The MAX4721EBL+T is an integrated current-sense amplifier from Maxim Integrated. It is designed to sense current levels in various electronic systems and provide accurate measurements for monitoring and control purposes. The component is available in a small, space-saving, lead-free package, making it suitable for compact circuit designs.
Key features of the MAX4721EBL+T include:
1. Current Sensing: The component offers a high-precision, low-offset voltage amplifier that enables accurate current sensing. It can measure current levels in the range of milliamperes to amperes, depending on the application requirements.
2. Wide Input Voltage Range: The IC supports a wide input voltage range, making it compatible with various power supply levels commonly found in electronic systems. It can handle input voltages up to 76V, allowing for flexibility in different voltage settings.
3. Low Quiescent Current: The MAX4721EBL+T operates with low quiescent current consumption, which minimizes power losses and prolongs battery life in portable or low-power devices. This feature is especially useful in energy-efficient applications.
4. Fast Response Time: With a fast response time, this amplifier quickly provides accurate measurements, allowing for real-time monitoring and control of current levels. It is essential in applications that demand rapid reaction to changes in current flow.
5. High Gain and Accuracy: The IC delivers a high gain and excellent accuracy, ensuring precise monitoring of current levels. This enables the detection of even small changes or fluctuations in current, enhancing the performance and reliability of the system.
6. Overcurrent Protection: The MAX4721EBL+T incorporates overcurrent protection, safeguarding the system against excessive current levels. It can trigger an interrupt or fault signal when the current exceeds a specified threshold, providing an added layer of safety for the circuitry.
7. Integrated Current Limiting: The device features integrated current limiting, which prevents the current from exceeding a defined threshold. It ensures that the load operates within safe limits, safeguarding sensitive components and preventing damage due to excessive current.
8. Temperature Monitoring: The IC incorporates built-in temperature sensing capabilities, enabling real-time temperature monitoring. This feature is vital for applications that require temperature compensation or to ensure the system operates within design limits.
9. Wide Industrial Temperature Range: The MAX4721EBL+T is designed to operate reliably across a wide industrial temperature range, typically from -40
