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9 Application and Implementation

NOTE

Information in the following applications sections is not part of the TI component

specification, and TI does not warrant its accuracy or completeness. TI’s customers are

responsible for determining suitability of components for their purposes. Customers should

validate and test their design implementation to confirm system functionality.

9.1 Application Information

The INA253 measures the voltage developed as current flows across the integrated low inductive current-

sensing resistor. The device provides reference pins to configure operation as either unidirectional or

bidirectional output swing. When using the INA253 for inline motor current sense or measuring current in an h-

bridge, the device is commonly configured for bidirectional operation.

9.1.1 Input Filtering

NOTE

Input filters are not required for accurate measurements using the INA253. For most

accurate results, do not use filters at the IN+ and IN– inputs. However, If filter components

are used on the input of the amplifier, follow the guidelines in this section to minimize

effects on performance.

Based strictly on user design requirements, external filtering of the current signal may be desired. The initial

location that can be considered for the filter is at the output of the current amplifier. Although placing the filter at

the output satisfies the filtering requirements, this location changes the low output impedance measured by any

circuitry connected to the output voltage pin. The other location for filter placement is at the current amplifier

input pins. This location also satisfies the filtering requirement, but carefully select the components to minimize

the impact on device performance. Figure 39 shows a filter placed at the inputs pins.

Figure 39. Filter at Input Pins

External series resistance provides a source of additional measurement error. Therefore, keep the value of these

series resistors to 10-Ω or less in order to reduce loss of accuracy. The internal bias network shown in Figure 39

creates a mismatch in input bias currents when a differential voltage is applied between the input pins (see

Figure 40). If additional external series filter resistors are added to the circuit, a mismatch is created in the

voltage drop across the filter resistors. This voltage is a differential error voltage in the shunt resistor voltage. In

addition to the absolute resistor value, mismatch resulting from resistor tolerance can significantly impact the

error because this value is calculated based on the actual measured resistance.