Current sense amp for the bench and the board
The Maxim Integrated MAX4173HESA+T is a single-channel current sense amplifier in an 8-SOIC package. It monitors current by amplifying the voltage drop across an external shunt resistor, outputting a voltage proportional to the load current. Key specs: 1.2 MHz bandwidth, 420 µA supply current, and a supply span from 3 V to 28 V. It's built for industrial temperature range (-40°C to 85°C) and is fully RoHS3 compliant.
Package and mounting
8-SOIC is a standard footprint, easy to hand-solder or reflow. The 3.90 mm body width fits common SOIC-8 land patterns. No hidden thermal pad — the part dissipates through the leads, which is fine for a 420 µA amplifier.
Lifecycle and sourcing posture
The MAX4173HESA+T carries an Active product status with no last-time-buy or NRND flags. It is RoHS3 compliant. For BOM planning, this part is suitable for new designs and ongoing production.
