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INA219EVM Rev A Model User's Guide and Software
Tutorial
This user's guide describes the characteristics, operation, and use of the INA219 evaluation module (Rev A)
hardware. This document covers all pertinent areas involved to properly use this EVM board. Throughout this
document, the terms evaluation board, evaluation module, and EVM are synonymous with the INA219EVM. This
document includes the physical printed circuit board layout, schematic diagrams, and circuit descriptions.
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Overview..................................................................................................................................................................................2
Hardware.......................................................................................................................................................2
1.2 Related Documentation from Texas Instruments...............................................................................................................
2 System Setup..........................................................................................................................................................................
2.1 Theory of Operation for INA219_Test_Board Hardware....................................................................................................
2.2 Signal Definitions of J1 (25-Pin Male DSUB).....................................................................................................................
3.1 Electrostatic Discharge Warning........................................................................................................................................
3.2 Typical Hardware Connections..........................................................................................................................................
3.3 Connecting the Hardware..................................................................................................................................................
3.4 Connecting the USB Cable to the INA219EVM.................................................................................................................
3.5 INA219 Jumper Settings..................................................................................................................................................
3.6 Connecting External Power to the INA219EVM...............................................................................................................
4 INA219 Software Overview..................................................................................................................................................
4.1 Operating Systems for INA219 Software.........................................................................................................................
Software..............................................................................................................................................16
5 Bill of Materials.....................................................................................................................................................................
6 Revision History...................................................................................................................................................................
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Platform................................................................................................................7
Setup....................................................................................................................................8
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Software...................................................................................................................................12
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    This document covers all pertinent areas involved to properly use this EVM board. Throughout this document, the terms evaluation board, evaluation module, and EVM are synonymous with the INA219EVM. This document includes the physical printed circuit board layout, schematic diagrams, and circuit descriptions.
  • Page 2: Overview

    Overview www.ti.com 1 Overview This document provides the information needed to set up and operate the INA219EVM evaluation module, a test platform for the INA219, a high-side measurement, bidirectional current/power monitor with I C interface. For a more detailed description of the INA219, see also the product data sheet (SBOS448) available from the Texas Instruments website at http://www.ti.com.
  • Page 3: Related Documentation From Texas Instruments

    The following document provides information regarding Texas Instruments integrated circuits used in the assembly of the INA219EVM. This user's guide is available from the TI website under literature number SBOU074. Any letter appended to the literature number corresponds to the document revision that is current at the time of the writing of this document.
  • Page 4: System Setup

    2 System Setup Figure 2-1 shows the system setup for the INA219EVM. The PC runs software that communicates with the SM- USB-DIG Platform. The SM-USB-DIG Platform generates the analog and digital signals used to communicate with the INA219_Test_Board. Users can connect the INA219_Test_Board to the system and monitor the power, current, and voltage of the system under test conditions.
  • Page 5 A0 and A1. Connector T4 allows the connection of the shunt and bus voltages. Figure 2-3. INA219_Test_Board Schematic SBOU074E – JANUARY 2009 – REVISED JULY 2023 INA219EVM Rev A Model User's Guide and Software Tutorial Submit Document Feedback Copyright © 2023 Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 6: Signal Definitions Of J1 (25-Pin Male Dsub)

    Common or ground connection for power SPI_SCK No connection SPI_CS1 No connection SPI_DOUT No connection SPI_DIN1 No connection INA219EVM Rev A Model User's Guide and Software Tutorial SBOU074E – JANUARY 2009 – REVISED JULY 2023 Submit Document Feedback Copyright © 2023 Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 7: Theory Of Operation For Sm-Usb-Dig Platform

    2.3 Theory of Operation For SM-USB-DIG Platform Figure 2-4 shows the block diagram for the SM-USB-DIG Platform. This platform is a general-purpose data acquisition system used on other Texas Instruments evaluation modules. The details of the USB DIG Platform operation are included in a separate document (available for download at www.ti.com).
  • Page 8: Ina219Evm (Rev A) Hardware Setup

    3 INA219EVM (Rev A) Hardware Setup The INA219EVM (Rev A) hardware setup involves connecting the three PCBs of the EVM together, applying power, connecting the USB cable, and setting the jumpers. This section details this procedure. 3.1 Electrostatic Discharge Warning Many of the components on the INA219EVM are susceptible to damage by electrostatic discharge (ESD).
  • Page 9: Connecting The Hardware

