INA185 Bidirectional Current Sense Amplifier

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INA185 Bidirectional Current Sense Amplifier

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Part Number
INA185
Manufacturer
Texas Instruments
Package
DRL SOT-563 6-pin, 1.60 mm x 1.60 mm; DCK SC70 6-pin, 2.00 mm x 2.10 mm
Category
Signal Chain
Product Type
Operational Amplifier

Quick Sourcing Note

INA185 is a Texas Instruments bidirectional current sense amplifier in the Signal_Chain category. It is offered in 6-pin DRL SOT-563, 1.60 mm x 1.60 mm, and DCK SC70, 2.00 mm x 2.10 mm, packages. Key operating parameters include a -0.2 V to +26 V common-mode input range, 2.7 V to 5.5 V operating supply range, and -40°C to +125°C operating free-air temperature range. Gain options are 20 V/V, 50 V/V, 100 V/V, and 200 V/V. The device supports current measurement designs requiring bidirectional sensing, reference input operation, low offset drift, and compact 6-pin assembly.

Specifications

TypeDescription
Part NumberINA185
ManufacturerTexas Instruments
Product TypeOperational Amplifier
CategorySignal Chain
Package / CaseDRL SOT-563 6-pin, 1.60 mm x 1.60 mm; DCK SC70 6-pin, 2.00 mm x 2.10 mm
Common-mode input voltage range-0.2 V to +26 V; recommended operating condition over operating free-air temperature range
Operating supply voltage2.7 V to 5.5 V, 5 V nominal; recommended operating condition over operating free-air temperature range
Operating free-air temperature-40°C to +125°C; recommended operating condition
Supply voltage absolute maximum6 V max; absolute maximum rating over operating free-air temperature range
Differential analog input voltage absolute maximum-26 V to +26 V; VIN+ - VIN- absolute maximum rating
Common-mode analog input voltage absolute maximumGND - 0.3 V to 26 V; absolute maximum rating
Reference voltage absolute maximumGND - 0.3 V to VS + 0.3 V; VREF absolute maximum rating
Output voltage absolute maximumGND - 0.3 V to VS + 0.3 V; VOUT absolute maximum rating
Operating temperature absolute maximum-55°C to +150°C; TA absolute maximum rating
Junction temperature absolute maximum150°C max; TJ absolute maximum rating
Storage temperature-65°C to +150°C; absolute maximum rating
ESD rating HBM±3000 V; human-body model per ANSI/ESDA/JEDEC JS-001
ESD rating CDM±1000 V; charged-device model per JEDEC JESD22-C101
Junction-to-ambient thermal resistance188.0°C/W DCK; 230.9°C/W DRL; RθJA, 6-pin packages
Junction-to-case top thermal resistance140.8°C/W DCK; 94.1°C/W DRL; RθJC(top), 6-pin packages
Junction-to-board thermal resistance78.8°C/W DCK; 112.8°C/W DRL; RθJB, 6-pin packages
Junction-to-top characterization parameter62.1°C/W DCK; 3.8°C/W DRL; ψJT, 6-pin packages
Junction-to-board characterization parameter78.5°C/W DCK; 112.1°C/W DRL; ψJB, 6-pin packages
Common-mode rejection ratio A186 dB min, 100 dB typ; VIN+ = 0 V to 26 V, VSENSE = 0 mV, TA = -40°C to +125°C, RTI
Common-mode rejection ratio A2/A396 dB min, 100 dB typ; VIN+ = 0 V to 26 V, VSENSE = 0 mV, TA = -40°C to +125°C, RTI
Common-mode rejection ratio A4106 dB min, 120 dB typ; VIN+ = 0 V to 26 V, VSENSE = 0 mV, TA = -40°C to +125°C, RTI
Offset voltage A1 at zero common-mode±25 µV typ, ±135 µV max; VSENSE = 0 mV, VIN+ = 0 V, RTI
Offset voltage A2/A3/A4 at zero common-mode±5 µV typ, ±55 µV max; VSENSE = 0 mV, VIN+ = 0 V, RTI
Offset voltage A1 at 12 V common-mode±100 µV typ, ±450 µV max; VSENSE = 0 mV, VIN+ = 12 V, RTI
Offset voltage A2/A3 at 12 V common-mode±25 µV typ, ±130 µV max; VSENSE = 0 mV, VIN+ = 12 V, RTI
Offset voltage A4 at 12 V common-mode±25 µV typ, ±100 µV max; VSENSE = 0 mV, VIN+ = 12 V, RTI
Offset voltage drift0.2 µV/°C typ, 0.5 µV/°C max; VSENSE = 0 mV, TA = -40°C to +125°C, RTI
Power supply rejection ratio±8 µV/V typ, ±30 µV/V max; VS = 2.7 V to 5.5 V, VIN+ = 12 V, VSENSE = 0 mV, RTI
Input bias current at VCM = 0 V-6 µA typ; VSENSE = 0 mV, VCM = 0 V
Input bias current75 µA typ; VSENSE = 0 mV
Input offset current±0.05 µA typ; VSENSE = 0 mV
Gain A120 V/V; A1 device option
Gain A250 V/V; A2 device option
Gain A3100 V/V; A3 device option
Gain A4200 V/V; A4 device option
Gain error A1/A2/A3±0.05% typ, ±0.2% max; VOUT = 0.5 V to VS - 0.5 V, TA = -40°C to +125°C
Gain error A4±0.07% typ, ±0.25% max; VOUT = 0.5 V to VS - 0.5 V, TA = -40°C to +125°C
Gain error drift1.5 ppm/°C typ, 8 ppm/°C max; TA = -40°C to +125°C
Nonlinearity error±0.01% typ; VOUT = 0.5 V to VS - 0.5 V
Maximum capacitive load1 nF; no sustained oscillation
Output swing to VSVS - 0.02 V typ, VS - 0.026 V max; RL = 10 kΩ to GND, TA = -40°C to +125°C
Output swing to GNDGND + 0.0005 V typ, GND + 0.0035 V max; RL = 10 kΩ to GND, VIN+ - VIN- = -10 mV, TA = -40°C to +125°C
Zero current swing to GND A1GND + 0.0005 V typ, GND + 0.006 V max; VREF = 0 V, RLOAD open, VIN+ - VIN- = 0 mV, TA = -40°C to +125°C
Zero current swing to GND A2/A3/A4GND + 0.0005 V typ, GND + 0.012 V max; VREF = 0 V, RLOAD open, VIN+ - VIN- = 0 mV, TA = -40°C to +125°C
Bandwidth A1350 kHz typ; CLOAD = 10 pF
Bandwidth A2210 kHz typ; CLOAD = 10 pF
Bandwidth A3150 kHz typ; CLOAD = 10 pF
Bandwidth A4105 kHz typ; CLOAD = 10 pF
Slew rate2 V/µs typ; VS = 5 V, VREF = VS/2, VIN+ = 12 V, TA = 25°C unless otherwise noted
Voltage noise density40 nV/√Hz typ; referred to input
Quiescent current200 µA typ, 260 µA max; VSENSE = 0 mV
Quiescent current over temperature300 µA max; VSENSE = 0 mV, TA = -40°C to +125°C
Pin 1 function SOT-563OUT, analog output; DRL package 6-pin SOT-563 top view
Pin 6 function SOT-563VS, analog power supply, 2.7 V to 5.5 V; DRL package 6-pin SOT-563 top view
Pin 5 function SOT-563REF, analog input reference; DRL package 6-pin SOT-563 top view
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Product Overview

