Field Current Sensors

Technical Article

Rethink PCB Current Sensing

This article will discuss two new innovative approaches to measure currents up to 600 A in PCB: a near-lossless Hall-based current sensor with an integrated conductor and a non-invasive standalone core-free and shield-free differential Hall current sensor.

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An Effective Method for Characterizing System Bandwidth in Complex Current Sensor Applications

This application note describes multiple methods for measuring and characterizing system bandwidth, with a focus on the impulse response method. Allegro’s ACS720 is the perfect device to validate the test methods outlined here.

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Increasing System Safety using the A1365 Programmable Linear Hall-Effect Sensor IC with Self-Test Diagnostic Mode

As safety goals multiply throughout the system design process, customers demand smart sensors that can be used to diagnose abnormalities in a system. The built-in Self-Test mode of the A1365 grants users such insight into their systems.

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Achieving Closed-Loop Accuracy in Open-Loop Current Sensors

Closed-loop current sensing technology is employed in many industrial and automotive applications for accurate current sensing. Allegro MicroSystems has developed magnetic-based current sensor IC solutions that achieve near closed-loop accuracy using an open-loop topology.

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Crosstalk Error Estimation and Reduction Through Busbar Design for the ACS37610 Coreless Current Sensor

This application note can be used to estimate the crosstalk error for adjacent notched busbars in combination with the ACS37610 coreless differential Hall sensor. This information can be useful when designing, for example, the three phases of a traction inverter.

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Brochure: Solar Energy Harvesting

Allegro’s current sensor ICs are ideal for use with solar applications, which include electronic subsystems like solar combiner boxes, DC/DC converters for maximum power point tracking (MPPT), and DC-AC inverters.

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Overcurrent Fault Detection Using ACS37610 Coreless Current Sensor

AN269241 - This application note explains how the Overcurrent-Fault (OCF) feature of Allegro ACS37610 device can be used in application to reliably detect overcurrent conditions and how it can be configured to optimize accuracy and cover different application needs.

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Brochure: Innovative Current Sensor ICs

Allegro MicroSystems has been driving innovation in the current sensor industry for more than 17 years, with a history of first-to-market products that give our customers a competitive edge. Our advanced ICs help you achieve higher efficiency and power density in your designs.

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Guidelines for Designing a Busbar with Notch for Allegro's ACS37612 Differential Coreless Current Sensor

AN296188 - This application note offers guidelines for achieving optimum busbar and notch designs using the Allegro ACS37612 coreless current sensor

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Understanding Linearity Error for the ACS70310 Above 2000 G

AN296206 - The goal of this application note is to illustrate and discuss the linearity error of the ACS70310 when sensing fields greater than 2000 G.

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ACS37610 Busbar Geometry and Design Techniques for Coreless Differential Current Sensors

AN296194 - The purpose of this application note is to offer guidelines for selecting the optimum combination of ACS37610 and busbar geometry for a given current sensor application and its specific requirements.

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Notched Busbar Design Guidelines For Coreless ACS37610 Differential Current Sensor

AN296231 - This application note focuses on how a busbar should be designed to achieve optimum performance with the ACS37610 coreless current sensor.

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Mitigating Interference while Measuring High Frequency, High Current Transient Responses

AN296155 - This application note will demonstrate techniques on how to avoid coupling the field from high-current transients onto the signal and power lines of current sensors in order to avoid a perceived distortion of the output.

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Material Selection and Geometry Considerations for High Current Sensing Magnetic Flux Concentrator Designs

AN296245 - Core material selection, geometry, and air gap dimensions will all impact the performance of the flux concentrator. This note will explain each of these factors and provide a detailed guide for design of a magnetic flux concentrator.

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Brochure: Allegro Coreless Current Sensing

Allegro’s Coreless Current Sensing Technology provides a highly accurate method of measuring hundreds or thousands of amps flowing through a busbar or a PCB without needing a concentrator core or U-Shaped Magnetic Shield.