April 25, 2024 
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Texas Instruments introduced the industry’s smallest current-sense amplifier in a leaded package and the smallest, most accurate comparators with an internal 1.2-V or 0.2-V reference. Offered in industry-leading package options, the INA185 current-sense amplifier, and open-drain TLV4021 and push-pull TLV4041 comparators enable engineers to design smaller, simpler and more integrated systems while maintaining high performance. In addition, pairing the amplifier with one of the comparators produces the smallest, highest performing overcurrent detection solution in the industry.
With a small-outline transistor (SOT)-563 package measuring 1.6 mm by 1.6 mm, the amplifier is 40% smaller than the closest competitive leaded packages. Featuring a 55-µV input offset that enables higher precision measurements at low currents, the INA185 enables the use of lower-value shunt resistors to cut system power consumption. Additionally, its 350-kHz bandwidth and 2-V/µs slew rate enable phase-current reproduction to enhance motor efficiency and save system power (more info).
