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The LTC6103 Demonstration Circuit 1116 is a dual, high voltage, high side current sense amplifier designed to amplify the voltage drop across a current-sense resistor, providing precision output voltages proportional to load currents. It operates within a supply range of 4V to 60V and features independent circuits for measuring current, with a gain of 25V/V. The quick start guide outlines setup procedures for evaluating the performance of the LTC6103, including connections for power supplies and measurement equipment.

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Demo Circuit 1 1 1 6

The LTC6103 Demonstration Circuit 1116 is a dual, high voltage, high side current sense amplifier designed to amplify the voltage drop across a current-sense resistor, providing precision output voltages proportional to load currents. It operates within a supply range of 4V to 60V and features independent circuits for measuring current, with a gain of 25V/V. The quick start guide outlines setup procedures for evaluating the performance of the LTC6103, including connections for power supplies and measurement equipment.

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DEMO CIRCUIT 1 1 1 6

LTC6103
Q UICK S TA RT G UIDE
L TC6 1 0 3
Du a l, H ig h V o lta g e , H ig h S id e
Cu rre n t S e n s e A m p lifie r
DESCRIPTION
Demonstration Circuit 1116 is a Dual, High Voltage, High currents through load resistances, ground-loop errors
Side Current Sense Amplifier featuring the LTC6103. can be eliminated by simply locating the load resistors at
the destination point (subsequent signalprocessing such
This demo board provides tw o independent circuits that
as A/D conversion). Remote loading can be evaluated by
each amplify a current-sense resistor voltage-drop, and
simply removing the on board load resistors (R3 and R6).
provide precision uni-polar output voltages proportional
to the respective load currents. The demo circuit includes The key performance characteristics of the LTC6103 and
scaling resistors that program the gain of the circuits to DC1116 are show n in the Performance Summary below .
25V/V. Each section of the LTC6103 is pow ered from the
same supply that the sense resistor is connected to and
provides a ground referenced output. Each section of the Design files for this circuit board are available. Call the
LTC6103 can independently perform current LTC factory.
measurements on supplies ranging from 4V to 60V. L, LT, Over-The-Top are registered trademarks ofLinear Technology Corporation. Other
Since the output voltages are developed as controlled product names may be trademarks ofthe companies that manufacture the products.

PERF ORM ANCE SU M M ARY Specifications are at TA = 25°C


SYM BOL PARAM ETER CONDITIONS M IN TYP M AX UNITS
VINA, VINB Monitored Supply Input Range 4 5… 48 60 V
VMonA Measurement Output Signal IOUTA = 5A 2.5 V
VMonB Measurement Output Signal IOUTB = 5A 2.5 V
IMonA Measurement Output Signal(current mode) IOUTA = 5A, R3 removed 500 µA
IMonB Measurement Output Signal(current mode) IOUTB = 5A, R6 removed 500 µA
IOUTA, IOUTB Output Load Current Range Thermallimit ofRSENSE (R1 or R4) 7 A
IINAQ VINA Quiescent Current VINA =12V, IOUTA = 0A 250 µA
IINBQ VINB Quiescent Current VINB =12V, IOUTB = 0A 250 µA
tR VMonA or VMonB step-response time IOUTA or IOUTB step from 0A to 5A 2 µs

OPERATING PRINCIPL ES
The LTC6103 operates by amplifying the voltage drop on identical sense amplifiers in one package. In DC1116 as
a sense resistor placed in series w ith the pow er source of shipped, the sense resistors installed are 20mΩ and the
a load to be monitored. The sense inputs of the amplifier other resistors program the gains to 25V/V, so the
differentially measure the sense-resistor drop to control nominal output scalings are 500mV per ampere of load
an internalvariable current source that allow s translation current. Other scalings can be realized by making
of the input information to a level referenced to VEE resistor changes on the demo circuit.
(ground in this demo circuit). The LTC6103 provides tw o The DC1116 Schematic diagram is show n in Figure 2.

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LTC6103

Q U ICK START PROCEDU RE


Demonstration circuit 1116 is easy to set up to evaluate 4. Turn on the pow er supply.
the performance of the LTC6103. Refer to Figure 1 for
5. Measure an output voltage that corresponds to the
proper measurement equipment setup and follow the
load current. VMonA = 0.5×IOUT for the factory installed
procedure below :
resistors.
NOTE. Each section ofthe LTC6103 may be pow ered (or not)
independently. 6. W ith pow er off, connect a second pow er supply
positive to INB and the common to GND. This supply
1. W ith pow er off, connect a pow er supply positive to
should be in the range of4V to 60V.
INA and the common to GND. This supply should be
in the range of 4V to 60V. If this supply is not 7. Connect a second voltmeter or oscilloscope probe to
equipped w ith an accurate current readout, a DMM the MonB terminal, w ith the common connection or
(set to measure Amperes) may be connected in series ground clip tied to GND.
w ith the supply. 8. Connect a second load to the OUTB terminal(positive)
NOTE. Be sure that the capacity ofa current measuring DMM is adequate and return (negative) to the common of the second
to handle the intended load current. pow er supply.
2. Connect a voltmeter or oscilloscope probe to the 9. Turn on the second pow er supply.
MonA terminal, w ith the common connection or
ground clip tied to GND. 10. Measure an output voltage that corresponds to the
second load current. VMonB = 0.5×IOUT for the factory
3. Connect a load to the OUTA terminal (positive) and installed resistors.
return (negative) to the common of the pow er supply.
NOTE. A differentialmeasurement betw een MonA and MonB w illreflect the
The load may be a pow er resistor, active load difference in load current in the tw o paths. This is usefulin measuring load
instrument, or other circuit ofinterest. current in H-bridge applications.

POWER POWER
SUPPLY SUPPLY
+ COM + COM

LOAD
DMM B
LOAD (10Ω)
A
A COM V
(10Ω)

DMM

A COM V

Figure 1. Proper M easurem ent Equipm ent Setup

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LTC6103

Figure 2. DC1116 Schem atic Diagram

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