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INA1x8 High-Side Measurement Current Shunt Monitor

1 Features 3 Description
1• Complete Unipolar High-Side Current The INA138 and INA168 are high-side, unipolar,
Measurement Circuit current shunt monitors. Wide input common-mode
voltage range, low quiescent current, and tiny SOT-
• Wide Supply and Common-Mode Range 23 packaging enable use in a variety of applications.
• INA138: 2.7 V to 36 V
Input common-mode and power-supply voltages are
• INA168: 2.7 V to 60 V independent and can range from 2.7 V to 36 V for the
• Independent Supply and Input Common-Mode INA138 and 2.7 V to 60 V for the INA168. Quiescent
Voltages current is only 25 µA, which permits connecting the
• Single Resistor Gain Set power supply to either side of the current
measurement shunt with minimal error.
• Low Quiescent Current (25 µA Typical)
• Wide Temperature Range: –40°C to +125°C The device converts a differential input voltage to a
current output. This current is converted back to a
• 5-Pin SOT-23 Package voltage with an external load resistor that sets any
gain from 1 to over 100. Although designed for
2 Applications current shunt measurement, the circuit invites
• Current Shunt Measurement: creative applications in measurement and level
shifting.
– Automotive, Telephone, Computers
• Portable and Battery-Backup Systems Both the INA138 and INA168 are available in SOT23-
5 and are specified for the –40°C to 125°C
• Battery Chargers temperature range.
• Power Management
• Cell Phones Device Information(1)
PART NUMBER PACKAGE BODY SIZE (NOM)
• Precision Current Source
INA138 SOT-23 (5) 18.00 mm × 18.00 mm
INA168 SOT-23 (5) 18.00 mm × 18.00 mm
(1) For all available packages, see the orderable addendum at
the end of the datasheet.

Typical Application Circuit

RS IS
VIN+
Up To 60V 3 4
VIN+ VIN–
Load
5kΩ 5kΩ

V+
5

OUT
VO = ISRSRL/5kΩ
GND 1
2
RL

An IMPORTANT NOTICE at the end of this data sheet addresses availability, warranty, changes, use in safety-critical applications,
intellectual property matters and other important disclaimers. PRODUCTION DATA.
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Table of Contents
1 Features .................................................................. 1 7.4 Device Functional Modes.......................................... 9
2 Applications ........................................................... 1 8 Application and Implementation ........................ 10
3 Description ............................................................. 1 8.1 Application Information............................................ 10
4 Revision History..................................................... 2 8.2 Typical Applications ............................................... 11
5 Pin Configuration and Functions ......................... 3 9 Power Supply Recommendations...................... 17
6 Specifications......................................................... 4 10 Layout................................................................... 18
6.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings ...................................... 4 10.1 Layout Guidelines ................................................. 18
6.2 ESD Ratings ............................................................ 4 10.2 Layout Example .................................................... 18
6.3 Recommended Operating Conditions....................... 4 11 Device and Documentation Support ................. 19
6.4 Thermal Information ................................................. 4 11.1 Documentation Support ....................................... 19
6.5 Electrical Characteristics........................................... 5 11.2 Related Links ........................................................ 19
6.6 Typical Characteristics .............................................. 6 11.3 Trademarks ........................................................... 19
7 Detailed Description .............................................. 8 11.4 Electrostatic Discharge Caution ............................ 19
7.1 Overview ................................................................... 8 11.5 Glossary ................................................................ 19
7.2 Functional Block Diagram ......................................... 8 12 Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable
7.3 Feature Description................................................... 8 Information ........................................................... 20

4 Revision History
Changes from Revision C (November 2005) to Revision D Page

• Added ESD Ratings table, Feature Description section, Device Functional Modes, Application and Implementation
section, Power Supply Recommendations section, Layout section, Device and Documentation Support section, and
Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information section. ................................................................................................ 1

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5 Pin Configuration and Functions

DBV Package
5-Pin SOT-23
Top View

OUT 1 5 V+

GND 2

VIN+ 3 4 VIN–

Pin Functions
PIN
I/O DESCRIPTION
NO. NAME
1 OUT O Output current
2 GND — Ground
3 VIN+ I Positive input voltage
4 V+ I Power supply voltage
5 VIN- I Negative input voltage

