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Mayrim Verdejo
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This verified design can accurately measure current,
voltage and power on a bus that carries -48V and is
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able to provide this data using an I C compatible
interface. This design is targeted for Telecom
applications because the most common Telecom
equipment’s are fed with this negative supply voltage.
It uses INA226 and ISO1541. The INA226 is a current
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shunt and power monitor with an I C compatible
interface. This device will precisely take these
measurements and will use ISO1541 to translate the
negative voltage to ground referenced signals. The
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ISO1541 is a low-power, bidirectional I C compatible
isolator.
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TINA-TI™
INA226
ISO1541
INA226EVM
R1
35.7k
VBUS
24 V
Tranzorb
RSHUNT
R2
12.1k
VIN+
VIN-
Vs
VS (INA)
ISO1541
VBUS
ISOLATION
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Load
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VIN+
INA226
SDA
SCL
VIN-
A0
GND
(GND_INA)
VS
GND
(USBDIG)
SDA
USBDIG
SCL
GND
A1
VIN- = GND_INA
USBDIG not in board.
-48V
Zener
+4.7V
RZ
GND
(GND_INA)
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Design Summary
The design requirements are as follows:
•
Bus Voltage: -48V
•
Ability to measure shunt voltages up to ±80mV
•
Ability to report current, bus voltage, shunt voltage and power
•
Compatible with I C interface
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The design goals and performance are summarized in Table 1. Figure 1 depicts the measurement
accuracy of the design.
Table 1. Comparison of Design Goals and Measured Performance
Goal
Measured
Relative Error
(Iload= 50mA)
0.510%
0.403%
Relative Error
(Iload= -50mA)
0.510%
0.404%
Relative Error
(Iload= 750mA)
0.114%
0.013%
Relative Error
(Iload= -750mA)
0.114%
0.103%
Measured Relative Error @ Rshunt= 100mΩ; Iload = 50mA to 750mA
0.450
0.400
Relative Error (%)
0.350
0.300
0.250
0.200
0.150
0.100
0.050
0.000
0
100
200
300
400
500
Load Current (mA)
600
700
800
900
Figure 1 Measured Relative Error with Rshunt=100mΩ and ILOAD = 50mA to 750mA
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Theory of Operation
The challenges faced by Telecom DC/DC power supply developers today include achieving high efficiency, high
integration, low system cost, ease of development and product differentiation. Customers are demanding
additional features such as more sophisticated fault diagnosis, power measurement, and more extensive status
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reporting over I C or CAN interface. Texas Instruments has digital current shunt monitors capable of reporting
current, voltage and power when a positive power supply is applied to the input but most common telecom
equipment’s are fed with a negative supply range of -48V. For this reason, we have created this TI Design. This
design intends to provide a solution with TI products to Telecom companies looking to monitor current and power
in their applications.
The basic idea of the design is shown in Figure 2. This design has three stages. The first stage uses Texas
Instruments INA226 current shunt monitor to measure the load current while the device is floating at the -48V rail.
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The second part of this design incorporates a low power bidirectional isolator (ISO1541) with I C communication
capabilities. This isolator translates these -48V reference signals to ground reference signals. The third stage
uses TI SM-USB-DIG Platform and INA226EVM Software to display the data collected by the INA226 device.
R1
35.7k
To
Load
R2
12.1k
VS
(µC)
Tranzorb
INA226
SDA
X
VIN+
V
Power Register
Current Register
ADC
VIN-
SCL
I2C
Interface
GND
Voltage Register
I
GND
(GND_INA)
ISO1541
ISOLATION
VBUS
24V
RSHUNT
VS
(INA)
Alert Register
VS
SDA
SCL
µC
GND
A0
A1
Processor not in board
VIN- = GND_INA
-48V
RZ
Zener
+4.7V
GND
(GND_INA)
Figure 2 TI Design Basic Block Diagram
2.1
First Stage: INA226 Connections and External Components
The first stage of the circuit uses the INA226 to monitor the shunt voltage and the bus supply voltage. The INA226
is limited to a bus input voltage range of 0V to 36V. This design is intended to be used at -48V; outside the
INA226 input voltage capabilities. The following changes are needed to enable INA226 to monitor the shunt and
the -48V bus supply voltage:
a. Connect a 4.7V Zener diode between the GND and the Vs pins of the INA226. The INA226 will be powered
by the potential generated by the voltage drop across the Zener diode and referenced to the negative rail
(-48V). This will also provide the positive supply voltage (Vs) that the INA226 device needs for its
operation.
b. Incorporate a voltage divider on the Vbus pin input. This will help to limit the input voltage of Vbus to 36V
maximum, even thou -48V are been applied to the input.
