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INA238AQDGSRQ1

TIINA238AQDGSRQ1

Texas Instruments
Power Supply Controller 10-VSSOP
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Overview

The INA238AQDGSRQ1 is an automotive-qualified (AEC-Q100), high-side or low-side power monitor with a 16-bit delta-sigma ADC and an I2C-compatible interface. It measures shunt voltage, bus voltage, and temperature while providing integrated power, current, and energy calculations. With a wide common-mode range of -0.3V to 85V, it is designed for precise current sensing in high-voltage vehicle systems.

Why Choose This Part

It offers exceptional accuracy with a 0.1 percent gain error and a high-resolution 16-bit ADC to minimize measurement uncertainty. The device reduces host MCU overhead by performing onboard calculations for power and current while maintaining low power consumption with a 640 uA typical operating current.

Applications

EV Battery Management Systems
Monitoring cell stack currents and total pack voltage with high precision and automotive reliability.
12V/48V Automotive Power Distribution
Real-time power monitoring and overcurrent detection for body electronics and chassis control units.
DC/DC Converters
Measuring input and output efficiency in automotive power conversion stages using the integrated power calculation engine.

Key Specifications

Mounting Type Surface Mount
Package / Case 10-TFSOP, 10-MSOP (0.118", 3.00mm Width)
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 125degC (TA)
Supplier Device Package 10-VSSOP

Getting Started

Interface with the device via the I2C bus using a standard micro-controller; the programmable conversion times and averaging help filter noise in switching environments. For rapid prototyping, look for the INA238EVM evaluation module which provides a hardware platform for testing various shunt resistor configurations.

Also Consider

INA228-Q1 TITexas Instruments - Offers 20-bit resolution for applications requiring even higher precision in current and energy measurements.
INA226-Q1 TITexas Instruments - A well-established 16-bit alternative with a slightly lower bus voltage range of up to 36V.
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