a solid state circuit breaker is disclosed for use in connection with a voltage bus , the voltage bus supplying electrical current to a load . the solid state circuit breaker includes a current controller for controlling the magnitude of current supplied by the voltage bus . a first current sensor senses the magnitude of the electrical current supplied by the voltage bus , the first current sensor having an output in communication with the current controller . an inductor is included within the first current sensor , the inductor providing a back electromotive force on the voltage bus . the back electromotive force is proportional to the rate of change of current flowing through the voltage bus .