The present work shows an electrical ammeter for laboratory purpose based on a magnetoresistive (MR) spin-valve (SV) sensor. The proposed ammeter measures a 10 A maximum current and offers a maximum frequency response between 150 and 800 kHz depending on the electronics whole gain. These features are due to the use of a new generation MR-SV current sensor and a conditioning electronics that compensates in frequency and temperature the sensor response. With little adjustments in the electronics and changing the position of the sensor with respect to current carrying conductor, the designed instrument is able to measure higher current levels. The work shows the proposed ammeter with its different subsystems and describes the procedure used to test the instrument. Also a discussion of the obtained experimental results is included.
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