SBOSAA6 May 2024 INA790B
ADVANCE INFORMATION
Refer to the PDF data sheet for device specific package drawings
The INA790x has thermal Alert function that provides an alert when internal shunt temperature reaches 160°C. The power dissipation as a result of internal shunt current causes the temperature to rise inside the package. Extended time at temperature higher than 150°C can cause permanent shift in device specification. Thermal alert function can be used to keep the temperature of INA790x below 150°C. Figure 6-9 shows a circuit where Rpullup resistor is tied between open-drain Alert pin and the supply pin. When temperature of the INA790x reaches 160°C, the open-drain FET pulls Alert pin to the ground asserting thermal alert.