When tasked with a current sensing requirement, designers typically look first to using dedicated resistors designed for this task. Occasionally though there is the temptation to consider sensing ...

Sensing of current going to a load is a critical and often mandatory requirement in many designs. While there are many contact and non-contact ways to accomplish this sensing, such as using ...

Current sensing technologies and magnetic sensors have evolved remarkably to address the demand for accurate, real‐time monitoring in power distribution networks and industrial applications.

Efficiency and power density are persistent challenges in high-current applications, particularly as systems become more ...

Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. has announced the launch of two new current sensor integrated circuits (ICs), the ACS37030MY and the ACS37220MZ, designed for automotive, industrial, and consumer ...

Most common types of EV current sensors. Some pros and cons of current sensing methods. Tradeoffs between different types of current sensing. Multiple points within an electric vehicle (EV) or hybrid ...

Featuring DC to 5-MHz bandwidth, Allegro MicroSystems' galvanically isolated, high-accuracy magnetic current-sensor IC with zero current reference (ACS37030), and overcurrent fault with internal pull ...

Market demand for downsized, lightweight solutions with high-resolution current sensing is on the rise for more efficient inverter systems in xEVs. To meet this need, AKM is developing the EZ232L, a ...

The technique is called high-side current sensing. However, measurements at that location are fraught with problems. Of primary concern is that the measurement is at main line voltage, a problem if ...

A new range of automotive-qualified current sensors is addressing the growing need for accurate, isolated current measurement across EV battery, motor, and safety systems.