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6 Specifications
6.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
(1)
over operating free-air temperature range (unless otherwise noted)
MIN MAX UNIT
INA138 –0.3 60 V
V+ Supply voltage
INA168 –0.3 75 V
Common mode (2) –0.3 60 V
Analog inputs, INA138
Differential (VIN+) – (VIN–) –40 2 V
VIN+, VIN– (2)
Common mode –0.3 75 V
Analog inputs, INA138
Differential (VIN+) – (VIN–) –40 2 V
Analog output, Out (2) –0.3 40 V
Input current into any pin 10 mA
Operating temperature –55 150 °C
Junction temperature 150 °C
Storage temperature, Tstg –65 150 °C

(1) Stresses beyond those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings
only, which do not imply functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated under Recommended
Operating Conditions. Exposure to absolute-maximum-rated conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
(2) The input voltage at any pin may exceed the voltage shown if the current at that pin is limited to 10mA.

6.2 ESD Ratings

VALUE UNIT
(1)
Human body model (HBM), per ANSI/ESDA/JEDEC JS-001, all pins ±1000
V(ESD) Electrostatic discharge Charged device model (CDM), per JEDEC specification JESD22-C101, all ±500 V
pins (2)

(1) JEDEC document JEP155 states that 500-V HBM allows safe manufacturing with a standard ESD control process.
(2) JEDEC document JEP157 states that 250-V CDM allows safe manufacturing with a standard ESD control process.

6.3 Recommended Operating Conditions

over operating free-air temperature range (unless otherwise noted)
MIN NOM MAX UNIT
INA138
V+ 2.7 5 36 V
Common Mode Voltage 2.7 12 36 V
INA168
V+ 2.7 5 60 V
Common Mode Voltage 2.7 12 60 V

6.4 Thermal Information

INA1x8
THERMAL METRIC (1) DBV UNIT
5 PINS
RθJA Junction-to-ambient thermal resistance 209.6
RθJC(top) Junction-to-case (top) thermal resistance 196.8
RθJB Junction-to-board thermal resistance 107.5 °C/W
ψJT Junction-to-top characterization parameter 36.2
ψJB Junction-to-board characterization parameter 104.5

(1) For more information about traditional and new thermal metrics, see the IC Package Thermal Metrics application report, SPRA953.

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6.5 Electrical Characteristics

All other characteristics at TA = +25°C, VS = 5V, VIN+ = 12V, and ROUT = 125kΩ, unless otherwise noted.
INA138 INA168
PARAMETER TEST CONDITIONS UNIT
MIN TYP MAX MIN TYP MAX
INPUT
Full-Scale Sense Voltage VSENSE = VIN+ – VIN– 100 500 100 500 mV
Common-Mode Input Range 2.7 36 2.7 60 V
100 120 dB
Common-Mode Rejection VIN+ = 2.7V to 40V, VSENSE = 50mV
100 120 dB
Offset Voltage ±0.2 ±1 ±0.2 ±1
(1)
mV
Offset Voltage Over Temperature TA = –40°C to +125°C ±2 ±2
(1)
Offset Voltage vs Temperature TA = –40°C to +125°C 1 1 µV/°C
Offset Voltage V– = 2.7V to 40V, VSENSE = 50mV 0.1 10 1
µV/V
Offset Voltage vs Power Supply, V+ V– = 2.7V to 60V, VSENSE = 50mV 0.1 10
Input Bias Current 2 2
µA
Input Bias Current vs Temperature TA = –40°C to +125°C 10
OUTPUT
TA = +25°C,
Transconductance 198 200 202 198 200 202 µA/V
VSENSE = 10mV – 150mV
VSENSE = 100mV,
Transconductance vs Temperature 196 204 196 204 µA/V
TA = –40°C to +125°C
Transconductance Over Temperature TA = –40°C to +125°C 10 10 nA/°C
Nonlinearity Error VSENSE = 10mV to 150mV ±0.01% ±0.1% ±0.0% ±0.1%
Total Output Error VSENSE = 100mV ±0.5% ±2% ±0.5% ±2%
Total Output Error Over Temperature TA = –40°C to +125°C ±2.5% ±2.5%
Output Impedance 1 || 5 1 || 5 GΩ || pF
Voltage Output Swing to Power
(V+) – 0.8 (V+) – 1.0 (V+) – 0.8 (V+) – 1.0 V
Supply, V+
Voltage Output Swing to Common
VCM – 0.5 VCM – 0.8 VCM – 0.5 VCM – 0.8 V
Mode, VCM
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
ROUT = 5kΩ 800 800 kHz
Bandwidth
ROUT = 125kΩ 32 32 kHz
5V Step, ROUT = 5kΩ 1.8 1.8 µs
Settling Time (0.1%)
5V Step, ROUT = 125kΩ 30 30 µs
NOISE
Output-Current Noise Density 9 9 pA/√Hz
Total Output-Current Noise BW = 100kHz 3 3 nA RMS
POWER SUPPLY
Operating Range, V+ 2.7 36 2.7 60 V
Quiescent Current TA = +25°C, VSENSE = 0, IO = 0 25 45 25 45 µA
Quiescent Current Over Temperature TA = –40°C to +125°C 60 60 µA
TEMPERATURE RANGE
Specification, TMIN to TMAX –40 125 –40 125 °C
Operating –55 150 –55 150 °C
Storage –65 150 –65 150 °C
Thermal Resistance, θJA 200 200 °C/W

