INA186 Current-Sense Amplifier

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INA186 Current-Sense Amplifier

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Part Number
INA186
Manufacturer
Texas Instruments
Package
SC70 (6) 2.00 mm x 1.25 mm; SOT-23 (8) 2.90 mm x 1.60 mm; DSBGA (6) 1.17 mm x 0.765 mm
Category
Signal Chain
Product Type
Operational Amplifier

Quick Sourcing Note

INA186 from Texas Instruments is a Signal_Chain current-sense amplifier offered in SC70, SOT-23, and DSBGA packages. It operates from a 1.7 V to 5.5 V supply and supports a recommended common-mode input range from GND - 0.2 V to 40 V. Device gain options cover 25 V/V, 50 V/V, 100 V/V, 200 V/V, and 500 V/V, with bandwidth from 27 kHz to 45 kHz depending on gain version. The extracted datasheet facts support bidirectional current sensing in SC70 and SOT-23 packages, while the DSBGA package supports unidirectional current measurement.

Specifications

TypeDescription
Part NumberINA186
ManufacturerTexas Instruments
Product TypeOperational Amplifier
CategorySignal Chain
Package CaseSC70 (6) 2.00 mm x 1.25 mm; SOT-23 (8) 2.90 mm x 1.60 mm; DSBGA (6) 1.17 mm x 0.765 mm
Common-Mode Input RangeGND - 0.2 V to 40 V; Recommended operating conditions
Input Pin Voltage RangeGND - 0.2 V to 40 V; Recommended operating conditions
Operating Supply Voltage1.7 V to 5.5 V; Recommended operating conditions
Reference Pin Voltage RangeGND to VS; Recommended operating conditions
Operating Free-Air Temperature-40°C to 125°C; Recommended operating conditions
Supply Voltage Absolute Maximum6 V; Absolute maximum ratings, over operating free-air temperature range
Differential Analog Input Absolute Maximum-42 V to 42 V; VIN+ - VIN- absolute maximum
Analog Input Voltage Absolute MaximumGND - 0.3 V to 42 V; VIN+ and VIN- with respect to GND
ENABLE Pin Voltage Absolute MaximumGND - 0.3 V to 6 V; Absolute maximum ratings
REF and OUT Voltage Absolute MaximumGND - 0.3 V to VS + 0.3 V; Absolute maximum ratings
Input Current Absolute Maximum5 mA; Input current into any pin
Operating Temperature Absolute Maximum-55°C to 150°C; Absolute maximum ratings
Junction Temperature Absolute Maximum150°C; Absolute maximum ratings
Storage Temperature-65°C to 150°C; Absolute maximum ratings
Human-Body Model ESD Rating±3000 V; Per ANSI/ESDA/JEDEC JS-001
Charged-Device Model ESD Rating±1000 V; Per JEDEC JESD22-C101
Junction-to-Ambient Thermal Resistance, YFD DSBGA141.4°C/W; 6 pins
Junction-to-Ambient Thermal Resistance, DCK SC70170.7°C/W; 6 pins
Junction-to-Ambient Thermal Resistance, DDF SOT-23137.2°C/W; 8 pins
Common-Mode Rejection Ratio120 dB min, 150 dB typ; VSENSE = 0 mV, VIN+ = -0.1 V to 40 V, TA = -40°C to 125°C
Offset Voltage RTI-3 µV typ, ±50 µV max; VS = 1.8 V, VSENSE = 0 mV
Offset Drift RTI0.05 µV/°C typ, 0.5 µV/°C max; VSENSE = 0 mV, TA = -40°C to 125°C
Power-Supply Rejection Ratio RTI-1 µV/V typ, ±10 µV/V max; VSENSE = 0 mV, VS = 1.7 V to 5.5 V
Input Bias Current0.5 nA typ, 3 nA max; VSENSE = 0 mV
Input Offset Current±0.07 nA typ; VSENSE = 0 mV
Gain, INA186A125 V/V
Gain, INA186A250 V/V
Gain, INA186A3100 V/V
Gain, INA186A4200 V/V
Gain, INA186A5500 V/V
Gain Error-0.04% typ, ±1% max; VOUT = 0.1 V to VS - 0.1 V
Gain Error Drift2 ppm/°C typ, 10 ppm/°C max; TA = -40°C to 125°C
Nonlinearity Error±0.01% typ; VOUT = 0.1 V to VS - 0.1 V
Reference Voltage Rejection Ratio±2 µV/V typ, ±10 µV/V max; VREF = 100 mV to VS - 100 mV, TA = -40°C to 125°C
Maximum Capacitive Load1 nF; No sustained oscillation
Output Swing to VS RailVS - 20 mV typ, VS - 40 mV max; VS = 1.8 V, RL = 10 kΩ to GND, TA = -40°C to 125°C
Output Swing to GNDVGND + 0.05 mV typ, VGND + 1 mV max; VS = 1.8 V, RL = 10 kΩ to GND, TA = -40°C to 125°C, VSENSE = -10 mV, VREF = 0 V
Zero Current Output VoltageVGND + 2 mV typ, VGND + 10 mV max; VS = 1.8 V, RL = 10 kΩ to GND, TA = -40°C to 125°C, VSENSE = 0 mV, VREF = 0 V
Bandwidth, A145 kHz; CLOAD = 10 pF
Bandwidth, A237 kHz; CLOAD = 10 pF
Bandwidth, A335 kHz; CLOAD = 10 pF
Bandwidth, A433 kHz; CLOAD = 10 pF
Bandwidth, A527 kHz; CLOAD = 10 pF
Slew Rate0.3 V/µs; VS = 5.0 V, VOUT = 0.5 V to 4.5 V
Settling Time30 µs; From current step to within 1% of final value
Voltage Noise Density RTI75 nV/√Hz; TA = 25°C unless otherwise noted
ENABLE Leakage Input Current1 nA typ, 100 nA max; 0 V <= VENABLE <= VS
ENABLE High-Level Input Voltage, DDF0.7 x VS min, 6 V max
ENABLE Low-Level Input Voltage, DDF0 V min, 0.3 x VS max
ENABLE Hysteresis, DDF300 mV
ENABLE High-Level Input Voltage, YFD1.35 V min, 5.5 V max
ENABLE Low-Level Input Voltage, YFD0 V min, 0.4 V max
ENABLE Hysteresis, YFD100 mV
Output Leakage Disabled1 µA typ, 5 µA max; VS = 5.0 V, VOUT = 0 V to 5.0 V, VENABLE = 0 V
Quiescent Current48 µA typ, 65 µA max; VS = 1.8 V, VSENSE = 0 mV
Quiescent Current Over Temperature90 µA max; VS = 1.8 V, VSENSE = 0 mV, TA = -40°C to 125°C
Quiescent Current Disabled10 nA typ, 100 nA max; VENABLE = 0 V, VSENSE = 0 mV
Bidirectional Current SensingSupported; SC70 and SOT-23 packages; REF pin available in DCK and DDF packages
Unidirectional Current SensingDSBGA package only supports current measurement in one direction; devices without REF pin have REF node grounded internally
Datasheet Statusrequest_only