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2.1.1
INA226 Referenced to the negative rail
The INA226 is typically powered by a separate supply that can range from 2.7V to 5.5V. In this design we are
connecting a 4.7V Zener between the GND (GND_INA) and Vs pins of the INA226. Also, the INA226 ground pin
(GND) is tied to the Vin- pin of the INA226, see Figure 3. This configuration will power the device by the potential
generated by the voltage drop across the Zener diode and it will reference the device to the -48V rail.
Note: In this design we refer the INA226 GND pin as GND_INA.
To
Load
RSHUNT
VIN+
INA226
VINGND
(GND_INA)
VS
VIN- = GND_INA
-48V
Zener
+4.7V
Rz
Figure 3 Connections for negative voltage reference
A power resistor (Rz) is needed in series with the zener diode. Equation 1 was used to calculate the resistor value
and Figure 4 shows a TINA-TI DC simulation with the circuit configuration, calculated values and results. For this
calculation we need to consider the Zener bias current and the INA226 quiescent current. From INA226 datasheet
specifications, we find the maximum quiescent current to be 420µA with Vs = 3.3V. As we are powering the device
with +4.7V, we estimate the INA226 quiescent current to be around 600µA maximum.
Rz =
| Vin − − V zener |
I zener + I INA226
=
| −48V − (−4.7V ) |
= 7.73kΩ
5mA + 600 µA
(1)
Equation 2 shows the power consumption calculation, needed to determine the power rating of the Rz resistor.
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V 2 | Vin − − Vzener |
| −48V − (−4.7V ) |
Power =
= 0.2425W
=
=
R
Rz
7.73kΩ
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Vzener -4.69V
+
V
Zener
-43.31V
+
-48V
+
V1 -48
Rz 7.73k
V
V
Current 5.6mA
Figure 4 Power Resistor Selection Simulation
This device has more devices connected to the Vs pin, such as the ISO1541 isolator and some LED’s that have
been included on this design. These other devices will increase the current flowing through this resistor. For this
reason the Rz resistor value needs to be modified. Figure 5 shows all devices connected to the Vs pin.
-43.3V
R10
10k
R7
910
R9
10k
SDA
GND_INA
ISO1541
SCL
D1
LED_Power
To Alert Pin
~5mA
SDA
INA226
R6
910
GND_INA = -48V
~5mA
Zener
+
4.7V
-
SCL GND_INA
~0.5mA ~0.5mA
GND_INA = -48V
GND_INA = -48V
~600µA
~4.7mA
GND_INA = -48V
Figure 5 Devices connected to INA226 Vs pin
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Table 2 Expected current to be flowing through Rz
Device
Current
D2 (LED Diode for the
Alert Pin)
5.0mA
D1 (LED Diode for
Power, Vs Pin)
5.0mA
INA226
0.6mA
ISO1541
4.7mA
SDA Pullup
0.5mA
SCL Pullup
0.5mA
Zener diode
5.0mA
ITOTAL= ~21.3mA
For the new resistor value calculation we approximated ITOTAL to be 24mA.
Rz =
| Vin − − Vzener |
I TOTAL
=
| −48V − (−4.7V ) |
= 1.8kΩ
24mA
2
V 2 | Vin − − Vzener | | −48V − (−4.7V ) |
Power =
=
=
= 1.04W
R
Rz
1.8kΩ
(3)
2
2.1.2
(4)
Limiting the input voltage of Vbus
The INA226 Vbus pin is limited to 36V. As we are using voltages greater than 36V a voltage divider is needed at
the input of the bus voltage pin. Please note that INA226 measures the bus voltage, Vbus, with respect to
GND_INA. Figure 6 shows the voltage divider and Equation 5 shows the basic voltage divider equation.
(Vin- = GND_INA)
+
Vin- = -48V
R2
Vbus
R1
Figure 6 Voltage Divider
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Vbus =
R2
× Vin −
R1 + R2
(5)
We targeted a voltage divider ratio of 4:1 (4Vbus = Vin-), please see Equation 6.
