This webinar from Würth Elektronik presented by Frank Puhane provides insight into the basics of current sense resistor and discussing how to evaluate some of the specifics of the component, such as the details in the datasheets, different measurements including the rated current, and the equivalent circuit model and advantages of wide terminal.
Content
- Overview of current sense resistor types: thin film, metal plate resistors
- Datasheet explained: resistance value, voltage and current, TCR temperature coefficient of resistance
- Measurements, definition of rated current
- Equivalent circuit model
- Wide terminal device advantage