As the name suggests, a PCB-mount current sensor is a sensor designed to be mounted directly to a printed circuit board. A PCB design saves internal component space without losing sensing capabilities or other parameters, allowing engineers more component design flexibility.
Our dependable analog, open-loop current sensor module delivers accurate, non-intrusive, galvanically isolated AC and DC current measurements. Engineered for durability, it’s the perfect fit for high-power applications, offering seamless integration with circuit boards or standalone setups. With a broad current range of 200 to 1000 A, this sensor is ready to meet the demands of modern electrical systems.
Ideal for precise motor current sensing in electric vehicles (BEVs, HEVs, and PHEVs) and inverter modules for challenging industrial environments, it ensures reliable monitoring of drive systems and power distribution networks, boosting automation and operational efficiency.
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Hall-effect open-loop current sensors have the innate ability to isolate and convert complex signals such as AC and DC currents. This type of isolation is a common choice for inverter modules or battery monitoring, however, many of these board designs feature a vertical current sensor design. A vertical design can take up more space in the unit and requires the busbar to go around the PCB design.
CTS's current sensor features a through-hole configuration, enabling flush mounting directly onto a driver board. This design enables the busbar to pass through the PCB, establishing a direct connection between the power source and the motor while optimizing space efficiency. Additionally, the versatile design can accommodate various busbar geometries, ensuring compatibility with different system configurations and ultimately, reducing costs. This design supports functional safety options to ensure quality in automotive and industrial applications.
Figure 1: PCB Configuration with round busbar Figure 2: PCB Configuration with rectangular busbar Figure 3: PCB Configuration showing the sensor sleeve
Open Loop Hall-Effect Measurement
Current sensors for mounting on power PCB electronics
Large range of currents up to 1200 A with 2.5% linearity error over lifetime
Optional ASIL C functional safety standard
Non-intrusive sensing (no losses)
Low hysteresis and High Permeability
Low Thermal Offset and Low Thermal Sensitivity
Unipolar 5V DC power supply and Fully ratio-metric
Engineering, prototyping, and high-volume manufacturing
Based on platform design for "the first time right" design and manufacturing
Results Updated
5 Results Listed
Application Notes / Tech Briefs
The clamp-on current sensors from CTS Corporation offer an easily installable means of current measurement for applications in the low-to-mid current range. Available as either magnetic field concentrators or full sensor modules, these products are ideal for current monitoring and preventive maintenance for countless industrial systems.
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The PCB mount current sensor from CTS Corporation is the ideal tool for performance monitoring of high-power PCB-based systems.
Part Number
Current Range (A)
Output
Opening Size (mm)
Downloads
CTS-CS-PAX-12-0250
0 - 250
Analog
12
Datasheet | RoHS | REACH
CTS-CS-PAX-12-0500
0 - 500
CTS-CS-PAX-12-0750
0 - 750
CTS-CS-PAX-12-1000
0 - 1000
Standard Product or Custom Solutions
With both off-the-shelf and customized solutions, we meet a wide range of performance needs based on our established modular design building blocks. These sensors provide a cost-effective solution for high-amperage drive motors, even with customized packaging and mounting options.
Designed using Hall-effect technology, all our sensors provide a consistent, high-performance signal in a lightweight, streamlined solution. Regardless of your board arrangement and housing requirements, our engineers can build a sensor to your concise specifications, guaranteeing it will fit your requirements.
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This part number (0250) of the CTS-CS-PAX-12 series has a current range of ±250 APK with a typical sensitivity of 8.00 mV/A. It is best used in high-power applications such as automotive inverters or DC/DC converters.
This part number (0500) of the CTS-CS-PAX-12 series has a current range of ±500 APK with a typical sensitivity of 4.00 mV/A. It is best used in high-power applications such as automotive inverters or DC/DC converters.
This part number (0750) of the CTS-CS-PAX-12 series has a current range of ±750 APK with a typical sensitivity of 2.67 mV/A. It is best used in high-power applications such as automotive inverters or DC/DC converters.
This part number (1000) of the CTS-CS-PAX-12 series has a current range of ±1000 APK with a typical sensitivity of 2.00 mV/A. It is best used in high-power applications such as automotive inverters or DC/DC converters.
CTS can design and deliver products that meet the unique requirements of your project. Work with a technical expert to begin your design today.
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