Product Overview

The Texas Instruments INA186 is a current-sense amplifier in the Signal_Chain category. Recommended operating conditions list a 1.7 V to 5.5 V supply range, GND - 0.2 V to 40 V common-mode and input pin voltage ranges, and -40°C to 125°C operating free-air temperature.

Key Features

  • 1.7 V to 5.5 V operating supply range
  • GND - 0.2 V to 40 V common-mode range
  • Five gain options from 25 V/V to 500 V/V
  • 120 dB minimum common-mode rejection ratio
  • 0.05 µV/°C typical offset drift RTI
  • 27 kHz to 45 kHz bandwidth by device version
  • 48 µA typical quiescent current at 1.8 V
  • 10 nA typical disabled quiescent current
  • SC70 and SOT-23 support bidirectional sensing
  • DSBGA package supports unidirectional current measurement

Typical Applications

  • Bidirectional current sensing
  • Unidirectional DSBGA current measurement
  • 40 V common-mode current sensing
  • Low-supply current measurement
  • Current step response measurement
  • REF-referenced output sensing

Procurement Notes

When requesting a quote for INA186, 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 INA186 support?

The INA186 recommended operating supply voltage range is 1.7 V to 5.5 V. The supply voltage absolute maximum rating is 6 V over the operating free-air temperature range.

Which INA186 packages support bidirectional current sensing?

Bidirectional current sensing is supported in the SC70 and SOT-23 packages. The extracted facts state that the REF pin is available in the DCK and DDF packages.

What gain versions are listed for the INA186?

The listed gain versions are 25 V/V for INA186A1, 50 V/V for INA186A2, 100 V/V for INA186A3, 200 V/V for INA186A4, and 500 V/V for INA186A5 devices.

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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