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    Again I need a solution that is physically isolated from the source path. This is why I was looking at the current transformers.

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    Quote Originally Posted by docwisdom View Post
    Again I need a solution that is physically isolated from the source path. This is why I was looking at the current transformers.
    The Allegro chips provide electrical isolation of several kV. I'm not sure what you mean by physically isolated.

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    Yes, they are isolated.
    I have used both current transformers and Allegro devices, and I only use the Allegro parts now because of their size, accuracy and ease of use. Even though I mostly use the larger devices, I have used their smaller parts (SOIC-8 package) to measure currents below 100mA.
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    from what I can see the circuit to be sensed needs to be cut and routed through Ip- and Ip+on the allegro devices.
    I need something that does not disturb the circuit to be sensed.

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    That is true. Looks like you want a clamp-on current probe. I can't help you there. Sorry!
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