The "PGA280AIPWR" is a specific part number for a programmable gain amplifier (PGA) from Texas Instruments. The PGA280A is designed for precision signal conditioning and offers programmable gain settings, making it suitable for various sensor and data acquisition applications.
Key Features and Specifications of PGA280AIPWR:
1. Programmable Gain: The PGA280A allows you to set the gain of the amplifier through digital programming, providing flexibility to adjust the amplification based on the application's requirements.
2. High Accuracy: The PGA280A offers high precision and low offset voltage, ensuring accurate signal conditioning.
3. Wide Input Range: The amplifier can handle a wide range of input voltage levels, making it versatile for various sensor signals.
4. Output Offset Calibration: The PGA280A features an internal offset calibration circuit to reduce output offset errors.
5. Low Power Consumption: The device is designed to operate with low power consumption, making it suitable for power-sensitive applications.
6. Package: The "IPWR" in the part number typically refers to a 20-pin TSSOP (Thin Shrink Small Outline Package) package.
Applications:
The PGA280AIPWR is commonly used in various sensor signal conditioning and data acquisition applications, including:
1. Pressure Sensing: Used to amplify and condition signals from pressure sensors in industrial and automotive applications.
2. Temperature Sensing: Employed for signal conditioning in temperature sensor circuits.
3. Strain Gauge Amplification: Utilized for amplifying and conditioning signals from strain gauges in load cell applications.
4. Flow Measurement: Used for signal conditioning in flow measurement systems.
5. Bridge Sensor Applications: Suitable for amplifying signals from Wheatstone bridge sensor circuits.
6. Data Acquisition: Integrated into data acquisition systems for precision signal conditioning.
The PGA280AIPWR offers precise programmable gain for conditioning sensor signals in a wide range of applications. To ensure proper use and implementation in specific designs, it's essential to refer to the official datasheet and technical documentation provided by Texas Instruments for the PGA280AIPWR PGA.
