Compact PCB-Mounted Current Transducer Delivers High Precision
Danisense’s latest high-precision DP12IP current transducer is designed for isolated DC and AC current measurement in demanding PCB-mounted power electronics applications.
Based on Danisense’s closed-loop compensated fluxgate technology, the DP12IP series combines ppm-class accuracy with a maximum linearity error of 10 ppm and long-term stability in a compact PCB-mount package featuring a form factor of only 32 mm. This allows for integration into 1U power supplies and other space-constrained equipment, Danisense said.
The transducer handles current measurements of up to 18A and accommodates measurement resistors up to 100 Ω at full scale. It uses fixed excitation frequency and second harmonic zero-flux detection to deliver highly stable and precise current measurements. Typical applications include precision power supplies and servo drives for motion control as well as battery test benches, battery emulators, and power measurement and power analysis systems.
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