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INA231AIYFFR

TIINA231AIYFFR

Texas Instruments
Current Monitor Regulator High/Low-Side 12-DSBGA
Active37,393 in stock

Overview

The INA231AIYFFR is a high-side or low-side current-shunt and power monitor with an I2C-compatible interface, featuring a 16-bit ADC for precise measurements. It monitors both shunt voltage drops and bus supply voltages, providing real-time calculations of power, current, and voltage for systems operating between 0V and 28V. Its ultra-compact 12-DSBGA package and low power consumption make it ideal for space-constrained, battery-operated devices.

Why Choose This Part

The device offers high precision with +/-0.5 percent accuracy and a 16-bit resolution ADC, ensuring reliable data for sensitive power management tasks. Its low quiescent current of 330 uA (typical) and a 3 uA sleep mode minimize the impact on battery life, while the configurable averaging and programmable alert thresholds allow for flexible system monitoring without constant CPU polling.

Applications

Smartphone Power Management
Monitoring battery discharge and charging currents in mobile devices to optimize battery life and safety.
Tablet and Portable Electronics
High-side current sensing for internal rail monitoring in thin-profile consumer hardware.
Power Management Units (PMUs)
Integrating into power distribution systems to provide real-time telemetry for system-level energy optimization.
High-Density Server Rails
Monitoring power consumption on individual blade server rails where PCB real estate is extremely limited.

Key Specifications

Accuracy +/-0.5%
Function Current Monitor
Mounting Type Surface Mount
Package / Case 12-UFBGA, DSBGA
Sensing Method High/Low-Side
Voltage - Input 0V ~ 28V
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 125degC (TA)
Supplier Device Package 12-DSBGA

Getting Started

Engineers can evaluate this part using Texas Instruments' INA231EVM evaluation module. Integration involves connecting the I2C interface to a microcontroller and configuring the 16-bit registers for shunt resistance and averaging modes; ensure the 0.4mm pitch DSBGA package is handled using high-density PCB design rules.

INA231A Family

Comparing specs that differ across variants. The current part is highlighted.

Part Number Package Stock
INA231AIYFFR (this part) UFBGA-12 37,393
INA231AIYFDR XFBGA-12 3,177

Also Consider

INA226AIDGSR TITexas Instruments - Offers similar 16-bit precision and I2C interface but in a more accessible 10-pin VSSOP package for easier prototyping.
INA219AIDCNR TITexas Instruments - A widely used alternative for 26V bus sensing in a SOT-23 package, though with lower resolution than the INA231.
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