20A Range Current Sensor Module ACS712

The ACS712 is a Hall Effect-based current sensor IC designed to measure AC and DC currents up to 30 amps. However, you can also use it to measure currents within the 20 amp range.

Key Features:

• Wide Current Range: Measures AC and DC currents up to 30 amps, including the 20 amp range.
• Hall Effect Technology: Provides a precise and non-invasive measurement.
• Analog Output: Generates a voltage output proportional to the measured current.
• Low Power Consumption: Consumes minimal power, making it suitable for battery-powered applications.
• Compact Size: Small and lightweight for easy integration into various projects.
• Temperature Compensation: Automatically compensates for temperature variations to ensure accurate measurements.

Applications:

• Power Measurement: Measures the power consumption of electrical devices or systems within the 20 amp range.
• Current Monitoring: Monitors the current flow in electrical circuits up to 20 amps.
• Overcurrent Protection: Detects and responds to excessive current levels within the 20 amp range.
• Battery Management: Monitors battery charging and discharging currents within the 20 amp range.
• Industrial Automation: Controls and monitors industrial processes involving currents up to 20 amps.

DATA SHEET AND USECASE

Key Features:

• Current Measurement Range: ±20A
• Sensitivity: 100 mV per ampere
• Supply Voltage: 5V DC
• Output Voltage: Provides an analog voltage output proportional to the sensed current
• Isolation Voltage: 2.1 kV RMS, ensuring electrical isolation between the measured circuit and the sensor's output
• Bandwidth: 80 kHz
• Response Time: 5 µs for quick detection of current changes