INA196AQDBVRCT-S Texas Instruments Integrated Circuit (SOT23 (5-Pin)) In Stock
The Texas Instruments INA196AQDBVRCT-S is a high-side current shunt monitor designed for common-mode voltage ranges from -16 V to +80 V, enabling accurate current sensing in automotive and industrial power rails. It provides a fixed gain output voltage proportional to load current without requiring a supply referenced to the high-side rail. Packaged in a compact 5-pin SOT-23 surface-mount package, it is AEC-Q100 qualified and available for worldwide shipping.
- Manufacturer
- Texas Instruments
- Package
- SOT23 (5-Pin)
- Pin Count
- 5
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- INA196AQDBVRCT-S Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
Key Features
- Wide common-mode voltage range from -16 V to +80 V enabling high-side current sensing on automotive and industrial power rails without additional isolation circuitry
- Fixed-gain current shunt monitor architecture with rail-to-rail output providing accurate, low-offset current measurement across a broad input dynamic range
- AEC-Q100 automotive-qualified 5-pin SOT-23 package offering minimal board area and robust performance over the full automotive temperature range
Applications
The INA196AQDBVRCT-S is primarily used in automotive battery management systems, motor drive current sensing, and power distribution monitoring where precise high-side current measurement over a wide common-mode range is required. Its ability to operate on rails up to 80 V makes it suitable for 48 V mild-hybrid vehicle platforms, industrial motor controllers, and telecom power supplies. The compact SOT-23 package and AEC-Q100 qualification also make it a preferred choice for space-constrained automotive electronic control units and under-hood environments.
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
Alternate & Equivalent Parts
Compatible alternatives and drop-in replacements for INA196AQDBVRCT-S:
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the common-mode voltage range of the INA196AQDBVRCT-S?
The INA196AQDBVRCT-S supports a common-mode voltage range from -16 V to +80 V, allowing high-side current sensing on a wide variety of power rail voltages including 12 V, 24 V, and 48 V automotive and industrial systems.
What package does the INA196AQDBVRCT-S use?
The INA196AQDBVRCT-S is housed in a 5-pin SOT-23 surface-mount package, providing an extremely compact footprint ideal for space-constrained PCB layouts in automotive electronic control units and portable industrial equipment.
Is the INA196AQDBVRCT-S automotive qualified?
Yes, the INA196AQDBVRCT-S carries the AEC-Q100 automotive qualification and includes the '-A' automotive designator in its part number, confirming it meets stringent reliability and performance standards for use in automotive applications over the full temperature range.
What are typical applications for the INA196AQDBVRCT-S?
Typical applications include automotive battery management systems, 48 V mild-hybrid power monitoring, industrial motor drive current feedback, telecom rack power distribution sensing, and any design requiring accurate high-side current measurement on rails up to 80 V without isolation.
How does the INA196AQDBVRCT-S output the measured current signal?
The INA196AQDBVRCT-S uses a fixed-gain architecture that converts the voltage developed across an external shunt resistor into a proportional output voltage referenced to ground, allowing a standard ADC to digitize the current measurement without requiring a differential or floating-reference input.
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