Current Sensors

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
AT 50 B420L

AT 50 B420L

LEM USA, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT XFMR 50A AC

0

GO 20 SMS/SP3

GO 20 SMS/SP3

LEM USA, Inc.

CURRENT TRANSDUCER INTGRATED PRI

996

HXS 50-NP

HXS 50-NP

LEM USA, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT 12.5A, 25A, 50A

0

HAS 300-S

HAS 300-S

LEM USA, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT HALL 300A AC/DC

12

HMS 05-P

HMS 05-P

LEM USA, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT HALL 5A AC/DC

555

LXS 25-NPS

LXS 25-NPS

LEM USA, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT HALL 25A UNIPOLAR

131

HO 100-S

HO 100-S

LEM USA, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT HALL 100A AC/DC

386

LA 20-PB

LA 20-PB

LEM USA, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT HALL 20A AC/DC

100

LF205-S

LF205-S

LEM USA, Inc.

CUR TRANSDUCER, CLO LOOP,2000a

0

DHR 500 C5

DHR 500 C5

LEM USA, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT HALL 500A AC/DC

0

GO 10 SME/SP3

GO 10 SME/SP3

LEM USA, Inc.

CURRENT TRANSDUCER INTEGRATED PR

2522

HTB 100-P

HTB 100-P

LEM USA, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT HALL 100A AC/DC

0

HY 25-P

HY 25-P

LEM USA, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT HALL 25A AC/DC

120

HTB 50-TP

HTB 50-TP

LEM USA, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT HALL 50A AC/DC

10

HTA 1000S

HTA 1000S

LEM USA, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT HALL 1000A AC/DC

0

LT 505-T

LT 505-T

LEM USA, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT HALL 500A AC/DC

0

LA 130-P

LA 130-P

LEM USA, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT HALL 130A AC/DC

87

HX 15-P

HX 15-P

LEM USA, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT HALL 15A AC/DC

131

LA 125-P/SP4

LA 125-P/SP4

LEM USA, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT HALL 125A AC/DC

113

HO 40-NP

HO 40-NP

LEM USA, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT HALL 40A AC/DC

23

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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