(1) Defined as the amount of input voltage, VSENSE, to drive the output to zero.

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6.6 Typical Characteristics

At TA = +25°C, V+ = 5V, VIN+ = 12V, and RL = 125kΩ, unless otherwise noted.

40 120
RL = 500kΩ
G = 100

Common-Mode Rejection (dB)

30 100
RL = 50kΩ
20 80
Gain (dB)

G = 10
10
60
RL = 5kΩ G=1
0
40

–10
CL = 10nF CL = 1nF CL = 100pF 20
–20
100 1k 10k 100k 1M 10M 0
0.1 1 10 100 1k 10k 100k
Frequency (Hz)
Frequency (Hz)

Figure 1. Gain vs Frequency

Figure 2. Common-Mode Rejection vs Frequency
140 5
VIN = (VIN+ – VIN–)
–55°C
120 0 –5 –
Power-Supply Rejection (dB)

Total Output Error (%)

G = 100
100
G = 10
+150°C
80
+25°C
G=1
60
10

40

–15
20
0 25 50 75 100 125 150 200
1 10 100 1k 10k 100k
VIN (mV)
Frequency (Hz)

Figure 3. Power-Supply Rejection vs Frequency Figure 4. Total Output Error vs VIN

2 50
Output error is essentially
independent of both +150°
40
1 V+ supply voltage and
Total Output Error (%)

Quiescent Current (µA)

input common-mode voltage. +125°

30
G=1 +25°
0
–55°
20
G = 10 Use INA168 with
G = 25
–1 (V+) > 36V
10

–2 0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Power-Supply Voltage (V) Power-Supply Voltage (V)

Figure 5. Total Output Error vs Power-Supply Voltage Figure 6. Quiescent Current vs Power-Supply Voltage

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Typical Characteristics (continued)

At TA = +25°C, V+ = 5V, VIN+ = 12V, and RL = 125kΩ, unless otherwise noted.

200mV

G=1 G = 25 1V/div

100mV 0V

50mV/div

100mV

G=1 G = 10 500mV/div

0mV 0V

10µs/div 10µs/div

Figure 7. Step Response Figure 8. Step Response

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7 Detailed Description

7.1 Overview
The INA138 and INA168 devices are comprised of a high voltage, precision operational amplifier, precision thin
film resistors trimmed in production to an absolute tolerance and a low noise output transistor. The INA138 and
INA168 devices can be powered from a single power supply and their input voltages can exceed the power
supply voltage. The INA138 and INA168 devices are ideal for measuring small differential voltages, such as
those generated across a shunt resistor, in the presence of large common-mode voltages. Refer to Functional
Block Diagram which illustrates the functional components within both INA138 and INA168 devices.

