SBOU298 March   2024 INA4230 , INA4235

 

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  2.   Description
  3.   Get Started
  4.   Features
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  6. 1Evaluation Module Overview
    1. 1.1 Introduction
    2. 1.2 Kit Contents
    3. 1.3 Specification
    4. 1.4 Device Information
  7. 2Hardware
    1. 2.1 Quick Start Setup
    2. 2.2 EVM Operation
      1. 2.2.1 Current Sensing Operation
        1. 2.2.1.1 Detailed Setup
    3. 2.3 Circuitry
      1. 2.3.1 Current Sensing IC
      2. 2.3.2 Input Signal Path
      3. 2.3.3 Digital Circuitry
    4. 2.4 PAMB Compatibility
  8. 3Software
    1. 3.1 Setup
      1. 3.1.1 Driver Installation
      2. 3.1.2 Firmware
        1. 3.1.2.1 Firmware Debug
      3. 3.1.3 GUI Setup and Connection
        1. 3.1.3.1 Initial Setup
        2. 3.1.3.2 GUI to EVM Connection
    2. 3.2 GUI Operation
      1. 3.2.1 Homepage Tab
      2. 3.2.2 Configuration Tab
      3. 3.2.3 Registers Tab
      4. 3.2.4 Results Data Tab
    3. 3.3 Direct EVM USB Communication
      1. 3.3.1 Standard USB Read and Write Operations
      2. 3.3.2 Collect Data Through the USB BULK Channel
  9. 4Hardware Design Files
    1. 4.1 Schematics
    2. 4.2 PCB Layout
    3. 4.3 Bill of Materials
  10. 5Additional Information
    1. 5.1 Trademarks
  11. 6Related Documentation

Current Sensing IC

This section describes the main INA device and supporting components.

U1 is the main INA current-sensing device (either the INA4230 or INA4235). C1, C2, and C7 are bypass capacitors that are placed near the sensor to help mitigate power supply noise and provide current quickly to the device when needed. LED D1 with current limiting resistor R4 are used to indicate when the EVM is powered on.

J6 is used to connect the enable pin to either 3V3 or an external source. By default, jumper SH-J1 is populated across pins 1 and 2 to connect the enable pin to 3V3. Move jumper SH-J1 across pins 2 and 3 to connect to an external source, accessed through test point EXT.

The device pins can be monitored directly through the test points TP1 – TP19. Note that there are two extra test points on GND for convenience.