Re: Mains Current Sensor Idea

Spehro Pefhany wrote:
On Wed, 25 Jun 2008 16:13:19 +1200, Terry Given <my_name@xxxxxxxx>
wrote:


John Popelish wrote:

Terry Given wrote:
(snip)


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).


What's that? More export controls BS? Talk about shooting yourself in
the foot..

I think its akin to the "will all terrorists please report to the security counter for immediate arrest" announcements at airports.

just another irritating layer of hoops for us furrners to jump thru. I always write the same thing: intended for use in a SMPS, by me.





that being said, I buy from digikey and mouser where necessary. such as, for example, LEM DCCTs :)

Cheers
Terry

Best regards, Spehro Pefhany

hao3 jiu3 mei2 jian4

Cheers
Terry
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