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Current Sense Resistors

The most complete range of current sense resistors for automotive, industrial, and precision designs — metal alloy, foil, thin film, and thick film constructions from 0201 to 5930 package size, with AEC-Q200 qualified options throughout.

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⚙️ Metal Alloy TCR to 15 ppm · AEC-Q200 Best all-round performance. Low TCR, wide power range, automotive qualified. 🧪 Foil TCR to 50 ppm · High stability Highest precision and long-term stability for demanding measurement circuits. 📉 Thin Film TCR 50–200 ppm · Wide range Good precision across a wide resistance range. Compact footprints available. 💰 Thick Film TCR 100–200 ppm · Cost-effective Volume-cost-optimised sensing for less demanding applications. Metal Element Sub-mΩ · Up to 10 W Ultra-low resistance for very high current measurement up to hundreds of amps.
AEC-Q200 2512
CSM

CSM — Molded Metal Alloy

Construction
Molded metal alloy
Sizes
0603, 2512
Values
0.001–0.1 Ω
Power
0.33–3 W
TCR
50–70 ppm
0603 · 2512to 3 W
Best forCost-effective automotive sensing in space-constrained designs
No AEC-Q200
CSR

CSR — Thick Film Current Sense

Construction
Thick film
Sizes
0201–1225
Values
0.003–7.5 Ω
TCR
100 ppm
0201–1225Wide value range
Best forHigh-volume general-purpose sensing where cost is the primary driver
AEC-Q200 Select
CSRF

CSRF — Foil on Ceramic

Construction
Foil on ceramic
Sizes
0402–2512, 1225
Values
0.001–0.56 Ω
TCR
to 50 ppm
50 ppm TCRHigh stability
Best forHigh-precision sensing where stability over temperature is critical
AEC-Q200 2512
CSRN

CSRN — Thick Film Narrow Body

Construction
Thick film, narrow
Sizes
2010, 2512
Values
0.01–1 Ω
TCR
≥200 ppm
Narrow footprint0.01–1 Ω
Best forCompact board layouts needing a narrow 2010/2512 footprint
AEC-Q200 ✓
CSS

CSS — Ultra-Precision Metal Alloy POPULAR

Construction
Metal alloy
Sizes
0201–4527
Values
0.0002–0.5 Ω
Power
0.2–5 W
TCR
as low as 15 ppm
15 ppm TCR0201–4527to 5 W
Best forAutomotive BMS, EV battery monitoring, precision power measurement — the flagship current sense series
AEC-Q200 ✓
CSSH

CSSH — High Power Metal Alloy

Construction
Metal alloy, high power
Sizes
0805–3637
Values
0.0003–0.1 Ω
Power
1–7 W
TCR
to 15 ppm
Up to 7 W15 ppm TCR
Best forHigh-power automotive and industrial sensing where CSS wattage is insufficient
AEC-Q200 ✓
CSSK

CSSK — 4-Terminal Kelvin

Construction
Metal alloy, 4-terminal Kelvin
Sizes
0612, 3637
Values
0.00055–0.006 Ω
Power
1 W (0612) · 3 W (3637)
4-Terminal KelvinSub-mΩ
Best forUltra-accurate measurement where PCB trace resistance would corrupt a 2-terminal reading
AEC-Q200 ✓
CSSU

CSSU — High Power 2512

Construction
Metal alloy
Sizes
2512
Values
0.001–0.01 Ω
Power
5 W
TCR
50 ppm
5 W · 251250 ppm
Best forHigh-current 2512 applications needing 5 W in a standard footprint
AEC-Q200 ✓
CSRT

CSRT — Thin Film Current Sense

Construction
Thin film
Sizes
0201–2512; L-side 0508–1225
Values
0.01–50 Ω
TCR
50–200 ppm
0201–2512Wide value range
Best forMid-range precision sensing across a wide resistance range in compact packages
No AEC-Q200
CSRW

CSRW — Long-Side Termination

Construction
Thick film, wide terminal
Sizes
0508, 0612, 1225
Values
0.01–0.75 Ω
Power
to 3 W
TCR
to 100 ppm
Long-side padto 3 W
Best forHigher power density using long-side termination to maximise pad contact area
AEC-Q200 2512
CSNL

CSNL — Low Inductance

Construction
Metal alloy, low inductance
Sizes
1206–2512
Values
0.2–100 mΩ
Power
up to 3 W
TCR
50 ppm
Low inductanceAC circuits
Best forAC sensing, switching converters, and circuits where parasitic inductance causes measurement error
AEC-Q200 ✓
HCJ

HCJ — High Current Jumper

Construction
Metal element jumper
Sizes
0201–2512
Values
<3 mΩ (0201/0402) · <0.5 mΩ (larger)
Sub-mΩ0201–2512
Best forZero-resistance connections and bus bar replacement in high-current power paths
AEC-Q200 ✓
HCS

HCS — High Current Shunt

Construction
Metal alloy shunt
Sizes
1206–5930
Values
<0.3 mΩ and above
Power
2.5–10 W
TCR
50–300 ppm
Up to 10 W1206–5930
Best forVery high current measurement in EV/MHEV battery systems and industrial motor drives

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