SBAS843A september 2017 – july 2023 ADS8588H
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This application example involves the measurement of electrical variables in a power system. The accurate measurement of electrical variables in a power grid is extremely critical because this measurement helps determine the operating status and running quality of the grid. Such accurate measurements also help to diagnose potential problems with the power network so that these problems can be resolved quickly without having any significant service impact. The key electrical parameters include amplitude, frequency, and phase measurement of the voltage and current on the power lines. These parameters are important to enable metrology in the power automation system to perform harmonic analysis, power factor calculation, power quality assessment, and so forth. Figure 8-1 illustrates a typical application circuit for an 8-channel DAQ application.