LT199G1, LT199G2, LT199G3
P-1
General Description
The LT199 series of bidirectional zero-drift current sense amplifier can sense drops
across shunts at common-mode voltages from -0.3V to 26V, independent of the supply
voltage. Unidirectional operation allows the LT199 series to measure currents through a
resistive shunt in one direction, while bidirectional operation allows the device to
measure currents through a resistive shunt in two directions. The low offset of the zerodrift architecture enables current sensing with maximum drops across the shunt as low
as 10mV full-scale.
The LT199 series operates from a single +2.5V to +18V power supply, drawing a maximum
of 100μA of supply current. The device is specified from –40℃ to +105℃, and offered in
SC70-6L and TQFN-10L packages.
Features and Benefits
◼ Wide common-mode range: -0.3V to 26V
◼ Maximum 180μV Offset voltage (LT199G2/G3) Enable Shunt Drops of 10mV Full-scale
◼ Accuracy
– Maximum ±0.5% Gain Error
– Maximum 0.5μV/℃ Offset Drift
– Maximum 10ppm/℃ Gain Drift
◼ Choice of Gains:
– LT199G1: 50V/V
– LT199G2: 100V/V
– LT199G3: 200V/V
◼ Quiescent Current: Maximum 100μA
◼ Package: SC70-6L, TQFN-10L
Applications
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Power Management
Battery Chargers
Electrical Cigarette
Smart Phones and Tablets
Notebook Computers
Telecom Equipments
Welding Equipments
Block Diagram and Pin Configuration (Top View)
+2.5V to +18V
CBYPASS (0.01μF to 0.1μF)
VSUPPLY
IN+
VSHUNT
VS
R4
R2
RSHUNT
R1
VOUT
IN–
Load
SC70-6L
REF
OUT
R3
LT199G1/G2/G3
VREF
GND
High-side Sensing Application
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REF
1
6
OUT
GND
2
5
IN–
VS
3
4
IN+
FN1618-31.1 — Data Sheet
Bi-directional, Zero-Drift Current Sense Amplifiers
LT199G1, LT199G2, LT199G3
P-2
Pin Description
Symbol
Description
IN–
Inverting input of the amplifier.
IN+
Non-inverting input of the amplifier.
OUT
Amplifier output. The voltage range extends to within millivolt of each supply rail.
REF
Reference voltage
VS
Positive power supply. Typically, the voltage is from +2.5V to +18V. A bypass
capacitor of 0.1μF as close to the part as possible should be used between power
supply pin and ground pin.
GND
Negative power supply.
Ordering Information
Orderable
Type Number
Package Name
Package Quantity
Eco Class(1)
Marking
Code
LT199G1XC6/R6
SC70-6L
3 000
Green (RoHS & no Sb/Br)
9G1
LT199G1XF10/R10
Thin QFN-10L
5 000
Green (RoHS & no Sb/Br)
9G1
LT199G2XC6/R6
SC70-6L
3 000
Green (RoHS & no Sb/Br)
9G2
LT199G2XF10/R10
Thin QFN-10L
5 000
Green (RoHS & no Sb/Br)
9G2
LT199G3XC6/R6
SC70-6L
3 000
Green (RoHS & no Sb/Br)
9G3
LT199G3XF10/R10
Thin QFN-10L
5 000
Green (RoHS & no Sb/Br)
9G3
(1) Eco Class - The planned eco-friendly classification: Pb-Free (RoHS) or Green (RoHS & Halogen Free).
(2) Please contact to your Linearin representative for the latest availability information and product content
details.
Limiting Value
In accordance with the Absolute Maximum Rating System (IEC 60134).
Parameter
Absolute Maximum Rating
Supply Voltage, VS to GND
+20V
Analog Input (IN+, IN–), Differential (VIN+ – VIN–)
–26V to +26V
Analog Input (IN+, IN–), Common-Mode
(GND – 0.3V) to +26V
REF Input
(GND – 0.3V) to (V+ + 0.3V)
Output
(GND – 0.3V) to (V+ + 0.3V)
Input Current Into All Pins
5mA
Storage Temperature Range
–65℃ to +150℃
Junction Temperature
150℃
Lead Temperature Range (Soldering 10 sec)
260℃
CAUTION: These devices are sensitive to electrostatic discharge; follow proper IC Handling Procedures.
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All other trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners.