7.2 Functional Block Diagram

VIN+ VIN- V+
+

OUT

GND
7.3 Feature Description
7.3.1 Output Voltage Range
The output of the INA138 device is a current, which is converted to a voltage by the load resistor, RL. The output
current remains accurate within the compliance voltage range of the output circuitry. The shunt voltage and the
input common-mode and power-supply voltages limit the maximum possible output swing. The maximum output
voltage compliance is limited by the lower of the following two equations:
Vout max = (V+) – 0.7 V – (VIN+ – VIN–) (1)
or
Vout max = VIN– – 0.5 V (2)
(whichever is lower)

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Feature Description (continued)

7.3.2 Bandwidth
Measurement bandwidth is affected by the value of the load resistor, RL. High gain produced by high values of
RL will yield a narrower measurement bandwidth (see Typical Characteristics). For widest possible bandwidth,
keep the capacitive load on the output to a minimum. Reduction in bandwidth due to capacitive load is shown in
the Typical Characteristics.
If bandwidth limiting (filtering) is desired, a capacitor can be added to the output (see Figure 12). This will not
cause instability.

7.4 Device Functional Modes

For proper operation the INA138 and INA168 devices must operate within their specified limits. Operating either
device outside of their specified power supply voltage range or their specified common-mode range will result in
unexpected behavior and is not recommended. Additionally operating the output beyond their specified limits with
respect to power supply voltage and input common-mode voltage will also produce unexpected results. Refer to
Electrical Characteristics for the device specifications.

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8 Application and Implementation

NOTE
Information in the following applications sections is not part of the TI component
specification, and TI does not warrant its accuracy or completeness. TI’s customers are
responsible for determining suitability of components for their purposes. Customers should
validate and test their design implementation to confirm system functionality.

8.1 Application Information

8.1.1 Operation
Figure 9 illustrates the basic circuit diagram for both the INA138 and INA168 devices. Load current IS is drawn
from supply VS through shunt resistor RS. The voltage drop in shunt resistor VS is forced across RG1 by the
internal op amp, causing current to flow into the collector of Q1. External resistor RL converts the output current
to a voltage, VOUT, at the OUT pin. The transfer function for the INA138 device is:
IO = gm(VIN+ – VIN–) (3)
where gm = 200 µA/V.
In the circuit of Figure 9, the input voltage, (VIN+ – VIN–), is equal to IS × RS and the output voltage, VOUT, is equal
to IO × RL. The transconductance, gm, of the INA138 device is 200 µA/V. The complete transfer function for the
current measurement amplifier in this application is:
VOUT = (IS) (RS) (200µA/V) (RL) (4)
The maximum differential input voltage for accurate measurements is 0.5 V, which produces a 100-µA output
current. A differential input voltage of up to 2 V will not cause damage. Differential measurements (pins 3 and 4)
must be unipolar with a more-positive voltage applied to pin 3. If a more-negative voltage is applied to pin 3, the
output current, IO, will be zero, but it will not cause damage.
VP
Load Power Supply
+2.7 to 36V(1)
Shunt
RS IS

VIN+ VIN–

V+ power can be common or 3 4

V+ Load
independent of load supply.
RG1 RG2
5kΩ 5kΩ
2.7 ≤(V+) ≤36V(1)

Q1

OUT
INA138
VOLTAGE GAIN EXACT RL (&) NEAREST 1% RL (&) 1 +
2 I0
1 5k 4.99k
RL VO
2 10k 10k
5 25k 24.9k –
10 50k 49.9k
20 100k 100k
50 250k 249k
100 500k 499k NOTE: (1) Maximum VP and V+ voltage is 60V with INA168.

Figure 9. Basic Circuit Connections

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8.2 Typical Applications

The INA138 device is designed for current shunt measurement circuits, as shown in Figure 9, but its basic
function is useful in a wide range of circuitry. A creative engineer will find many unforeseen uses in measurement
and level shifting circuits. A few ideas are illustrated in Figure 10 through Figure 18.

