SBOU276 January   2023 INA226 , INA226-Q1

 

  1.   SBOU276 Abstract
  2. 1Trademarks
  3. 2Overview
    1. 2.1 Kit Contents
    2. 2.2 Related Documentation From Texas Instruments
  4. 3Hardware
    1. 3.1 Features
  5. 4Operation
    1. 4.1 Quick Start Setup
    2. 4.2 EVM Operation
      1. 4.2.1 Setup
        1. 4.2.1.1 Driver Installation
        2. 4.2.1.2 Firmware
          1. 4.2.1.2.1 Firmware Debug
        3. 4.2.1.3 GUI Setup and Connection
          1. 4.2.1.3.1 Initial Setup
          2. 4.2.1.3.2 GUI to EVM Connection
      2. 4.2.2 GUI Operation
        1. 4.2.2.1 Homepage Tab
        2. 4.2.2.2 Configuration Tab
        3. 4.2.2.3 Registers Tab
        4. 4.2.2.4 Results Data Tab
      3. 4.2.3 Current Sensing Operation
        1. 4.2.3.1 Detailed Setup
      4. 4.2.4 Direct EVM USB Communication
        1. 4.2.4.1 Standard USB Read and Write Operations
        2. 4.2.4.2 Collect Data Through the USB BULK Channel
      5. 4.2.5 PAMB Compatibility
  6. 5Circuitry
    1. 5.1 Current Sensing IC
    2. 5.2 Input Signal Path
    3. 5.3 Digital Circuitry
  7. 6Schematics, PCB Layout, and Bill of Materials
    1. 6.1 Schematics
    2. 6.2 PCB Layout
    3. 6.3 Bill of Materials

4.2 EVM Operation

To use the EVM with the SCB Controller (sold separately), connect the EVM as shown in Figure 4-1.

Figure 4-1 EVM (Left) Connected to SCB Controller (Right)

If using multiple EVMs, connect them as shown in Figure 4-2. Make sure to use a different I2C address for each device. The GUI only supports up to 4 EVMs total.

Figure 4-2 Multiple EVMs Connected to SCB Controller