Current Sensor Breakout (ACS723) Hookup Guide

Contributors:

AGlass0fMilk, Eroc

Resources and Going Further

The ACS723 sensor is ideal if you need to measure a small to moderate amount of current, especially if it's AC current! For more information about the ACS723, check out the links below:

ACS723 Datasheet
SparkFun Current Sensor Breakout - ACS723
SparkFun Current Sensor Breakout - ACS723 (Low Current)

If you don't need electrical isolation and want to measure smaller currents, check out the INA169 Breakout Board. And for even higher power applications, check out the Non-Invasive Current Sensor - 30A.

Non-Invasive Current Sensor - 30A

SEN-11005

$14.95

SparkFun Current Sensor Breakout - INA169

SEN-12040

$13.93

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