Vbus =
1
× Vin−
4
(6)
Combining Equation 5 and Equation 6,
R2
1
=
R1 + R2 4
(7)
If we rearrange Equation 7 we can define the relation for R1 and R2:
R1
=3
R2
(8)
Another important detail to consider is that the Vbus pin has an input impedance of 830kΩ. The 830kΩ impedance,
RVbus, is connected in reference to GND_INA. Meaning it will be in parallel with R2. Equation 8 will be now,
R1
=3
R2 // RVbus
(9)
For this design we chose R1=35.7kΩ and R2=12.1kΩ. With this combination of resistors and with Vin- at -48V,
Vbus will have 12.02 in reference to GND_INA. Also, just 1mA of current will be flowing in that path. We could have
selected lower resistor values, such as R1=3kΩ and R2=1kΩ, but this would drive around 10mA of current. The
lower the resistor value the larger the current that will be flowing in that path.
Vbus =
12.1k
R2
× Vin − =
× −48V = −12.02V
35.7 k + 12.1k
R1 + R2
( 10 )
Figure 7 shows a simple simulation in TINA-TI™ that shows the position and value of the selected resistors, how
Vbus is measured and how much current we are expecting with these resistors values.
Current 1.01mA
R1 35.7k
INA226
Vbus
Vbus -35.98V
Vbus
+
V A 
-
R2 12.1k
R_Vbus 830k
GND_INA
GND_INA -48V
Vin- = GND_INA -48
Figure 7 TINA-TI Simulation of voltage divider
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Protection against surge at Vbus input is provided by a TVS (transient voltage suppressor) diode. TVS devices are
ideal for the protection of I/O interfaces, VCC bus and other vulnerable circuits used in Telecom. Since the bus
voltage maximum specified as 36V, the TVS diode should have a breakdown voltage slightly lower than 36 V. The
SMBJ24A was selected to protect the INA226 device.
2.1.3
INA226 Filtering and Input Considerations
The TI Design board has an optional input filter to remove high-frequency noise from the inputs VIN+ and
VIN–.The default values for R3 and R4 are 0-Ω resistors. Figure 8 shows the recommended values for the filter.
Figure 9 shows the location of the filter in the board. The board comes populated with two 0-Ω resistors (R3 and
R4). However, the filter capacitor is not installed. If a filter is needed, use the lowest possible series resistance
(typically 10Ω or less) and a ceramic capacitor. Recommended values for this capacitor are 0.1μF to 1.0μF. In
many cases a filter is not needed.
NOTE: Make sure the 0-Ω resistors are populated on the board. Otherwise the input of the INA226 device
will be open.
R4
≤10Ω
Vin-
INC1 =0.1μF to 1.0μF
Vin+
INA226
IN+
R3
≤10Ω
Figure 8 Input Filter
Figure 9 Location of Input Filter in the TI Design board
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2.2
Second Stage: ISO1541Connections and External Components
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The second stage of the circuit uses the ISO1541. The ISO1541 is a low-power, bidirectional I C
compatible bus isolator. For more information about how the ISO1541 operates refer to ISO1541
datasheet.
The ISO1541 device requires pullup resistors on the SCL and SDA pins. Pull-up resistors of 10kΩ were
selected for this design. Capacitors (C4, C5, C6, and C7) were also connected to match the test diagram
shown in ISO1541 datasheet, but these are optional. A 0.01-μF bypass capacitor on the supply is
recommended. Figure 10 illustrates how ISO1541 was incorporated in this design. The High Voltage Side
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is connected to the INA226 Vs, GND, SCL and SDA pins. The Low Voltage Side is connected to the I C
master that is going to be used to read the data collected by the INA226.
HIGH VOLTAGE SIDE
LOW VOLTAGE SIDE
C6= 0.1µF
C7= 0.1µF
GND
GND_INA = -48V
VDUT
Vs
R10
10k
Vs
(INA226 Vs)
SDA2
SDA_ISO
SCL2
SCL_ISO
GND
(GND_INA)
VDUT
R11
10k
ISO1541
ISOLATION
R9
10k
R12
10k
SDA1
SDA
SCL1
SCL
GND
C6 33pF C7 33pF
C4 33pF C5 33pF
GND_INA = -48V
GND
Figure 10 ISO1541 Connections
2.3
Third Stage: SM-USB-DIG Platform and INA226 Software
The third stage uses the TI SM-USB-DIG Platform and INA226EVM Software to display the data collected by the
INA226 device. Figure 11 shows the overall system setup for the TI design system. The PC runs software
(INA226 Telecom Demo Software) that communicates with the SM-USB-DIG Platform. The SM-USB-DIG
Platform provides the supply voltage for the Low Voltage Side of the ISO1541 and generates digital signals used
to communicate with the TI Design board. Connectors on the TI Design board allow the user to connect to the
system under test and monitor the power, current, and voltage.
