What is a Shunt Resistor?

What is a Shunt Resistor?

Shunt resistance definition

A shunt resistor is a high-precision resistor that uses a very low ammeter resistance to measure the flow of current through a circuit. It is the resistance of a conductor in parallel with a circuit. Because of its particularity, it is generally used in precision electronic products. The smaller the resistance value of the shunt resistance, the more obvious the shunt effect.

Shunt resistance characteristic

• Good structure

• High stability

Resistance value precision is accurate

• Small size for easy installation

• High temperature resistance, low noise

• Good safety performance

• Good weldability

Shunt resistor application range

• Communication system

• Electronic complete machine

• Automatic control of the power loop as current limiting

• Flow equalization or sampling detection