Stackpole Electronic's HCS High Current SMD Shunt Resistors are now available in 10W, 5930 chip size in 0.1mOhm resistance values. This device is the first choice for high power lighting control, power management, robotics, motor control, power tools, automotive and industrial equipment control.
It has an all-metal welded construction with resistance-enhancing elements. This provides more efficient heat conduction, allowing the device to handle higher currents with lower self-heating than an equivalent flat chip, which is essential for maintaining battery temperature.
Modern power systems continue to drive the development of electricity. Power electronics for electric vehicles typically employ high-power, low-resistance shunt resistors, which can be expensive and difficult to find.
