MAX4073T/F/HLow-Cost, SC70, Voltage-Output,High-Side Current-Sense AmplifierGeneral DescriptionFeatures The MAX4073 low-cost, high-side current-sense ampli- ♦ Low-Cost, Compact, Current-Sense Solution fier features a voltage output that eliminates the need for gain-setting resistors making it ideal for cell phones, ♦ Three Gain Versions Available notebook computers, PDAs, and other systems where +20V/V (MAX4073T) current monitoring is crucial. High-side current moni- +50V/V (MAX4073F) toring does not interfere with the ground path of the +100V/V (MAX4073H) battery charger making the MAX4073 particularly useful in battery-powered systems. The input common-mode ♦ ±1.0% Full-Scale Accuracy range of +2V to +28V is independent of the supply volt- ♦ 500µA Supply Current age. The MAX4073’s wide 1.8MHz bandwidth makes it suitable for use inside battery-charger control loops. ♦ Wide 1.8MHz Bandwidth The combination of three gain versions and a selec- ♦ +3V to +28V Operating Supply table external-sense resistor sets the full-scale current ♦ Wide +2V to +28V Common-Mode Range reading. The MAX4073 offers a high level of integra- Independent of Supply Voltage tion, resulting in a simple and compact current-sense solution. ♦ Automotive Temperature Range (-40°C to +125°C) The MAX4073 operates from a +3V to +28V single sup- ♦ Available in Space-Saving 5-Pin SC70 Package ply and draws only 0.5mA of supply current. This device is specified over the automotive operating tem- Typical Operating Circuit perature range (-40°C to +125°C) and is available in a space-saving 5-pin SC70 package (half the size of the SOT23). I For a similar device in a 6-pin SOT23 with a wider com- LOAD VSENSE VIN LOW-COST +2V TO +28V mon-mode voltage range (0 to +28V), see the SWITCHING REGULATOR R MAX4173 data sheet. SENSE +3V TO +28V RS+ RS- Applications VCC Cell Phones 0.1µF MAX4073T/F/H Notebook Computers Portable/Battery-Powered Systems LOAD/ Smart Battery Packs/Chargers OUT BATTERY PDAs GND Power Management Systems PA Bias Control General System/Board-Level Current Monitoring Pin Configurations appear at end of data sheet. Precision Current Sources Ordering InformationPARTTEMP. RANGEPIN-PACKAGEGAIN (V/V)TOP MARKMAX4073T AXK+T -40°C to +125°C 5 SC70 20 ACM MAX4073TAUT+T -40°C to +125°C 6 SOT23 20 AAUE MAX4073F AXK+T -40°C to +125°C 5 SC70 50 ACN MAX4073FAUT+T -40°C to +125°C 6 SOT23 50 AAUF MAX4073H AXK+T -40°C to +125°C 5 SC70 100 ACO MAX4073HAUT+T -40°C to +125°C 6 SOT23 100 AAUG +Denotes lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package. For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim Direct at 1-888-629-4642, or visit Maxim’s website at www.maximintegrated.com. 19-2048; Rev 1; 8/12