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C-Shield

Compact Ferromagnetic Shield for Planar Current Sensing Applications

Precision Shielding for High-Accuracy Current Measurement

With high relative permeability, very low hysteresis, and precision engineering, the C-Shield is ideal for space-constrained PCB layouts requiring reliable, contactless current sensing.

Enhanced Sensitivity for Planar Current Sensors

The C-Shield is a high-performance soft ferromagnetic shield designed to optimize the operation of planar current sensors used with Hall or AMR sensors and busbar conductors.

Magnetic Characteristics

Technical Specifications

Material Grade: 48% Nickel-Iron (NiFe)

Magnetic Characteristics
Parameter	Typical Value	Unit
Relative Permeability	100'000	a.u.
Initial Relative Permeability	7000	a.u.
Saturation Flux Density	1	T
Hysteresis	2.8	A/m
Curie Temperature	450	ºC

Standard Sizes

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Standard Sizes of U-shields
Link	Product Code	Width [mm]	Length [mm]	Height [mm]	Air gap [mm]	Thickness [mm]
Download	Z-C-SH-030-R0	12	8	6	1.5	0.345
Download	Z-C-SH-052-R0	12	10	4	1.5	0.8

Key Features

High magnetic linearity

Very low hysteresis (2.8 A/m)

Effective flux guidance for enhanced signal integrity

Designed for bus-bar integrated current sensing

Engineered for compact form factors

Made from high-permeability NiFe alloy (48% Nickel-Iron)

Applications

Planar current sensors

Smart energy meters

Battery management systems (BMS)

EV and hybrid vehicle powertrains

Power supplies and converters

Industrial automation and motor drives

Frequently Asked Questions

: A magnetic shield redirects magnetic flux by offering it a low-reluctance path, protecting sensitive electronics from interference. It does not block fields but rather channels them through a more favorable route, functioning like a "magnetic conductor."