifications, descriptions, and features:

### **Specifications:**  
- **Manufacturer:** MAXIM Integrated  
- **Part Number:** MAX4080SAUA+  
- **Type:** High-Side Current-Sense Amplifier  
- **Supply Voltage Range:** 4.5V to 76V  
- **Input Common-Mode Voltage Range:** 4.5V to 76V  
- **Gain Options:** 20V/V, 50V/V, 100V/V (fixed)  
- **Bandwidth:** 250kHz (typical)  
- **Quiescent Current:** 60µA (typical)  
- **Operating Temperature Range:** -40°C to +125°C  
- **Package:** 8-pin µMAX (MSOP)  

### **Descriptions:**  
- The MAX4080SAUA+ is designed for precision high-side current sensing in applications such as power management, battery monitoring, and motor control.  
- It provides a ground-referenced output proportional to the current flowing through an external sense resistor.  
- The device operates over a wide supply voltage range, making it suitable for automotive, industrial, and telecom applications.  

### **Features:**  
- **Wide Input Voltage Range:** Supports up to 76V.  
- **Low Offset Voltage:** Ensures accurate current measurement.  
- **Fixed Gain Options:** Eliminates the need for external gain-setting resistors.  
- **Low Power Consumption:** Ideal for battery-powered applications.  
- **High Common-Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR):** Minimizes errors due to noise.  
- **Small Footprint:** 8-pin µMAX package saves board space.  

This information is based solely on the manufacturer's datasheet and specifications.

Application Scenarios & Design Considerations

76V, High-Side, Current-Sense Amplifiers with Voltage Output# Technical Documentation: MAX4080SAUA High-Side Current-Sense Amplifier

## 1. Application Scenarios

### 1.1 Typical Use Cases
The MAX4080SAUA is a high-side current-sense amplifier designed for precision current measurement in applications where monitoring current flow between the power supply and load is critical. Its primary function is to amplify small differential voltages developed across a shunt resistor, converting them into a ground-referenced output voltage proportional to the load current.

 Key operational scenarios include: 
-  Battery Management Systems (BMS):  Monitoring charge/discharge currents in lithium-ion battery packs for state-of-charge (SOC) estimation and protection circuitry.
-  Motor Control:  Measuring phase currents in brushless DC (BLDC) motors and servo drives for torque control and overload protection.
-  Power Supply Monitoring:  Tracking current consumption in DC-DC converters, voltage regulators, and point-of-load (POL) supplies.
-  Overcurrent Protection:  Providing fast response signals to trigger circuit breakers or MOSFET shutoff in fault conditions.
-  Energy Metering:  Enabling precision current measurement in smart meters and power monitoring equipment.

### 1.2 Industry Applications

 Automotive Electronics: 
- Electric vehicle (EV) battery management and traction motor monitoring
- 12V/48V automotive systems for load diagnostics and fuse monitoring
- LED lighting current regulation and fault detection

 Industrial Automation: 
- Programmable logic controller (PLC) I/O module current sensing
- Robotics joint motor current feedback for force control
- Industrial motor drives and inverter current measurement

 Telecommunications: 
- Base station power amplifier bias current monitoring
- Server rack power distribution unit (PDU) current sensing
- Network switch port power monitoring (PoE/PoE+)

 Consumer Electronics: 
- Laptop battery charging/discharging current measurement
- USB power delivery (PD) current limiting and monitoring
- High-end audio amplifier output stage protection

### 1.3 Practical Advantages and Limitations

 Advantages: 
-  High-Side Sensing:  Enables current monitoring without interrupting the ground path, maintaining system ground integrity.
-  Wide Common-Mode Range:  Operates with common-mode voltages from +4.5V to +76V, accommodating various power rail voltages.
-  Low Offset Voltage:  Typical 100µV offset enables accurate measurement of small currents with minimal shunt resistor values.
-  Integrated Gain Resistors:  Factory-trimmed internal resistors provide precise gains (20V/V, 60V/V, 100V/V variants) with excellent temperature stability.
-  Small Form Factor:  8-pin µMAX package saves board space in compact designs.

 Limitations: 
-  Limited Bandwidth:  240kHz typical bandwidth may be insufficient for high-frequency switching current measurements in some power electronics applications.
-  Single-Supply Operation:  Requires single +3V to +5.5V supply for amplifier circuitry, limiting use in dual-supply systems without additional components.
-  No Integrated Shunt:  External shunt resistor required, adding component count and power dissipation considerations.
-  Temperature Range:  Industrial temperature range (-40°C to +85°C) may not suffice for extreme environment applications without additional thermal management.

## 2. Design Considerations

### 2.1 Common Design Pitfalls and Solutions

 Pitfall 1: Shunt Resistor Selection Errors 
-  Problem:  Selecting shunt resistors with inadequate power rating or poor temperature coefficient leads to measurement drift or component failure.
-  Solution:  Calculate maximum power dissipation (P = I²R) with sufficient derating (typically 50%). Use low-TC (<50ppm/°C) metal foil or metal strip resistors for precision applications.

 Pitfall 2: Improper Filtering 
-  Problem:  High-frequency noise from switching regulators couples into the current sense path,

Alternative Part Number

  • INA195AIDBVR --: High-side current-sense amplifier with similar gain and voltage range, available in small SOT-23 package, direct functional replacement.
  • AD8210YRZ --: High-side current shunt amplifier with comparable common-mode range and accuracy, suitable alternative from a different series.
  • LT6105IMS8 --: High-side current sense amplifier with wide input common-mode range and similar gain configuration, usable as a cross-reference alternative.

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