电流感应功率mosfet原理介绍__on.pdf

APPLICATION NOTE SENSEFET PRODUCT at the same potential. Since n is on the order of 1000:1, load Current sensing power MOSFETs provide a highly current is approximately equal to source current, and the effective way of measuring load current in power current mirror ratio also describes the ratio of load current conditioning circuits. Conceptually simple in nature, these to sense current. devices split load current into power and sense components, and thereby allow signal level resistors to be used for sampling. Since this technique results in higher ILOAD efficiency and lower costs than competing alternatives, Drain understanding how to use SENSEFET product is an important design issue. Getting accustomed to these devices is relatively, but not completely, straightforward. They are conceptually simple, Gate but have their own unique set of characteristics and subtle Source properties. The following discussion examines both, and Mirror starts with a description of how SENSEFET devices work. ISENSE ISOURCE Principle of Operation Their operation is based on the matched devices principle that is so commonly used in integrated circuits. Figure 1. SENS