Chip of the Week: Maximize your energy measurement

I wanted to let you know of a new energy measurement solution from Maxim Integrated.  By utilizing a low-cost galvanic isolation method that doubles as a communication medium, Maxim has created an accurate energy measurement system.  There is a development kit available for this device and we can help you get started.  Check out this link to learn more - http://www.maximintegrated.com/app-notes/index.mvp/id/5723

Features

·         High-accuracy power measurement ·         High-voltage galvanic isolation ·         Preset gain/offset parameters ·         On-board 4mΩ current sensing resistor with a good temperature coefficient ·         On-board voltage sensing resistor divider with a ratio of 2667:1 with good temperature coefficient ·         Universal AC input voltage range from 90 to 264VAC ·         Pluggable terminals for AC (8A max) ·         Small printed-circuit board (PCB) area ·         Device drivers ·         Example C source code ·         Configuration files for Xilinx LX9 and ZedBoard™ platforms ·         Pmod™-compatible form factor