SBOS576B May   2012  – March 2016 INA3221

PRODUCTION DATA.  

  1. 1 Features
  2. 2 Applications
  3. 3 Description
  4. 4 Revision History
  5. 5 Device Comparison Table
  6. 6 Pin Configuration and Functions
  7. 7 Specifications
    1. 7.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 7.2 ESD Ratings
    3. 7.3 Recommended Operating Conditions
    4. 7.4 Thermal Information
    5. 7.5 Electrical Characteristics
    6. 7.6 Typical Characteristics
  8. 8 Detailed Description
    1. 8.1 Overview
    2. 8.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 8.3 Feature Description
      1. 8.3.1 Basic ADC Functions
      2. 8.3.2 Alert Monitoring
        1. 8.3.2.1 Critical Alert
          1. 8.3.2.1.1 Summation Control Function
        2. 8.3.2.2 Warning Alert
        3. 8.3.2.3 Power-Valid Alert
        4. 8.3.2.4 Timing-Control Alert
        5. 8.3.2.5 Default Settings
      3. 8.3.3 Software Reset
    4. 8.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 8.4.1 Averaging Function
      2. 8.4.2 Multiple Channel Monitoring
        1. 8.4.2.1 Channel Configuration
        2. 8.4.2.2 Averaging and Conversion-Time Considerations
      3. 8.4.3 Filtering and Input Considerations
    5. 8.5 Programming
      1. 8.5.1 Bus Overview
        1. 8.5.1.1 Serial Bus Address
        2. 8.5.1.2 Serial Interface
      2. 8.5.2 Writing To and Reading From the INA3221
        1. 8.5.2.1 High-Speed I2C Mode
      3. 8.5.3 SMBus Alert Response
    6. 8.6 Register Maps
      1. 8.6.1 Summary of Register Set
      2. 8.6.2 Register Descriptions
        1. 8.6.2.1  Configuration Register (address = 00h) [reset = 7127h]
        2. 8.6.2.2  Channel-1 Shunt-Voltage Register (address = 01h), [reset = 00h]
        3. 8.6.2.3  Channel-1 Bus-Voltage Register (address = 02h) [reset = 00h]
        4. 8.6.2.4  Channel-2 Shunt-Voltage Register (address = 03h) [reset = 00h]
        5. 8.6.2.5  Channel-2 Bus-Voltage Register (address = 04h) [reset = 00h]
        6. 8.6.2.6  Channel-3 Shunt-Voltage Register (address = 05h) [reset = 00h]
        7. 8.6.2.7  Channel-3 Bus-Voltage Register (address = 06h) [reset = 00h]
        8. 8.6.2.8  Channel-1 Critical-Alert Limit Register (address = 07h) [reset = 7FF8h]
        9. 8.6.2.9  Warning-Alert Channel-1 Limit Register (address = 08h) [reset = 7FF8h]
        10. 8.6.2.10 Channel-2 Critical-Alert Limit Register (address = 09h) [reset = 7FF8h]
        11. 8.6.2.11 Channel-2 Warning-Alert Limit Register (address = 0Ah) [reset = 7FF8h]
        12. 8.6.2.12 Channel-3 Critical-Alert Limit Register (address = 0Bh) [reset = 7FF8h]
        13. 8.6.2.13 Channel-3 Warning-Alert Limit Register (address = 0Ch) [reset = 7FF8h]
        14. 8.6.2.14 Shunt-Voltage Sum Register (address = 0Dh) [reset = 00h]
        15. 8.6.2.15 Shunt-Voltage Sum-Limit Register (address = 0Eh) [reset = 7FFEh]
        16. 8.6.2.16 Mask/Enable Register (address = 0Fh) [reset = 0002h]
        17. 8.6.2.17 Power-Valid Upper-Limit Register (address = 10h) [reset = 2710h]
        18. 8.6.2.18 Power-Valid Lower-Limit Register (address = 11h) [reset = 2328h]
        19. 8.6.2.19 Manufacturer ID Register (address = FEh) [reset = 5449h]
        20. 8.6.2.20 Die ID Register (address = FFh) [reset = 3220]
  9. 9 Application and Implementation
    1. 9.1 Application Information
    2. 9.2 Typical Application
      1. 9.2.1 Design Requirements
      2. 9.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
      3. 9.2.3 Application Curves
  10. 10Power Supply Recommendations
  11. 11Layout
    1. 11.1 Layout Guidelines
    2. 11.2 Layout Example
  12. 12Device and Documentation Support
    1. 12.1 Device Support
      1. 12.1.1 Development Support
    2. 12.2 Documentation Support
      1. 12.2.1 Related Documentation
    3. 12.3 Community Resources
    4. 12.4 Trademarks
    5. 12.5 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    6. 12.6 Glossary
  13. 13Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

