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This user’s guide describes the characteristics, operation, and use of the INA4290 evaluation module (EVM). This EVM is designed to evaluate the performance of the INA4290 voltage-output, current shunt monitor in a variety of configurations. Throughout this document, the terms evaluation board, evaluation module, and EVM are synonymous with the INA4290EVM.
Table of Contents www.ti.com Table of Contents 1 General Texas Instruments High Voltage Evaluation (TI HV EVM) User Safety Guidelines..........Overview....................................4 2.1 EVM Kit Contents................................4 2.2 Related Documentation From Texas Instruments......................3 Hardware....................................3.1 Features..................................... Operation....................................6 4.1 Quick Start Setup................................
General Texas Instruments High Voltage Evaluation (TI HV EVM) User Safety Guidelines 1 General Texas Instruments High Voltage Evaluation (TI HV EVM) User Safety Guidelines WARNING Always follow TI’s setup and application instructions, including use of all interface components within their recommended electrical rated voltage and power limits.
Limitation for safe use: EVMs are not to be used as all or part of a production unit. 2 Overview The INA4290 device is a voltage-output, high-side quad-channel current sense amplifier in a QFN (16) package. As shown in INA4290 Gain Option Summary, the INA4290 has gains that range from 20 V/V to 500 V/V, depending on the gain option that is selected.
Hardware 3 Hardware The INA4290EVM provides a basic functional evaluation of the INA4290. The fixture layout is not intended to be a model for the target circuit, nor is it laid out for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing. The INA4290EVM is one PCB with five optional PCB cutouts the engineer can use to test each of the five gain options (1 to 5)
3. Provide a differential input voltage signal to the In+ and In– nodes by connecting the signal leads to the Jx_n pin 1 and Jx_n pin 2 for channel x on the EVM, as explained in Measurements. The INA4290 is a unidirectional current-sensing device because there is no reference pin.
Collectively, these pads allow user-defined filters for the input pins (IN+ and IN–) and the output pin (OUT) of the INA4290. If a filter is desired, remove these resistors and replace them with > 0-Ω SMT resistors and populate the capacitor pads with capacitors. Consider the input bias current of the device when using input filtering.
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STANDARD TERMS FOR EVALUATION MODULES Delivery: TI delivers TI evaluation boards, kits, or modules, including any accompanying demonstration software, components, and/or documentation which may be provided together or separately (collectively, an “EVM” or “EVMs”) to the User (“User”) in accordance with the terms set forth herein.
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www.ti.com Regulatory Notices: 3.1 United States 3.1.1 Notice applicable to EVMs not FCC-Approved: FCC NOTICE: This kit is designed to allow product developers to evaluate electronic components, circuitry, or software associated with the kit to determine whether to incorporate such items in a finished product and software developers to write software applications for use with the end product.
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www.ti.com Concernant les EVMs avec antennes détachables Conformément à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada, le présent émetteur radio peut fonctionner avec une antenne d'un type et d'un gain maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé pour l'émetteur par Industrie Canada. Dans le but de réduire les risques de brouillage radioélectrique à...
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www.ti.com EVM Use Restrictions and Warnings: 4.1 EVMS ARE NOT FOR USE IN FUNCTIONAL SAFETY AND/OR SAFETY CRITICAL EVALUATIONS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO EVALUATIONS OF LIFE SUPPORT APPLICATIONS. 4.2 User must read and apply the user guide and other available documentation provided by TI regarding the EVM prior to handling or using the EVM, including without limitation any warning or restriction notices.
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