MAX4211:High-Side Power and Current Monitors

The MAX4210/MAX4211 low-cost, low-power, high-side power/current monitors provide an analog output voltage 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 especially useful in battery-powered systems by not interfering 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 monitor. The device combines a high-side current-sense amplifier, 1.21V bandgap reference, and two comparators with open-drain outputs to make detector circuits for overpower, overcurrent, and/or overvoltage conditions. 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 current- 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.

Key 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: Typical Operating Circuit
MAX4210, MAX4211: Typical Operating Circuit
Applications/Uses
  • Baseband Analog Multipliers
  • Measurement Instrumentation
  • Overpower Circuit Breakers
  • Power-Level Detectors
  • Power-Supply Displays
  • Short-Circuit Protection
  • Smart Battery Packs/Chargers
  • Smart Peripheral Control
  • VGA Circuits
DataSheet
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MAX4210-MAX4211 Data SheetMAX4210-MAX4211.pdf
Parametrics
Part NumberOutput FormatCMVR
(V)
CMVR
(V)
VCC
(V)
VCC
(V)
ICC
(µA)
Bi-Dir. Curr. SenseVSENSE_FS
(mV)
GainGain Accuracy @25°C
(%)
BW
(kHz)
Comp-
arators
ReferenceOper. Temp.
(°C)
Package/PinsBudgetary
Price
minmaxminmaxtyprecomm.max@ -3dBSee Notes
MAX4211Voltage4282.75.5670No100
150
16.67 V/V
25 V/V
40.96 V/V
1.52202Bandgap-40 to +85TQFN/16
TSSOP/16
$1.68 @1k
MAX42103800-µMAX/8
TDFN-EP/6
$1.13 @1k
Design kits & evaluation modules
Related Products
  • MAX4373:Low-Cost, Micropower, High-Side Current-Sense Amplifier + Comparator + Reference ICs
  • MAX4375:Low-Cost, Micropower, High-Side Current-Sense Amplifier + Comparator + Reference ICs
Ordering Information
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX4211AETENo Longer AvailableMAX4211AETE+TQFN,;16 pin;16.8 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX4211AETE-TNo Longer AvailableTQFN,;16 pin;16.8 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX4211AEUENo Longer AvailableMAX4211AEUE+TSSOP,;16 pin;33.4 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX4211AEUE+ActiveTSSOP,;16 pin;33.4 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX4211AEUE+TActiveTSSOP,;16 pin;33.4 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX4211AEUE-TNo Longer AvailableMAX4211AEUE+TTSSOP;16 pin-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX4211BETENo Longer AvailableMAX4211BETE+TQFN,;16 pin;16.8 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX4211BETE+ActiveTQFN,;16 pin;16.8 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX4211BETE+TActiveTQFN,;16 pin;16.8 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX4211BETE-TNo Longer AvailableMAX4211BETE+TTQFN,;16 pin;16.8 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX4211BEUENo Longer AvailableMAX4211BEUE+TSSOP,;16 pin;33.4 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX4211BEUE+ActiveTSSOP,;16 pin;33.4 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX4211BEUE+TActiveTSSOP,;16 pin;33.4 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX4211BEUE-TNo Longer AvailableMAX4211BEUE+TTSSOP;16 pin-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX4211CETENo Longer AvailableMAX4211CETE+TQFN,;16 pin;16.8 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX4211CETE+ActiveTQFN,;16 pin;16.8 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX4211CETE+TActiveTQFN,;16 pin;16.8 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX4211CETE-TNo Longer AvailableMAX4211CETE+TTQFN,;16 pin;16.8 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX4211CEUENo Longer AvailableMAX4211CEUE+TSSOP,;16 pin;33.4 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX4211CEUE+ActiveTSSOP,;16 pin;33.4 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX4211CEUE+TActiveTSSOP,;16 pin;33.4 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX4211CEUE-TNo Longer AvailableMAX4211CEUE+TTSSOP;16 pin-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX4211DETENo Longer AvailableMAX4211DETE+TQFN,;16 pin;16.8 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX4211DETE+ActiveTQFN,;16 pin;16.8 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX4211DETE+TActiveTQFN,;16 pin;16.8 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX4211DETE-TNo Longer AvailableMAX4211DETE+TTQFN,;16 pin;16.8 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX4211DEUENo Longer AvailableMAX4211DEUE+TSSOP,;16 pin;33.4 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX4211DEUE+ActiveTSSOP,;16 pin;33.4 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX4211DEUE+TActiveTSSOP,;16 pin;33.4 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX4211DEUE-TNo Longer AvailableMAX4211DEUE+TTSSOP;16 pin-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX4211EETENo Longer AvailableMAX4211EETE+TQFN,;16 pin;16.8 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX4211EETE+ActiveTQFN,;16 pin;16.8 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX4211EETE+TActiveTQFN,;16 pin;16.8 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX4211EETE-TNo Longer AvailableMAX4211EETE+TTQFN,;16 pin;16.8 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX4211EEUENo Longer AvailableMAX4211EEUE+TSSOP,;16 pin;33.4 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX4211EEUE+ActiveTSSOP,;16 pin;33.4 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX4211EEUE+TActiveTSSOP,;16 pin;33.4 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX4211EEUE-TNo Longer AvailableMAX4211EEUE+TTSSOP;16 pin-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX4211FETENo Longer AvailableMAX4211FETE+TQFN,;16 pin;16.8 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX4211FETE+ActiveTQFN,;16 pin;16.8 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX4211FETE+TActiveTQFN,;16 pin;16.8 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX4211FETE-TNo Longer AvailableMAX4211FETE+TTQFN,;16 pin;16.8 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX4211FEUENo Longer AvailableMAX4211FEUE+TSSOP,;16 pin;33.4 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX4211FEUE+ActiveTSSOP,;16 pin;33.4 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX4211FEUE+TActiveTSSOP,;16 pin;33.4 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX4211FEUE-TNo Longer AvailableMAX4211FEUE+TTSSOP,;16 pin;33.4 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
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