Condenser Shunt for Measurement of High-Frequency Currents of Large Magnitude

The necessity for an accurate ammeter for large high-frequency currents is pointed out. A new device consisting of a large condenser in parallel with a small condenser, and the latter carrying the current to a small thermocouple ammeter, is described. A device of this nature can be made very accurate; in fact, comparable in accuracy to any available standards. The construction of the device includes provisions for restricting the electrostatic and electromagnetic field, due to large current, the reduction of distributed inductance and capacity, and a provision to prevent the resonance effect of high harmonics of the operating current. Provisions are also made for locating the measuring instrument at a distance from the circuit. Large ratings are possible by connecting a number of condenser blocks in parallel.