Current Transformer for Oscilloscopes
Potential-free (floating) measurement using current clamp techniques
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Extra info / Update
Oscilloscope, measurement, current, floating
Level
Advanced
Time required
3 hours approx.
Also required
Soldering instruments
Drill and drill bits
Lab power supply
Cost
€100 / £90 / $120 approx.
Component list
Resistors
Default: SMD 0805, 1%
R1,R2 = 12kOhm
R3,R5,R10 = 10kOhm, 0.1%
R4,R6 = 20kOhm, 0.1%
R7 = 6.8kOhm
R8 = 7.5kOhm, 0.1%
R9 = 30kOhm, 0.1%
R11 = 0Ohm
R12 = 12Ohm, 0.25W, SMD 1206
R13 = 330Ohm
R14 = 1kOhm
P1 = 100Ohm, SMD, e.g. Bourns 3314G-2-101E
Capacitors
Default: SMD 0805, 50V, 10%
C1,C2,C4 = 1µF
C3,C5 = 470nF
C6 = 1µF 63V, PET, 5 or 7.5mm pitch
C7,C11 = 4.7µF, SMD 1206
C8 = 4.7µF, SMD 1210
C9,C10 = 100nF
C12 = 470µF, 20%, 5mm pitch, 13x21 mm
C13-C16 = 10nF 100V
Inductors
L1 = 4.7µH, 20%, 1.2A, 0.12Ohm, e.g. Bourns SRN3015TA-4R7M
L2 = chip bead, 1kOhm@100 MHz, 200mA, 0.6Ohm DC, e.g. Laird HZ0603B102R-10
Semiconductors
B1 = DF04S, bridge rectifier 400V 1.5A, SMD SDIP 4L
LED1 = red, SMD 0805
LED2 = green, SMD 0805
T1 = FZT751, PNP, 60V, 2W, 3A, SMD SOT-223
IC1 = AD8552ARZ, SMD SOIC-8
IC2 = OPA2197IDR, SMD SOIC-8
IC3 = LT1021DCS8-5#PBF, SOIC-8
MOD1 = LTS 25-NP, wired module, LEM
MOD2 = TMR 1-1211, SIP module, Traco Power
Miscellaneous
K1 = 2-way PCB screw terminal block, 0.2’’ pitch
K2,K3 = 6.35mm FASTON terminal, 3.3mm hole, e.g. TE Connectivity 42822-2
K2,K3 = 6.35mm FASTON female connector, blue, for 2.5 mm2 stranded wire
K4,K5,K6 = 3 pcs 2-pin pinheader, 0.1’’ pitch
K4,K5,K6 = 1 (only) two-way female pinheader, 1/10’’ pitch
S1,S2 = slide switch, horizontal PCB-mounting, SPDT, 100 mA, e.g. OS102011MA1QN1
BNC socket for single-hole mounting (see text)
DC power socket for single-hole mounting, 2.1 mm, insulated
Banana socket, red, 4mm, insulated, 30A, e.g. Cliff Electronic FCR14461
Banana socket, black, 4mm, insulated, 30A, e.g. Cliff Electronic FCR14460
Enclosure, Hammond 1455K1201, 78x123x43 mm
Stranded hookup wire, 5cm, 2.5mm2, red
Stranded hookup wire, 5cm, 2.5mm2, black
Stranded wire for K1 and BNC connector
4 pcs flat washer, steel
2 pcs standoff pillars, steel, 10mm, M3 thread
Plug-in power supply, 12VDC, ≥100mA
PCB # 150170-1 v1.1
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