Current Sensors

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
GHS 12-SME

GHS 12-SME

LEM USA, Inc.

INTEGRATED PRIMARY 12A O/L

0

GO 10-SME/SP3 KIT 5P

GO 10-SME/SP3 KIT 5P

LEM USA, Inc.

CURRENT TRANSDUCER KIT

0

HAW 20-P

HAW 20-P

LEM USA, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT HALL 20A AC/DC

0

GHS 10-SME

GHS 10-SME

LEM USA, Inc.

INTEGRATED PRIMARY 10A O/L

0

GO 30 SMS Kit

GO 30 SMS Kit

LEM USA, Inc.

CURRENT TRANSDUCER KIT

0

CT 0.2-P

CT 0.2-P

LEM USA, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT FLUX 200MA AC/DC

0

CT 0.4-TP

CT 0.4-TP

LEM USA, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT FLUX 400MA AC/DC

0

LA 03-PB

LA 03-PB

LEM USA, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT HALL 3A AC/DC

0

CT 0.1-TP

CT 0.1-TP

LEM USA, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT FLUX 100MA AC/DC

0

LTS 25-NP/SP6

LTS 25-NP/SP6

LEM USA, Inc.

CURRENT TRANSDUCER 25A

0

LTS 15-NP/SP5

LTS 15-NP/SP5

LEM USA, Inc.

CURRENT TRANSDUCER 14A

0

GO 20 SMS/SP3 Kit

GO 20 SMS/SP3 Kit

LEM USA, Inc.

CURRENT TRANSDUCER KIT

0

LA 50-S

LA 50-S

LEM USA, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT HALL 50A AC/DC

0

HAW 03-P

HAW 03-P

LEM USA, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT HALL 3A AC/DC

0

LTS 6-NP/SP4

LTS 6-NP/SP4

LEM USA, Inc.

CURRENT TRANSDUCER 6A

0

LTS 25-NP/SP4

LTS 25-NP/SP4

LEM USA, Inc.

CURRENT TRANSDUCER 25A

0

LTS 6-NP/SP2

LTS 6-NP/SP2

LEM USA, Inc.

CURRENT TRANSDUCER 6A

0

LTS 6-NP/SP14

LTS 6-NP/SP14

LEM USA, Inc.

CURRENT TRANSDUCER 6A

0

LTSR 25-NP/SP1

LTSR 25-NP/SP1

LEM USA, Inc.

CURRENT TRANSDUCER 25A

0

HAW 07-P

HAW 07-P

LEM USA, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT HALL 7.5A 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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