SparkFun Hall-Effect Current Sensor Breakout – ACS712

Description

Description: This is a breakout board for the fully integrated Hall Effect based linear ACS712 current sensor. The sensor gives precise current measurement for both AC and DC signals. Thick copper conductor and signal traces allows for survival of the device up to 5 times overcurrent conditions.

The ACS712 outputs an analog voltage output signal that varies linearly with sensed current. The device requires 5VDC for VCC and a couple of filter capacitors. Please keep in mind that though the ACS712 is rated for 2.1kV isolation, the PCB it is on is not designed for that type of voltage. Please keep that in mind if you are using this breakout in high voltage applications.

Features:

x05B (5 Amp) version
Low noise analog signal path
Device bandwidth is set via the FILTER pin
5us output rise time in response to input current
80kHz bandwidth
1.5% output error at 25 degrees C
1.2mOhm internal conductor resistance
5.0 VDC, single supply operation
185 mV/A output sensitivity
Output voltage proportional to AC or DC currents
Factory-trimmed for accuracy
Extremely stable output offset voltage
Nearly zero magnetic hysteresis
Ratiometric output from supply voltage

Documents:

Schematic
Eagle Files
ACS712 Datasheet
Wiring Example
GitHub

Additional information