Current Sensors

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
HAS 600-P

HAS 600-P

LEM USA, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT HALL 600A AC/DC

0

HO 200-SW-0000

HO 200-SW-0000

LEM USA, Inc.

DIGITAL OUTPUT OL PANEL MT 200A

94

LF 305-S

LF 305-S

LEM USA, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT HALL 300A AC/DC

0

HLSR 32-PW-000

HLSR 32-PW-000

LEM USA, Inc.

DIGITAL OUTPUT OPEN LOOP 32A

381

HAS 400-P

HAS 400-P

LEM USA, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT HALL 400A AC/DC

0

HOYL 200-S-0100

HOYL 200-S-0100

LEM USA, Inc.

200A 5V OL BUS BAR MOUNT

35

HO 150-PW-0000

HO 150-PW-0000

LEM USA, Inc.

DIGITAL OUTPUT OL PCB MT 150A

95

HO 250-PW-0000

HO 250-PW-0000

LEM USA, Inc.

DIGITAL OUTPUT OL PCB MT 250A

118

HAH1DR-200S

HAH1DR-200S

LEM USA, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT HALL 200A AC/DC

0

HY 12-P

HY 12-P

LEM USA, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT HALL 12.5A AC/DC

0

HOYL 600-S/SP33-1106

HOYL 600-S/SP33-1106

LEM USA, Inc.

600A 3.3V OL BUS BAR MOUNT

25

LA 25-P

LA 25-P

LEM USA, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT HALL 25A AC/DC

0

HAX 500-S

HAX 500-S

LEM USA, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT HALL 500A AC/DC

0

IT205-S/SP1

IT205-S/SP1

LEM USA, Inc.

CURRENT TRANSDUCER 200A

0

HAS 200-P

HAS 200-P

LEM USA, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT HALL 200A AC/DC

0

HAX 2500-S

HAX 2500-S

LEM USA, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT HALL 2500A AC/DC

0

HY 30-P

HY 30-P

LEM USA, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT HALL 30A AC/DC

0

HAT 400-S

HAT 400-S

LEM USA, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT HALL 400A AC/DC

0

HOYS 500-S/SP33-1106

HOYS 500-S/SP33-1106

LEM USA, Inc.

500A 3.3V OL BUS BAR MOUNT

40

HO 150-SW-0000

HO 150-SW-0000

LEM USA, Inc.

DIGITAL OUTPUT OL PANEL MT 150A

86

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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