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SM-USB-DIG
Platform
TI Design
Board
INA226
Telecom
Demo
Software
Figure 11 TI Design System Setup
For more information about the SM-USB-Dig Platform please refer to the SM-USB-DIG Platform User Guide
document. For a quick tutorial on INA226EVM Software refer to the INA226EVM User’s Guide.
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3.1
Component Selection
INA226
For this design we were looking for a current shunt monitor with wide common mode range, high accuracy, ability
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to report current/voltage/power and capable of I C interface communications. The current shunt monitor chosen
for this application is the INA226. This device not only has the resolution and accuracy needed to achieve the
design goals, but also features all the internal sub-systems required to realize the current/voltage/power
calculations.
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The INA226 is a digital current shunt monitor with an I C interface. It takes two measurements, shunt voltage and
bus voltage. Figure 12 shows a basic block diagram of INA226. For more information about INA226 features
please refer to the INA226 datasheet.
VBUS
INA226
SDA
X
VIN+
V
Power Register
Current Register
ADC
VIN-
SCL
I2C
Interface
Voltage Register
I
Alert Register
GND
A0
A1
Figure 12 INA226 Basic Block Diagram
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3.2
ISO1541
In this design the INA226 device will be referenced to the -48V rail. We need a device capable to translate -48V
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reference into ground referenced signals. Low power consumption, compatibility with I C interfaces and a +3.3V
to 5V supply voltage range are also required. The device selected for this task is the ISO1541.
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The ISO1541 is a low-power, bidirectional I C bus isolator. The ISO1541 has its logic input and output buffers
separated by TI’s Capacitive Isolation technology using a silicon dioxide (SiO2) barrier. This isolation technology
provides for function, performance, size and power consumption advantages when compared to opto-couplers.
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The ISO1541 has a bidirectional data and a unidirectional clock channel. It is compatible with I C interfaces and
its supply range, +3V to +5.5V, meets our supply requirements. Figure 13 shows a basic block diagram of
ISO1541. For more information about ISO1541 features please refer to the ISO1541 datasheet.
VS
VS
ISO1541
ISOLATION
(High Voltage)
SDA2
SCL1
GND
(Low Volatge)
SDA1
SCL1
GND
Figure 13 ISO1541 Basic Block Diagram
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Simulation
No simulation models are available for the INA226 device, so it is currently not possible to simulate the full
functionality of the system.
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PCB Design
The PCB schematic and bill of materials can be found in the Appendix A.
5.1
PCB Layout
The two-layer printed circuit board (PCB) used in this design measures 3.54” x 2.33”. The PCB layout of
this TI Design follows the following guidelines:
1. The input signal has a simple and clean path to the INA226 Vin+ and Vin- pins. The terminal block J1
for the input current and power supply share a common ground (GND_ISO) connection at the left side
of the board. This shortens the path of the load current on the PCB.
VinINA226
Vin+
Figure 14 INA226 path for input pins
2. Power supply bypass capacitors have been placed close to the devices’ supply pins.
Vs2 pin
Vs1 pin
Vs pin
INA226
ISO1541
Figure 15 Bypass Capacitors
3. The terminal block J7 has all the connections needed for the SM-USB-DIG. It is placed closed to the
ISO1541 SDA, SCL, Vs and GND low voltage side pins. It is possible that the user would like to use its
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own I C interface communication and supply voltage. For this purposes, another block terminal, J2,
have been placed near the ISO1541 low voltage side pins.
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4. The board should have two ground sides. One ground side for the high voltage (-48 V) connections
and the other side for the USB DIG low voltage connections. The board has been divided in two
sections and has been marked with silk screen boundaries. See Figure 16.
