ISL28023FR12Z-T

Product Overview

Category

ISL28023FR12Z-T belongs to the category of integrated circuit (IC) sensors.

Use

This product is primarily used for measuring and monitoring current in various electronic systems.

Characteristics

• High accuracy: The ISL28023FR12Z-T offers precise current measurement with low error margins.
• Wide operating range: It can measure currents ranging from a few milliamperes to several amperes.
• Low power consumption: The IC sensor has a low power requirement, making it suitable for battery-powered devices.
• Compact package: The ISL28023FR12Z-T comes in a small form factor, allowing for easy integration into different applications.
• High reliability: This product is designed to provide consistent and reliable current measurements over an extended period.

Package and Quantity

The ISL28023FR12Z-T is available in a surface-mount package. Each package contains one IC sensor.

Specifications

• Supply voltage: 2.7V to 5.5V
• Current measurement range: -10A to +10A
• Accuracy: ±0.5%
• Operating temperature range: -40°C to +85°C
• Output interface: I2C or SMBus

Pin Configuration

The ISL28023FR12Z-T has the following pin configuration:

1. VDD: Power supply input
2. GND: Ground connection
3. SDA: Serial data line (I2C)
4. SCL: Serial clock line (I2C)
5. ALERT: Interrupt output
6. VIN+: Positive current input
7. VIN-: Negative current input

Functional Features

• Current measurement: The ISL28023FR12Z-T accurately measures the current flowing through the VIN+ and VIN- inputs.
• Digital output: It provides a digital output interface (I2C or SMBus) for easy integration with microcontrollers and other digital systems.
• Alert function: The ALERT pin can be used to generate an interrupt signal based on user-defined thresholds, allowing for real-time current monitoring.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages

• High accuracy ensures precise current measurement.
• Wide operating range accommodates various current levels.
• Low power consumption prolongs battery life in portable devices.
• Compact package enables easy integration into different applications.
• High reliability ensures consistent performance over time.

Disadvantages

• Limited current measurement range (-10A to +10A).
• Requires additional circuitry for voltage measurement.

Working Principles

The ISL28023FR12Z-T utilizes the Hall effect to measure current. When a current flows through the VIN+ and VIN- inputs, it generates a magnetic field perpendicular to the direction of the current. This magnetic field is sensed by the integrated Hall sensor, which converts it into a proportional voltage. The IC sensor then amplifies and digitizes this voltage to provide an accurate representation of the current.

Application Field Plans

The ISL28023FR12Z-T finds applications in various fields, including:

1. Power management systems: It can be used to monitor current in power supplies, battery chargers, and DC-DC converters.
2. Motor control: The IC sensor enables precise current measurement in motor control circuits, ensuring optimal performance and protection against overload conditions.
3. Industrial automation: It finds use in industrial equipment and machinery for current monitoring and control.
4. Automotive electronics: The ISL28023FR12Z-T can be employed in electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, and automotive powertrain systems for current sensing and protection.

Alternative Models

Other alternative models that offer similar functionality to the ISL28023FR12Z-T include:

1. ACS712: This Hall effect-based current sensor provides a wide range of current measurement options and is available in various package options.
2. INA219: It combines both current and voltage measurement capabilities in a single IC, making it suitable for power monitoring applications.
3. MAX471: This IC sensor offers high accuracy and low power consumption, with a focus on portable and battery-powered devices.

These alternative models can be considered based on specific application requirements and design constraints.

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