INA219 DC Current Monitor

The INA219 DC Current Monitor is a highly popular sensor module used to measure current, voltage, and power in electronic systems. It is ideal for monitoring power usage in various applications, such as robotics, IoT devices, and battery management systems.

Features of INA219 DC Current Monitor:

1. Current Sensing:

   • Measures current up to 3.2A (can handle higher currents with external shunt resistors).
   • Uses a precision shunt resistor for accurate readings.

2. Voltage Sensing:

   • Measures bus voltage from 0 to 26V.

3. Power Monitoring:

   • Calculates power consumption using current and voltage measurements.

4. Interface:

   • Communicates via the I2C protocol, making it easy to integrate with microcontrollers like Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or ESP32.
   • Programmable I2C address for connecting multiple modules.

5. High Accuracy:

   • High precision with a 12-bit ADC.
   • Accurate to ±1% for current and voltage measurements.

6. Low Power:

   • Consumes very little power, suitable for battery-powered projects.

Advantages:

• Easy integration with most microcontrollers via I2C.
• High precision for accurate power analysis.
• Measures both current and voltage, making it versatile.