Four Terminal High Precision
Current Sense
Current sense resistors enable the measurement of current flow in a circuit by monitoring a voltage drop across a precisely calibrated resistance. The LVK chip features four terminals, also known as a “Kelvin” configuration. This configuration enables current to be applied through two opposite terminals and a sensing voltage to be measured across the other two terminals, eliminating the resistance and temperature coefficient of the terminals for a more accurate current measurement.
Isolating the voltage and current terminals (see schematic) facilitates a very accurate current measurement. Ohmite’s proprietary technology offers an excellent Temperature Coefficient of Resistance (TCR) even for very low resistance values. The resistive element consists of a durable, anti-corrosive metal alloy that combines reliable performance with the ability to withstand harsh environments.
| Ohmite Manufacturing Co. | |
|---|---|
| Product Category | Resistors |
| Product Number | LVK Series |
| Product Name | Four Terminal High Precision Current Sense Resistor |
| Configuration | Single Resistor |
| Category / Application | Current Sensing; Precision Resistor |
| Mounting / Packaging | Surface Mount Technology (SMT / SMD); 1206; 2412, 12224 |
| Resistance Range | 1.00E-3 to 0.0500 ohms |
| Tolerance | 0.5000 to 1 +/- % |