>> So if I use a 1 ohm, ground line sense resistor, I can get a 0-5v (for
>> 0-5A) across the resistor and PIC16D876 ADC can measure that range!
>> Right?
>
>Yes, but that will dissipate 25W at full current.  It will also use up 5V
of
>the available voltage, but I don't know if that's an issue in your circuit
>or not.

And what happens with a short circuit current surge? over voltage on the PIC
input?

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