Free online sensor simulator eases current measurement designs
Belgian tech company Melexis has introduced its Current Sensor Simulator – a web application for selecting sensors from the company’s IMC-Hall portfolio. This interactive tool accelerates the design process, enabling engineers with limited magnetic sensing experience to benefit from such technology. By filling in parameters on the web interface, users can describe their specific design requirements. Based on these, it then recommends the appropriate part number, as well as the relevant ferromagnetic concentrator (shield). The tool also provides a total error budget, so performance can be instantaneously estimated across the full temperature and current sensing range.
The IMC-Hall current sensor ICs deliver accurate, contact-free current measurement widely used in both automotive and industrial applications. It brings the advantage of surface mount assembly and easy mechanical integration versus core-based technology. It does not have the inconveniences of coreless and shieldless technologies. These technologies are by nature sensitive to mechanical tolerances and demand the IC to be rigidly positioned very close to the busbar.
Melexis’ Current Sensor Simulator pairs sensors and shields automatically, based on the requirements provided. It educates users about the trade-offs associated with different IMC-Hall devices and shields. Also, there is the ability to visualize shield non-linearities and determine the levels at which saturation will occur. This means that users can see what impact saturation will have and choose the optimal shield.
www.melexis.com/current-sensor-simulator