Figure 16 PCB Layout
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Verification & Measured Performance
6.1
6.1.1
Measured DC Transfer Function
Data Collected with Rshunt=100mΩ and ILOAD = 50mA to 750mA
Data was collected by sweeping the load current from 50mA to 750mA and measuring the shunt voltage of
the INA226 across a 100mΩ shunt resistor. Table 3 shows the data collected. Vshunt real is the actual
differential voltage that is applied to the differential input, measured at the inputs of the INA226 with
precision volt meter. Vshunt INA226 is the Vshunt reported by the INA226.
The relative error has been calculated using Equation 11. Figure 17 shows the calculated relative error
and Figure 18 shows the transfer function.
% Re lative _ Error =
Vshunt REAL − Vshunt INA226
× 100
Vshunt REAL
( 11 )
Table 3 Data Collected with Rshunt=100mΩ and ILOAD = 50mA to 750mA
Rshunt (mΩ)
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
Load
Current
(mA)
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
500
550
600
650
700
750
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(mV)
4.96
10.13
15.29
20.45
25.61
30.78
35.94
41.11
46.27
51.43
56.6
61.78
66.97
72.13
77.29
Vshunt INA226
(mV)
4.94
10.11
15.26
20.42
25.59
30.76
35.91
41.07
46.25
51.39
56.59
61.77
66.95
72.11
77.3
% Error
(%)
0.403
0.197
0.196
0.147
0.078
0.065
0.083
0.097
0.043
0.078
0.018
0.016
0.030
0.028
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Measured Relative Error @ Rshunt= 100mΩ; Iload = 50mA to 750mA
0.450
0.400
Relative Error (%)
0.350
0.300
0.250
0.200
0.150
0.100
0.050
0.000
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
800
900
Load Current (mA)
Figure 17 Relative Error with Rshunt=100mΩ and ILOAD = 50mA to 750mA
Vshunt vs Load Current
Rshunt= 100mΩ; Iload = 50mA to 750mA
90
80
Vshunt (mV)
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
0
100
200
300
400
500
Load Current (mA)
600
700
Figure 18 Measured DC Transfer Function (Vshunt vs IIN) with Rshunt=100mΩ and ILOAD = 50mA to 750mA
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6.1.2
Data Collected with Rshunt=100mΩ and ILOAD = -50mA to -750mA
New set of data was collected by sweeping the load current from -50mA to -750mA and measuring the
shunt voltage of the INA226 across a 100mΩ shunt resistor. Table 4 shows the data collected. Figure 19
shows the calculated relative error and Figure 20 shows the transfer function.
Table 4 Data Collected with Rshunt=100mΩ and ILOAD = -50mA to -750mA
Rshunt (mΩ)
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
Load
Current
(mA)
-50
-100
-150
-200
-250
-300
-350
-400
-450
-500
-550
-600
-650
-700
-750
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Vshunt Real
(mV)
-4.95
-10.53
-15.69
-20.84
-26.01
-31.17
-36.33
-41.5
-46.66
-51.83
-57.01
-62.17
-67.33
-72.51
-77.78
Vshunt INA226
(mV)
-4.93
-10.56
-15.73
-20.89
-26.07
-31.23
-36.4
-41.55
-46.73
-51.89
-57.05
-62.24
-67.42
-72.61
-77.86
% Error
(%)
0.404
0.285
0.255
0.240
0.231
0.192
0.193
0.120
0.150
0.116
0.070
0.113
0.134
0.138
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Measured Relative Error @ Rshunt= 100mΩ; Iload = -50mA to -750mA
0.450
0.400
Relative Error (%)
0.350
0.300
0.250
0.200
0.150
0.100
0.050
0.000
-800
-700
-600
-500
-400
-300
-200
-100
0
Load Current (mA)
Figure 19 Measure Relative Error with Rshunt=100mΩ and ILOAD = -50mA to -750mA
Vshunt vs Load Current
Rshunt= 100mΩ; Iload = -50mA to -750mA
0
-10
-20
Vshunt (mV)
-30
-40
-50
-60
-70
-80
-90
-800
-700
-600
-500
-400
-300
-200
-100
0
Load Current (mA)
Figure 20 Measured DC Transfer Function (Vshunt vs IIN) with Rshunt=100mΩ and ILOAD = -50mA to -750mA
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Maximum Shunt Voltage Error Analysis
In order to set our design goals we have identified the main influences of maximum shunt voltage errors.
