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TMCS1101: Sensor output during transients

Part Number: TMCS1101

Team,

my customer will either use TMCS1101A4U or TMCS1101A4B in their system:

  • Nominal current is 1.5A.
  • They can have transients of 13A with 500usec duration.

What will the device measure during these transients?

Will the output be at maximum, eg 10.75A for TMCS1101A4U according to table 5-1 in the datasheet?

Thanks and best regards

  • franz,

    There are several factors here that would dictate the overall output response of the device (wave shape and nature of the transient, input or output BW limitations/filter, etc.), but based on the magnitude and time of the transient, the answer would most likely be yes. Have a look at the output response shown in the DS:

    The device updates at constant 4us interval, and begins response a few microseconds after input response. The device would most likely saturate under a condition such as this. I would say based on the conditions described above, the A3U would be a better option here, as both 3.3V and 5V supply would be capable of measuring this transient without fear of saturation:

  • Thank you Carolus! I guess it depends if they need to measure the transient or if they just need to know the behavior during the condition.

    Best regards