Texas Instruments INA228 User Manual

User’s Guide
INA228, INA229, INA237, INA238, and INA239 EVM User’s
Guide
ABSTRACT
This user’s guide describes the characteristics, operation, and use of the INA228, INA229, INA237, INA238,
and INA239 evaluation modules (EVMs). These EVMs are designed to evaluate the performance of the
INA228, INA229, INA237, INA238, and INA239. Throughout this document, the terms evaluation board,
evaluation module, and EVM are synonymous with the INA228EVM, INA229EVM, INA237EVM, INA238EVM,
and INA239EVM. This document includes a schematic, reference printed-circuit board (PCB) layouts, and a
complete bill of materials (BOM).
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Texas Instruments INA228 Specifications

General

Brand	Texas Instruments
Model	INA228
Category	Motherboard
Language	English

Summary

User's Guide

Abstract

Summarizes the characteristics, operation, and use of the evaluation modules.

General Texas Instruments High Voltage Evaluation User Safety Guidelines

Work Area Safety

Guidelines for maintaining a safe and organized work environment during EVM operation.

Electrical Safety

Procedures and precautions for safe electrical handling and testing of EVMs.

Personal Safety

Recommendations for personal protective equipment and safe handling practices.

Overview

Device Summary

Details the specifications and features of the INA devices.

Kit Contents

Lists the components included in the EVM kit.

Related Documentation

Lists supporting documents and resources for the EVM.

Hardware

Features

Highlights the key capabilities and functionalities of the EVM.

Operation

Quick Start Setup

Step-by-step guide to set up and begin using the EVM.

EVM Operation

Describes how to operate the EVM with the SCB Controller.

Current Sensing Operation

Details how to perform current sensing measurements with the EVM.

Direct EVM USB Communication

Explains direct communication with the EVM via USB commands.

PAMB Compatibility

Information on using the EVM with the PAMB Controller.

Circuitry

Current Sensing IC

Details the main INA current-sensing device and support components.

Input Signal Path

Describes the input signal path and connections.

Digital Circuitry

Explains the digital circuitry and communication interfaces.

Schematics, PCB Layout, and Bill of Materials

SENS063 Schematics

Presents the circuit diagrams for the SENS063 EVM variants.

SENS064 Schematics

Presents the circuit diagrams for the SENS064 EVM variants.

SENS063 PCB Layout

Illustrates the PCB layers for the SENS063 EVM variants.

SENS064 PCB Layout

Illustrates the PCB layers for the SENS064 EVM variants.

SENS063 Bill of Materials

Lists the components for the SENS063 EVM variants.

SENS064 Bill of Materials

Lists the components for the SENS064 EVM variants.

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