Electrical Engineering Glossary Definition for Sense Resistor

Definition

A resistor placed in a current path to allow the current to be measured. The voltage across the sense resistor is proportional to the current that is being measured and an amplifier produces a voltage or current that drives the measurement.

Synonyms

• Sense-Resister
• Sense-Resistor
• Sense Resister

See Also

• Current-Sense Amplifier
• Low-Side
• High-Side
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