Shunts

Current Sense Resistors, also known as shunts, are essential components in modern electronic systems. They are used in a wide range of applications such as power supplies, inverter drives, motor control, battery management, and power factor correction. These resistors provide accurate monitoring of current and play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient functioning of these electronic systems.

Key features include:

  1. Tailored Resistance Values: Ensure that current is efficiently translated into monitorable voltage.
  2. Tight Tolerance: Manufactured with precision, the resistors offer tight tolerance for accurate sensing.
  3. Thermal Coefficient of Resistivity (TCR): This ensures temperature stability and reliable performance across varying environmental conditions.
  4. Low Electromotive Force (EMF): This helps minimize electromagnetic field noise, thus ensuring clear and accurate monitoring.

While there are several material technologies available in the realm of shunt applications, Kanthal focuses on metal wire and strip resistor technology, providing optimal efficiency in current sensing applications that require precision and reliability.

Advancing Electronic Precision: Our Commitment

CaptionDaniel Lindgren, Global Product Manager, Industrial Materials, Kanthal."Kanthal is a trusted brand with a long history of supplying materials to the resistance market, making us a credible and reliable partner," says Daniel Lindgren Global Product Manager, Industrial Materials at Kanthal. He adds, "Our unique capabilities as an end-to-end materials supplier, from melting to finished products, enable customers to get a wide variety of materials and formats, offering flexibility from small batches supporting customers in their product development to full-scale production of current sensing components."

For reliable, efficient, and precise current sensing in electronic applications, Kanthal's resistor materials are an excellent choice. The wire and strip technology is specifically designed to deliver superior performance under diverse conditions and in various applications. The focus on delivering quality products sets Kanthal apart, ensuring that the customers have access to the best materials for their electronic devices.

We see our customers as innovation partners and look to develop long-lasting relationships.

"We see our customers as innovation partners and look to develop long-lasting relationships," Lindgren adds. "With our world-class R&D team, we have the capabilities to tailor-make new materials supporting the industries’ future needs," Lindgren concludes.  

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