INA2181A1IDSQR - 26V Dual-Channel Current Sense Amp | TI
MPN: INA2181A1IDSQR ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $0.8 | $0.80 |
| 10 | $0.73 | $7.30 |
| 100 | $0.66 | $66.00 |
| 500 | $0.6 | $300.00 |
| 1,000 | $0.55 | $550.00 |
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View Datasheet →INA2181A1IDSQR Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Channels | 2 (dual) |
| Common-Mode Voltage Range | -0.2 V to 26 V |
| Gain (A1 option) | 20 V/V, fixed |
| Bandwidth | 350 kHz |
| Output Type | Voltage output, rail-to-rail, bi-directional |
| Supply Voltage Range | 1.7 V to 5.5 V |
| Sensing Topology | Low-side and high-side, bi-directional |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +125C |
| Package | 10-pin WSON (DSQ), 2x2 mm, exposed pad |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Qualification | AEC-Q100 qualified |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Package Family | WSON / DFN family, surface mount |
INA2181A1IDSQR wson / dfn family, surface mount Pin Configuration Guide
Complete pinout information for INA2181A1IDSQR (wson / dfn family, surface mount package). This analog component features input, output, and power supply pins. Refer to the manufacturer datasheet for offset null, compensation, and enable pin configurations. Ideal for signal conditioning and amplifier circuits.
No detailed pinout data available for INA2181A1IDSQR.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Safe Operating Area (SOA) & Thermal Characteristics
No official SOA curve available for this component. Always operate within absolute maximum ratings specified in the datasheet. Ensure adequate cooling and derate as needed.
Typical Applications
INA2181A1IDSQR is suitable for 6 applications: Battery Current Monitoring, DC Motor Control Phase Current Sensing, Overcurrent Protection Supervision, 24V Industrial Bus Power Monitoring, Portable and Wearable Device Power Management, Server and Telecom Board Power Telemetry.
Battery Current Monitoring
The INA2181A1IDSQR fits battery current monitoring because its -0.2V-to-26V common-mode range tolerates fully discharged and deeply charged packs independent of its 1.7V-to-5.5V logic supply, and its bi-directional output with the REF pin distinguishes charge from discharge current around a mid-supply reference. With the 20 V/V A1 gain, a 1 mOhm shunt produces 20 mV per amp, keeping measurement error low at high current while leaving headroom on a 3.3V ADC. Two channels in the 2x2 mm WSON-10 package can monitor pack current and a second rail simultaneously, halving board area versus two single-channel monitors. Place the device close to the shunt with Kelvin-connected inputs; the 350kHz bandwidth also captures inrush and load-transient events that slower monitors average out.
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DC Motor Control Phase Current Sensing
In DC and BLDC motor drives, per-phase current feedback closes the torque control loop and enables overcurrent protection. The INA2181A1IDSQR suits this task because its 350kHz bandwidth resolves PWM-frequency current ripple without excessive phase lag, and two integrated channels monitor two shunts (for example, two half-bridge legs) in a single 2x2 mm WSON-10 footprint. The 26V common-mode range withstands bus transients above the 12V or 24V supply, and the A1 20 V/V gain pairs well with sub-milliohm shunts used in ampere-class motors. AEC-Q100 qualification supports automotive motor applications. Keep the shunt-to-amplifier traces symmetrical and pair the output with an MCU ADC trigger synchronized to the PWM center for lowest-noise sampling.
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Overcurrent Protection Supervision
For rail-level overcurrent detection, the INA2181A1IDSQR provides a fast analog output whose 350kHz bandwidth propagates a fault-induced shunt voltage to the comparator within microseconds, far quicker than software-only polling of slower monitors. The A1 20 V/V gain with a few milliohm shunt sets a clean comparator threshold, while the rail-to-rail output drives 1.8V-to-5V logic comparators directly. The 26V common-mode rating covers 24V industrial rails with margin, and AEC-Q100 qualification extends use into automotive load protection. Because the output is bi-directional via the REF pin, a single channel can supervise both forward and reverse fault currents. Use a small RC filter (about 100 ohm and 1 nF) only if you can tolerate roughly 1 microsecond of added response delay.
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24V Industrial Bus Power Monitoring
Industrial 24V rails frequently see surges beyond nominal voltage, and the INA2181A1IDSQR's 26V common-mode limit plus -0.2V reverse tolerance covers these conditions without series protection diodes in many designs. Powered from a 3.3V rail, it translates shunt information to a ground-referenced, rail-to-rail output ready for an industrial MCU or PLC analog input. The dual channels let one device monitor both a main bus and an auxiliary rail, cutting BOM count and placement area in dense DIN-rail or robot controller boards. Its cost-optimized INAx181 architecture targets exactly this volume industrial segment. For measurement integrity, apply Kelvin sensing at the shunt and average multiple ADC samples, since the wide 350kHz bandwidth passes supply-line noise that slower filters would reject.
