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LA 55-P/SP1

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Board Mount Current Sensors
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Overview

The LA 55-P/SP1 is a closed-loop Hall effect current transducer designed for the precise electronic measurement of DC, AC, and pulsed currents with galvanic isolation. It operates as a current-compensated device, providing high accuracy of 0.65 percent and a wide bandwidth of 200 kHz for high-speed power electronics monitoring.

Why Choose This Part

The closed-loop architecture ensures excellent linearity and low temperature drift across the -40C to +85C operating range. Its high bandwidth of 200 kHz allows for accurate tracking of fast-switching transients in modern SMPS and motor drive topologies.

Applications

AC Variable Speed Drives
Used in servo motor drives and frequency converters for precise current feedback in the control loop.
Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS)
Monitoring battery discharge and output load currents to ensure stable power delivery and fault protection.
Battery Management Systems
High-accuracy monitoring of charge and discharge cycles in industrial battery-supplied applications.
Welding Power Supplies
Real-time current sensing to maintain stable arc characteristics in industrial welding equipment.

Key Specifications

Accuracy +/-0.9%
Frequency DC ~ 200kHz
Linearity +/-0.15%
Sensor Type Hall Effect, Closed Loop
Polarization Bidirectional
For Measuring AC/DC
Mounting Type Chassis Mount
Response Time 1us
Package / Case Module, Single Pass Through
Voltage - Supply 12V ~ 15V
Current - Sensing 50A
Number of Channels 1
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 85degC
Current - Supply (Max) 10mA

Getting Started

To integrate this sensor, provide a bipolar power supply between +/-12V and +/-15V and select a suitable measuring resistor (Rm) to convert the secondary output current into a voltage for your ADC. Ensure the PCB layout maintains creepage and clearance distances required for high-voltage isolation between the primary busbar and the three-pin secondary interface.

LA 55-P/ Family

Also available as: LA 55-P/SP11

Also Consider

ACS770 Allegro MicroSystems - A fully integrated Hall-effect IC solution for applications requiring a smaller footprint and simpler integration.
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