INA2181A2QDGSRQ1 - AEC-Q100 26V Dual Current Sense Amp | TI
N.º da peça: INA2181A2QDGSRQ1 ✓ Ativo| Qtd. | Preço unitário | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $0.99 | $0,99 |
| 10 | $0.89 | $8,90 |
| 100 | $0.72 | $72,00 |
| 500 | $0.61 | $305,00 |
| 1.000 | $0.52 | $520,00 |
INA2181A2QDGSRQ1 Visão geral
A current sense amplifier (also called a current-shunt monitor) is a specialized difference amplifier that measures the small voltage drop across a shunt resistor and outputs a ground-referenced signal proportional to load current. Within the power management hierarchy, it sits between the shunt element and the system ADC, enabling closed-loop current monitoring, power telemetry, and protection in voltage regulator and battery systems.
Key features include common-mode operation from -0.2 V to +26 V independent of the supply voltage, which allows the same device to monitor both low-side and high-side shunts; bidirectional measurement with an external reference pin per channel; dual channels in one package that halve board area versus two single-channel amplifiers; and the A2 gain-of-50 option that suits shunts in the low milliohm range. Rail-to-rail output maximizes ADC dynamic range.
Technically, the INAx181-Q1 family uses a precision front end that rejects high common-mode voltages while presenting the shunt drop as a ground-referenced output. The 350 kHz bandwidth supports fast overcurrent detection loops, and the voltage-output architecture requires no external gain-setting resistors, improving accuracy and BOM simplicity.
Typical applications include automotive battery management and 48 V rail monitoring, telecom and server DC power-supply current telemetry, and motor-drive phase or rail current sensing. The dual channels independently monitor two rails or a bidirectional rail from two shunt positions.
Design tip: size the shunt so the maximum current times the 50 V/V gain stays within the output swing of the 2.7 V to 5.5 V supply, and keep Kelvin connections to the shunt for accuracy.
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Alternativas drop-in para INA2181A2QDGSRQ1 — mesmo encapsulamento, compatível pino a pino. Peças de encapsulamento diferente que exigem retrabalho na PCB são excluídas.
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Modelos da mesma série compatíveis como drop-in com INA2181A2QDGSRQ1 (mesmo formato e footprint) — diferindo em Output Type, Package, Channels, Common-Mode Voltage Range, RoHS Status.
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INA2181A1QDGSRQ1
✅ Drop-In✓ Em estoque
$0.35 / unidade
Ver ficha técnica →INA2181A4QDGSRQ1
✅ Drop-In✓ Em estoque
$0.72 / unidade
Ver ficha técnica →INA2181A2IDGSR
✅ Drop-In✓ Em estoque
$0.19 / unidade
Ver ficha técnica →INA2181A3IDGSR
✅ Drop-In✓ Em estoque
$0.29 / unidade
Ver ficha técnica →INA2181A1IDSQR
✅ Drop-In✓ Em estoque
$0.55 / unidade
Ver ficha técnica →INA2181A4IDSQR
✅ Drop-In✓ Em estoque
$0.18 / unidade
Ver ficha técnica →INA2181A3QDGSRQ1
✅ Drop-In ⚠️ Especificações não verificadas✓ Em estoque
$0.23 / unidade
Ver ficha técnica →INA2181A2QDGSRQ1 Classificações máximas e características elétricas
| Number of Channels | 2 |
| Gain (A2 option) | 50 V/V |
| Common-Mode Voltage Range | -0.2 V to +26 V |
| Bandwidth | 350 kHz |
| Input Type | Bidirectional, voltage output |
| Supply Voltage Range | 2.7 V to 5.5 V |
| Supply Voltage (nominal) | 3.3 V / 5 V |
| Tipo de saída | Rail-to-rail analog voltage |
| Reference Pin | External, one per channel (bidirectional sensing) |
| Faixa de temperatura de operação | -40C to +125C |
| Qualification | AEC-Q100 |
| Encapsulamento | VSSOP-10 (DGS), 3.00 mm width |
| Tipo de montagem | Surface Mount |
| Status RoHS | Compliant |
| Application | Low-side / high-side current sensing |
