The UGN/UGS3059KA and UGN/UGS3060KA ac-coupled Halleffect gear-tooth sensors are monolithic integrated circuits that switch
in response to changing differential magnetic fields created by moving
ferrous targets. These devices are ideal for use in non-zero-speed,
gear-tooth-based speed, position, and timing applications such as in
anti-lock braking systems, transmissions, and crankshafts.
Both devices, when coupled with a back-biasing magnet, can be
configured to turn ON or OFF with the leading or trailing edge of a
gear-tooth or slot. Changes in fields on the magnet face caused by a
moving ferrous mass are sensed by two integrated Hall transducers
and are differentially amplified by on-chip electronics. This differential
sensing design provides immunity to radial vibration within the devices’
operating air gaps. Steady-state magnet and system offsets are
eliminated using an on-chip differential band-pass filter. This filter also
provides relative immunity to interference from RF and electromagnetic sources. The on-chip temperature compensation and Schmitt
trigger circuitry minimizes shifts in effective working air gaps and
switch points over temperature, allowing operation to low frequencies
over a wide range of air gaps and temperatures.
Each Hall-effect digital Integrated circuit includes a voltage regulator, two quadratic Hall-effect sensing elements, temperature compensating circuitry, a low-level amplifier, band-pass filter, Schmitt
trigger, and an open-collector output driver. The on-board regulator
permits operation with supply voltages of 4.5 to 24 volts. The output
stage can easily switch 20 mA over the full frequency response range
of the sensor and is compatible with bipolar and MOS logic circuits.
Data Sheet
27612.20*
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
at T
= +25°C
A
Supply Voltage, VCC............................. 24 V
Reverse Battery Voltage, V
Magnetic Flux Density, B............ Unlimited
Output OFF Voltage, V
Output Current, I
Package Power Dissipation,
NOTES: * Complete part number includes a prefix to identify operating temperature range (UGN or UGS) and the package suffix KA.
Magnetic switch points are specified as the difference in magnetic fields at the two Hall elements.
As used here, negative flux densities are defined as less than zero (algebraic convention).
Typical values are at TA = 25°C and VCC = 12 V.
OP
RP
hys
Output switches OFF to ON10651005.01535G
Output switches ON to OFF-100-65-10-35-15-5.0G
BOP - B
A gear-tooth sensing system consists of the sensor
IC, a back-biasing magnet, and a target. The system
requirements are usually specified in terms of the effective
working air gap between the package and the target (gear
teeth), the number of switching events per rotation of the
target, temperature and speed ranges, minimum pulse
duration or duty cycle, and switch point accuracy. Careful
choice of the sensor IC, magnet material and shape,
target material and shape, and assembly techniques
enables large working air gaps and high switch-point
accuracy over the system operating temperature range.
Naming Conventions. With a south pole in front of
the branded surface of the sensor or a north pole behind
the sensor, the field at the sensor is defined as positive.
As used here, negative flux densities are defined as less
than zero (algebraic convention), e.g., -100 G is less than
-50 G.
Magnet Biasing. In order to sense moving non-
magnetized ferrous targets, these devices must be backbiased by mounting the unbranded side on a small
permanent magnet. Either magnetic pole (north or south)
can be used.
The devices can also be used without a back-biasing
magnet. In this configuration, the sensor can be used to
detect a rotating ring magnet such as those found in
brushless dc motors or in speed sensing applications.
Here, the sensor detects the magnetic field gradient
created by the magnetic poles.
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GEAR-TOOTH SENSORS
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Figure 1
TYPICAL TRANSFER
CHARACTERISTIC
24 V
MAX
OUTPUT VOLTAGE IN VOLTS
B
RP
V
OUT(SAT)
0+B
Figure 2
LEADING
EDGE
GEAR
E2E1
NORTH
SOUTH
B & B
E1 E2
0
-B
DIFFERENTIAL FLUX DENSITY, BE1 – B
4300 G
Sensor Operation. These sensor ICs each contain
two integrated Hall transducers (E1 and E2) that are used
to sense a magnetic field differential across the face of the
B
OP
IC (see Sensor Location drawing). Referring to Figure 1,
the trigger switches the output ON (output LOW) when
B
E1
- B
E2 < BOP
and switches the output OFF (output
HIGH) when BE1 - BE2 < BRP. The difference between B
OP
and BRP is the hysteresis of the device.
