AD8210

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External Referenced Output

an output offset at the reference voltage when there is no

differential input (see Figure 29). When the input is negative

relative to the −IN pin, the output moves down from the

reference voltage. When the input is positive relative to the

−IN pin, the output increases.

AD8210

OUTPUT

G= +20

+IN

–IN

GND

0.1µF

Figure 29. External Reference Output

Splitting an External Reference

In this case, an external reference is divided by two with

an accuracy of approximately 0.2% by connecting one

voltage (see Figure 30).

resistors that connect to an internal offset node. There is no

operational difference between the pins.

For proper operation, the AD8210 output offset should not be

set with a resistor voltage divider. Any additional external

resistance could create a gain error. A low impedance voltage

source should be used to set the output offset of the AD8210.

AD8210

OUTPUT

G= +20

+IN

–IN

GND

0.1µF

Figure 30. Split External Reference

Splitting the Supply

By tying one reference pin to V+ and the other to the GND pin,

the output is set at mid supply when there is no differential

input (see Figure 31). This mode is beneficial because no

external reference is required to offset the output for

bidirectional current measurement. This creates a midscale

offset that is ratiometric to the supply, meaning that if the

supply increases or decreases, the output still remains at half

scale. For example, if the supply is 5.0 V, the output is at half

scale or 2.5 V. If the supply increases by 10% (to 5.5 V), the

output also increases by 10% (2.75 V).

0.1µF

AD8210

OUTPUT

G= +20

+IN

–IN

GND

Figure 31. Split Supply