User's Guide
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INA826EVM
This user's guide describes the characteristics, operation, and use of the evaluation module (EVM) for the
INA826. The EVM is designed to evaluate the performance of the device in both single and dual-supply
configurations. This document also includes the schematic, printed circuit board (PCB) layouts, and a
complete bill of materials (BOM). Throughout this document the terms evaluation board, evaluation
module, and EVM are synonymous with the INA826EVM.
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Contents
Introduction and Overview .................................................................................................
Quick Start ...................................................................................................................
EVM Components ...........................................................................................................
Schematic ....................................................................................................................
Bill of Materials ..............................................................................................................
Related Documentation from Texas Instruments .......................................................................
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List of Figures
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INA826EVM Schematic Side .............................................................................................. 2
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INA826EVM Component Side ............................................................................................. 3
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INA826EVM: Dual-Supply Configuration................................................................................. 4
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INA826EVM: Single-Supply Configuration, Direct REF Connection ................................................. 5
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INA826EVM: Single-Supply Configuration, Buffered REF Connection .............................................. 6
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INA826EVM Schematic .................................................................................................... 8
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Introduction and Overview
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Introduction and Overview
1.1
INA826
The INA826 is a low-power, wide-supply voltage instrumentation amplifier that can operate in both single
and dual supply configurations. A single external resistor sets the gain from 1 to 1000. The input voltage
range extends from the negative power supply to 1.0 V below the positive power supply. The rail-to-rail
output allows for use in low-voltage applications. The device operates with a supply voltage between 2.7 V
and 36 V and draws a maximum quiescent current of 250 µA. The device is available in MSOP-8, SO-8,
and DFN-8 packages.
1.2
INA826EVM
The INA826EVM is intended to provide basic functional evaluation of the INA826. It provides the following
features:
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Intuitive evaluation with the silkscreen schematic
Easy access to nodes with surface-mount test points
Advanced evaluation with two prototype areas
Reference voltage source flexibility
Convenient input and output filtering
The schematic and component sides of the EVM are shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2, respectively.
NOTE: Board layouts are not to scale. These figures are intended to show how the board is laid out;
they are not intended to be used for manufacturing INA826EVM PCBs.
Figure 1. INA826EVM Schematic Side
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Quick Start
The procedures presented in this section describe how to quickly set up and use the INA826EVM for
evaluation in dual-supply and single-supply configurations.
2.1
Dual Supply
Make the following connections to set up the INA826EVM for dual-supply operation.
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2.
3.
4.
5.
+15 V to V+ test point
–15 V to V– test point
Ground to REF test point or install a 0 Ω resistor as R5
Differential input (for example, a 1-VPP sine wave) to V–IN and V+IN test points
Oscilloscope to VO test point
Ensure that R1 = R2 = RO = 0 Ω and that RG and CO are not populated. Figure 3 depicts a proper dualsupply configuration.
V+
C10
10 F
U1
V–IN
C7
0.1 F
+
–
15 V
INA826
R1
–IN
VO
+VS
0Ω
Sine Wave
1 VPP
RO
VOUT
RG
0Ω
V+IN
+
RG
REF
V–
R2
–VS
R5
+IN
C9
10 F
C6
+
–
0Ω
0Ω
15 V
0.1 F
GND
Figure 3. INA826EVM: Dual-Supply Configuration
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2.2
Single Supply
Make the following connections to set up the INA826EVM for single-supply operation with a direct
connection for the reference voltage.
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2.
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4.
5.
+5 V to V+ test point
GND to V– test point
+2.5 V to REF test point
Differential input (for example, a 1-VPP sine wave) to V–IN and V+IN test points
Oscilloscope to VO test point
Ensure that R1 = R2 = RO = 0 Ω and that RG , R5, and CO are not populated. Figure 4 depicts a proper
single-supply configuration with a direct REF connection.
V+
C10
10 F
U1
V–IN
C7
0.1 F
+
–
5V
INA826
R1
–IN
VO
+VS
0Ω
Sine Wave
1 VPP
RO
VOUT
RG
0Ω
REF
V+IN
+
RG
REF
V–
R2
+
–
–VS
+IN
0Ω
C9
10 F
2.5 V
C6
0.1 F
Figure 4. INA826EVM: Single-Supply Configuration, Direct REF Connection
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Make the following connections to set up the INA826EVM for single-supply operation with a buffered
reference voltage. This example uses an OPA376 as the buffer operational amplifier. Depending on the
application, alternate single-supply buffer operational amplifiers include the OPA330 and OPA378. The
OPA277 is a good choice for high-voltage applications. The buffered configuration is useful when the
source impedance is high (for example, a voltage divider). Buffering a high-impedance source with an
operational amplifier provides a low-impedance source, which preserves common-mode rejection.
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2.
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5.
6.
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+5 V to V+ and OAV+ test points
GND to V– and OAV– test points
+2.5 V to OAVIN+ test point
Populate R3 with a 0-Ω resistor
Populate C4, C5, C11, and C12 with bypass capacitors
Differential input (for example, a 1-VPP sine wave) to V–IN and V+IN test points
Oscilloscope to VO test point
Ensure that R1 = R2 = RO = 0 Ω and that RG, CO, R4, and R5 are not populated. Figure 5 depicts a
proper dual-supply configuration with a buffered REF voltage.
V+
C10
10 F
U1
V–IN
+
–
C7
0.1 F
5V
INA826
R1
–IN
VO
+VS
0Ω
Sine Wave
1 VPP
RO
VOUT
RG
0Ω
+
RG
V+IN
REF
V–
R2
–VS
+IN
0Ω
C9
C6
10 F
0.1 F
OAV+
R3
C12
0Ω
10 F
U2
C4
0.1 F
+
–
5V
OPA376
1
OAVIN+
8
2
+
–
+
2.5 V
7
OAV–
C11
10 F
3
6
4
5
C5
0.1 F
Figure 5. INA826EVM: Single-Supply Configuration, Buffered REF Connection
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EVM Components
This section summarizes the INA826EVM components.
