Current Sensors

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
AT 100 B10

AT 100 B10

LEM USA, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT XFMR 100A AC

0

LESR 25-NP KIT

LESR 25-NP KIT

LEM USA, Inc.

3 PIECE KIT SENSOR CURRENT HALL

1

DHR 200 C5

DHR 200 C5

LEM USA, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT HALL 200A AC/DC

0

LXS 6-NPS

LXS 6-NPS

LEM USA, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT HALL 6A UNIPOLAR

17

LKSR 6-NP KIT

LKSR 6-NP KIT

LEM USA, Inc.

3 PIECE KIT SENSOR CURRENT HALL

4

LA 205-S

LA 205-S

LEM USA, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT HALL 200A AC/DC

120

CKSR 25-NP

CKSR 25-NP

LEM USA, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT FLUX 25A AC/DC

535

LA 55-P

LA 55-P

LEM USA, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT HALL 50A AC/DC

671

HLSR 20-P/SP33

HLSR 20-P/SP33

LEM USA, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT HALL 20A AC/DC

0

HMSR 15-SMS

HMSR 15-SMS

LEM USA, Inc.

SURFACT MT, 15A SENSOR WITH HIGH

0

HAC 400-S

HAC 400-S

LEM USA, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT HALL 400A AC/DC

0

HX 20-P

HX 20-P

LEM USA, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT HALL 20A AC/DC

69

CAS 50-NP

CAS 50-NP

LEM USA, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT FLUX 50A AC/DC

314

LPSR 15-NP KIT

LPSR 15-NP KIT

LEM USA, Inc.

3 PIECE KIT SENSOR CURRENT HALL

4

AT 50 B5

AT 50 B5

LEM USA, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT XFMR 50A AC

0

HO 250-P

HO 250-P

LEM USA, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT HALL 250A AC/DC

87

HAL 50-S

HAL 50-S

LEM USA, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT HALL 50A AC/DC

0

LF 2005-S

LF 2005-S

LEM USA, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT HALL 2000A AC/DC

58

LF 505-S

LF 505-S

LEM USA, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT HALL 500A AC/DC

182

HO 60-NP

HO 60-NP

LEM USA, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT HALL 60A 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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