Figure 2 relates the output state of a back-biased
sensor IC, with switching characteristics shown in Figure
1, to the target gear profile and position. Assume a north
pole back-bias configuration (equivalent to a south pole at
the face of the device). The motion of the gear produces
a phase-shifted field at E1 and E2 (Figure 2(a)); internal
conditioning circuitry subtracts the fields at the two
E2
Dwg. GH-034
elements (Figure 2(b)); this differential field is band-pass
filtered to remove dc offset components and then fed into
a Schmitt trigger; the Schmitt trigger switches the output
transistor at the thresholds BOP and BRP. As shown
(Figure 2(c)), the IC output is LOW whenever sensor E1
TRAILING
EDGE
sees a (ferrous) gear tooth and sensor E2 faces air. The
output is HIGH when sensor E1 sees air and sensor E2
sees the ferrous target.
DIRECTION
OF ROTATION
AC-Coupled Operation. Steady-state magnet and
system offsets are eliminated using an on-chip differential
band-pass filter. The lower frequency cut-off of this
patented filter is set using an external capacitor the value
of which can range from 0.01 µF to 10 µF. The highfrequency cut-off of this filter is set at 30 kHz by an
(a)
internal integrated capacitor.
B – B
E1 E2
The differential structure of this filter enables the IC to
4130 G
150 G
B
OP
0 G
B
RP
-150 G
V
OUT
V
OUT(SAT)
OUTPUT DUTY CYCLE ≈ 50%
(b)
(c)
Dwg. WH-003-1
reject single-ended noise on the ground or supply line
and, hence, makes it resistant to radio-frequency and
electromagnetic interference typically seen in hostile
remote sensing environments. This filter configuration
also increases system tolerance to capacitor degradation
at high temperatures, allowing the use of an inexpensive
external ceramic capacitor.
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GEAR-TOOTH SENSORS
—AC COUPLED
Low-Frequency Operation. Low-frequency operation of the sensor is set by the value of an external
capacitor. Figure 3 provides the low-frequency cut-off (-3
dB point) of the filter as a function of capacitance value.
This information should be used with care. The graph
assumes a perfect sinusoidal magnetic signal input.
In reality, when used with gear teeth, the teeth create
transitions in the magnetic field that have a much higher
frequency content than the basic rotational speed of the
target. This allows the device to sense speeds much
lower than those indicated by the graph for a given
capacitor value.
Figure 3
1 k
100
10
1.0
LOW-FREQUENCY CUTOFF IN Hz
codes Z5S, Y5S, X5S, or X7S (depending on operating
temperature range) or better are recommended. The
commonly available Z5U temperature code should not be
used in this application.
Magnet Selection. The UGx3059KA or UGx3060KA
can be used with a wide variety of commercially available
permanent magnets. The selection of the magnet depends on the operational and environmental requirements
of the sensing system. For systems that require high
accuracy and large working air gaps or
an extended temperature range, the usual magnet material of choice is rare-earth samarium cobalt (SmCo). This
magnet material has a high energy product and can
operate over an extended temperature range. For systems that require low-cost solutions for an extended
temperature range, AlNiCo 8 can be used. Due to its
relatively low energy product, smaller operational air gaps
can be expected. Neodymium iron boron (NeFeB) can be
used over moderate temperature ranges when large
working air gaps are required. Of these three magnet
materials, AlNiCo 8 is the least expensive by volume and
SmCo is the most expensive.