The INA185 from Texas Instruments is a bidirectional current sense amplifier for Signal_Chain designs. Its recommended operating range supports -0.2 V to +26 V common-mode input voltage and a 2.7 V to 5.5 V supply, with 5 V listed as nominal. The operating free-air temperature range is -40°C to +125°C.

Device options provide fixed gains of 20 V/V, 50 V/V, 100 V/V, and 200 V/V. Electrical limits include low offset voltage options, 0.2 µV/°C typical offset drift, 1.5 ppm/°C typical gain error drift, ±0.01% typical nonlinearity error, and 40 nV/√Hz typical input-referred voltage noise density.

Package choices include the DRL 6-pin SOT-563 at 1.60 mm x 1.60 mm and the DCK 6-pin SC70 at 2.00 mm x 2.10 mm. Documented pins for the SOT-563 include OUT, VS, and REF, supporting analog output, 2.7 V to 5.5 V supply, and analog input reference functions.

Key Features

  • Bidirectional current sense amplifier for Signal_Chain designs
  • Common-mode input range from -0.2 V to +26 V
  • Operates from 2.7 V to 5.5 V supply
  • -40°C to +125°C operating free-air temperature range
  • Four gain options: 20, 50, 100, and 200 V/V
  • Typical bandwidth from 105 kHz to 350 kHz by gain
  • 200 µA typical quiescent current at zero sense voltage
  • Available in 6-pin SOT-563 and SC70 packages

Typical Applications

  • Bidirectional current monitoring
  • High-side current sensing
  • Low-side current sensing
  • Supply current measurement
  • Load current feedback
  • Reference-based current measurement

Procurement Notes

When requesting a quote for INA185, buyers should confirm the manufacturer, package or case, required quantity, target date code, compliance documents, packing method, destination country and expected delivery schedule.

If alternatives are acceptable, buyers should share the approved vendor list, required electrical or optical limits, package constraints and qualification requirements. Any alternative part should be reviewed by the buyer's engineering team before production use.

For analog and signal-chain sourcing, supply voltage, bandwidth, accuracy, noise level, package, temperature grade, input/output configuration and qualification requirements should be verified before approval.

FAQ

What supply voltage range does the INA185 support?

The INA185 operates from a 2.7 V to 5.5 V supply, with 5 V listed as nominal. The supply voltage absolute maximum rating is 6 V over the operating free-air temperature range.

Which gain options are available for the INA185?

The INA185 device options provide fixed gains of 20 V/V for A1, 50 V/V for A2, 100 V/V for A3, and 200 V/V for A4.

What packages are listed for the INA185?

The INA185 package options are DRL SOT-563 6-pin at 1.60 mm x 1.60 mm and DCK SC70 6-pin at 2.00 mm x 2.10 mm.

What is the INA185 common-mode input voltage range?

The recommended common-mode input voltage range is -0.2 V to +26 V over the operating free-air temperature range. The common-mode analog input absolute maximum rating is GND - 0.3 V to 26 V.

Technical Review & Sourcing Note

Prepared by LDeepAI Component Sourcing Team. Reviewed for RFQ, documentation and alternative sourcing use. Last updated: July 12, 2026.

This page is based on manufacturer datasheet information and LDeepAI sourcing review. Specifications should be verified against the official manufacturer datasheet before final procurement or design approval. Final electrical, optical and reliability approval should be confirmed by the buyer's engineering team.

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