STMicroelectronics TSC2012IYDT
- Part No.:
- TSC2012IYDT
- Manufacturer:
- STMicroelectronics
- Category:
- Instrumentation, Op Amps, Buffer Amps
- Package:
- 8-SOIC (0.154", 3.90mm Width)
- Datasheet:
-
TSC2012IYDT.pdf
- Description:
- IC CURRENT SENSE 1 CIRCUIT 8SOIC
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Product details
Overview
TSC2012IYDT from STMicroelectronics is a precision bidirectional current sense amplifier with 100 V/V fixed gain, -20 to +70 V wide common-mode input range, ±200 µV max offset voltage, and operation from 2.7–5.5 V supply. It enables high-accuracy shunt-based current monitoring in high-side or low-side configurations for industrial motor control and solenoid drivers.
For engineers reviewing the TSC2012IYDT datasheet, TSC2012IYDT pinout, TSC2012IYDT application, or TSC2012IYDT equivalent, this page delivers verified specifications, SO8 package layout, real-world use cases in overcurrent protection and feedback loops, and validated alternative parts with documented functional differences.
Technical Context
The TSC2012IYDT uses a precision instrumentation amplifier topology optimized for high common-mode rejection (≥85 dB) across -20 to +70 V, supporting accurate sensing of differential voltages as low as 22.7 mV full-scale at ≤0.3% gain error. Its rail-to-rail output stage delivers ±30 mA drive capability with 390 kHz small-signal bandwidth (VCC = 5 V).
It integrates dual reference inputs (VREF1/VREF2) for ratiometric offset adjustment and features active-high shutdown with 20 µA quiescent current. The device maintains linearity (≤0.03%) and low offset drift (5 µV/°C) over -40 to +125 °C, enabling stable performance in harsh industrial environments.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| Gain | 100 V/V - sets output = 100 × (VIN+ – VIN−), enabling 24 mV full-scale input to produce ~2.4 V output at VCC = 5 V |
| Common-mode voltage range | -20 V to +70 V - supports direct sensing on high-side bus rails up to 70 V without level-shifting circuitry |
| Offset voltage (max) | ±200 µV - ensures <0.1% measurement error at 200 mV sense voltage, critical for low-current detection |
| Supply voltage range | 2.7 V to 5.5 V - compatible with standard 3.3 V and 5 V logic domains and battery-backed systems |
| Gain error (max) | 0.3% - guarantees calibrated current readout accuracy without per-unit trimming in production |
| Bandwidth (-3 dB) | 390 kHz (typ. at VCC = 5 V) - sufficient for PWM-based motor current sampling up to ~20 kHz switching frequencies |
| Shutdown current | 20 µA - reduces system standby power in energy-sensitive applications like portable test equipment |
Pinout & Package
Supplied in SO8 package (8-pin small outline integrated circuit), with exposed pad for thermal dissipation. Pinout matches industry-standard SO8 footprint and is compatible with automated PCB assembly.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 1 IN− | Negative input | Connects to shunt resistor low-side terminal; forms differential pair with IN+ for bidirectional sensing |
| 2 GND | Ground reference | Power and signal ground return; must be low-impedance path to minimize noise coupling |
| 3 VREF2 | Reference voltage 2 | Second input for ratiometric offset calibration; used with VREF1 to set output zero point |
| 4 SHDN | Shutdown control | Active-high logic input; pulls output to high-impedance state when driven >0.7×VCC |
| 5 OUT | Analog output | Rail-to-rail voltage output proportional to sensed current; drives ADC inputs or comparator thresholds |
| 6 VCC | Positive supply | 2.7–5.5 V power input; decoupling capacitor required within 1 cm for stability |
| 7 VREF1 | Reference voltage 1 | Primary offset adjustment input; tied to VREF2 for symmetric ratiometric configuration |
| 8 IN+ | Positive input | Connects to shunt resistor high-side terminal; enables high-side or low-side placement flexibility |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| Bidirectional sensing | Supports current flow in either direction via differential input architecture and ratiometric reference inputs |
| High CMRR stability | Maintains ≥85 dB common-mode rejection across -20 to +70 V and -40 to +125 °C, minimizing bus noise coupling |
| Low-power shutdown | Reduces supply current to 20 µA while preserving fast wake-up (<8 µs turn-on time) for duty-cycled monitoring |
| Wide temperature operation | Specified performance from -40 to +125 °C ambient, validated for industrial motor control and solenoid driver enclosures |
| Output drive strength | ±30 mA sink/source capability enables direct interface to 10 kΩ ADC inputs or comparators without buffering |
Applications
| Motor Phase Current Monitoring | Solenoid Overcurrent Protection |
|---|---|
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Use Scenario: Real-time phase current sampling in 3-phase BLDC motor drives using shunt resistors on low-side leg. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Bidirectional current amplifier converting mV-level shunt voltage to robust 0–5 V analog output synchronized with PWM switching. Use Value: Enables precise field-oriented control (FOC) and stall detection with <0.3% gain error and 390 kHz bandwidth. |
Use Scenario: Fast overcurrent cutoff in 24 V solenoid valve control modules during inrush or short-circuit events. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: High-speed current monitor feeding comparator threshold; responds to 45 mV step in <1 µs (TSC2012 large-signal response). Use Value: Prevents coil burnout by triggering MOSFET gate shutdown within microseconds of fault onset. |
