7Semi INA169 60V 5A Analog DC Current Sensor Breakout

The 7Semi INA169 60V 5A Analog DC Current Sensor Breakout is a precision high-side current shunt monitor module designed for accurate measurement of DC current in power management and monitoring applications. Based on the Texas Instruments INA169 IC, it converts the current passing through a shunt resistor into a proportional output voltage. The module can measure up to 5A of current with an operating voltage range of up to 60V, providing an analog voltage output suitable for use with microcontrollers and ADCs. It’s ideal for current sensing in motor drivers, battery systems, and power supplies.

Technical Specifications:

• IC Model: Texas Instruments INA169
  
• Operating Voltage (Bus): 2.7 V to 60 V
  
• Measurable Current Range: Up to 5A (depending on shunt resistor value)
  
• Output Type: Analog voltage proportional to measured current
  
• Gain Configuration: Determined by onboard precision resistor
  
• Supply Voltage: 2.7 V to 60 V
  
• Typical Output Sensitivity: Vout = (Isense × Rs × Rload)
  
• Input Type: High-side current sensing
  
• Quiescent Current: ~60 µA (low power consumption)
  
• Shunt Resistor: 0.1 Ω, 1% precision resistor onboard
  
• Output Interface: Single analog voltage output (connects to ADC or MCU input)
• Operating Temperature: -40°C to +125°C
  
• PCB Material: High-quality FR-4 substrate with screw terminals and header pins
  
• Dimensions: Compact, breadboard-compatible breakout form factor

Features:

• Measures DC current up to 5A at voltages up to 60V
  
• High-side current sensing for improved accuracy and safety
  
• Provides an analog voltage output proportional to current flow
  
• Wide supply and input voltage range for flexible applications
  
• Low quiescent current for efficient operation
  
• Compact and easy-to-use breakout design
  
• Compatible with Arduino, Raspberry Pi, ESP32, STM32, and other microcontrollers
  
• Built-in precision shunt resistor for accurate measurements
  
• Suitable for both low-side and high-side current sensing
  
• Stable, linear, and noise-resistant output signal

Applications:

• DC current monitoring and measurement
  
• Battery charge and discharge current sensing
  
• Power supply and converter output monitoring
  
• Motor driver and actuator current feedback
  
• Solar power and energy management systems
  
• Robotics and automation current tracking
  
• IoT power consumption measurement
  
• Industrial equipment and load monitoring systems