AD8418A Data Sheet
Rev. B | Page 12 of 17
OUTPUT OFFSET ADJUSTMENT
The output of the AD8418A can be adjusted for unidirectional
or bidirectional operation.
UNIDIRECTIONAL OPERATION
Unidirectional operation allows the AD8418A to measure currents
through a resistive shunt in one direction. The basic modes for
unidirectional operation are ground referenced output mode
and V
S
referenced output mode.
For unidirectional operation, the output can be set at the negative
rail (near ground) or at the positive rail (near V
S
) when the
differential input is 0 V. The output moves to the opposite rail
when a correct polarity differential input voltage is applied. The
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 decrease the output. If the output is
set at ground, the polarity must be positive to increase the output.
Ground Referenced Output Mode
When using the AD8418A in ground referenced output mode,
both referenced 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 29).
–
+
R1
OUT
GND
V
S
V
REF
1
V
REF
2
AD8418A
R2
R3
R4
–IN
+IN
11883-025
Figure 29. Ground Referenced Output
V
S
Referenced Output Mode
V
S
referenced output mode is set when both reference pins are tied
to the positive supply. It is typically used when the diagnostic
scheme requires detection of the amplifier and the wiring before
power is applied to the load (see Figure 30).
–
+
R1
OUT
GND
V
S
V
REF
1
V
REF
2
AD8418A
R2
R3
R4
–IN
+IN
1
1883-026
Figure 30. V
S
Referenced Output
BIDIRECTIONAL OPERATION
Bidirectional operation allows the AD8418A to measure
currents 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.
In some cases, however, it is set at a voltage other than half-scale
when the bidirectional current is nonsymmetrical.
Adjusting the output is accomplished by applying voltage(s) to
the referenced inputs. V
REF
1 and V
REF
2 are tied to internal
resistors that connect to an internal offset node. There is no
operational difference between the pins.