8.2.1 Buffering Output to Drive an ADC

IS

VIN+ VIN-
OPA340
RS
INA138 +
or ADC
INA168

Buffer amplifier C
RL
drives ADC without
affecting gain

Figure 10. Buffering Output to Drive an A/D Converter

8.2.1.1 Design Requirements

Digitize the output of the INA138 or INA168 devices using a 1-MSPS analog-to-digital converter (ADC).

8.2.1.2 Detailed Design Procedure

8.2.1.2.1 Selecting the Shunt Resistor and RL

In Figure 9 the value chosen for the shunt resistor depends on the application and is a compromise between
small-signal accuracy and maximum permissible voltage loss in the measurement line. High values of shunt
resistor provide better accuracy at lower currents by minimizing the effects of offset, while low values of shunt
resistor minimize voltage loss in the supply line. For most applications, best performance is attained with a shunt
resistor value that provides a full-scale shunt voltage range of 50 mV to 100 mV. Maximum input voltage for
accurate measurements is 500 mV.
The load resistor, RL, is chosen to provide the desired full-scale output voltage. The output impedance of the
INA138 and INA168 OUT terminal is very high which permits using values of RL up to 500 kΩ with excellent
accuracy. The input impedance of any additional circuitry at the output should be much higher than the value of
RL to avoid degrading accuracy.
Some Analog-to-Digital (A/D) converters have input impedances that will significantly affect measurement gain.
The input impedance of the A/D converter can be included as part of the effective RL if its input can be modeled
as a resistor to ground. Alternatively, an op amp can be used to buffer the A/D converter input. The INA138 and
INA168 are current output devices, and as such have an inherently large output impedance. The output currents
from the amplifier are converted to an output voltage via the load resistor, RL, connected from the amplifier
output to ground. The ratio of the load resistor value to that of the internal resistor value determines the voltage
gain of the system.
In many applications digitizing the output of the INA138 or INA168 devices is required. This can be accomplished
by connecting the output of the amplifier to an ADC. It is very common for an ADC to have a dynamic input
impedance. If the INA138 or INA168 output is connected directly to an ADC input, the input impedance of the
ADC is effectively connected in parallel with the gain setting resistor RL. This parallel impedance combination will
affect the gain of the system and the impact on the gain is difficult to estimate accurately. A simple solution that
eliminates the paralleling of impedances, simplifying the gain of the circuit is to place a buffer amplifier, such as
the OPA340, between the output of the INA138 or INA168 devices and the input to the ADC.

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Typical Applications (continued)

Figure 10 illustrates this concept. Notice that a low pass filter is placed between the OPA340 output and the input
to the ADC. The filter capacitor is required to provide any instantaneous demand for current required by the input
stage of the ADC. The filter resistor is required to isolate the OPA340 output from the filter capacitor to maintain
circuit stability. The values for the filter components will vary according to the operational amplifier used for the
buffer and the particular ADC selected. More information can be found regarding the design of the low pass filter
in the TI Precision Design 16 bit 1MSPS Data Acquisition Reference Design for Single-Ended Multiplexed
Applications, TIPD173.
Figure 10 shows the expected results when driving an analog-to-digital converter at 1MSPS with and without
buffering the INA138 or INA168 output. Without the buffer, the high impedance of the INA138 or INA168 will
react with the input capacitance and sample and hold (S/H) capacitance of the analog-to-digital converter and will
not allow the S/H to reach the correct final value before it is reset and the next conversion starts. Adding the
buffer amplifier significantly reduces the output impedance driving the S/H and allows for higher conversion rates
than can be achieved without adding the buffer.

8.2.1.3 Application Curve

with buffer
without Buffer
Input to ADC (0.25 V/div)

Time

Figure 11. Driving an A/D with and without a Buffer

8.2.2 Output Filter

3 4
f–3dB
1
INA138 f–3dB =
2 πR L C L

VO

RL CL

Figure 12. Output Filter

8.2.2.1 Design Requirements

Filter the output of the INA138 or INA168 devices.