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Portable and Wearable Device Power Management
Battery-powered portable devices need current telemetry at minimal size and quiescent cost, and the 2x2 mm WSON-10 package with two channels makes the INA2181A1IDSQR one of the most area-efficient dual-rail monitors available. Its 1.7V minimum supply allows operation directly from a single Li-ion cell through a small LDO or even near end-of-discharge rail voltages, while the 20 V/V gain works with low-dissipation milliohm shunts that preserve battery runtime. The rail-to-rail output interfaces directly to 1.8V ADCs common in wearable SoCs, and AEC-Q100 qualification exceeds consumer reliability requirements. Because the input common-mode range is supply-independent, the device keeps reporting current even when the monitored rail is briefly below ground during transients, protecting firmware state-of-charge algorithms from gaps.
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Server and Telecom Board Power Telemetry
Server and telecom line cards monitor many power rails for health and fleet-level power analytics. The INA2181A1IDSQR addresses this with two channels per 2x2 mm device, so a board can densify dozens of monitored rails without crowding the underside of the PCB. The 26V common-mode input covers 12V intermediate bus and 24V telecom rails, while outputs scaled by the A1 20 V/V gain feed 3.3V ADC inputs or PMBus telemetry front ends. Its 350kHz bandwidth catches fast load steps during processor workload bursts, enabling both peak-power logging and fault forensics. Industrial -40C to +125C rating tolerates hot server intake conditions. Place shunts at the rail origin and route outputs as short single-ended signals to the supervisory ADC to keep telemetry noise low.
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Engineering reference data for INA2181A1IDSQR — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | INA2181A4IDSQR | INA2181A2IDSQR | INA2181A1IDGSR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 10-pin WSON (DSQ) 2x2 mm | 10-pin WSON (DSQ) - same | 10-pin WSON (DSQ) - same | 10-pin VSSOP (DGS) - footprint rework |
| Brand | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments |
| Gain | 20 V/V (A1) | 200 V/V (A4) | 50 V/V (A2) | 20 V/V (A1) |
| Channels | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Common-Mode Range | -0.2 V to 26 V | -0.2 V to 26 V | -0.2 V to 26 V | -0.2 V to 26 V |
| Bandwidth (A1 gain equivalent) | 350 kHz | lower (higher gain, datasheet bandwidth table) | lower (higher gain, datasheet bandwidth table) | 350 kHz |
| Supply Voltage | 1.7 V to 5.5 V | 1.7 V to 5.5 V | 1.7 V to 5.5 V | 1.7 V to 5.5 V |
| Temperature Range | -40C to +125C | -40C to +125C | -40C to +125C | -40C to +125C |
| Approx. Unit Price (qty 1, as of 2026-09-03) | $0.80 | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] |
Key Differentiators
- Dual channels in a 2x2 mm WSON-10 footprint (vs INA181 (single-channel SOT-23/SC70))
- Lowest gain (20 V/V) for low-value shunts (vs INA2181A4IDSQR)
- Automotive reliability at sub-dollar cost (vs INA2181A1IDGSR (same silicon, VSSOP))
Design Notes
Use Kelvin (4-wire) connections from the INA2181A1IDSQR input pins directly to the shunt resistor pads. Any trace resistance in series with the inputs adds gain error: with the 20 V/V A1 gain, 10 milliohms of extra input trace resistance on a 1 milliohm shunt introduces roughly 1% error. Route both input traces symmetrically, keep them short, and avoid routing them near switch-node or gate-driver traces. The exposed pad of the WSON-10 (DSQ) package must be soldered to a grounded thermal land per the INAx181 datasheet layout guidelines.
Decouple the VS pin with a 0.1uF ceramic capacitor placed within 1-2 mm of the pin, plus bulk capacitance if the supply is shared with noisy loads. The 26V common-mode range is supply-independent, so the amplifier survives bus faults well above its 5.5V supply, but do not exceed the absolute-maximum input ratings stated in the manufacturer datasheet. If REF is driven by a resistor divider or DAC, buffer it or keep the source impedance low - the REF pin tolerance directly shifts the bi-directional zero-current point of the rail-to-rail output.
The 350kHz bandwidth passes supply and switching noise, so budget filtering deliberately. For motor PWM applications, synchronize ADC sampling to the PWM center (mid-ramp) instead of adding heavy RC filtering, preserving bandwidth for fault detection. If an RC filter is added at the output, remember its time constant adds to the fault response - a 100 ohm / 1 nF filter adds roughly 100 ns. Gain-choice pitfall: verify the A1 (20 V/V) suffix on the order code; mixing A2/A3/A4 parts onto the same footprint silently rescales all current readings by 2.5x to 10x.
Package suffix confusion is the most common ordering error in this family: DSQ is the 10-pin WSON 2x2 mm, while DGS is the 10-pin VSSOP - they are electrically identical but NOT footprint-compatible, so INA2181A1IDGSR cannot be placed on an IDSQR land pattern. Also note the bi-directional output requires the REF pin at a valid mid-scale reference for negative current sign; tying REF to ground makes the output unidirectional and clips reverse-current readings at zero.
Compliance Information
AEC-Q100 qualification stated by TI product page and distributor listings (HL Electronics). RoHS and lead-free status inferred from TI standard product flow; REACH, halogen-free, and conflict-minerals status not stated in provided data.
