ACS712 Current Sensor Module – 20A Range

🔋 ACS712 Current Sensor Module – 20A Range 🔋

The ACS712 – 20A module allows accurate measurement of both AC and DC currents up to ±20A using the Hall Effect principle. It outputs an analog voltage proportional to the current, making it ideal for Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and other microcontrollers in energy monitoring, overload protection, and educational projects.

✅ Technical Specifications:

• Model: ACS712 – 20A.
• Measurement Range: ±20A (AC/DC).
• Operating Voltage: 5V DC.
• Output Type: Analog voltage.
• Sensitivity: 100mV per 1A.
• Sensing Technology: Hall Effect.
• Response Time: ~5µs.
• Interface: 3 pins (VCC, GND, OUT).
• Module Size: ~31 × 13 mm.
• Approximate Weight: 5 g.

🔹 Key Features:

✔ Measures both AC and DC currents up to ±20A.

✔ Analog output proportional to current.

✔ Easy integration with Arduino & Raspberry Pi.

✔ Reliable for energy monitoring and control systems.

✔ Suitable for small industrial and educational projects.

📌 Common Applications:

• Monitoring power consumption of appliances and devices.
• Overload and current protection systems.
• Solar energy and battery monitoring.
• IoT-based energy monitoring.
• Educational and engineering experiments.