Re: Mains Current Sensor Idea

John Popelish wrote:
Terry Given wrote:
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the OP can do the same thing in reverse. the advantage of using a small toroid is they are easily available from hobby shops, whereas CTs generally are not.


Have you checked, lately, for how many different current transformers are available from Digikey? The variety has multiplied in the last year or two.


yeah, they have a reasonable selection. I wanted one RIGHT NOW, and I got it.

I use dgikey a lot - mostly from a design-in perspective, rather than actually purchasing components, which I prefer to do from Farnell (quicker and I dont have to fill in any stupid "what is this for" crap). that being said, I buy from digikey and mouser where necessary. such as, for example, LEM DCCTs :)

Cheers
Terry
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