The INA286AIDGKT from Texas Instruments is a precision, bidirectional current-sense amplifier that is part of TI's extensive family of industry-leading monitoring and protection devices. Designed to offer high accuracy and temperature stability, this amplifier is suitable for a wide range of applications, including power management systems, battery chargers, and portable devices.
Key Features
- High Accuracy: The INA286AIDGKT boasts a maximum offset voltage of 35 µV and a gain error of just 0.1%, ensuring precise current measurement across the full operating temperature range.
- Wide Common-Mode Range: This device can measure currents with common-mode voltages ranging from -0.2V to +26V, making it versatile for both low-side and high-side current sensing in systems with varying supply voltages.
- Variable Gain Options: It offers multiple gain options (50 V/V, 100 V/V, 200 V/V), allowing designers to choose the appropriate amplification level for their specific application needs.
- Low Power Consumption: With a quiescent current of only 900 µA, the INA286AIDGKT is optimized for power-sensitive applications.
- Robust Design: The device is specified for operation from -40°C to +125°C, making it reliable for use in harsh environments.
- Small Footprint: Housed in a small VSSOP-8 (DGK) package, it occupies minimal board space, which is essential for compact, high-density designs.
Applications
The INA286AIDGKT is ideal for a variety of applications that require accurate current monitoring. These include:
- Telecommunication equipment
- Computing systems and servers
- Industrial automation and control systems
- Automotive systems
- Power management modules
- Battery-powered devices and energy harvesting
Quality and Reliability
Texas Instruments is known for its commitment to quality and reliability. The INA286AIDGKT is built to meet high industry standards, ensuring long-term performance and dependability for critical applications where precision current sensing is paramount.