Analog Devices Inc./Maxim Integrated

The MAX4373/MAX4374/MAX4375 low-cost, micropower, high-side current-sense supervisors contain a high-side current-sense amplifier, bandgap reference, and comparator with latching output. They feature a voltage output that eliminates the need for gain-setting resistors, making them ideal for today's notebook computers, cell phones, and other systems where battery/DC current monitoring is critical. High-side current monitoring is especially useful in battery-powered systems since it does not interfere with the ground path of the battery charger. The 0 to +28V input common-mode range is independent of the supply voltage, which ensures that the current-sense feedback remains viable even when connected to a battery pack in deep discharge.The comparator output of the MAX4373/MAX4374/ MAX4375 is latched to provide a turn-off flag that doesn't oscillate. In addition, the MAX4374/MAX4375 contain a second comparator for use in window-detection functions. The MAX4373/MAX4374/MAX4375 are available in three different gain versions (T = +20V/V, F = +50V/V, H = +100V/V) and use an external sense resistor to set the sensitivity of the input voltage to the load current. These features offer a high level of integration, resulting in a simple and compact current-sense solution.The MAX4373/MAX4374/MAX4375 operate from a single +2.7V to +28V supply and consume 50µA. They are specified for the extended operating temperature range (-40°C to +85°C) and are available in 8-pin and 10-pin µMAX® packages.ApplicationsCell PhonesGeneral-System/Board-Level Current MonitoringNotebook ComputersPortable Battery-Powered SystemsPower-Management SystemsPrecision Current SourcesSmart Battery Packs/Chargers

The MAX4373/MAX4374/MAX4375 low-cost, micropower, high-side current-sense supervisors contain a high-side current-sense amplifier, bandgap reference, and comparator with latching output. They feature a voltage output that eliminates the need for gain-setting resistors, making them ideal for today's notebook computers, cell phones, and other systems where battery/DC current monitoring is critical. High-side current monitoring is especially useful in battery-powered systems since it does not interfere with the ground path of the battery charger. The 0 to +28V input common-mode range is independent of the supply voltage, which ensures that the current-sense feedback remains viable even when connected to a battery pack in deep discharge.The comparator output of the MAX4373/MAX4374/ MAX4375 is latched to provide a turn-off flag that doesn't oscillate. In addition, the MAX4374/MAX4375 contain a second comparator for use in window-detection functions. The MAX4373/MAX4374/MAX4375 are available in three different gain versions (T = +20V/V, F = +50V/V, H = +100V/V) and use an external sense resistor to set the sensitivity of the input voltage to the load current. These features offer a high level of integration, resulting in a simple and compact current-sense solution.The MAX4373/MAX4374/MAX4375 operate from a single +2.7V to +28V supply and consume 50µA. They are specified for the extended operating temperature range (-40°C to +85°C) and are available in 8-pin and 10-pin µMAX® packages.ApplicationsCell PhonesGeneral-System/Board-Level Current MonitoringNotebook ComputersPortable Battery-Powered SystemsPower-Management SystemsPrecision Current SourcesSmart Battery Packs/Chargers

The MAX4376/MAX4377/MAX4378 single, dual, and quad precision high-side current-sense amplifiers are available in space-saving packages. They feature buffered voltage outputs that eliminate the need for gain-setting resistors and are ideal for today's notebook computers, cell phones, and other systems where current monitoring is critical. These precision devices are offered in three fixed-gain versions of 20, 50, and 100:GAINSUFFIX20T50F100HFor example, MAX4376TAUK is a single high-side amplifier with a gain of 20.High-side current monitoring is especially useful in battery-powered systems since it does not interfere with the ground path of the battery charger. The input common-mode range of 0 to +28V is independent of the supply voltage and ensures that the current-sense feedback remains viable even when connected to a battery pack in deep discharge.The full-scale current reading can be set by choosing the appropriate voltage gain and external-sense resistor. This capability offers a high level of integration and flexibility, resulting in a simple and compact current-sense solution.The MAX4376/MAX4377/MAX4378 operate over a supply voltage range of +3V to +28V, draw 1mA of supply current per amplifier, and operate over the full automotive temperature range of -40°C to +125°C. These devices have a wide bandwidth of 2MHz, making them suitable for use inside battery-charger control loops. The buffered outputs drive up to 2mA of output current into a ground-referenced load.The MAX4376 is available in a tiny 5-pin SOT23 package. The MAX4377/MAX4378 are available in space-saving 8-pin µMAX® and 14-pin TSSOP packages, respectively.ApplicationsAutomotiveAutomotive Current DetectBattery ChargersCell PhonesCurrent-Limited Power SuppliesFuel Gauges in PCGeneral-System/Board-Level Current MonitoringNotebook ComputersPA Bias ControlPortable/Battery-Powered SystemsPower-Management SystemsSmart Battery Packages

The MAX4380–MAX4384 family of op amps are unity-gain-stable devices that combine high-speed performance, rail-to-rail outputs, and high-impedance disable mode. These devices operate from a +4.5V to +11V single supply or from ±2.25V to ±5.5V dual supplies. The common-mode input voltage range extends beyond the negative power-supply rail (ground in single-supply applications).The MAX4380–MAX4384 require only 5.5mA of quiescent supply current per op amp while achieving a 210MHz -3dB bandwidth, 55MHz 0.1dB gain flatness and a 485V/µs slew rate. These devices are an excellent solution in low-power/low-voltage systems that require wide bandwidth, such as video, communications, and instrumentation.The MAX4380 single with disable is available in an ultra-small 6-pin SC70 package.ApplicationsAnalog-to-Digital Converter InterfaceBattery-Powered InstrumentsCCD Imaging SystemsDigital CamerasSet-Top BoxesSurveillance Video SystemsVideo Line DriverVideo Routing and Switching SystemsVideo-on-Demand