Current Sense Resistors/Shunt Resistors

Resistors are passive electrical components that are used to resist the flow of electric current in a circuit. They are commonly used to control the current in a circuit, to reduce the voltage applied to a circuit, or to create a voltage drop in a circuit. Current sense resistors, also known as shunt resistors, are a type of resistor that is specifically designed to measure the current in a circuit. They are typically placed in series with the load in a circuit and have a very low resistance value, allowing them to accurately measure the current without significantly affecting the circuit. Current sense resistors are commonly used in a wide range of applications, including power supply design, battery management, and motor control.