Current sensor

A current sensor is a device that detects electric current (AC or DC) in a wire, and generates a signal proportional to it. The generated signal could be analog voltage or current or even digital output. It can be then utilized to display the measured current in an ammeter or can be stored for further analysis in a data acquisition system or can be utilized for control purpose.

The sensed current and the output signal can be:

Hall Effect current sensor is a type of current sensor which is based on phenomenon of Hall Effect discovered by Edwin Hall in 1879.

Hall Effect current sensors can measure all types of current signals i.e. AC,DC or pulsating current.

These sensors are currently being used widely in almost all the industries because of their vast applications and the type of output they provide, which can be manipulated and can be used for various application.

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