Re: higher current ammeter sources

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Original poster: davep-at-quik-dot-com 


 >>        Shunts can be used on AC, as an alternative to current
 >> transformers.
 >
 >>      Yes, shunts are commonly used ON DC, they work fine on AC, also...

 > 	Of course, as long as they are calibrated for the frequency on which
 > they're to be used or if that frequency is low enough that winding
 > reactance doesn't count.
        Shunts can be crafted so as to have no 'windings',
        hence, minimal inductance.
        Winding inductance of current transformers needs to be
        considered, expecially with complex waveforms...

        best
         dwp