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CSACurrent-sense amplifier: original educational illustration
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Current-sense amplifier

Amplifies a voltage associated with a current-sensing shunt using the selected measurement-input arrangement.

Drawing use
Schematic
Application
Logic & signals
Reference family
Manufacturer

A distinction that matters

A current-sense amplifier measures a shunt voltage; it does not replace the shunt or establish an isolated current-transformer connection.

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SHUNTCurrent-measuring shunt: original educational illustration
Symbols

Current-measuring shunt

A current-measuring shunt produces a documented voltage drop corresponding to current through a resistive element. The drawing must distinguish the current path from the sensing leads.

Drawing use
SLD / Schematic
Application
Control circuits
Reference family
IEC / Manufacturer

A distinction that matters

A shunt produces a voltage measurement without a current-transformer secondary.

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