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INA220 Evaluation Module
1 Overview
This document provides the information needed to set up and operate the INA220EVM evaluation module,
a test platform for the
INA220 , a high or low side, bi-directional current/power monitor with an I
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C™
interface. For a more detailed description of the INA220, please refer to the product data sheet
(
SBOS459 ) available from the Texas Instruments web site at http://www.ti.com . Additional support
documents are listed in the section of this guide entitled Related Documentation from Texas Instruments .
The INA220EVM is an evaluation module that is used to fully evaluate the INA220 current/power monitor
device. The INA220EVM consists of two printed circuit boards (PCBs). One board (the USB DIG Platform)
generates the digital signals required to communicate with the INA220, which is part of the second board
(INA220_Test_Board), as well as support and configuration circuitry.
Throughout this document, the abbreviation EVM and the term evaluation module are synonymous with
the INA220EVM.
NOTE: Much of the information contained in this user's guide is also presented in a quick-start video
( SBOU296 ), available for download from the INA220 product folder . It is highly
recommended that you watch this video.
1.1 INA220EVM Hardware
Figure 1 shows the hardware included with the INA220EVM kit. Contact the factory if any component is
missing. It is highly recommended that you check the TI web site at http://www.ti.com to verify that you
have the latest versions of the related software.
Figure 1. Hardware Included with the INA220EVM