FN1618-31.1 — Data Sheet
Bi-directional, Zero-Drift Current Sense Amplifiers
LT199G1, LT199G2, LT199G3
P-3
ESD Rating
Parameter
Electrostatic
Discharge
Voltage
Item
Value
Human body model (HBM), per MIL-STD-883J / Method 3015.9 (1)
±4 000
Charged device model (CDM), per ESDA/JEDEC JS-002-2014 (2)
±2 000
Machine model (MM), per JESD22-A115C
±400
(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.
CAUTION: These devices are sensitive to electrostatic discharge; follow proper IC Handling Procedures.
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Unit
V
FN1618-31.1 — Data Sheet
Bi-directional, Zero-Drift Current Sense Amplifiers
LT199G1, LT199G2, LT199G3
P-4
Electrical Characteristics
TA = +25℃, VS = +5.0V, VIN+ = 12V, VSENSE = VIN+ – VIN–, and VREF = VS/2, unless otherwise noted.
Boldface limits apply over the specified temperature range, TA = −40 to +105 ℃.
Symbol
Parameter
Conditions
Min.
Typ.
Max.
–250
+50
+300
±50
±180
0.5
Unit
INPUT CHARACTERISTICS
VOS
Referred-to-input
offset voltage
VSENSE = 0mV, LT199G1
VOS TC
Offset voltage drift
over Temperature
0.1
IB
Input bias current
VSENSE = 0mV
25
μA
IOS
Input offset current
VSENSE = 0mV
0.02
μA
VCM
Common-mode input
voltage range
CMRR
Common-mode
rejection ratio
VSENSE = 0mV, LT199G2 / LT199G3
–0.3
26
VIN+ = 0 V to +24V, VSENSE = 0mV,
LT199G1
91
105
VIN+ = 0 V to +26V, VSENSE = 0mV,
LT199G2 / LT199G3
96
110
μV
μV/℃
V
dB
OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS
G
Gain
LT199G1
50
LT199G2
100
LT199G3
200
EG
Gain error
VSENSE = –5mV to 5mV
EG TC
Gain error drift
Over Temperature
Nonlinearity Error
VSENSE = –5mV to 5mV
CL
Maximum Capacitive
Load
No sustained oscillation
VOH
Swing to VS rail
VOL
Swing to GND
RL = 10kΩ to GND
VS–200
V/V
±0.03
±0.5
%
3
10
ppm/℃
±0.01
%
1
nF
VS–50
VGND+5
VGND+50
mV
DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE
BW
SR
Bandwidth
LT199G1, CLOAD = 10pF
80
LT199G2, CLOAD = 10pF
30
LT199G3, CLOAD = 10pF
14
Slew rate
kHz
0.65
V/μs
25
nV/√Hz
NOISE PERFORMANCE
en
Voltage noise density
Referred-to-input
POWER SUPPLY
VS
PSR
IQ
Operating supply
voltage
Input vs power
supply
Quiescent current
over Temperature
+2.5
VS = +2.5V to +18V, VIN+ = +18V,
VSENSE = 0mV
+18
μV/V
±0.1
70
VSENSE = 0mV
V
100
115
μA
THERMAL CHARACTERISTICS
TA
Operating
temperature
θJA
Package Thermal
Resistance
-40
+105
SC70-6L
250
TQFN-10L
80
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℃
℃/W
FN1618-31.1 — Data Sheet
Bi-directional, Zero-Drift Current Sense Amplifiers
LT199G1, LT199G2, LT199G3
P-5
Typical Performance Characteristics
80
70
60
60
40
50
Gain (dB)
Offset Voltage (μV)
At TA = +25℃, VS = +5.0V, VIN+ = 12V, and VREF = VS /2, unless otherwise noted.
20
0
-20
40
30
20
-40
10
-60
0
-80
G = 100
-10
-50
-25
0
25
50
75
100
125
1
Temperature (℃)
100
1M
Gain vs. Frequency
Offset Voltage vs. Temperature
60
Quiescent Current (μA)
25
Input Bias Current (μA)
10k
Frequency (Hz)
24
23
22
21
20
58
56
54
52
50
-50
-25
0
25
50
75
100
125
-50
Temperature (℃)
-25
0
25
50
75
100
Temperature (℃)
Input Bias Current vs. Temperature
Quiescent Current vs. Temperature
Input Voltage Output Voltage
(5mV/div)
(0.5V/div)
Quiescent Current (μA)
125
100
75
50
25
0
2.5
5
7.5
10
12.5
15
17.5
2VPP Output
10mVPP Input
20
Supply Voltage (V)
Quiescent Current vs. Supply Voltage
Time (50μs/div)
Step Response (10mVPP Input Step)
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FN1618-31.1 — Data Sheet
Bi-directional, Zero-Drift Current Sense Amplifiers
LT199G1, LT199G2, LT199G3
P-6
Typical Performance Characteristics (continued)
At TA = +25℃, VS = +5.0V, VIN+ = 12V, and VREF = VS /2, unless otherwise noted.
