Overview
The FAN4010IL6X-F113 is a high-side current sense amplifier designed by onsemi, optimized for use in battery-powered systems such as portable PCs, cellular phones, and other portable devices. This component is crucial for battery and DC power-line monitoring, ensuring it does not interfere with the battery charger’s ground path. It offers a high level of flexibility through the use of an external sense resistor to set the range of load current to be monitored.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Min | Typ | Max | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supply Voltage (VS) | 0 | - | 6.3 | V |
| Input Voltage Range (VIN) | 0 | - | 6.3 | V |
| Junction Temperature (TJ) | - | - | 150 | °C |
| Storage Temperature Range (TSTG) | -65 | - | 150 | °C |
| Operating Temperature Range (TA) | -40 | - | 85 | °C |
| Supply Voltage Range (VS) | 2 | - | 6 | V |
| Quiescent Current (IS) | - | 3.5 | 5.0 | µA |
| Output Current (IOUT) at VSENSE = 0 mV | 0 | 1 | 9 | µA |
| Accuracy (ACY) | -2.5 | -0.2 | 2.5 | % |
| Transconductance (Gm) | - | 10000 | - | µA/V |
Key Features
- Low Cost and Accurate High-Side Current Sensing: Designed for precise current monitoring without interfering with the battery charger’s ground path.
- Output Voltage Scaling: Allows for the conversion of the current output to a ground-referred voltage using a single resistor.
- Wide Supply Range: Operates within a supply voltage range of 2 V to 6 V.
- High Accuracy: Offers accuracy better than 1% for the recommended VSENSE range between 10 mV and 200 mV.
- Uni-Directional or Bi-Directional Current Monitoring: Suitable for various current monitoring applications, including gas gauging.
- Compact Package: Available in a 6-lead MicroPak MLP package.
Applications
- Battery Chargers: Ideal for monitoring battery charging and discharging currents.
- Smart Battery Packs: Used in intelligent battery systems for precise current monitoring.
- DC Motor Control: Suitable for monitoring and controlling DC motor currents.
- Over-Current Monitoring: Helps in detecting and preventing over-current conditions.
- Power Management: Essential in power management systems for efficient current monitoring.
- Programmable Current Source: Can be used in applications requiring programmable current sources.
Q & A
- What is the primary function of the FAN4010IL6X-F113?
The FAN4010IL6X-F113 is a high-side current sense amplifier designed for monitoring current in battery-powered systems.
- What is the operating temperature range of the FAN4010IL6X-F113?
The operating temperature range is from -40°C to +85°C.
- What is the supply voltage range for the FAN4010IL6X-F113?
The supply voltage range is from 2 V to 6 V.
- How accurate is the FAN4010IL6X-F113 in current sensing?
The accuracy is typically better than 1% for the recommended VSENSE range between 10 mV and 200 mV.
- What types of current monitoring does the FAN4010IL6X-F113 support?
It supports uni-directional or bi-directional current monitoring, including gas gauging.
- What is the typical quiescent current of the FAN4010IL6X-F113?
The typical quiescent current is 3.5 µA.
- How is the output voltage of the FAN4010IL6X-F113 scaled?
The output voltage is scaled using an external resistor (ROUT) to generate an output voltage proportional to the current flowing to the load.
- What package type is the FAN4010IL6X-F113 available in?
It is available in a 6-lead MicroPak MLP package.
- What are some common applications of the FAN4010IL6X-F113?
Common applications include battery chargers, smart battery packs, DC motor control, over-current monitoring, and power management.
- How is the sense resistor (RSENSE) selected for the FAN4010IL6X-F113?
The selection of RSENSE is a balance between desired accuracy and allowable voltage loss, with a recommended range of 10 mV to 200 mV.
