Applications of Current Source
Current sources are used largely at various places. Here are some of the applications:
- Current Sources are used extensively for trial and testing. When it is required to test a product under certain conditions ,current sources become useful as we can adjust current range in it and test how devices like ammeter are working.
- Medical Industry needs current sources since they work as simulators. In Biomedical, these can be used for neurovascular and muscle simulation in patients with light electrical signals.
- In practical applications like electroplating, it becomes necessary to use constant current source. This is done to ensure that the layer being deposited is uniform and of high-quality with no inconsistency due to current fluctuations.
- It is also used to check the performance levels of various LEDs ,batteries and semiconductor devices when a stable current is supplied to them.
- Scientific equipment like electron microscopes also require constant current source to control the intensity of electron beam and thereby generating the required image of samples.
Current Source
A current source is an integral part of electronic circuits which is used for supplying current in the circuit. In this article, we will discuss these current sources along with their types. We will also learn about their nature through some characteristics. These characteristics when put to use can be applied at various places which have been discussed through the applications. We will conclude the article with some points and list some frequently asked questions for reference.
Table of Content
- What is Current Source?
- Types
- Characteristics
- Current Source Vs Voltage Source
- Applications
- Current Source in Electronic Devices