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Typical Applications (continued)

8.2.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
A low-pass filter can be formed at the output of the INA138 or INA168 devices simply by placing a capacitor of
the desired value in parallel with the load resistor. First determine the value of the load resistor needed to
achieve the desired gain. Refer to the table in Figure 9. Next, determine the capacitor value that will result in the
desired cutoff frequency according to the equation shown in Figure 12. Figure 13 illustrates various combinations
of gain settings (determined by RL) and filter capacitors.

8.2.2.3 Application Curve

40
RL = 500kΩ
30
RL = 50kΩ
20
Gain (dB)

10
RL = 5kΩ
0

–10
CL = 10nF CL = 1nF CL = 100pF
–20
100 1k 10k 100k 1M 10M
Frequency (Hz)

Figure 13. Gain vs Frequency

8.2.3 Offsetting the Output Voltage

For many applications using only a single power supply it may be required to level shift the output voltage away
from ground when there is no load current flowing in the shunt resistor. Level shifting the output of the INA138 or
INA168 devices is easily accomplished by one of two simple methods shown in Figure 14. The method on the
left hand side of Figure 14 illustrates a simple voltage divider method. This method is useful for applications that
require the output of the INA138 or INA168 devices to remain centered with respect to the power supply at zero
load current through the shunt resistor. Using this method the gain is determine by the parallel combination of R1
and R2 while the output offset is determined by the voltage divider ratio R1 and R2. For applications that may
require a fixed value of output offset, independent of the power supply voltage, the current source method shown
on the right-hand side of Figure 14 is recommended. With this method a REF200 constant current source is used
to generate a constant output offset. Using his method the gain is determined by RL and the offset is determined
by the product of the value of the current source and RL.

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Typical Applications (continued)

Figure 14. Offsetting the Output Voltage

8.2.4 Bipolar Current Measurement

The INA138 or INA168 devices can be configured as shown in Figure 15 in applications where measuring current
bi-directionally is required. Two INA devices are required connecting their inputs across the shunt resistor as
shown in Figure 15. A comparator, such as the TLV3201, is used to detect the polarity of the load current. The
magnitude of the load current is monitored across the resistor connected between ground and the connection
labeled Output. In this example the 100-kΩ resistor results in a gain of 20 V/V. The 10-kΩ resistors connected in
series with the INA138 or INA168 output current are used to develop a voltage across the comparator inputs.
Two diodes are required to prevent current flow into the INA138 or INA168 output, as only one device at a time is
providing current to the Output connection of the circuit. The circuit functionality is illustrated in Figure 16.

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Typical Applications (continued)

+/-1 A
Load Curent

RSH
100 m

VIN+ VIN- VIN- VIN+

Bus Load
Voltage Current
5k  5k  5k  5k 

+5 V V+ V+ +5 V
+

+
INA138 INA138
or OUT OUT or
INA168 GND GND INA168

1N4148 1N4148

+
Sign
TLV3201

10 k  10 k 

Output

100 k 

Figure 15. Bipolar Current Measurement

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Typical Applications (continued)

Load Current
Output
Sign

Voltage

Time

Figure 16. Bipolar Current Measurements Results (arbitrary scale)

8.2.5 Bipolar Current Measurement Using Differential Input of A/D Converter

The INA138 or INA168 devices can be used with an A/D Converter such as the ADS7870 programmed for
differential mode operation. Figure 17 illustrates this configuration. In this configuration the use of two INA's
allows for bi-directional current measurement. Depending upon the polarity of the current, one of the INA's will
provide an output voltage while the other output is zero. In this way the A/D converter will read the polarity of
current directly, without the need for additional circuitry.

RS
V+

4 3 3 4

+5V

+5V +5V
REFOUT BUFIN BUFOUT

5 5
REF BUF
Digital
I/O

INA138 INA138
12-Bit A/D
1 2 2 1 MUX PGIA Converter

RL
25kΩ RL
25kΩ
Clock Serial
Divider
ADS7870 I/O
A/D converter programmed for differential input. Oscillator
Depending on polarity of current, one INA138 provides
an output voltage, the output of the other is zero.

