The A3209Ex and A3210Ex integrated circuits are ultra-sensitive, pole
independent Hall-effect switches with a latched digital output. They are
especially suited for operation in battery-operated, hand-held equipment such as
cellular and cordless telephones, pagers, and palmtop computers. 2.5 volt to
3.5 volt operation and a unique clocking scheme to reduce the average operat-
ing power requirements – the A3209Ex to 400 µW, the A3210Ex to 25 µW!
Except for operating duty cycle and average operating current, the A3209Ex
and A3210Ex are identical.
Unlike other Hall-effect switches, either a north or south pole of sufficient
strength will turn the output on; in the absence of a magnetic field, the output is
off. The polarity independence and minimal power requirement allows these
devices to easily replace reed switches for superior reliability and ease of
manufacturing, while eliminating the requirement for signal conditioning.
Improved stability is made possible through chopper stabilization (dynamic
offset cancellation), which reduces the residual offset voltage normally caused
by device overmolding, temperature dependencies, and thermal stress.
These devices include on a single silicon chip a Hall-voltage generator,
small-signal amplifier, chopper stabilization, a latch, and a MOSFET output.
Advanced BiCMOS processing is used to take advantage of low-voltage and
low-power requirements, component matching, very low input-offset errors,
and small component geometries.
The A3209Ex and A3210Ex are rated for operation over a temperature
range of -40°C to +85°C. Two package styles provide a magnetically opti-
mized package for most applications. Suffix ‘LH’ is a miniature low-profile
surface-mount package while suffix ‘UA’ is a three-lead ultra-mini-SIP for
through-hole or surface mounting.
FEATURES
Supply Voltage, VDD............................. 5 V
Magnetic Flux Density, B .......... Unlimited
Output Off Voltage, V
Output Current, I
Junction Temperature, T
Operating Temperature Range,
T
............................... -40°C to +85°C
A
Storage Temperature Range,
T
.............................. -65°C to +170°C
S
Caution: These CMOS devices have input
static protection (Class 3) but are still
susceptible to damage if exposed to
extremely high static electrical charges.
OUT
..................... 5 V
OUT
.......................... 1 mA
............... +170°C
J
■ Micropower Operation
■ Operate With North or South Pole
■ 2.5 V to 3.5 V Battery Operation
■ Chopper Stabilized
Superior Temperature Stability
Extremely Low Switch-Point Drift
Insensitive to Physical Stress
■ ESD Protected to 5 kV
■ Solid-State Reliability
■ Small Size
■ Easily Manufacturable With Magnet Pole Independence
Always order by complete part number: the prefix ‘A’ + the basic four-digit
part number + the suffix ‘E’ to indicate operating temperature range + a
suffix to indicate package style, e.g., A3210ELH .
Low Average Power. Internal timing circuitry activates the
sensor for 60 µs and deactivates it for the remainder of the
period (480 µs for the A3209Ex and 60 ms for the A3210Ex).
A short "awake" time allows for stabilization prior to the sensor
sampling and data latching on the falling edge of the timing
pulse. The output during the "sleep" time is latched in the last
sampled state. The supply current is not affected by the output
state.
PERIOD
IDD(EN)
IDD(DIS)
0
60 µs - "AWAKE"
"SLEEP"
SAMPLE &
OUTPUT LATCHED
Dwg. WH-017-1
Chopper-Stabilized Technique. The Hall element can be
considered as a resistor array similar to a Wheatstone bridge. A
large portion of the offset is a result of the mismatching of these
resistors. These devices use a proprietary dynamic offset
cancellation technique, with an internal high-frequency clock to
reduce the residual offset voltage of the Hall element that is
normally caused by device overmolding, temperature dependencies, and thermal stress. The chopper-stabilizing technique
cancels the mismatching of the resistor circuit by changing the
direction of the current flowing through the Hall plate using
CMOS switches and Hall voltage measurement taps, while
maintaing the Hall-voltage signal that is induced by the external
magnetic flux. The signal is then captured by a sample-andhold circuit and further processed using low-offset bipolar
circuitry. This technique produces devices that have an
extremely stable quiescent Hall output voltage, are immune to
thermal stress, and have precise recoverability after temperature
cycling. This technique will also slightly degrade the device
output repeatability. A relatively high sampling frequency is
used in order that faster signals can be processed.
