Product Overview: INA230AIRGT

The INA230AIRGT is a precision current-shunt and power monitor with an I2C-compatible interface from Texas Instruments. Designed to offer industry-leading performance, this device provides precise measurement of both power and current directly over a serial interface. The INA230AIRGT is perfect for applications requiring high-accuracy power consumption data, such as power management systems in portable devices, battery chargers, and energy monitoring systems.

Key Features

• High Accuracy: The INA230AIRGT boasts a high-accuracy current-sensing capability, making it ideal for precise current measurement tasks. It can measure voltage across a shunt resistor with a precision of 1% maximum error over the temperature range.
• Wide Common-Mode Range: With a common-mode voltage range of 0 to 28V, this device is suitable for various applications, including those involving high-side current sensing.
• Programmable Calibration: Users can calibrate the INA230AIRGT to optimize performance for shunt resistors of various values and operating conditions.
• Integrated Power Calculation: The device can calculate power on-chip, providing power data alongside current measurements, thus reducing the load on the host processor.
• Configurable Averaging Options: It offers multiple averaging options which can be configured to optimize performance for specific application requirements.
• I2C Interface: The I2C-compatible interface facilitates easy integration into existing bus systems and allows for up to 16 devices on the same bus with unique addresses.

Applications

The INA230AIRGT is versatile and can be used in a wide array of applications. It is particularly useful in:

• Server and telecom power supplies
• Battery management systems
• Power management for consumer and portable electronics
• Energy monitoring and management systems

Package and Reliability

This device comes in a VQFN (RGY) 16-pin package, offering a compact footprint for space-constrained applications. Manufactured by Texas Instruments, a leader in semiconductor solutions, the INA230AIRGT is built to meet high standards of quality and reliability.

For designers and engineers looking for a robust and precise current and power monitoring solution, the INA230AIRGT provides a high-quality option backed by Texas Instruments' reputation for performance and dependability.