    INA219EVM (Rev A) Hardware Setup 3.3 Connecting the Hardware To connect the three PCBs of the INA219EVM together, gently push on both sides of the D-SUB connectors (as Figure 3-1 shows). Ensure the two connectors are completely pushed together; loose connections may cause intermittent operation.
  • Page 10: Ina219 Jumper Settings

    3.5 INA219 Jumper Settings Figure 3-3 shows the default jumpers configuration for the INA219EVM. Generally, the jumper settings of the SM-USB-DIG Platform will not need to be changed, but you may want to change some of the jumpers on the INA219_Test_Board to match your specific configuration. For instance, you may wish to set a specific I address.
  • Page 11: Connecting External Power To The Ina219Evm

    V and V (320 mV maximum). See also the INA219 data sheet. IN– SBOU074E – JANUARY 2009 – REVISED JULY 2023 INA219EVM Rev A Model User's Guide and Software Tutorial Submit Document Feedback Copyright © 2023 Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 12: Ina219 Software Overview

    This section discusses the installation and operation of the INA219 software. 4.1 Operating Systems for INA219 Software The INA219EVM software was tested on the Microsoft Windows XP operating system (OS) with United States and European regional settings. The software should also function on other Windows operating systems.
  • Page 13 INA219 Software Overview Figure 4-1. INA219EVM Software—Functioning Properly Figure 4-2. Invalid Calibration Warning—To be Ignored SBOU074E – JANUARY 2009 – REVISED JULY 2023 INA219EVM Rev A Model User's Guide and Software Tutorial Submit Document Feedback Copyright © 2023 Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 14 USB device is properly connected to the PC. A third possible reason for this error is that you may need to select the "Use Legacy Address" button regardless of your board revision date. Figure 4-3. INA219EVM Software—No Communication with the SM-USB-DIG Platform INA219EVM Rev A Model User's Guide and Software Tutorial SBOU074E –...
  • Page 15 Platform. If you see this error, check the connectors between the two boards; make sure the 25-pin connectors are completely pushed together. Also make sure the INA219_Test_Board jumpers are set in the right position. Figure 4-4. INA219EVM Software—No Communication with the SM-USB-DIG Platform and INA219 SBOU074E – JANUARY 2009 – REVISED JULY 2023...
  • Page 16: Using The Ina219 Software

    4.4 Using the INA219 Software The INA219EVM software has six different tabs that allow access to the different features of the INA219. The first four tabs are designed to allow for complete configuration of the device by stepping through the tabs in order.
  • Page 17 Figure 4-6 illustrates. This document is based on revision 1.0.35. Figure 4-6. Current Software Revision SBOU074E – JANUARY 2009 – REVISED JULY 2023 INA219EVM Rev A Model User's Guide and Software Tutorial Submit Document Feedback Copyright © 2023 Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 18: Bill Of Materials

    T1 T2 T3 T4 2-Position Terminal Strip, On-Shore Technology Inc ED300/2 Cage Clamp, 45°, 15A, Dove-tailed INA219EVM Rev A Model User's Guide and Software Tutorial SBOU074E – JANUARY 2009 – REVISED JULY 2023 Submit Document Feedback Copyright © 2023 Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 19: Revision History

    Changes from Revision D (March 2023) to Revision E (July 2023) Page • Changed title of document to INA219EVM Rev A Model User's Guide and Software Tutorial ......Changes from Revision C (September 2017) to Revision D (March 2023) Page •...
  • Page 20 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.
  • Page 21 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.
  • Page 22 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...
  • Page 23 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.
  • Page 24 Notwithstanding the foregoing, any judgment may be enforced in any United States or foreign court, and TI may seek injunctive relief in any United States or foreign court. Mailing Address: Texas Instruments, Post Office Box 655303, Dallas, Texas 75265 Copyright © 2023, Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 25 TI products. TI’s provision of these resources does not expand or otherwise alter TI’s applicable warranties or warranty disclaimers for TI products. TI objects to and rejects any additional or different terms you may have proposed. IMPORTANT NOTICE Mailing Address: Texas Instruments, Post Office Box 655303, Dallas, Texas 75265 Copyright © 2023, Texas Instruments Incorporated...

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