Datasheet

General Description
The MAX4210/MAX4211 low-cost, low-power, high-side
power/current monitors provide an analog output volt-
age proportional to the power consumed by a load by
multiplying load current and source voltage. The
MAX4210/MAX4211 measure load current by using a
high-side current-sense amplifier, making them espe-
cially useful in battery-powered systems by not interfer-
ing with the ground path of the load.
The MAX4210 is a small, simple 6-pin power monitor
intended for limited board space applications. The
MAX4210A/B/C integrate an internal 25:1 resistor-divider
network to reduce component count. The MAX4210D/E/F
use an external resistor-divider network for greater design
flexibility.
The MAX4211 is a full-featured current and power mon-
itor. The device combines a high-side current-sense
amplifier, 1.21V bandgap reference, and two compara-
tors with open-drain outputs to make detector circuits
for overpower, overcurrent, and/or overvoltage condi-
tions. The open-drain outputs can be connected to
potentials as high as 28V, suitable for driving high-side
switches for circuit-breaker applications.
Both the MAX4210/MAX4211 feature three different cur-
rent-sense amplifier gain options: 16.67V/V, 25.00V/V, and
40.96V/V. The MAX4210 is available in 3mm x 3mm, 6-pin
TDFN and 8-pin µMAX
®
packages and the MAX4211 is
available in 4mm x 4mm, 16-pin thin QFN and 16-pin
TSSOP packages. Both parts are specified for the -40°C
to +85°C extended operating temperature range.
Applications
Overpower Circuit Breakers
Smart Battery Packs/Chargers
Smart Peripheral Control
Short-Circuit Protection
Power-Supply Displays
Measurement Instrumentation
Baseband Analog Multipliers
VGA Circuits
Power-Level Detectors
Features
Real-Time Current and Power Monitoring
±1.5% (max) Current-Sense Accuracy
±1.5% (max) Power-Sense Accuracy
Two Uncommitted Comparators (MAX4211)
1.21V Reference Output (MAX4211)
Three Current/Power Gain Options
100mV/150mV Current-Sense Full-Scale Voltage
+4V to +28V Input Source Voltage Range
+2.7V to +5.5V Power-Supply Voltage Range
Low Supply Current: 380µA (MAX4210)
220kHz Bandwidth
Small 6-Pin TDFN and 8-Pin µMAX Packages
(MAX4210)
MAX4210/MAX4211
High-Side Power and
Current Monitors
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Ordering Information
+
-
MAX4211A
MAX4211B
MAX4211C
IOUT
V
CC
+
RS-RS+
-
R
SENSE
V
SENSE
LOAD
1.21V
REFERENCE
POUT
REF
2.7V TO
5.5V
+
-
4V TO
28V
CIN1+
INHIBIT
COUT1
COUT2
LE
CIN1-
CIN2+
CIN2-
GND
25:1
PART TEMP RANGE PIN-PACKAGE
TOP
MARK
MAX4210AETT-T -40°C to +85°C
6 TDFN-6-EP*
(3mm x 3mm)
AHF
MAX4210AEUA -40°C to +85°C 8 µMAX
Functional Diagrams
19-3285; Rev 1; 5/05
For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim/Dallas Direct! at
1-888-629-4642, or visit Maxim’s website at www.maxim-ic.com.
*EP = Exposed paddle.
Ordering Information continued at end of data sheet.
Pin Configurations and Selector Guide appear at end of data
sheet.
EVALUATION KITS
AVAILABLE
Functional Diagrams continued at end of data sheet.
µMAX is a registered trademark of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.

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