APX9141
Hall Effect Sensor IC with Reverse Voltage Protection
Features General Description
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On-chip Reverse Voltage Protection
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On-chip Hall Sensor
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Low Operating Supply Voltage : 3 V
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High Output Sinking Capability up to 400mA
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Versatile sensitivity and hysteresis setting
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Reliable and Rugged
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• 4 pin TO-92M Package
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Applications
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• Brushless DC Fan
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• Revolution Counting
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• Brushless DC Motor
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• Speed Measurement
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Ordering Information
The APX9141 is an integrated Hall Effect Sensor
IC designed for electric commutation of DC
brushless motor applications. The APX9141 still can
operate at as low as 3 volts. The APX9141 is available in low cost TO -92M4 package with 3 different
magnetic ranks.
Pin Description
APX9141
1
23
4
Front View
1 : V
DD
2 : DO
3 : DOB
4 : GND
Magnetic Rank
APX9141
Handling Code
Temp. Range
Package Code
Magnetic Rank
ANPEC reserves the right to make changes to improve reliability or manufacturability without notice, and advise
customers to obtain the latest version of relevant information to verify before placing orders.
Copyright ANPEC Electronics Corp.
Rev. A.6 - Jan., 2003
AT : | Bop , Brp | < 50 Gauss
A : | Bop , Brp | < 70 Gauss
B : | Bop , Brp | < 100 Gauss
D : | Bop , Brp | < 150 Gauss
Package Code
E : TO - 92M4
Temp. Range
E : -20 to 85 C
Handling Code
PB : Plastic Bag TB : Tape & Box
TR : Tape & Reel
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APX9141
Block Diagram
Reverse
Voltage
Protection
APX9141
Temperature
V
DD
Gnd
Compensated
Voltage
Regulator
Absolute Maximum Ratings T
Hall
Element
Current
Amplif ier
= 25°C unless otherwise noted
A
Latch
Circuit
Hysteresis
Control
Se n s it iv ity
Control
Output
Buffe r 1
Output
Buffe r 2
Symbol Parameter Rating Unit
T
T
V
V
I
I
P
T
DD
BD
DD
OUT
D
A
STG
SOL
Supply Voltage 20 V
Output Breakdown Voltage 55 V
Supply Current 25 mA
Output Current – Continuous
Hold Current
Peak (Start Up)
400
600
800
Maxim um P ow er Dissipation 500 mW
Operating Ambient Tem perature -20 to 85
Storage Temperature Range -65 to 150
Soldering Temperature (10 Sec.) 260
DOB
DO
mA
C
°
Electrical Characteristics T
V
I
V
I
Leak
t
t
∆
Supply Voltage Operating 3 20 V
DD
Output Saturation Voltage VDD=14V, I
SAT
Supply Current VDD=20V, Output Open 20 25 mA
DD
a
Output Leakage Current V
b
Output Rise Time 0.8 5
r
b
Output Fall Time 0.1 1
f
b
Switch Time Different
t
= 25°C, VDD=20V unless otherwise noted
A
=20V, VDD=20V, B<Brp <0.1 10
OUT
V
=14V, RL=820
DD
C
=20pF
L
Note a : No leakage current spike when IC start-up
b : use Figure 1
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Rev. A.6 - Jan., 2003
APX9141Symbol Parameter Test Condition
Min. Typ. Max.
=400mA, B>Bop 250 500 mV
OUT
Ω
3.5 7
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Unit
A
µ
s
µ
s
µ
s
µ
APX9141
Magnetic Characteristics T
Rank Maximum Operate
Point Bop
= 25°C, VDD=14V unless otherwise noted
A
Maximum Release
Point Brp
Unit
AT +50 -50
A+70 -70
B +100 -100
Gauss
D +150 -150
Note : For 5cm and below DC fan application, grade A/AT device is recommended to avoid magnetic
sensitivity problem. For above 5cm DC fan application, grade B device is acceptable for most cases.
Test Information
APX9141
2314
Signal Generator
Scope
R
L2
R
V
DD
L1
C
L2
C
L1
Figure 1 : Switching Circuit for Output Rise Time and Fall Time Measurement
Application Circuit
APX9141
+B
-B
231
4
V
DD
C1
Figure 2 Typical DC brushless fan application circuit
V
DD
L1 L2
C3C2
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Rev. A.6 - Jan., 2003
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