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PCB Layout for Shunt Resistor
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john21443:
Hello,

I am layout out PCB for device that includes power sensing.   I am using this resistor for R1: https://www.mouser.com/datasheet/2/418/NG_DS_1773449-3_F-1140363.pdf.   Specifically, the one in the 2512 package.

This is not a 4 wire package.   Please take a look at the attached pcb screen shot and provide any feedback you have on how I laid out the traces.   Sizing of the main feeds were from kicad pcb calculator with expected max 6A current.

Thanks,

John
german77:
Looks fine to me. But the traces are very close to the other terminal of the resistor R2 and R3 for my commodity. Turning them 90° should leave better clearance for the traces
john21443:
Thanks for the feedback.
tszaboo:
There you go, an appnote on it.
It all depends on how much accuracy you need.
http://www.analog.com/en/analog-dialogue/articles/optimize-high-current-sensing-accuracy.html
john21443:
Thanks!   I think I ran across that a while ago and completely forgot about it.
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