Configuração de pinos do INA2181A2QDGSRQ1
| Pino 1 | INB+ — Channel B shunt input, positive sense |
| Pino 2 | INB- — Channel B shunt input, negative sense |
| Pino 3 | GND — Ground reference |
| Pino 4 | REFB — Channel B reference input for bidirectional offset |
| Pino 5 | OUTB — Channel B analog voltage output |
| Pino 6 | OUTA — Channel A analog voltage output |
| Pino 7 | REFA — Channel A reference input for bidirectional offset |
| Pino 8 | VS — Power supply, 2.7 V to 5.5 V |
| Pino 9 | INA- — Channel A shunt input, negative sense |
| Pino 10 | INA+ — Channel A shunt input, positive sense |
Aplicações típicas
INA2181A2QDGSRQ1 é adequado para 6 aplicaçãos: Automotive Battery Current Monitoring, 48V Telecom and Server Power Monitoring, Motor Drive Phase and Rail Current Sense, Industrial 24V Rail Power Telemetry, Battery-Powered Portable and IoT Devices, Networking and Base Station Power Distribution.
Automotive Battery Current Monitoring
The INA2181A2QDGSRQ1 is purpose-built for automotive battery current monitoring because it is AEC-Q100 qualified for -40C to +125C and senses shunt drops at common-mode voltages from -0.2 V to +26 V independent of its 2.7 V to 5.5 V supply. Its 50 V/V gain converts millivolt-level shunt signals from low-resistance shunts into a ground-referenced output that feeds a microcontroller ADC directly. The dual channels let one device monitor charge and discharge paths or battery and DC-DC rails, reducing BOM count. Its 350 kHz bandwidth also supports fast overcurrent fault detection, while the bidirectional reference pin allows outputs centered at mid-scale for sign detection.
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48V Telecom and Server Power Monitoring
In telecom rectifiers and server power shelves, the 26 V common-mode ceiling of the INA2181A2QDGSRQ1 covers 12 V and 24 V intermediate bus rails with margin, while its supply-independent common-mode operation means the 5 V logic supply can dip during brownout without corrupting the measurement. The dual channels independently monitor two power rails with a single VSSOP-10 footprint, saving roughly 50% of the board area versus two single-channel amplifiers. The 50 V/V gain pairs well with 2-5 mohm shunts in tens-of-amps paths, and the rail-to-rail output maximizes ADC dynamic range for power telemetry accuracy.
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Motor Drive Phase and Rail Current Sense
Motor-control systems need fast, accurate current feedback for torque control and overcurrent protection. The INA2181A2QDGSRQ1's 350 kHz bandwidth provides propagation fast enough for cycle-by-cycle limit checking at typical PWM frequencies, while the -0.2 V common-mode floor accommodates low-side shunts that swing slightly below ground during switching transients. Each channel can monitor a different phase or the DC bus with one reference pin per channel, enabling bidirectional measurement during regenerative braking. Place the amplifier close to the shunt with Kelvin connections to keep the 50 V/V amplified path free of parasitic drops.
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Industrial 24V Rail Power Telemetry
Industrial PLCs and factory automation equipment run on 24 V buses, and the INA2181A2QDGSRQ1's +26 V common-mode maximum covers this rail with 2 V of margin. The device's ground-referenced, rail-to-rail output simplifies interfacing to 3.3 V or 5 V ADCs without level shifting. Using both channels, a designer can monitor supply input current and a branch load simultaneously, computing branch power in firmware. The industrial-relevant -40C to +125C range suits uncontrolled cabinet environments, and the cost-optimized design of the INAx181-Q1 family makes per-node sensing economical across many monitored channels.
