INA226

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36V, 16-bit, ultra-precise i2c output current/voltage/power monitor w/alert

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Common-mode voltage (max) (V) 36 Common-mode voltage (min) (V) 0 Digital interface I2C, SMBus Resolution (Bits) 16 Input offset (±) (max) (µV) 10 Input offset drift (±) (max) (µV/°C) 0.1 Input offset drift (±) (typ) (µV/°C) 0.02 Voltage gain (V/V) 1 CMRR (min) (dB) 126 Supply voltage (max) (V) 5.5 Supply voltage (min) (V) 2.7 Iq (max) (mA) 0.42 Gain error (%) 0.1 Gain error drift (±) (max) (ppm/°C) 50 Features Alert Function, Bidirectional, Intergrated Power Monitor, Low-side Capable, Ultra precise Number of channels 1 Power measurement accuracy (%) 0.2 Rating Catalog Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 125
Common-mode voltage (max) (V) 36 Common-mode voltage (min) (V) 0 Digital interface I2C, SMBus Resolution (Bits) 16 Input offset (±) (max) (µV) 10 Input offset drift (±) (max) (µV/°C) 0.1 Input offset drift (±) (typ) (µV/°C) 0.02 Voltage gain (V/V) 1 CMRR (min) (dB) 126 Supply voltage (max) (V) 5.5 Supply voltage (min) (V) 2.7 Iq (max) (mA) 0.42 Gain error (%) 0.1 Gain error drift (±) (max) (ppm/°C) 50 Features Alert Function, Bidirectional, Intergrated Power Monitor, Low-side Capable, Ultra precise Number of channels 1 Power measurement accuracy (%) 0.2 Rating Catalog Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 125
VSSOP (DGS) 10 14.7 mm² 3 x 4.9
  • Senses bus voltages from 0V to 36V
  • High-side or low-side sensing
  • Reports current, voltage, and power
  • High accuracy:
    • Gain error: 0.1% (maximum)
    • Offset: 10µV (maximum)
  • Configurable averaging options
  • 16 programmable addresses
  • Operates from 2.7V to 5.5V power supply
  • 10-pin DGS (VSSOP) package
  • Senses bus voltages from 0V to 36V
  • High-side or low-side sensing
  • Reports current, voltage, and power
  • High accuracy:
    • Gain error: 0.1% (maximum)
    • Offset: 10µV (maximum)
  • Configurable averaging options
  • 16 programmable addresses
  • Operates from 2.7V to 5.5V power supply
  • 10-pin DGS (VSSOP) package

The INA226 is a current shunt and power monitor with an I2C™- or SMBUS-compatible interface. The device monitors both a shunt voltage drop and bus supply voltage. Programmable calibration value, conversion times, and averaging, combined with an internal multiplier, enable direct readouts of current in amperes and power in watts.

The INA226 senses current on common-mode bus voltages that can vary from 0V to 36V, independent of the supply voltage. The device operates from a single 2.7V to 5.5V supply, drawing a typical of 330µA of supply current. The device is specified over the operating temperature range between –40°C and 125°C and features up to 16 programmable addresses on the I2C-compatible interface.

The INA226 is a current shunt and power monitor with an I2C™- or SMBUS-compatible interface. The device monitors both a shunt voltage drop and bus supply voltage. Programmable calibration value, conversion times, and averaging, combined with an internal multiplier, enable direct readouts of current in amperes and power in watts.

The INA226 senses current on common-mode bus voltages that can vary from 0V to 36V, independent of the supply voltage. The device operates from a single 2.7V to 5.5V supply, drawing a typical of 330µA of supply current. The device is specified over the operating temperature range between –40°C and 125°C and features up to 16 programmable addresses on the I2C-compatible interface.

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* Data sheet INA226 36V, 16-Bit, Ultra-Precise I2C Output Current, Voltage, and Power Monitor With Alert datasheet (Rev. B) PDF | HTML 17 Sep 2024
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