The INA219AIDCNR is a high-precision, digital current and power monitor from Texas Instruments, designed for measuring current, voltage, and power in electronic circuits. It integrates a current shunt and a precision analog-to-digital converter (ADC) to provide accurate measurements. Here are its key features:
Key Features
- Measurement Capabilities: Measures both current and power with high accuracy
- Current Sense: Can measure shunt voltages from 0 to ±320 mV, which allows for high-resolution current sensing
- Bus Voltage Measurement: Measures the voltage across the power supply (bus voltage) from 0 to 26V
- Resolution: 12-bit ADC for accurate digital conversion
- Interface: I2C-compatible digital interface for easy communication with microcontrollers and other digital systems
- Operating Voltage: 3.0V to 5.5V, making it suitable for various power supply configurations
- Package Type: 10-pin VSSOP (Very Small Shrink Outline Package), compact for space-constrained designs
Performance
- Accuracy: High precision with low offset and gain errors, ensuring reliable measurements
- Low Power Consumption: Designed to consume minimal power, enhancing battery-operated system efficiency
- Current Range: Up to 3.2A, suitable for a wide range of current measurement applications
- Temperature Range: -40°C to +125°C, suitable for industrial and automotive applications
Features and Benefits
- Digital Output: Provides digital readings of current, power, and bus voltage, simplifying data collection and processing
- Programmable Alerts: Can be configured to trigger alerts based on predefined thresholds for current and voltage
- Flexible Calibration: Allows for calibration adjustments to match specific system requirements
Applications
- Power Management: Monitoring and managing power consumption in electronic devices
- Battery Monitoring: Measuring current and power in battery-operated systems for efficient energy usage
- Industrial Equipment: Tracking power usage and performance in industrial machinery and control systems
- Consumer Electronics: Used in devices such as smartphones, tablets, and other electronics to optimize power consumption
The INA219AIDCNR is designed for high-precision monitoring of current, voltage, and power, providing accurate and reliable measurements for a variety of electronic and industrial applications.