Current Sensors

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
HX 50-P

HX 50-P

LEM USA, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT HALL 50A AC/DC

225

CKSR 50-NP

CKSR 50-NP

LEM USA, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT FLUX 50A AC/DC

280

HOYS 400-S-0100

HOYS 400-S-0100

LEM USA, Inc.

400A OPEN LOOP BUS BAR MOUNT

36

LAH 50-P

LAH 50-P

LEM USA, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT HALL 50A AC/DC

1448

HMSR 20-SMS

HMSR 20-SMS

LEM USA, Inc.

SURFACT MT, 20A SENSOR WITH HIGH

374

LAH 25-NP

LAH 25-NP

LEM USA, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT HALL 8A, 12A, 25A

0

HLSR 10-SM

HLSR 10-SM

LEM USA, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT HALL 10A AC/DC

0

HLSR 10-P/SP33

HLSR 10-P/SP33

LEM USA, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT HALL 10A AC/DC

0

LPSR 25-NP KIT

LPSR 25-NP KIT

LEM USA, Inc.

3 PIECE KIT SENSOR CURRENT HALL

6

LESR 15-NP KIT

LESR 15-NP KIT

LEM USA, Inc.

3 PIECE KIT SENSOR CURRENT HALL

2

LXSR 25-NPS KIT

LXSR 25-NPS KIT

LEM USA, Inc.

3 PIECE KIT SENSOR CURRENT HALL

1

CAS 6-NP

CAS 6-NP

LEM USA, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT FLUX 6A AC/DC

346

HMSR 8-SMS

HMSR 8-SMS

LEM USA, Inc.

SURFACT MT, 8A SENSOR WITH HIGH

432

CTSR 0.3-P

CTSR 0.3-P

LEM USA, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT FLUX 300MA AC/DC

502

LDSR 0.3-NP

LDSR 0.3-NP

LEM USA, Inc.

3 PHASE LEAKAGE CURRENT DETECTIO

57

LPSR 25-NP

LPSR 25-NP

LEM USA, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT HALL 25A UNIPOLAR

100

LAX 100-NP

LAX 100-NP

LEM USA, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT HALL SELECTABLE

621

HASS 300-S

HASS 300-S

LEM USA, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT HALL 300A AC/DC

434

LF 1005-S

LF 1005-S

LEM USA, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT HALL 1000A AC/DC

74

HTFS 800-P

HTFS 800-P

LEM USA, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT HALL 800A 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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