Precision Power Monitoring with High Accuracy: Enhance your electronic projects with real-time current and voltage insights
The INA219 Voltage, Current, and Power Monitor Sensor Module is a robust solution engineered for high-side measurement of bus voltages from 0 to 26V, offering seamless I2C or SMBus compatibility for efficient data communication. This highly accurate breakout board is ideal for developers and engineers seeking precise current, voltage, and power measurements in embedded systems and battery-powered devices. The onboard shunt resistor enables low-loss current sensing, while the built-in 16 programmable I2C addresses facilitate integration across multiple devices. With programmable conversion times, gain settings, and advanced filtering options, the INA219 ensures reliable and accurate measurements in a wide range of applications, including robotics, power supply diagnostics, and energy monitoring systems. Its internal calibration and multiplying registers simplify real-time calculation of current in amperes and power in watts, all while maintaining a minimal power footprint of just 1mA standby current.
Key Features:
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Wide Voltage Sensing Range: Monitors bus voltages from 0V to 26V for both low and high-voltage applications.
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Integrated Power Monitoring: Reports voltage drop, current draw, and power consumption in real time.
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I2C/SMBus Interface: Seamless integration with microcontrollers via I2C or SMBus communication.
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High Accuracy Measurements: Voltage (±0.4%), current (±1%), and power readings for precise system diagnostics.
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16 Programmable Addresses: Enables monitoring of multiple modules on the same bus.
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Programmable Calibration Registers: Compensates for component tolerances to ensure accuracy.
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Low Quiescent Current: Operates efficiently with only 1mA standby current, perfect for low-power designs.
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Alert Pin Functionality: Triggers system interrupts based on configurable thresholds.
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Built-in Gain Amplifier: Supports eight programmable gain levels for sensitivity across a wide range of currents.
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Filtering Options: Adjustable filtering improves stability in noisy environments.
Board Dimensions
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- Accuracy:
- 0.5% (Maximum)
- Senses Bus Voltages:
- 0 to 26V
- Interface:
- I2C
- Operating Voltage:
- 2.7V - 5.5V