The INA826AIDR is a high-side current-sense amplifier from Texas Instruments. It is designed to measure the current flowing through a load in a wide range of applications, including battery monitoring, power management, and motor control.
Description:
The INA826AIDR is a monolithic, precision current-sense amplifier that offers high accuracy and low drift over temperature. It features a low-dropout voltage reference, which allows for accurate current measurements even with low input voltages. The device also has a high input impedance, which minimizes the impact of the sense resistor on the overall system performance.
Features:
- High accuracy and low drift over temperature
- Low-dropout voltage reference for accurate current measurements
- High input impedance
- Wide input voltage range (2.5V to 26V)
- Programmable gain (1, 5, 20, or 40)
- Wide output voltage range (0V to VREF)
- Low quiescent current (2.5µA)
- Small package size (SOT-23)
Applications:
The INA826AIDR is suitable for a variety of applications, including:
- Battery monitoring: The INA826AIDR can be used to measure the current flowing through a battery, allowing for accurate battery charge and discharge monitoring.
- Power management: The device can be used to monitor the current flowing through power supplies, helping to ensure that the system is operating within safe limits.
- Motor control: The INA826AIDR can be used to measure the current flowing through a motor, allowing for precise control and monitoring of motor performance.
- Energy harvesting: The device can be used to measure the current generated by energy harvesting systems, such as solar panels or wind turbines.
- Lighting control: The INA826AIDR can be used to measure the current flowing through lighting systems, allowing for precise control and monitoring of lighting performance.
Overall, the INA826AIDR is a versatile and accurate current-sense amplifier that can be used in a wide range of applications to provide precise and reliable current measurements.