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Battery-Powered Portable and IoT Devices
For battery-current profiling in portable devices, the INA2181A2QDGSRQ1's 50 V/V gain permits very small shunt resistances, keeping sense losses negligible at peak loads while still resolving milliamp sleep currents when combined with a higher-resolution ADC reading near the reference-centered output. The bidirectional architecture captures both charge and discharge through the same shunt, which is essential for coulomb counting in rechargeable systems. Its small 3 mm VSSOP-10 package fits space-constrained wearables and IoT nodes, and the 350 kHz bandwidth captures load-step transients that slower monitors would average out.
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Networking and Base Station Power Distribution
Network switches, routers, and small-cell base stations distribute power across many daughter cards, each needing current telemetry for remote health monitoring. One INA2181A2QDGSRQ1 monitors two card feeds with its dual channels, and its 26 V common-mode range handles 12 V and 24 V distribution buses. The external reference pin per channel allows the output to be offset for bidirectional feeds or to match a specific ADC input span. Fast 350 kHz response flags short-circuit conditions on a card before backplane fuses open, improving fault isolation in high-availability infrastructure.
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Comparação com alternativas
| Parâmetro | Este produto | INA2181A1QDGSRQ1 | INA2181A4QDGSRQ1 | INA2181A2IDGSR | INA2181A3IDGSR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | VSSOP-10 (DGS) | VSSOP-10 (DGS) - same | VSSOP-10 (DGS) - same | VSSOP-10 (DGS) - same | VSSOP-10 (DGS) - same |
| Brand | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments |
| Gain | 50 V/V (A2) | 20 V/V (A1) | 200 V/V (A4) | 50 V/V (A2) | 100 V/V (A3) |
| Channels | 2 | 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 | -0.2 V to +26 V |
| Bandwidth | 350 kHz | 350 kHz | 350 kHz | 350 kHz | 350 kHz |
| AEC-Q100 Qualified | Yes (Q1) | Yes (Q1) | Yes (Q1) | No (industrial) | No (industrial) |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +125C | -40C to +125C | -40C to +125C | -40C to +125C | -40C to +125C |
Principais diferenciais
- Dual channels in one VSSOP-10 package (vs INA2181A2IDGSR)
- 50 V/V gain balances noise and headroom (vs INA2181A4QDGSRQ1)
- 26 V common-mode independent of supply (vs INA2181A1QDGSRQ1)
Notas de projeto
Route Kelvin sense traces from the shunt resistor pads directly to INA+ and INA- pins; do not share current-carrying copper with the sense traces. Any parasitic resistance in series with a sense input is amplified by the 50 V/V gain, producing offset error. Keep the input loop small and place the device within a few millimeters of the shunt. Add a 0.1 uF decoupling capacitor within 2 mm of the VS pin (pin 8) to ground, plus bulk capacitance at the supply rail.
The device tolerates common-mode transients up to +26 V on the shunt inputs regardless of the 2.7 V to 5.5 V supply, but the supply itself must never exceed its absolute maximum. For inductive loads on the measured rail, add input filtering (for example 100 ohm series resistors with a small differential capacitor across the inputs) to limit transient currents during fault events; note that series resistance introduces a small gain error proportional to input impedance. Verify worst-case output swing against your ADC input range at minimum supply.
For bidirectional sensing, REFA and REFB must be driven from a low-impedance source - a resistor divider alone will shift as the outputs source or sink current into the reference node; buffer the divider with an op amp or reference IC. Also remember the A2 gain is fixed at 50 V/V: with a 3.3 V supply, maximum measurable shunt drop is roughly 66 mV before output clipping, so size the shunt so peak current stays inside this headroom while the resolution floor still meets accuracy targets.
Informações de conformidade
AEC-Q100 qualified per TI INA2181-Q1 product page and DigiKey/Mouser listings. RoHS/lead-free status per DigiKey product listing; REACH and halogen-free status not stated in provided data.