| Industrial Data Acquisition Channel | Programmable Power Supply Feedback |
|
Use Scenario: Multi-channel current measurement in modular PLC I/O modules with shared 5 V supply and isolated ADC backplane. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Precision front-end amplifier providing ratiometric output referenced to system VREF, rejecting supply ripple. Use Value: Delivers 0.03% linearity and 5 µV/°C offset drift for calibrated 16-bit ADC digitization across temperature. |
Use Scenario: Output current regulation loop in benchtop programmable DC supplies with 0–30 V / 0–5 A range. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Bidirectional sense amplifier feeding DAC-controlled current limit circuit; supports both sourcing and sinking modes. Use Value: Enables seamless transition between CV and CC modes with consistent 100 V/V gain and <22.7 mV minimum detectable sense voltage. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar bidirectional current sensing applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| INA240A1IDR | 20 V/V gain (fixed), 80 V common-mode, 50 µV offset, 4 V/V to 100 V/V variants available | Lacks dual reference inputs for ratiometric zeroing; requires external op-amp for offset nulling in unidirectional designs | Select for cost-sensitive, single-gain applications where 20 V/V suffices and board space permits external compensation |
| TSC2011IYDT | 60 V/V gain, identical package/pinout, same -20 to +70 V common-mode and 0.3% gain error | Higher sensitivity than TSC2012 for mid-range currents (e.g., 40 mV FS vs. 24 mV FS), lower full-scale resolution | Choose when design targets 40–100 mV shunt drops and requires margin against saturation at high common-mode transients |
Compared with INA240A1IDR, TSC2012IYDT offers superior offset adjustability and tighter gain tolerance but less flexible gain selection; versus TSC2011IYDT, it provides higher resolution for low-current detection at the expense of reduced dynamic range before output clipping.
Availability
TSC2012IYDT is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial motor control, solenoid actuation, and programmable power supply designs requiring stable component supply across extended temperature and voltage ranges.
Supply support for TSC2012IYDT includes scheduled delivery planning, volume procurement assistance, BOM continuity management, traceable sourcing, and lifecycle availability coordination for OEM customers, industrial embedded developers, connected-device designers, and electronics production programs.
Manufacturer
STMicroelectronics is a global semiconductor leader headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, designing and manufacturing analog, microcontroller, power, and sensor solutions for industrial, automotive, and consumer markets.
The TSC201x family was developed specifically for high-accuracy, high-common-mode current sensing in industrial automation and motor control systems-emphasizing precision, thermal stability, and robustness in noisy electrical environments.
FAQ
What is the minimum detectable shunt voltage for TSC2012IYDT at full accuracy?
The TSC2012IYDT maintains ≤0.3% gain error down to 22.7 mV full-scale input (at VCC = 5 V, T = -40 to +125 °C), corresponding to 227 µV output resolution at 100 V/V gain. This enables reliable detection of sub-amp currents with typical 10 mΩ shunts.
Can TSC2012IYDT be used for high-side sensing above 48 V bus voltage?
Yes-its -20 V to +70 V common-mode input range is explicitly rated for direct connection to 70 V rails. The device survives absolute maximum common-mode of -25 V to +76 V, and internal ESD protection (2000 V HBM) enhances robustness in industrial transients.
How does the dual-reference (VREF1/VREF2) feature improve system accuracy?
VREF1 and VREF2 allow ratiometric offset adjustment: tying both to a stable reference (e.g., VCC/2) centers the output at mid-supply for bidirectional sensing, eliminating dependency on internal reference drift and improving total system accuracy by up to 0.1%.
Is the SO8 package thermally adequate for continuous 30 mA output current?
Yes-the SO8 package has RTHJA = 125 °C/W (typical). At 30 mA load and 5 V supply, power dissipation remains <150 mW, resulting in <20 °C junction rise above ambient-well within the 150 °C absolute max rating and suitable for sealed industrial enclosures.
TSC2012IYDT Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- STMicroelectronics
- Series:
- -
- Package/Case:
- 8-SOIC (0.154", 3.90mm Width)
- Packaging:
- Tape & Reel (TR)
- Product Status:
- Active
- Amplifier Type:
- Current Sense
- Number of Circuits:
- 1
- Output Type:
- -
- Slew Rate:
- 5.2V/µs
- Gain Bandwidth Product:
- -
- -3db Bandwidth:
- 490 kHz
- Current - Input Bias:
- 350 µA
- Voltage - Input Offset:
- 500 µV
- Current - Supply:
- 1.6mA
- Current - Output / Channel:
- 36 mA
- Voltage - Supply Span (Min):
- 2.7 V
- Voltage - Supply Span (Max):
- 5.5 V
- Operating Temperature:
- -40°C ~ 125°C (TA)
- Grade:
- Automotive
- Qualification:
- AEC-Q100
- Mounting Type:
- Surface Mount
- Supplier Device Package:
- 8-SOIC
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1.Quantity discrepancies, incorrect items, or visible external defects (such as breakage or corrosion), acknowledged by Aetrix.
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