3.1
Power
Power is applied to the INA826 with test points V+ and V–. For the unpopulated device (U2), power is
applied using test points OAV+ and OAV–.
3.2
Inputs
Inputs are applied to the INA826 using test points V+IN and V–IN. Alternately, they can be applied by
populating the input SMA connectors (J1 and J2). The inputs for U2 are applied via test points OAVIN+
and OAVIN–.
3.2.1
Input Filtering
R1, R2, and C1 through C3 provide the ability to apply common-mode and differential-mode filtering to the
inputs. The cutoff frequencies for the filters are shown in Equation 1 and Equation 2. It is recommended to
make C2 approximately ten times larger than C1 and C3. These calculations presume R1 = R2 and C1 =
C3.
Common-mode cutoff frequency:
f c − cm =
1
2π ⋅ R1 ⋅ C 1
(1)
Differential-mode cutoff frequency:
f c−dm =
3.3
1
C1
2π (R1 + R 2) C 2 +
2
(2)
Outputs
The output of the INA826 can be accessed with test point VO. Alternately, it can be accessed by
populating the output SMA connector (J3).
3.3.1
Output Filtering
RO and CO provide the ability to apply a single-pole RC output filter. The cutoff frequency of the output
filter can be calculated as shown in Equation 3.
fc−o =
3.4
1
2 π ⋅ RO ⋅ CO
(3)
Reference
There are multiple methods of applying a reference voltage to the INA826. A straightforward approach is
to apply a voltage to the REF test point with U2 not populated. If a buffered voltage is desired, U2 can be
populated with an operational amplifier in an appropriate SO-8 package and pinout.
3.5
Prototype Area
Two prototype areas are provided for flexible evaluation. For example, they could be used to prototype a
voltage divider for a buffered reference voltage or to supply a direct reference voltage with a device such
as the REF3225.
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Miscellaneous
C6, C7, C9, and C10 are the supply bypass capacitors for the INA826. Similarly, C4, C5, C11, and C12
can be populated to provide supply bypassing for U2. C8 is available for the use of an X2Y® capacitor.
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Schematic
4.1
Schematic
Figure 6 shows the schematic for the INA826EVM PCB.
V+
C10
10 F
U1
V–IN
C7
0.1 F
INA826
R1
C1
–IN
VO
+VS
0Ω
SMA
VOUT
RG
RG
REF
RG
V+IN
+
C2
RO
SMA
V–
R2
–VS
SMA
0Ω
CO
REF
R5
+IN
0Ω
C9
C3
10 F
C6
0.1 F
GND
R3
OAV+
C13
C4
C12
U2
1
OAVIN+ OAVIN–
8
R4
2
7
+
OAV–
C11
3
6
4
5
C5
Figure 6. INA826EVM Schematic
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Bill of Materials
Table 1 provides the parts list for the INA826EVM.
Table 1. INA826EVM Bill of Materials
Count
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RefDes
Value
Description
Part Number
MFR
1
U1
N/A
INA826, SO-8
INA826AID
Texas
Instruments
3
R1, R2, RO
0Ω
Resistor, 1/4W, 1206
RMCF1206ZT0R00
Stackpole
Electronics
2
C9, C10
10 µF
Ceramic bypass capacitors, 50 V, X5R, 10%, 1206
GRM31CR61H106KA2L
Murata
2
C6, C7
0.1 µF
Ceramic bypass capacitors, 50 V, X7R, 20%, 1206
12065C104MAT2A
AVX Corporation
34
Various
N/A
Surface Mount Test Points
5015
Keystone
Electronics
8
N/A
N/A
Bumpon, cylindrical, 0.375 X 0.135, Black
SJ61A8
3M
Related Documentation from Texas Instruments
The following documents provide information regarding Texas Instruments' integrated circuits and support
tools for the INA826EVM. This user's guide is available from the TI web site under literature number
SBOU115. Any letter appended to the literature number corresponds to the document revision that is
current at the time of the writing of this document. Newer revisions may be available from the TI web site,
or call the Texas Instruments' Literature Response Center at (800) 477-8924 or the Product Information
Center at (972) 644-5580. When ordering, identify the document by both title and literature number.
Related Documentation
Document
Literature Number
INA826 Product Data Sheet
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OPA376 Product Data Sheet
SBOS406
OPA277 Product Data Sheet
SBOS079
OPA330 Product Data Sheet
SBOS432
OPA378 Product Data Sheet
SBOS417
REF3225 Product Data Sheet
SBVS058
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EVM Warnings and Restrictions
It is important to operate this EVM within the input voltage range of –18 V to +17 V and the output voltage range of –14 V to +14 V.
Exceeding the specified input range may cause unexpected operation and/or irreversible damage to the EVM. If there are questions
concerning the input range, please contact a TI field representative prior to connecting the input power.
Applying loads outside of the specified output range may result in unintended operation and/or possible permanent damage to the EVM.
Please consult the EVM User's Guide prior to connecting any load to the EVM output. If there is uncertainty as to the load specification,
please contact a TI field representative.
During normal operation, some circuit components may have case temperatures greater than +30°C. The EVM is designed to operate
properly with certain components above +30°C as long as the input and output ranges are maintained. These components include but are
not limited to linear regulators, switching transistors, pass transistors, and current sense resistors. These types of devices can be identified
using the EVM schematic located in the EVM User's Guide. When placing measurement probes near these devices during operation,
please be aware that these devices may be very warm to the touch.
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