Figure 17. Bipolar Current Measurement Using Differential Input of A/D Converter

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Typical Applications (continued)

8.2.6 Multiplexed Measurement Using Logic Signal for Power
Multiple loads can be measured as illustrated in Figure 18. In this configuration each INA138 or INA168 device is
powered by the Digital I/O from the ADS7870. Multiplexing is achieved by switching on or off each the desired
I/O.

Other INA168s
Digital I/O on the ADS7870 provides power to select
the desired INA168. Diodes prevent output current of
the on INA168 from flowing into the off INA168.
INA168
V+
+5V
––

REFOUT BUFIN BUFOUT

REF BUF
Digital
I/O
INA168
V+

––

12-Bit A/D
MUX PGIA Converter

IN4148

Clock
Serial
Divider
RL I/O
Oscillator
ADS7870

Figure 18. Multiplexed Measurement Using Logic Signal for Power

9 Power Supply Recommendations

The input circuitry of the INA138 can accurately measure beyond its power-supply voltage, V+. For example, the
V+ power supply can be 5 V, whereas the load power supply voltage is up to 36 V (or 60 V with the INA168).
The output voltage range of the OUT terminal, however, is limited by the lesser of the two voltages (see Output
Voltage Range). A 0.1-µF capacitor is recommenced to be placed near the power supply pin on the INA138 or
INA168. Additional capacitance may be required for applications with noisy power supply voltages.

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10 Layout

10.1 Layout Guidelines

Figure 19 shows the basic connection of the INA138 device. The input pins, VIN+ and VIN– , should be connected
as closely as possible to the shunt resistor to minimize any resistance in series with the shunt resistance. The
output resistor, RL, is shown connected between pin 1 and ground. Best accuracy is achieved with the output
voltage measured directly across RL. This is especially important in high-current systems where load current
could flow in the ground connections, affecting the measurement accuracy.
No power-supply bypass capacitors are required for stability of the INA138. However, applications with noisy or
high-impedance power supplies may require decoupling capacitors to reject power-supply noise. Connect bypass
capacitors close to the device pins.

10.2 Layout Example

VIA to Ground Plane

INA138
INA168
Output OUT V+ Supply Voltage

0.1 µF
GND

RL VIN+ VIN-

To Bus PCB pad PCB pad To Load

Voltage

RSHUNT

Figure 19. Typical Layout Example

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11 Device and Documentation Support

11.1 Documentation Support

11.1.1 Related Documentation
For related documentation see the following:
• 16 bit 1MSPS Data Acquisition Reference Design for Single-Ended Multiplexed Applications, TIDU504
• ADS7870 12-Bit ADC, MUX, PGA and Internal Reference Data Acquisition System, SBAS124
• TLV3201, TLV3202 40-ns, microPOWER, Push-Pull Output Comparators, SBOS561
• REF200 Dual Current Source/Current Sink, SBVS020

11.2 Related Links

The table below lists quick access links. Categories include technical documents, support and community
resources, tools and software, and quick access to sample or buy.

Table 1. Related Links

TECHNICAL TOOLS & SUPPORT &
PARTS PRODUCT FOLDER SAMPLE & BUY
DOCUMENTS SOFTWARE COMMUNITY
INA138 Click here Click here Click here Click here Click here
INA168 Click here Click here Click here Click here Click here

11.3 Trademarks
All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
11.4 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
These devices have limited built-in ESD protection. The leads should be shorted together or the device placed in conductive foam
during storage or handling to prevent electrostatic damage to the MOS gates.

11.5 Glossary
SLYZ022 — TI Glossary.
This glossary lists and explains terms, acronyms, and definitions.

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12 Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

The following pages include mechanical, packaging, and orderable information. This information is the most
current data available for the designated devices. This data is subject to change without notice and revision of
this document. For browser-based versions of this data sheet, refer to the left-hand navigation.

