7Semi INA260 Voltage, Current, Power Monitor Sensor Breakout I2C

The 7Semi INA260 Voltage, Current, and Power Monitor Sensor Breakout is a high-precision measurement module based on the Texas Instruments INA260 chip. It integrates a precision shunt resistor and a 16-bit ADC to provide accurate measurements of voltage, current, and power over an I2C interface. This breakout board simplifies power monitoring in embedded, industrial, and IoT applications, allowing users to track real-time energy consumption and electrical performance without additional external components.

Technical Specifications:

• Sensor IC: Texas Instruments INA260
  
• Measurement Parameters: Bus voltage, current, and power
  
• Measurement Type: Bidirectional (can measure charging and discharging current)
  
• Supply Voltage: 2.7 V to 5.5 V
  
• Bus Voltage Range: 0 V to 36 V
  
• Current Measurement Range: ±15 A (with integrated 2 mΩ shunt resistor)
  
• Power Measurement Range: Calculated internally using voltage and current data
  
• Resolution: 16-bit ADC for all measurements
  
• Communication Interface: I2C (standard and fast mode supported)
  
• I2C Address: Configurable (up to 16 unique addresses)
  
• Data Rate: Programmable conversion times and averaging modes
  
• Operating Temperature: -40°C to +125°C
  
• PCB Type: Compact FR-4 breakout board with header pins for easy use
  
• Compatibility: Works with 3.3 V and 5 V logic systems
  
• Protection: Built-in shunt and input protection against overcurrent and transient conditions

Features:

• Measures voltage, current, and power simultaneously
  
• Integrated precision shunt resistor for accurate current sensing
  
• High 16-bit resolution for precise and stable readings
  
• I2C interface for easy integration with microcontrollers and SBCs
  
• Configurable I2C address for multi-sensor applications
  
• Wide operating voltage range up to 36 V
  
• Built-in averaging and calibration functions for noise reduction
  
• Compact breakout design ideal for breadboard or embedded use
  
• Fully compatible with Arduino, Raspberry Pi, ESP32, and similar platforms

Applications:

• Power monitoring in embedded and IoT systems
  
• Battery management and energy metering solutions
  
• DC power supply and load analysis
  
• Solar, robotics, and renewable energy systems
  
• Motor control and automation equipment
  
• Industrial and consumer electronics diagnostics
  
• Laboratory instrumentation and R&D projects
  
• Smart home or industrial energy monitoring systems