This Hall-effect switch is a monolithic integrated circuit designed to
operate continuously over extended temperatures to +85°C. The unipolar switching characteristic makes this device ideal for use with a simple
bar or rod magnet. The A3163ELT and A3163EUA are identical except
for package.
Each device includes a voltage regulator for operation with supply
voltages of 3.5 to 24 volts, reverse-battery protection, quadratic Hallvoltage generator for low offset, temperature compensation circuitry,
small-signal amplifier, Schmitt trigger, and a constant-current opencollector output, wired internally for true 2-wire operation. Noise
radiation is limited by control of the output-current slew rate.
Two package styles provide a magnetically optimized package for
most applications. Suffix ‘LT’ is a miniature SOT89/TO-243AA transistor package for surface-mount applications; suffix ‘UA’ is a three-lead
ultra-mini SIP for through-hole mounting; it is also available with lead
forming for surface-mount applications (suffix 'UA-TL').
GROUND
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Pinning is shown viewed from branded side.
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
at T
= +25°C
A
Supply Voltage, VCC................ 26.5 V
Reverse Battery Voltage, V
Magnetic Flux Density, B ..... Unlimited
Package Power Dissipation, PD See Graph
Junction Temperature, T
Operating Temperature Range,
........................ -40°C to +85°C
T
A
Storage Temperature Range,
T
...................... -65°C to +170°C
S
.... -16 V
RCC
....... +170°C
J
FEATURES and BENEFITS
■ Internal Current Regulator for 2-Wire Operation
■ Output Slew Rate Controlled
■ 3.5 V to 24 V Operation … Needs Only An Unregulated Supply
■ Reverse Battery Protection
■ Excellent Temperature Stability
■ Activate with Small, Commercially Available Permanent Magnets
■ Small Size
■ Solid-State Reliability … No Moving Parts
■ Resistant to Physical Stress
Always order by complete part number, e.g., A3163ELT .
Operation. The output of these devices turns on when a
magnetic field (south pole) perpendicular to the Hall
sensor exceeds the operate point threshold (B
turn on, the output will source current (I
OUT(H)
the device operating current plus a current source. When
the magnetic field is decreased (south pole) below the
release point (BRP), the output will source current (I
equal to the Hall-effect sensor operating current with the
current source turned off. The difference in the magnetic
operate and release points is the hysteresis (B
device. The hysteresis allows clean switching of the
output even in the presence of external mechanical vibration or electrical noise.
Powering up in the absence of a magnetic field (less
than BOP and higher than BRP) will allow an indeterminate
output state. The correct state is warranted after the first
excursion beyond BOP or BRP.
). After
OP
) equal to
OUT(L)
) of the
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BRANDED
SURFACE
A
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OUTPUT CURRENT
I
OUT(L)
0
0
B
RP
FLUX DENSITY
I
OUT(H)
B
OP
+B
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3163
HALL-EFFECT SWITCH
FOR 2-WIRE APPLICATIONS
APPLICATIONS INFORMATION
External Components. It is strongly recommended
that an external bypass capacitor be connected (in close
proximity to the Hall sensor) between the supply and
ground of the device.
Power Derating. Due to the internal device power
dissipation, the junction temperature (TJ) will be higher
than the ambient temperature (TA). To ensure that the
absolute maximum junction temperature is not exceeded,
the following equations should be applied:
where P
and R
θJA
limit for I
safety.
= TA + (PD x R
T
J
is the maximum supply power
D
x V
I
OUT(H)
is the package thermal resistance. The specified
should be used to ensure a margin of
OUT(H)
CC
θJA
)
Magnets. The simplest form of magnet that will operate
this device is a ring magnet. Other methods of operation,
such as linear magnets, are possible.
'UA' PACKAGE
X
3
2
1
0.1 µF
0.95 V
–
+
100 Ω
SUPPLY
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TYPICAL APPLICATION
Extensive applications information for Hall-effect sensors is available in:
• Hall-Effect IC Applications Guide, Application Note 27701;
• Hall-Effect Devices: Soldering, Gluing, Potting, Encapsulating, and Lead Forming, Application Note 27703.1;
• Soldering of Through-Hole Hall-Sensor Dervices, Application Note 27703;
• Soldering of Surface-Mount Hall-Sensor Devices, Application Note 27703.2; and
NOTES: 1.Tolerances on package height and width represent
allowable mold offsets. Dimensions given are
measured at the widest point (parting line).
2.Exact body and lead configuration at vendor’s option
within limits shown.
3.Height does not include mold gate flash.
4.Recommended minimum PWB hole diameter to clear
transition area is 0.035" (0.89 mm).
5.Where no tolerance is specified, dimension is nominal.
6.Supplied in bulk pack (500 pieces per bag).
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Radial Lead Form (order A3163xUA-LC)
123
0.620"
0.500"
(15.7 mm
12.7 mm)
0.100"
(2.5 mm)
NOTE:Lead-form dimensions are the nominals produced on the
forming equipment. No dimensional tolerance is implied or
guaranteed for bulk packaging (500 pieces per bag).
0.108"
(2.74 mm)
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3163
HALL-EFFECT SWITCH
FOR 2-WIRE APPLICATIONS
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The products described herein are manufactured under one or more
of the following U.S. patents: 5,045,920; 5,264,783; 5,442,283;
5,389,889; 5,581,179; 5,517,112; 5,619,137; 5,621,319; 5,650,719;
5,686,894; 5,694,038; 5,729,130; 5,917,320; and other patents
pending.
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