Current Sensors

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
LPSR 6-NP KIT

LPSR 6-NP KIT

LEM USA, Inc.

3 PIECE KIT SENSOR CURRENT HALL

6

HAL 200-S

HAL 200-S

LEM USA, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT HALL 200A AC/DC

0

DHR 500 C10

DHR 500 C10

LEM USA, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT HALL 500A AC/DC

0

HTR 300-SB

HTR 300-SB

LEM USA, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT HALL 300A AC/DC

0

LXS 15-NPS

LXS 15-NPS

LEM USA, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT HALL 15A UNIPOLAR

45

DHR 1000 C420

DHR 1000 C420

LEM USA, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT HALL 1000A AC/DC

0

LES 15-NP

LES 15-NP

LEM USA, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT HALL 15A UNIPOLAR

11

LF 1010-S

LF 1010-S

LEM USA, Inc.

C/L, ASIC 1000A PANEL MOUNT

0

HAIS 100-TP

HAIS 100-TP

LEM USA, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT HALL 100A AC/DC

151

GO 20-SMS

GO 20-SMS

LEM USA, Inc.

CURRENT TRANSDUCER GO-SMS SERIES

456

HO 120-P

HO 120-P

LEM USA, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT HALL 120A AC/DC

92

HO 50-S

HO 50-S

LEM USA, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT HALL 50A AC/DC

0

LXSR 15-NPS

LXSR 15-NPS

LEM USA, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT HALL 15A UNIPOLAR

14

HTA-300-S

HTA-300-S

LEM USA, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT HALL 300A AC/DC

0

HO 6-P

HO 6-P

LEM USA, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT HALL 6A AC/DC

0

LF 1005-S/SP21

LF 1005-S/SP21

LEM USA, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT HALL 1000A AC/DC

0

DHR 100 C10

DHR 100 C10

LEM USA, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT HALL 100A AC/DC

1

GHS 16-SME

GHS 16-SME

LEM USA, Inc.

INTEGRATED PRIMARY 16A O/L

2758

HO 25-P/SP33

HO 25-P/SP33

LEM USA, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT HALL 25A AC/DC

60

HO 240-P

HO 240-P

LEM USA, Inc.

SENSOR CURRENT HALL 240A AC/DC

17

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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