6.2.1
•
Input offset voltage of the INA226 (VOS)
•
Shunt voltage gain error
•
Common-mode rejection of the INA226 (CMR)
•
Power supply rejection of the INA226 (PSR)
•
Input offset current (IOS)
•
Shunt resistor tolerance
Errors at Small Values of Load Current
When the load current is small there is a corresponding small input voltage to the INA226. Errors will be
dominated primarily by the input offset related errors. Determining the errors associated with each
parameter is straightforward and described below.
6.2.1.1
Initial Offset Voltage Error
The maximum error due to input offset voltage can be taken directly from the INA226 device specification.
The maximum input offset voltage is given as 10µV at 25˚C. This error is calculated with respect to the
ideal voltage across the shunt (Vshunt). The ideal shunt voltage is the product of the load current and ideal
shunt resistor value. The system nominal current is 50mA and the ideal shunt resistor value is 100mΩ.
eVos =
6.2.1.2
Vos (max)
Vshunt
× 100 =
Vos (max )
I load × Rshunt
× 100 =
10µV
× 100 = 0.20%
50mV × 100mV
( 12 )
Initial CMR Error
The maximum input offset error due to the common mode rejection of the INA226 (VCMR) is calculated by
determining the actual common mode voltage as applied to the INA226 with reference to the ground pin of
the INA226. From the INA226 device specification the common mode rejection ratio minimum is given as
126dB (0.501µV/V). The offset voltage in the datasheet is specified with a common mode voltage 12V
higher that what we called GND_INA, -48V. This means that the datasheet specification of 12V bus
voltage is the same as -36V in this application, Vcm-pds = -36V. The resulting common mode error is
determined as:
eCMRR
6.2.1.3
(V
=
)
cm− pds − Vcm− sys × CMRRINA 226
Vshunt
× 100 =
( − 36V − (−48V ) )× 0.501 µV
50mV × 100mV
V × 100 = 0.120%
(13)
Initial PSR Error
Error due to PSRR can be calculated in a manner similar to CMRR. From the INA226 device specification
the specified power supply voltage for the input offset voltage specification is given as 3.3V. Any deviation
from 3.3V applied between the INA226 V+ pin and ground pin will result in an additional error. From the
INA226 device specification the power supply rejection ratio minimum is given as 2.5µV/V. The PSR error
is determined as:
ePSRR
(V
=
)
s − pds − Vs − sys × PSRRINA 226
Vshunt
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(3.3V − 4.7V )× 2.5 µV
50mV × 100mV
V × 100 = 0.07%
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6.2.1.4
Input Offset Current Error
The input offset current is given as 10µA at 25˚C. This error is calculated with respect to the ideal voltage
across the shunt (Vshunt). The ideal shunt voltage is the product of the load current and ideal shunt resistor
value. The system nominal current is 50mA and the ideal shunt resistor value is 100mΩ.
eVos =
6.2.1.5
I os × Rshunt
10µA × 100mΩ
1µV
× 100 =
× 100 =
× 100 = 0.02%
Vshunt
50mV × 100mV
5mV
( 15 )
Shunt Voltage Gain Error
From the INA226 device specification the shunt voltage gain error is given as 0.1%.
6.2.1.6
Total Error at Small Currents
The worst case total error at small load currents is calculated as below:
n
etotal − worst −case (% ) = ∑ en = 0.20 + 0.120 + 0.07 + 0.02 + 0.1 = 0.510%
( 16 )
1
6.2.2
Errors at Large Values of Load Current
At large load currents the input voltage developed across the shunt resistor will be at its maximum. This
minimizes the percentage contribution of the errors from the initial error sources described above. The
dominant errors sources for large inputs are:
6.2.2.1
•
Shunt voltage gain error from the INA226
•
Shunt resistor accuracy
INA226 Shunt Voltage Gain Error
From the INA226 device specification the shunt voltage gain error is given as 0.1%.
6.2.2.2
Shunt Resistor Error
In this design it is assumed that the shunt resistor tolerance (accuracy) is 1.0%. However, this value will
not be considered because the differential voltage that is reported in our results has been measured at the
inputs of the INA226 with a precision volt meter. Measuring at the inputs of the INA226 eliminates the
shunt resistor error contribution in our results.
