SLOS974A June   2021  – March 2023 INA254

PRODUCTION DATA  

  1. Features
  2. Applications
  3. Description
  4. Revision History
  5. Device Comparison
  6. Pin Configuration and Functions
  7. Specifications
    1. 7.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 7.2 ESD Ratings
    3. 7.3 Recommended Operating Conditions
    4. 7.4 Thermal Information
    5. 7.5 Electrical Characteristics
    6. 7.6 Typical Characteristics
  8. Detailed Description
    1. 8.1 Overview
    2. 8.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 8.3 Feature Description
      1. 8.3.1 Integrated Shunt Resistor
      2. 8.3.2 Short-Circuit Duration
      3. 8.3.3 Temperature Stability
      4. 8.3.4 Enhanced PWM Rejection Operation
      5. 8.3.5 Input Signal Bandwidth
    4. 8.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 8.4.1 Adjusting the Output Midpoint With the Reference Pins
      2. 8.4.2 Reference Pin Connections for Unidirectional Current Measurements
      3. 8.4.3 Ground Referenced Output
      4. 8.4.4 Reference Pin Connections for Bidirectional Current Measurements
        1. 8.4.4.1 Output Set to External Reference Voltage
      5. 8.4.5 Output Set to Mid-Supply Voltage
      6. 8.4.6 Output Set to Mid-External Reference
      7. 8.4.7 Output Set Using Resistor Divider
  9. Application and Implementation
    1. 9.1 Application Information
      1. 9.1.1 Input Filtering
    2. 9.2 Typical Applications
      1. 9.2.1 Speaker Enhancements and Diagnostics Using Current Sense Amplifier
        1. 9.2.1.1 Design Requirements
        2. 9.2.1.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        3. 9.2.1.3 Application Curve
    3. 9.3 Power Supply Recommendations
    4. 9.4 Layout
      1. 9.4.1 Layout Guidelines
      2. 9.4.2 Layout Example
  10. 10Device and Documentation Support
    1. 10.1 Device Support
      1. 10.1.1 Development Support
    2. 10.2 Documentation Support
      1. 10.2.1 Related Documentation
    3. 10.3 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    4. 10.4 Support Resources
    5. 10.5 Trademarks
    6. 10.6 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    7. 10.7 Glossary
  11. 11Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

Package Options

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

Layout Guidelines

  • This device is specified for current handling of up to 50 A over the entire –40°C to +85°C temperature range using a 2-oz. copper pour for the input power plane, as well as no external airflow passing over the device.
  • The primary current-handling limitation for this device is how much heat is dissipated inside the package. Efforts to improve heat transfer out of the package and into the surrounding environment improve the ability of the device to handle currents of up to 50 A over a wider temperature range.
  • Heat transfer improvements primarily involve larger copper power traces and planes with increased copper thickness (2 oz.), as well as providing airflow to pass over the device. Thermal vias help spread the current and power dissipated over multiple board layers. The INA254 evaluation module (EVM) features a 2-oz. copper pour for the planes, and is capable of supporting 50 A at temperatures up to 125°C.
  • The bypass capacitor should be placed close to device ground and supply pins, but can be moved farther out if needed to avoid cutting thermal planes. The recommended value of this bypass capacitor is 0.1 µF. Additional decoupling capacitance can be added to compensate for noisy or high-impedance power supplies.