SBOSAD5D December   2022  – November 2024 INA351

PRODUCTION DATA  

  1.   1
  2. 1 Features
  3. 2 Applications
  4. 3 Description
  5. 4 Device Comparison Table
  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 Gain-Setting
        1. 7.3.1.1 Gain Error and Drift
      2. 7.3.2 Input Common-Mode Voltage Range
      3. 7.3.3 EMI Rejection
      4. 7.3.4 Typical Specifications and Distributions
      5. 7.3.5 Electrical Overstress
    4. 7.4 Device Functional Modes
  9. 8 Application and Implementation
    1. 8.1 Application Information
      1. 8.1.1 Reference Pin
      2. 8.1.2 Input Bias Current Return Path
    2. 8.2 Typical Applications
      1. 8.2.1 Resistive-Bridge Pressure Sensor
        1. 8.2.1.1 Design Requirements
        2. 8.2.1.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        3. 8.2.1.3 Application Curves
    3. 8.3 Power Supply Recommendations
    4. 8.4 Layout
      1. 8.4.1 Layout Guidelines
      2. 8.4.2 Layout Example
  10. 9 Device and Documentation Support
    1. 9.1 Device Support
      1. 9.1.1 Development Support
        1. 9.1.1.1 PSpice® for TI
    2. 9.2 Documentation Support
      1. 9.2.1 Related Documentation
    3. 9.3 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    4. 9.4 Support Resources
    5. 9.5 Trademarks
    6. 9.6 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    7. 9.7 Glossary
  11. 10Revision History
  12. 11Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

Package Options

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

8.2.1 Resistive-Bridge Pressure Sensor

The INA351 is an integrated instrumentation amplifier that measures small differential voltages while simultaneously rejecting larger common-mode voltages. The device offers a low power consumption of 110 µA (typical) and has a smaller form factor.

The device is designed for portable applications where sensors measure physical parameters, such as changes in fluid, pressure, temperature, or humidity. An example of a pressure sensor used in the medical sector is in portable infusion pumps or dialysis machines.

The pressure sensor is made of a piezo-resistive element that can be derived as a classical 4-resistor Wheatstone bridge.

Occlusion (infusion of fluids, medication, or nutrients) happens only in one direction, and therefore can only cause the resistive element (R) to expand. This expansion causes a change in voltage on one leg of the Wheatstone bridge, which induces a differential voltage VDIFF.

Figure 8-4 shows an example circuit for an occlusion pressure sensor application, as required in infusion pumps. When blockage (occlusion) occurs against a set-point value, the tubing depresses, thus causing the piezo-resistive element to expand (Node AD: R + ΔR). The signal chain connected to the bridge downstream processes the pressure change and can trigger an alarm.

INA351 Resistive-Bridge Pressure Sensor Figure 8-4 Resistive-Bridge Pressure Sensor

Low-tolerance bridge resistors must be used to minimize the offset and gain errors.

Given that there is only a positive differential voltage applied, this circuit is laid out in single-ended supply mode. The excitation voltage, VEXT, to the bridge must be precise and stable; otherwise, measurement errors can be introduced.