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PACKAGING INFORMATION

Orderable Device Status Package Type Package Pins Package Eco Plan Lead/Ball Finish MSL Peak Temp Op Temp (°C) Device Marking Samples
(1) Drawing Qty (2) (6) (3) (4/5)

INA138NA/250 ACTIVE SOT-23 DBV 5 250 Green (RoHS CU NIPDAU Level-2-260C-1 YEAR -40 to 125 B38
& no Sb/Br)
INA138NA/3KG4 ACTIVE SOT-23 DBV 5 3000 Green (RoHS CU NIPDAU Level-2-260C-1 YEAR -40 to 125 B38
& no Sb/Br)
INA168NA/250 ACTIVE SOT-23 DBV 5 250 Green (RoHS CU NIPDAU Level-2-260C-1 YEAR A68
& no Sb/Br)
INA168NA/3K ACTIVE SOT-23 DBV 5 3000 Green (RoHS CU NIPDAU Level-2-260C-1 YEAR -40 to 125 A68
& no Sb/Br)

(1)
The marketing status values are defined as follows:
ACTIVE: Product device recommended for new designs.
LIFEBUY: TI has announced that the device will be discontinued, and a lifetime-buy period is in effect.
NRND: Not recommended for new designs. Device is in production to support existing customers, but TI does not recommend using this part in a new design.
PREVIEW: Device has been announced but is not in production. Samples may or may not be available.
OBSOLETE: TI has discontinued the production of the device.

(2)
RoHS: TI defines "RoHS" to mean semiconductor products that are compliant with the current EU RoHS requirements for all 10 RoHS substances, including the requirement that RoHS substance
do not exceed 0.1% by weight in homogeneous materials. Where designed to be soldered at high temperatures, "RoHS" products are suitable for use in specified lead-free processes. TI may
reference these types of products as "Pb-Free".
RoHS Exempt: TI defines "RoHS Exempt" to mean products that contain lead but are compliant with EU RoHS pursuant to a specific EU RoHS exemption.
Green: TI defines "Green" to mean the content of Chlorine (Cl) and Bromine (Br) based flame retardants meet JS709B low halogen requirements of <=1000ppm threshold. Antimony trioxide based
flame retardants must also meet the <=1000ppm threshold requirement.

(3)
MSL, Peak Temp. - The Moisture Sensitivity Level rating according to the JEDEC industry standard classifications, and peak solder temperature.

(4)
There may be additional marking, which relates to the logo, the lot trace code information, or the environmental category on the device.

(5)
Multiple Device Markings will be inside parentheses. Only one Device Marking contained in parentheses and separated by a "~" will appear on a device. If a line is indented then it is a continuation
of the previous line and the two combined represent the entire Device Marking for that device.

(6)
Lead/Ball Finish - Orderable Devices may have multiple material finish options. Finish options are separated by a vertical ruled line. Lead/Ball Finish values may wrap to two lines if the finish
value exceeds the maximum column width.

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TI and TI suppliers consider certain information to be proprietary, and thus CAS numbers and other limited information may not be available for release.

In no event shall TI's liability arising out of such information exceed the total purchase price of the TI part(s) at issue in this document sold by TI to Customer on an annual basis.

OTHER QUALIFIED VERSIONS OF INA138, INA168 :

• Automotive: INA138-Q1, INA168-Q1

NOTE: Qualified Version Definitions:

• Automotive - Q100 devices qualified for high-reliability automotive applications targeting zero defects

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TAPE AND REEL INFORMATION

*All dimensions are nominal

Device Package Package Pins SPQ Reel Reel A0 B0 K0 P1 W Pin1
Type Drawing Diameter Width (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) Quadrant
(mm) W1 (mm)
INA138NA/250 SOT-23 DBV 5 250 178.0 9.0 3.3 3.2 1.4 4.0 8.0 Q3
INA168NA/250 SOT-23 DBV 5 250 178.0 9.0 3.23 3.17 1.37 4.0 8.0 Q3
INA168NA/3K SOT-23 DBV 5 3000 178.0 9.0 3.23 3.17 1.37 4.0 8.0 Q3

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*All dimensions are nominal

Device Package Type Package Drawing Pins SPQ Length (mm) Width (mm) Height (mm)
INA138NA/250 SOT-23 DBV 5 250 180.0 180.0 18.0
INA168NA/250 SOT-23 DBV 5 250 180.0 180.0 18.0
INA168NA/3K SOT-23 DBV 5 3000 180.0 180.0 18.0

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