SBOSA31B February   2023  – March 2024 INA241A-Q1 , INA241B-Q1

PRODUCTION DATA  

  1.   1
  2. 1 Features
  3. 2 Applications
  4. 3 Description
  5. 4 Device Comparison
  6. 5 Pin Configuration and Functions
  7. 6 Specifications
    1. 6.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 6.2 ESD Ratings
    3. 6.3 Recommended Operating Conditions
    4. 6.4 Thermal Information
    5. 6.5 Electrical Characteristics
    6. 6.6 Typical Characteristics
  8. 7 Detailed Description
    1. 7.1 Overview
    2. 7.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 7.3 Feature Description
      1. 7.3.1 Amplifier Input Common-Mode Signal
        1. 7.3.1.1 Enhanced PWM Rejection Operation
        2. 7.3.1.2 Input-Signal Bandwidth
        3. 7.3.1.3 Low Input Bias Current
        4. 7.3.1.4 Low VSENSE Operation
        5. 7.3.1.5 Wide Fixed Gain Output
        6. 7.3.1.6 Wide Supply Range
    4. 7.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 7.4.1 Adjusting the Output With the Reference Pins
      2. 7.4.2 Reference Pin Connections for Unidirectional Current Measurements
        1. 7.4.2.1 Ground Referenced Output
        2. 7.4.2.2 VS Referenced Output
      3. 7.4.3 Reference Pin Connections for Bidirectional Current Measurements
        1. 7.4.3.1 Output Set to External Reference Voltage
        2. 7.4.3.2 Output Set to Mid-Supply Voltage
        3. 7.4.3.3 Output Set to Mid-External Reference
        4. 7.4.3.4 Output Set Using Resistor Divider
      4. 7.4.4 High Signal Throughput
  9. 8 Application and Implementation
    1. 8.1 Application Information
      1. 8.1.1 RSENSE and Device Gain Selection
    2. 8.2 Typical Application
      1. 8.2.1 Inline Motor Current-Sense Application
        1. 8.2.1.1 Design Requirements
        2. 8.2.1.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        3. 8.2.1.3 Application Curve
    3. 8.3 Power Supply Recommendations
      1. 8.3.1 Power Supply Decoupling
    4. 8.4 Layout
      1. 8.4.1 Layout Guidelines
      2. 8.4.2 Layout Examples
  10. 9 Device and Documentation Support
    1. 9.1 Documentation Support
      1. 9.1.1 Related Documentation
    2. 9.2 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    3. 9.3 Support Resources
    4. 9.4 Trademarks
    5. 9.5 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    6. 9.6 Glossary
  11. 10Revision History
  12. 11Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

Package Options

Mechanical Data (Package|Pins)
Thermal pad, mechanical data (Package|Pins)
Orderable Information

7.4.3 Reference Pin Connections for Bidirectional Current Measurements

The INA241x-Q1 measures the differential voltage developed by current flowing through a resistor, commonly referred to as a current-sensing resistor or a current-shunt resistor. The INA241x-Q1 can operate in either a unidirectional or bidirectional mode based on the voltage potential placed on the reference pins.

The linear range of the output stage is limited to how close the output voltage can approach ground as well the supply voltage as described in the Specifications. The selection of the current-sensing resistor along with the current range to be measured, selection of the gain option, as well as the voltage applied to the reference pins must be selected to keep the INA241x-Q1 within the linear region of operation.