Microchip Technology Unveils Current Sense Amplifier for Battery Management Systems
Microchip Introduces High-Precision Current Sense Amplifier
BonChip Electronics, a leading distributor of Microchip's semiconductor solutions, is excited to announce the availability of the MCP6C26 current sense amplifier. This high-precision device offers exceptional performance and flexibility for a wide range of applications.
Key Features and Benefits
- High Precision: Provides very low offset and offset drift, enabling accurate current measurement.
- Wide Common-Mode Range: Accommodates a broad range of input voltages, making it suitable for various applications.
- Low Power Consumption: Offers low supply current for power-sensitive designs.
- Flexible Configuration: Supports both bidirectional and unidirectional measurements.
- Robust Protection: Includes power-on reset (POR) for reliable operation.
- Small Package: Available in an SC70 package for space-constrained designs.
Ideal for a Wide Range of Applications
The MCP6C26 is well-suited for a variety of applications, including:
- DC-DC Converters: Monitors current in power conversion circuits.
- Battery Management Systems: Accurately measures battery current.
- USB Power Delivery: Provides precise current sensing for USB PD applications.
- Uninterruptible Power Supplies: Monitors load current in UPS systems.
- Industrial Automation: Used in various industrial control and monitoring applications.
How It Works
The MCP6C26 employs a zero-drift architecture and precision internal resistors to achieve high accuracy. By using a shunt resistor with a lower value, designers can reduce power dissipation and improve overall system efficiency.
BonChip Electronics offers the MCP6C26 current sense amplifier and a wide range of Microchip's semiconductor solutions, providing customers with expert technical support and fast delivery.
