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INA220EVM Hardware Setup
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INA220 Evaluation Module
3 INA220EVM Hardware Setup
The INA220EVM hardware setup involves connecting the two PCBs of the EVM together, applying power,
connecting the USB cable, and setting the jumpers. This section presents the details of this procedure.
3.1 Electrostatic Discharge Warning
Many of the components on the INA220EVM 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
The INA220EVM hardware setup involves connecting the two PCBs of the EVM together, applying power,
and connecting an external shunt and load. The external connections may be the real-world system that
the INA220 will be incorporated into.
Figure 6 shows the typical hardware connections.
Figure 6. Typical Hardware Connections