The LRC-LR2512LF-01-R047F-TR is a thick film, surface mount current sense resistor manufactured by International Resistive Company (IRC). It is designed for high-power applications requiring accurate current sensing and low resistance.
Applications
- Power Supplies: Used for current sensing in power supply circuits for overcurrent protection and current limiting.
- Motor Control: Employed in motor control applications for monitoring motor current and controlling speed and torque.
- Battery Management Systems: Integrated into battery management systems (BMS) for measuring charge and discharge currents.
- Automotive Electronics: Utilized in automotive electronic systems for current sensing in various circuits.
- Industrial Equipment: Incorporated into industrial equipment for current monitoring and control.
Features
- Low Resistance Value: Offers a low resistance value of 0.047 ohms (47 milliohms).
- High Power Rating: Designed for high-power applications with a power rating suitable for its size.
- Thick Film Construction: Features a thick film construction for stability and reliability.
- Surface Mount Technology (SMT): Available in a surface mount package for easy assembly.
- Low Temperature Coefficient of Resistance (TCR): Exhibits a low TCR for stable performance over temperature variations.
- RoHS Compliant: Complies with RoHS standards for environmental protection.
- 2512 Package Size: Standard 2512 (6.4 mm x 3.2 mm) package size.
Benefits
- Accurate Current Sensing: Low resistance value enables precise current measurement.
- High Power Handling: Designed to handle high current levels without significant resistance change.
- Stable Performance: Thick film construction ensures stable performance over time and temperature.
- Easy Assembly: Surface mount package simplifies assembly on printed circuit boards (PCBs).
- Environmental Compliance: RoHS compliance ensures environmental protection.
- Small Footprint: The 2512 package size is relatively small for a resistor with its characteristics.
The LRC-LR2512LF-01-R047F-TR current sense resistor is often used in conjunction with operational amplifiers (op-amps) or dedicated current sense amplifiers to amplify the voltage drop across the resistor, providing an accurate representation of the current flowing through the circuit. The small resistance value minimizes power dissipation and heat generation, which is crucial in high-power applications. This resistor is an excellent choice for applications requiring accurate and reliable current sensing in a compact form factor.