More detailed descriptions of the circuit operation can be
found in: Technical Paper STP 97-10, Monolithic Magnetic
Hall Sensor Using Dynamic Quadrature Offset Cancellation
and Technical Paper STP 99-1, Chopper-Stabilized Amplifiers
With A Track-and-Hold Signal Demodulator.
+V
& HOLD
SAMPLE
X
Dwg. EH-012-1
B
+V
—
HALL
VOLTAGE
+
Dwg. AH-011-2
Operation. The output of this device switches low (turns on)
when a magnetic field perpendicular to the Hall sensor exceeds
the operate point B
(or is less than B
OPS
). After turn-on, the
OPN
output is capable of sinking up to 1 mA and the output voltage
is V
release point B
. When the magnetic field is reduced below the
OUT(ON)
(or increased above B
RPS
RPN
), the device output
switches high (turns off). The difference in the magnetic
operate and release points is the hysteresis (B
) of the device.
hys
This built-in hysteresis allows clean switching of the output
even in the presence of external mechanical vibration and
electrical noise.
As used here, negative flux densities are defined as less
than zero (algebraic convention) and -50 G is less than +10 G.
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ULTRA-SENSITIVE
HALL-EFFECT SWITCHES
5 V
MAX
B
OPN
OUTPUT OFF
B
OPS
SENSOR LOCATIONS
(±0.005” [0.13 mm] die placement)
Package Designator ‘LH’
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
B
RPN
0
-B
0
MAGNETIC FLUX
B
RPS
OUTPUT ON
+B
Dwg. GH-043-1
Applications. Allegro's pole-independent sensing technique
allows for operation with either a north pole or south pole
magnet orientation, enhancing the manufacturability of the
device. The state-of-the-art technology provides the same
output polarity for either pole face.
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 to reduce both external
noise and noise generated by the chopper-stabilization technique. This is especially true due to the relatively high impedance of battery supplies.
The simplest form of magnet that will operate these devices
is a bar magnet with either pole near the branded surface of the
device. Many other methods of operation are possible. Extensive applications information on magnets and Hall-effect
sensors is also available in the Allegro Electronic Data Book
AMS-702 or Application Note 27701, or at
ACTIVE AREA DEPTH
0.011"
0.28 mm
NOM
0.059"
1.49 mm
3
0.038"
0.96 mm
A
12
Dwg. MH-025
Package Designators ‘UA’, UA-LC', and ‘UA-TL’
ACTIVE AREA DEPTH
0.0195"
0.50 mm
NOM
0.081"
2.06 mm
0.057"
1.45 mm
A
BRANDED
SURFACE
132
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Dwg. MH-011-11A
Although sensor location is accurate to three sigma for a
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)
Dwg. MH-026
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MICROPOWER,
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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.
Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. reserves the right to make, from time to
time, such departures from the detail specifications as may be
required to permit improvements in the performance, reliability, or
manufacturability of its products. Before placing an order, the user is
cautioned to verify that the information being relied upon is current.
Allegro products are not authorized for use as critical components
in life-support appliances, devices, or systems without express written
approval.
The information included herein is believed to be accurate and
reliable. However, Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. assumes no responsibility for its use; nor for any infringements of patents or other rights of
third parties that may result from its use.
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3210
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HALL-EFFECT SWITCHES
HALL-EFFECT SENSORS
UNIPOLAR HALL-EFFECT DIGITAL SWITCHES
PartialOperateReleaseHysteresisReplaces
PartPoint (G)Point (G)(G)Oper.and
Number
A3121x220 to 50080 to 41060 to 150E, LLT, UA3019, 3113, 3119
A3122x260 to 430120 to 36070 to 140E, LLT, UA
A3123x230 to 470160 to 33070 to 140E, LLT, UA
A3141x30 to 17510 to 14520 to 80E, LLT, UA3040, 3140
A3142x115 to 24560 to 19030 to 80E, LLT, UA
A3143x205 to 355150 to 30030 to 80E, LLT, UA
A3144x35 to 45025 to 430>20E, LLT, UA3020, 3120
A3161E<160 (Typ 130) >30 (Typ 110)5 to 80ELT, UA2-wire operation
A3163E<160 (Typ 98)>30 (Typ 79)5 to 40ELT, UA2-wire