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INA209EVM Hardware Setup
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3 INA209EVM Hardware Setup
The INA209EVM hardware setup involves connecting the two halves of the EVM together, applying power,
connecting the USB cable, and setting the jumpers. This section covers the details of this procedure.
3.1 Electrostatic Discharge Warning
Many of the components on the INA209EVM are susceptible to damage by electrostatic discharge (ESD).
Customers are advised to observe proper ESD handling precautions when unpacking and handling the
EVM, including the use of a grounded wrist strap at an approved ESD workstation.
CAUTION
Failure to observe ESD handling procedures may result in damage to EVM
components.
3.2 Typical Hardware Connections
A typical INA209EVM hardware setup connects the two EVM PCBs, then supplying power, and
connecting an external shunt and load. The external connections may be the real-world system to which
the INA209 will be connected.
Figure 6 shows the typical hardware connections.
Figure 6. Typical Hardware Connections
10 INA209 Evaluation Module SBOU055A – February 2008 – Revised February 2010
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