INA260AIPWR

Product Overview

Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)

Use: The INA260AIPWR is a high-precision, bi-directional current and power monitor IC. It is designed to accurately measure both positive and negative currents with a wide dynamic range. This IC is commonly used in various applications where precise current and power monitoring is required.

Characteristics: - High accuracy - Wide input voltage range - Low quiescent current - Bi-directional current sensing - Programmable alert thresholds - I2C interface for communication

Package: The INA260AIPWR is available in a small form factor package known as TSSOP-16. This package offers ease of integration into different circuit designs.

Essence: The essence of the INA260AIPWR lies in its ability to provide accurate and reliable current and power measurements in a compact package.

Packaging/Quantity: The INA260AIPWR is typically sold in reels containing 2500 units per reel.

Specifications

• Supply Voltage Range: 2.7V to 5.5V
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +125°C
• Current Measurement Range: ±1.5A to ±15A
• Power Measurement Range: ±3.75W to ±37.5W
• Accuracy:
  • Current: ±0.15% of reading
  • Power: ±0.15% of reading
• Resolution:
  • Current: 1.5mA
  • Power: 3.75mW
• Communication Interface: I2C

Detailed Pin Configuration

The INA260AIPWR has a total of 16 pins arranged as follows:

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| | | INA260 | |_______________________|

   Pin Configuration:

   1. V+
   2. V-
   3. SDA
   4. SCL
   5. ALERT
   6. ADDR
   7. NC
   8. NC
   9. NC
  10. NC
  11. NC
  12. NC
  13. NC
  14. GND
  15. NC
  16. NC

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Functional Features

• Accurate bi-directional current and power measurement
• Programmable alert thresholds for overcurrent/overpower detection
• I2C interface for easy communication with microcontrollers
• Low quiescent current for power-efficient operation
• Wide input voltage range for versatile applications
• High accuracy and resolution for precise measurements

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - High accuracy and resolution - Bi-directional current sensing - Programmable alert thresholds - Compact package size - Wide input voltage range

Disadvantages: - Limited current and power measurement range - Requires external microcontroller for data processing

Working Principles

The INA260AIPWR utilizes a shunt resistor to measure the voltage drop across it, which is proportional to the current flowing through the load. This voltage is amplified and converted into a digital value using an analog-to-digital converter (ADC). The IC also measures the supply voltage to calculate the power consumption. By utilizing these measurements, the INA260AIPWR accurately determines the current and power values.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The INA260AIPWR finds applications in various fields, including but not limited to:

1. Battery management systems
2. Power supplies
3. Motor control systems
4. Solar energy systems
5. Industrial automation
6. Energy monitoring systems
7. Electric vehicle charging stations
8. Server and data center power monitoring

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. INA219AIDCNR
2. INA3221EVM
3. MAX471ESA+
4. ACS712ELCTR-05B-T
5. LT1999CMS8#PBF

These alternative models offer similar functionality to the INA260AIPWR and can be considered as alternatives based on specific requirements.

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