6.2.2.3
CMR, PSR and Vos Errors
The total error at large load current will also include the errors due to CMR, PSR, VOS and Input offset
current with respect to the maximum load current (750mA). The errors are calculated as below:
eCMRR
(V
=
)
cm− pds − Vcm− sys × CMRRINA 226
ePSRR
Vshunt
(V
=
eVos =
)
× 100 =
s − pds − Vs − sys × PSRRINA 226
Vshunt
( − 36V − (−48V ) )× 0.501 µV
750mV × 100mV
× 100 =
V × 100 = 0.0080%
(3.3V − 4.7V )× 2.5 µV
750mV × 100mV
V × 100 = 0.0047%
I os × Rshunt
10µA × 100mΩ
1µV
× 100 =
× 100 =
× 100 = 0.0013%
Vshunt
I load × Rshunt
750mV × 100mV
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Total Error at High Currents
The worst case total error at high load currents is calculated as below:
n
etotal −worst −case (% ) = ∑ en = 0.1 + 0.0080 + 0.0047 + 0.0013 = 0.1140%
( 20 )
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6.3
Measured Results Summary
Table 5 Measured Performance Results
6.4
Goal
Measured
Relative Error
(Iload= 50mA)
0.510%
0.403%
Relative Error
(Iload= -50mA)
0.510%
0.404%
Relative Error
(Iload= 750mA)
0.114%
0.013%
Relative Error
(Iload= -750mA)
0.114%
0.103%
Vbus Range
The TI Design targeted bus voltage was -48 volts. From results shown in Table 3 and Table 4 we have
proved that using this TI Design board the INA226 is able to collect data at -48V rail. The Vbus range was
verified by sweeping the bus voltage from 0V to -50V. Results showed that the INA226 is not able to
collect data with Vbus values from 0 to -7V. At this voltage range the potential generated by the voltage
drop across the Zener diode is not enough to power the device. Using this TI Design board the INA226
device is able to measure bus voltage and shunt voltage when the Vbus is -8V to -50V.
Vbus Measured by INA226 (V)
Vbus Range
55
50
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
-5
-55
-50
-45
-40
-35
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
Vbus Applied (V)
Figure 21 Vbus range accepted by TI Design board
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Modifications
7.1
INA226EVM Software Update
A modified version of the INA226EVM Software has been released, only for this TI Design demonstration. This
new version is called INA226 Telecom Demo Software. It allows the user to modify the LSB step size of the bus
voltage, feature not available in INA226EVM Software. The LSB step size value has to be modified because we
are dividing the bus voltage by 4, with the voltage divider, to meet the INA226 input bus voltage specifications.
Currently, the INA226EVM Software uses 1.25mV as the LSB step size for the bus voltage It is important to take
this LSB number and multiply it by the voltage divider ratio, 4. Failure to property set the LSB step size will result
in incorrect bus voltage readings.
The new LSB value will be 5mV. This 5mV value has been set as default in the INA226 Telecom Demo Software.
New_LSB = (Vbus_Divider) × (Old _ LSB ) = 4 × 1.25mV = 5mV
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Where;
New_LSB: New LSB step size (Bus Voltage)
Old_LSB: Old LSB step size (Bus Voltage)
Vbus_Divider: Vbus voltage divider ratio
The INA226 Telecom Demo Graphical User Interface (GUI) looks like Figure 22. Please note “Step 7”. This step
was not included in INA226EVM software GUI. Use Step 7 to set the bus voltage LSB step size value. This is the
only modification that has been made to the INA226EVM GUI. Please refer to the INA226EVM User’s Guide for
Software configuration and GUI instructions.
Figure 22 INA226 Telecom Demo GUI
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About the Author
Mayrim Verdejo ([email protected]) is an Applications Engineer at Texas Instruments where
she supports current shunt monitors and temperature sensors. Mayrim graduated from the
University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical
Engineering with emphasis on Digital Signal Processing.
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Acknowledgements & References
9.1
Acknowledgements
The author wishes to acknowledge Scott Hills and Ed Mullins for their ideas, support and assistance with
this TI Design.
9.2
References
1. P. Semig and C. Wells. (2012, February 8). A Current Sensing Tutorial Parts I-IV. Available:
http://www.eetimes.com/design/industrial-control
2
2. High-or Low-Side Measurement, Bi-Directional CURRENT/POWER MONITOR with I C™ Interface
(SBOS547)
3. INA226EVM Evaluation Board and Software Tutorial (SBOU113)
2
4. Low-Power Bidirectional I C Isolators (SLLSEB6B)
5. Power: Telecom DC/DC Module: Analog Available:
http://www.ti.com/solution/power_telecom_dc_dc_module_analog
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Appendix A.
