In the v4 Bill Of Materials there is an IC Current Monitor called out for reference number U3, with manufacturer part number: INA260AIPW. According to the Texas Instrument website, this component is flagged for "Last Time Buy", meaning they are in the process of discontinuing production. See this page for reference.
There is another IC which seems identical in specification to my un-trained eye. The part number is appended with an "R" though: INA260AIPWR. Could someone with an engineering background please confirm this replacement is suitable? Or if not, which one is a suitable replacement? I think the "R" just relates to the packaging used and perhaps nothing has changed with the actual component. See this page for reference.
In the v4 Bill Of Materials there is an IC Current Monitor called out for reference number U3, with manufacturer part number: INA260AIPW. According to the Texas Instrument website, this component is flagged for "Last Time Buy", meaning they are in the process of discontinuing production. See this page for reference.
There is another IC which seems identical in specification to my un-trained eye. The part number is appended with an "R" though: INA260AIPWR. Could someone with an engineering background please confirm this replacement is suitable? Or if not, which one is a suitable replacement? I think the "R" just relates to the packaging used and perhaps nothing has changed with the actual component. See this page for reference.