Current Sensors

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
CASR 15-NP

CASR 15-NP

LEM USA, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT FLUX 15A AC/DC

467

HLSR 32-P

HLSR 32-P

LEM USA, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT HALL 32A AC/DC

88

LKSR 50-NP KIT

LKSR 50-NP KIT

LEM USA, Inc.

3 PIECE KIT SENSOR CURRENT HALL

4

HAC 600-S

HAC 600-S

LEM USA, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT HALL 600A AC/DC

0

HO 10-P

HO 10-P

LEM USA, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT HALL 10A AC/DC

139

HAC 300-S

HAC 300-S

LEM USA, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT HALL 300A AC/DC

0

HLSR 50-P

HLSR 50-P

LEM USA, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT HALL 50A AC/DC

1924

HTFS 400-P

HTFS 400-P

LEM USA, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT HALL 400A AC/DC

0

HMS 10-P

HMS 10-P

LEM USA, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT HALL 10A AC/DC

165

LESR 50-NP

LESR 50-NP

LEM USA, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT HALL 50A UNIPOLAR

172

AT 150 B420L

AT 150 B420L

LEM USA, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT XFMR 150A AC

0

LPSR 15-NP

LPSR 15-NP

LEM USA, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT HALL 15A UNIPOLAR

23

HMS 20-P

HMS 20-P

LEM USA, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT HALL 20A AC/DC

0

HX 03-P

HX 03-P

LEM USA, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT HALL 3A AC/DC

0

GO 10-SMS

GO 10-SMS

LEM USA, Inc.

IC,SM,GO 10-SMS,25A

959

APR 400 B10

APR 400 B10

LEM USA, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT 200A, 300A, 400A

0

HY 15-P

HY 15-P

LEM USA, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT HALL 15A AC/DC

0

HAL 50-S/SP1

HAL 50-S/SP1

LEM USA, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT HALL 50A AC/DC

0

DHR 1000 C10

DHR 1000 C10

LEM USA, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT HALL 1000A AC/DC

0

AT 150 B5

AT 150 B5

LEM USA, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT XFMR 150A AC

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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