link to page 9 link to page 9 Data SheetAD8205OUTPUT OFFSET ADJUSTMENT The output of the AD8205 can be adjusted for unidirectional or V+ REFERENCED OUTPUT bidirectional operation. This mode is set when both reference pins are tied to the UNIDIRECTIONAL OPERATION positive supply. It is typical y used when the diagnostic scheme Unidirectional operation al ows the AD8205 to measure requires detection of the amplifier and the wiring before power currents through a resistive shunt in one direction. The basic is applied to the load (see Figure 15). modes for unidirectional operation are ground referenced output mode and V+ referenced output mode. V+ In the case of unidirectional operation, the output could be set +INOUT at the negative rail (near ground) or at the positive rail (near –IN V+) when the differential input is 0 V. The output moves to the opposite rail when a correct polarity differential input voltage is VREF1 applied. In this case, full scale is approximately 100 mV. The AD8205 required polarity of the differential input depends on the output voltage setting. If the output is set at the positive rail, the input polarity needs to be negative to move the output down. If the NCVREF2 output is set at ground, the polarity is positive to move the GND output up. NC = NO CONNECT 04315-0-014 GROUND REFERENCED OUTPUT Figure 15. V+ Referenced Output When using the AD8205 in this mode, both reference inputs are tied to ground, which causes the output to sit at the negative rail when there are zero differential volts at the input (see Figure 14). Table 5. V+ = 5 V VIN (Referred to −IN)VO 0 V 4.8 V V+ 100 mV 0.05 V +INOUT–INBIDIRECTIONAL OPERATIONV Bidirectional operation al ows the AD8205 to measure currents REF1AD8205 through a resistive shunt in two directions. In this case, the output is set anywhere within the output range. Typically, it is set at half-scale for equal range in both directions. NCVREF2GND In some cases, however, it is set at a voltage other than half-scale when the bidirectional current is nonsymmetrical. NC = NO CONNECT 04315-0-013 Figure 14. Ground Referenced Output Table 6. V+ = 5 V, VO = 2.5 with VIN = 0 VVIN (Referred to −IN)VOTable 4. V+ = 5 V +40 mV 4.5 V −40 mV 0.5 V VIN (Referred to −IN)VO 0 V 0.05 V 100 mV 4.8 V Adjusting the output is accomplished by applying voltage(s) to the reference inputs. V REF1 and VREF2 are tied to internal resistors that connect to an internal offset node. There is no operational difference between the pins. Rev. D | Page 9 of 12 Document Outline Features Excellent AC and DC Performance Applications Functional Block Diagram General Description Revision History Specifications Absolute Maximum Ratings ESD Caution Pin Configuration and Function Descriptions Typical Performance Characteristics Theory of Operation Output Offset Adjustment Unidirectional Operation Ground Referenced Output V+ Referenced Output Bidirectional Operation External Reference Output Splitting the Supply Splitting an External Reference Applications Information High-Side Current Sense with a Low-Side Switch High-Side Current Sense with a High-Side Switch Outline Dimensions Ordering Guide Automotive Products