Current Sensors

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
CR5410S-20

CR5410S-20

CR Magnetics, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT HALL 20A AC/DC

2

ACS725LLCTR-40AB-T

ACS725LLCTR-40AB-T

Allegro MicroSystems

SENSOR CURRENT HALL 40A AC/DC

0

ACS725LLCTR-05AB-T

ACS725LLCTR-05AB-T

Allegro MicroSystems

3.3V VCC ISOLATED CURRENT SENSOR

0

ACS781KLRTR-150U-T

ACS781KLRTR-150U-T

Allegro MicroSystems

THERMALLY ENHANCED CURRENT SENSO

3413

CR5210S-30

CR5210S-30

CR Magnetics, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT HALL 30A DC

35

ASR100

ASR100

Asentek

LOW CURRENT TRANS 100MA .2%

0

CR4120S-50

CR4120S-50

CR Magnetics, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT XFMR 50A AC

0

ASD300-SG

ASD300-SG

Asentek

DIGITAL TRANS 300A, .02% 15V

1

APR 50 B10

APR 50 B10

LEM USA, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT 10A, 25A, 50A

0

4750-004

4750-004

Aim Dynamics

MAGNELAB SCT-3000-600 600A 333MV

30

MLX91208LDC-CAH-000-RE

MLX91208LDC-CAH-000-RE

Melexis

SENSOR CURRENT HALL 20MT AC/DC

0

ASI60

ASI60

Asentek

IND CURRENT TRANS 60A .02%

3

APR 100 B10

APR 100 B10

LEM USA, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT 50A, 75A, 100A

0

CS15150B

CS15150B

CUI Devices

CURRENT SENSOR,OPEN LOOP,15A,+/-

30

F01P025S05L

F01P025S05L

Tamura

SENSOR

780

CS1512U

CS1512U

CUI Devices

CURRENT SENSOR,OPEN LOOP,15A,+12

26

MLX91209LVA-CAA-002-BU

MLX91209LVA-CAA-002-BU

Melexis

HIGH SPEED PROGRAMMABLE CURRENT

0

MNS2-9-W2-CM-500

MNS2-9-W2-CM-500

Monnit

ALTAAC CURRENT METER - 500 AMP

0

4380-002

4380-002

Aim Dynamics

MAGNELAB SCT-1250-100, 100A:333M

110

MGS-1800-5000

MGS-1800-5000

Aim Dynamics

MGS-1800-5000 IS A THREE-PHASE R

5

Current Sensors

1. Overview

Current sensors are transducers that measure electric current flow in conductors and convert it into proportional electrical signals. They play critical roles in energy management, motor control, power quality monitoring, and system protection across industries. Modern applications demand high accuracy, galvanic isolation, and fast response times for optimizing efficiency in electrified systems.

2. Major Types & Functional Classification

TypeFunctional CharacteristicsApplication Examples
Shunt ResistorLow cost, inline measurement, direct current conversion via Ohm's lawPower supplies, battery management systems
Hall EffectGalvanic isolation, DC/AC measurement, moderate bandwidthAutomotive traction inverters, industrial motor drives
Current TransformerHigh-voltage isolation, AC-only operation, high accuracyGrid metering, circuit breaker protection
Rogowski CoilFlexible coreless design, fast transient response, requires integratorPulsed power systems, fault current detection
Optical Current SensorImmune to EMI, high precision, complex signal processingSmart grids, high-voltage substations

3. Structure & Components

Typical current sensors contain: 1) Sensing element (shunt resistor, Hall chip, magnetic core) 2) Signal conditioning circuitry (amplifiers, filters) 3) Isolation barrier (if applicable) 4) Output interface (analog voltage/current, digital protocols). High-performance models integrate temperature compensation and digital calibration features.

4. Key Technical Specifications

ParameterDescriptionImportance
Measurement RangeMaximum current capacity (e.g., 500A)Determines application suitability
Accuracy ClassError tolerance (e.g., 0.5%)System control reliability
BandwidthFrequency response (DC-100kHz)Dynamic performance capability
Isolation VoltageDielectric withstand rating (e.g., 3kV)Electrical safety compliance
Response TimeSignal output delay ( s-ms range)Protection system effectiveness

5. Application Fields

Key industries include: Renewable energy (solar inverters, wind turbines), Automotive (EV battery management, 48V systems), Industrial automation (CNC machines, robotics), Consumer electronics (smart meters), Aerospace (actuator monitoring). Typical equipment: Variable frequency drives, uninterruptible power supplies, charging stations.

6. Leading Manufacturers & Products

ManufacturerProduct SeriesKey Features
LEM SAHASS & LTSR SeriesOpen-loop Hall effect with ASIC processing
Allegro MicroACS758/ACS3761xGalvanically isolated Hall ICs
HoneywellCSP-VA/CSNP SeriesCurrent transformers for grid applications
TT ElectronicsPulse SeriesHigh-precision shunt resistors
ACR SystemsRogowski Coil ModelsFlexible aperture AC measurement

7. Selection Recommendations

Key considerations: 1) Required measurement range vs peak currents 2) DC/AC signal type compatibility 3) Isolation requirements 4) Environmental conditions (temperature, vibration) 5) Cost vs performance trade-offs. Example: For EV battery management, select Hall-effect sensors with 200A range, 1% accuracy, and automotive qualification.

8. Industry Trends

Emerging trends include: 1) Integration with IoT for predictive maintenance 2) Wide bandgap semiconductor-based sensors 3) Increased adoption of closed-loop Hall sensors for EV applications 4) MEMS-based miniaturized current monitoring 5) AI-enhanced signal processing for harmonic analysis. The market is projected to grow at 7.2% CAGR through 2030 driven by electrification demands.

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