Refer to the PDF data sheet for device specific package drawings

Mechanical Data (Package|Pins)
  • RGV|16
Thermal pad, mechanical data (Package|Pins)

9 Application and Implementation

NOTE

Information in the following applications sections is not part of the TI component specification, and TI does not warrant its accuracy or completeness. TI’s customers are responsible for determining suitability of components for their purposes. Customers should validate and test their design implementation to confirm system functionality.

9.1 Application Information

INA3221 is a three-channel current and bus voltage monitor with I2C/SMBUS-compatible interface. It features programmable conversion times and averaging modes and offers both critical and warning alerts to detect multiple programmable out-of-range conditions for each channel.

9.2 Typical Application

The INA3221 measures the voltage developed across a current-sensing resistor when current passes through it. The device also measures the bus supply voltage at the IN- pin. Multiple monitoring functions are supported using four alert pins: Critical, Warning, PV, and TC. Programmable thresholds make sure operation is within desired operating conditions. This design illustrates the ability of the Critical alert pin to respond to a set threshold.

Figure 32 illustrates a typical INA3221 application circuit using all three channels. For best performance, use a 0.1-μF ceramic capacitor for power-supply bypassing, placed as close as possible to the supply and ground pins. The digital pins (SCL, SDA, Critical, Warning, TC) are connected to supply through pull-up resistors. The power valid (PV) alert pin is connected to the VPU pin through a pull-up resistor to enable power-valid monitoring.

INA3221 frontpage_bos576.gif Figure 32. INA3221 as an Overcurrent Sensor

9.2.1 Design Requirements

For this design example, use the input parameters shown in Table 45. All other register settings are default.

Table 45. Design Parameters

DESIGN PARAMETER EXAMPLE VALUE
Supply voltage, VS 5 V
Pull-up resistors 10 kΩ
Input range –163.84 to +163.8
Enabled channel CH1
Operating mode Shunt voltage, continuous
Average setting 1
Critical alert limit 80 mV
Critical Alert Limit register setting 7D0h

9.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure

This design shows two shunt voltage conversion times in order to demonstrate the difference in the alert response times. This design generates a critical-alert response when the input voltage exceeds 80 mV on channel 1. See Table 45 for all design parameters.

For the first example the shunt voltage conversion time is set to 1.1 ms. When the input signal exceeds 80 mV, the Critical alert pin pulls low after the conversion cycle completes, indicating an overcurrent condition, as shown in Figure 33.

For the second example, the conversion time is set to 588 µs, and the response is shown in Figure 34.

9.2.3 Application Curves

Figure 33 shows the Critical alert pin response to a shunt voltage overlimit of 80 mV for a conversion time of 1.1 ms. Figure 34 shows the response for the same limit, but with the conversion time reduced to 588 µs.

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Configuration register = 4125h,
conversion time = 588 µs
Figure 33. Critical Alert Response for 1.1-ms Conversion Time
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Configuration register = 40DDh,
conversion time = 588 µs
Figure 34. Critical Alert Response for 588-µs Conversion Time