VIN+
VS = 5V,
VCM = 12V, VREF =
2.5V
2V/div
2V/div
Inverting Input Overload
VIN–
Output
Output
0V
50μs/div
Inverting Differential Input Overload
VS = 5V,
VCM = 12V, VREF =
2.5V
50μs/div
Noninverting Differential Input Overload
CAUTION: These devices are sensitive to electrostatic discharge; follow proper IC Handling Procedures.
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© Copyright Linearin Technology Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
All other trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners.
FN1618-31.1 — Data Sheet
Bi-directional, Zero-Drift Current Sense Amplifiers
LT199G1, LT199G2, LT199G3
P-7
Application Notes
BASIC CONNECTIONS
Figure 1 shows the basic connections for the LT199. The
input pins, IN+ and IN–, should be connected as closely as
possible to the shunt resistor to minimize any resistance in
series with the shunt resistance.
Power-supply bypass capacitors are required for stability.
Applications with noisy or high-impedance power supplies
may require additional decoupling capacitors to reject
power-supply noise. Connect bypass capacitors close to
the device pins.
+2.5V to +18V
CBYPASS (0.01μF to 0.1μF)
VSUPPLY
IN+
VSHUNT
VS
VREF
R4
R2
R3
R1
RSHUNT
REF
OUT
VOUT
IN–
GND
Load
High-side Sensing Application
Figure 1. Typical Application
POWER SUPPLY
The input circuitry of the LT199 can accurately measure
beyond its power-supply voltage, VS. For example, the VS
power supply can be 5V, whereas the load power-supply
voltage can be as high as +18V. However, the output voltage
range of the OUT terminal is limited by the voltages on the
power-supply pin. Note also that the LT199 can withstand
the full –0.3V to +26V range in the input pins, regardless of
whether the device has power applied or not.
SELECTING RS
The zero-drift offset performance of the LT199 offers
several benefits. Most often, the primary advantage of the
low offset characteristic enables lower full-scale drops
across the shunt. For example, non-zero-drift current
sense amplifiers typically require a full-scale range of
100mV.
The LT199 of current sense amplifier gives equivalent
accuracy at a full-scale range on the order of 10mV. This
accuracy reduces shunt dissipation by an order of
magnitude with many additional benefits.
Alternatively, there are applications that must measure
current over a wide dynamic range that can take advantage
of the low offset on the low end of the measurement. Most
often, these applications can use the lower gain of 100 to
accommodate larger shunt drops on the upper end of the
scale.
UNIDIRECTIONAL OPERATION
Unidirectional operation allows the LT199 to measure
currents through a resistive shunt in one direction. The
most frequent case of unidirectional operation sets the
output at ground by connecting the REF pin to ground. In
unidirectional applications where the highest possible
accuracy is desirable at very low inputs, bias the REF pin to
a convenient value above 50mV to get the device output
swing into the linear range for zero inputs.
A less frequent case of unipolar output biasing is to bias the
output by connecting the REF pin to the supply; in this case,
the quiescent output for zero input is at quiescent supply.
This configuration would only respond to negative currents
(inverted voltage polarity at the device input).
BIDIRECTIONAL OPERATION
Bidirectional operation allows the LT199 to measure
currents through a resistive shunt in two directions. In this
case, the output can be set anywhere within the limits of
what the reference inputs allow (that is, between 0V to V+).
Typically, it is set at half-scale for equal range in both
directions. In some cases, however, it is set at a voltage
other than half-scale when the bidirectional current is
nonsymmetrical.
The quiescent output voltage is set by applying voltage to
the reference input. Under zero differential input conditions
the output assumes the same voltage that is applied to the
reference input.
INPUT FILTERING
An obvious and straightforward filtering location is at the
device output. However, this location negates the advantage
of the low output impedance of the internal buffer. The only
other filtering option is at the device input pins. This
location, though, does require consideration of the ±30%
tolerance of the internal resistances. Figure 2 shows a filter
placed at the inputs pins.
VS
VCM
RINT
RS