Current Sensors

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
LF205-S

LF205-S

LEM USA, Inc.

CUR TRANSDUCER, CLO LOOP,2000a

0

CR4220S-100

CR4220S-100

CR Magnetics, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT XFMR 100A AC

0

CS03120B

CS03120B

CUI Devices

CURRENT SENSOR,OPEN LOOP,3A,+/-1

30

ACS724KMATR-30AB-T

ACS724KMATR-30AB-T

Allegro MicroSystems

SENSOR CURRENT HALL 30A AC/DC

2293

ACS72981LLRATR-050B5

ACS72981LLRATR-050B5

Allegro MicroSystems

HIGH PRECISION LINEAR HALL EFFEC

6809

CTL0052S

CTL0052S

Red Lion

SENSOR CURRENT XFMR 2A, 5A AC

0

CR4150-30

CR4150-30

CR Magnetics, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT XFMR 30A AC

0

DHR 500 C5

DHR 500 C5

LEM USA, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT HALL 500A AC/DC

0

CS10120B

CS10120B

CUI Devices

CURRENT SENSOR,OPEN LOOP,10A,+/-

30

CR4120S-20

CR4120S-20

CR Magnetics, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT XFMR 20A AC

0

SCT-0750-150

SCT-0750-150

Aim Dynamics

CURRENT SENSE MAGNALB 150A:333MV

135

LA12-10V21

LA12-10V21

KEMET

SENSCURR MAGNETIC DIRECT MDCS 10

10

CSCA0300A000B15B01

CSCA0300A000B15B01

Honeywell Sensing and Productivity Solutions

SENSOR CURRENT HALL 300A AC/DC

0

L01Z200S05

L01Z200S05

Tamura

SENSOR CURRENT HALL 200A AC/DC

3051

ACS726LLFTR-20B-T

ACS726LLFTR-20B-T

Allegro MicroSystems

SENSOR CURRENT HALL 20A AC/DC

108

GO 10 SME/SP3

GO 10 SME/SP3

LEM USA, Inc.

CURRENT TRANSDUCER INTEGRATED PR

2522

ACS710KLATR-25CB-T

ACS710KLATR-25CB-T

Allegro MicroSystems

SENSOR CURRENT HALL 25A AC/DC

0

ACS720KLATR-65AB-T

ACS720KLATR-65AB-T

Allegro MicroSystems

CURRENT SENSOR

0

4380-000

4380-000

Aim Dynamics

MAGNELAB SCT-1250-000, 7500:1 CT

0

HTB 100-P

HTB 100-P

LEM USA, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT HALL 100A AC/DC

0

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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