A.1 Electrical Schematic
Figure A-1: Electrical Schematic
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A.2 Bill of Materials
Figure A-2: Bill of Materials
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other important disclaimers and information.
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Appendix B.
B.1 TI Design Board Functionality and Setup
B.1.1
TI Design board kit
Table B-1 details the contents of the TI Design kit, and Figure B-1 below shows all of the included
hardware.
Table B-1. Contents of INA226EVM kit
Item
Quantity
TI Design Board
USB SM-DIG Platform PCB
USB Extender Cable
SM-Dig Connector Ribbon Cable
1
1
1
1
SM-DIG Connector Ribbon Cable
USB Extender Cable
USB SM-DIG
TI Design Board
Figure B-1: Hardware needed for TI Design Evaluation
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B.1.2
INA226 Telecom Demo Hardware Setup
Connect the INA226 Telecom Demo and the USB SM-DIG Platform together. Make sure that the two connectors
are completely pushed together; loose connections may cause intermittent operation. Please refer to figure below
for connection guideline (Texas Instruments logo should be looking upside down).
Figure B-2 How to connect the TI Design board and the USB SM-DIG Platform
After the INA226 Telecom Demo board and SM-DIG are connected, as in Figure B-2, connect the desired bus
voltage and shunt configuration intended to be measured. For this, connect an external dc power supply of -48V
to the Vin- (GND_INA) pin referenced to the GND_ISO pin on terminal block J1. Also, connect a shunt resistor
between the Vin+ and Vin- terminals. When connecting a load, attach it to the Vin+ pin at terminal block J1. Refer
to Figure 16.
B.1.3
INA226 Telecom Demo Jumper Settings
2
Jumpers 3 through 6 (J3-J6) controls the I C address pin for the INA226, these jumpers can set the address for
A0 and A1 to either high, low, SCL, or SDA. Make sure to only connect one jumper at a time for each address
control, for example connecting only J3 and not J4. Failure to properly connect jumpers can cause shorts or
interruptions in the communication lines. For more information on the INA226 addressing, please consult the
INA226 datasheet. Table B-2 summarizes the function of the TI Design board jumpers.
Table B-2 TI Design Jumper Functions
Jumper
Default
Purpose
2
J3/J4
GND
This jumper selects I C AO address selection for A0. Four separate I2C addresses
can be selected depending upon whether J3 is set to high or low or J4 is set to
SDA/SCL.
J5/J6
GND
This jumper selects I2C AO address selection for A1. Four separate I2C addresses
can be selected depending upon whether J5 is set to high or low or J6 is set to
SDA/SCL.
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B.1.4
INA226 Telecom Demo Features
This section describes some of the hardware features present on the TI Design board.
2
B.1.4.1 J3/J4 – I C Address Hardware Setting (A0)
2
Jumper J3 and J4 are used to set the hardware settings for the A0 I C address pin on the INA226. Using J3, the
A0 address can be set to either a logic “1” or a logic “0”. Using J4, the A0 address can be set to either the SCL or
SDA communication line. Make sure to only have either J3 or J4 connected individually; failure to keep these lines
2
separate can lead to board shorts and problems with the I C communication lines. See the section 5.2.1, in the
INA226EVM User’s Guide, on how to configure the INA226EVM software to match the J3/J4 hardware setting.
B.1.4.2
2
J5/J6 – I C Address Hardware Setting (A1)
2
Jumper J5 and J6 are used to set the hardware settings for the A1 I C address pin on the INA226. Using J3, the
A1 address can be set to either a logic “1” or a logic “0”. Using J4, the A1 address can be set to either the SCL or
SDA communication line. Make sure to only have either J5 or J6 connected individually; failure to keep these lines
2
separate can lead to board shorts and problems with the I C communication lines. See the section 5.2.1, in the
INA226EVM User’s Guide, on how to configure the INA226EVM software to match the J5/J6 hardware setting.
B.1.4.3
2
External I C lines and Terminal Block J2
2
The I2C communication lines on the TI Design board are tied to two sources: The internal I C communication
lines from the SM-DIG (J7) and the Terminal block J2. In the event the user wants to add external signal separate
from the SM-DIG, simply disconnect the SM-DIG from the Ti design board and hook up the needed SDA, SCL,
2
and GND lines. Also, remember to apply an external DVDD to the lines that is compatible with the I C
communication device being used.
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