System Issues. Optimal performance of a gear-tooth
sensing system strongly depends on four factors: the IC
magnetic parameters, the magnet, the pole piece configuration, and the target.
0.1
0.01
0.11.010
CAPACITANCE IN µF
Dwg. GH-025
Capacitor Characteristics. The major requirement
for the external capacitor is its ability to operate in a
bipolar (non-polarized) mode. Another important requirement is the low leakage current of the capacitor (equivalent parallel resistance should be greater than 500kΩ). To
maintain proper operation with frequency, capacitor
values should be held to within ±30% over the operating
temperature range. Available non polarized capacitors
include ceramic, polyester, and some tantalum types. For
low-cost operation, ceramic capacitors with temperature
Sensor Specifications. Shown in Figure 4 are
graphs of the differential field as a function of air gap.
A 48-tooth, 2.5” (63.5 mm) diameter, uniform target similar
to that used in ABS applications is used. The samarium
cobalt magnet is 0.32” diameter by 0.20” long
(8.13 x 5.08 mm). The maximum functioning air gap with
this typical gear/magnet combination can be determined
using the graphs and specifications for the sensor IC.
In this case, if a UGx3060KA sensor with a typical B
OP
of 15 G and a BRP of -15 G is used, the maximum allowable air gap would be approximately 0.120”. If the worst
case switch points of ±35 G for the UGx3060KA are used,
the maximum air gap is approximately 0.105”.
All system issues should be translated back to such a
profile to aid the prediction of system performance.
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GEAR-TOOTH SENSORS
—AC COUPLED
Figure 4
DIFFERENTIAL FLUX DENSITY
2000
1500
1000
500
0
-500
-1000
-1500
DIFFERENTIAL FLUX DENSITY IN GAUSS
-2000
0
0.0250.0500.1000.125
AIRGAP FROM PACKAGE FACE IN INCHES
0.075
Dwg. GH-035
Ferrous Targets. The best ferrous targets are made
of cold-rolled low-carbon steel. Sintered-metal targets are
also usable, but care must be taken to ensure uniform
material composition and density.
The teeth or slots of the target should be cut with a
slight angle so as to minimize the abruptness of transition
from metal to air as the target passes by the sensor.
Sharp transitions will result in magnetic overshoots that
can result in false triggering.
Gear teeth larger than 0.10” (2.54 mm) wide and at
least 0.10” (2.54 mm) deep provide reasonable working
air gaps and adequate change in magnetic field for
reliable switching. Generally, larger teeth and slots allow
a larger air gap. A gear tooth width approximating the
spacing between sensors (0.088” or 2.24 mm) requires
special care in the sytem design and assembly techniques.
200
150
100
50
0
-50
-100
-150
DIFFERENTIAL FLUX DENSITY IN GAUSS
-200
0.070
0.0800.0900.1100.120
AIRGAP FROM PACKAGE FACE IN INCHES
Figure 5
SENSOR LOCATIONS
(±0.005” [0.13 mm] die placement)
ACTIVE AREA DEPTH
0.014"
0.37 mm
NOM
BRANDED
SURFACE
2.20 mm
E1E2
124 53
0.087"
0.100
0.083"
2.10 mm
Dwg. GH-036
0.075"
1.91 mm
Dwg. MH-007D
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—AC COUPLED
SEE NOTE
Dimensions in Inches
(controlling dimensions)
0.252
0.247
0.181
0.176
0.083
13452
MAX
0.600
0.560
0.016
0.050
BSC
0.063
0.059
45°
0.018
0.015
Dwg. MH-010G in
SEE NOTE
Dimensions in Millimeters
(for reference only)
6.40
6.27
4.60
4.47
2.11
13452
MAX
15.24
14.23
0.41
1.27
BSC
1.60
1.50
45°
0.46
0.38
Dwg. MH-010G mm
Surface-Mount Lead Form (Suffix -TL)
0.095
±0.005
0.002
MAX
0°–8°
0.004
MAX
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