The A3240-- Hall-effect switch is an extremely temperature-stable
and stress-resistant sensor especially suited for operation over extended
tem per a ture ranges to +150°C. Superior high-temperature per for mance
is made possible through dynamic offset cancellation, which reduces the
residual offset voltage normally caused by device overmolding, tem per a ture de pen den cies, and thermal stress.
The device includes on a single silicon chip a voltage regulator, Hallvoltage generator, small-signal amplifi er, chopper sta bi li za tion, Schmitt
trigger, and a short-circuit protected open-collector output to sink up to
25 mA. A south pole of suffi cient strength will turn the output on. An
on-board regulator permits operation with supply voltages of 4.2 to 24
volts.
Three package styles provide a magnetically op ti mized pack age for
most ap pli ca tions. Package type LH is a modifi ed SOT23W surface-
mount package, LT is a miniature SOT89/TO-243AA transistor package
for surface-mount applications; while UA is a three-lead ultra-mini-SIP
for through-hole mounting. The LH and UA packages are also available
in a lead (Pb) free version (suffix, –T) , with a 100% matte tin plated
leadframe.
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
at TA = +25°C
Supply Voltage, VCC .......................... 26.5 V
Reverse Battery Voltage, V
Magnetic Flux Density, B............ Unlimited
Output OFF Voltage, V
Continuous Output Current,
I
Reverse Output Current, I
Package Power Dissipation, PD See Graph
Junction Temperature, TJ ................ +170°C
Operating Temperature Range, T
Range ‘L’.................... -40°C to +150°C
Storage Temperature Range,
TS .............................. -65°C to +170°C
*Internal current limiting is intended to protect
the device from output short circuits.
......................................... 25 mA*
OUT
Range ‘E’ ..................... -40°C to +85°C
.......... -30 V
RCC
.................. 26 V
OUT
......... -50 mA
OUT
A
FEATURES
■ Resistant to Physical Stress
■ Superior Temperature Stability
■ Output Short-Circuit Protection
■ Operation From Unregulated Supply
■ Reverse Battery Protection
■ Sol id-State Reliability
■ Small Size
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Product Selection Guide
Part NumberPb-freePacking*Mounting
A3240ELHLT–7-in. reel, 3000 pieces/reel Surface Mount
A3240ELHLT-TYes7-in. reel, 3000 pieces/reel Surface Mount
A3240ELT–Bulk, 500 pieces/bagSurface Mount
A3240ELTTR–7-in. reel, 3000 pieces/reel Surface Mount
A3240EUA–Bulk, 500 pieces/bagSIP through hole
A3240EUA-TYesBulk, 500 pieces/bagSIP through hole
A3240LLHLT–7-in. reel, 3000 pieces/reel Surface Mount
A3240LLHLT-TYes7-in. reel, 3000 pieces/reel Surface Mount
A3240LLT–Bulk, 500 pieces/bagSurface Mount
A3240LLTTR–7-in. reel, 3000 pieces/reel Surface Mount
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;
Allegro
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.
BRANDED
SURFACE
A
2
1
3
Allegro products are not authorized for use as critical components
in life-support appliances, devices, or systems without express written
Dwg. MH-011-9B
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.
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.
Operation. The output of these devices switches low (turns
on) when a magnetic field (south pole) perpendicular to the Hall
sensor exceeds the operate point threshold (BOP). After turn-on,
the output is capable of sinking 25 mA and the output voltage is
V
OUT(SAT)
. When the magnetic field is reduced below the
release point (BRP), the device output goes high (turns off). The
difference in the magnetic operate and release points is the
hysteresis (B
) of the device. This built-in hysteresis allows
hys
clean switching of the output even in the presence of external
mechanical vibration and electrical noise.
Applications. 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 chopperstabilization technique.
The simplest form of magnet that will operate these devices
is a ring magnet. Other methods of operation, such as linear
magnets, are possible. Extensive applications information on
magnets and Hall-effect sensors is also available in ApplicationNote 27701, or at
www.allegromicro.com
B
+V
+V
V
CC
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
0
0
PTCT
X
Dwg. AH-011-2
CC
V
REG
HALL
VOLTAGE
X
—
+
B
RP
FLUX DENSITY
3
2
1
& HOLD
SAMPLE
Dwg. EH-012
B
OP
V
OUT(SAT)
+B
Dwg. GH-007-2
SUPPLY
OUTPUT
0.1 µF
SUPPLY
Dwg. EH-013
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CHOPPER-STABILIZED,
PRECISION
HALL-EFFECT SWITCH
PACKAGE DESIGNATOR ‘LH’
(fits SC-59A solder-pad layout)
0.083
0.073
0.022
REF
0.006
0.000
0.122
0.114
0.020
0.012
12
Dimensions in Inches
(for reference only)
3
0.118
0.106
GAUGE PLANE
SEATING PLANE
0.037
BSC
0.045
0.0079
0.0050
0.032
0° TO 8°
0.010
BSC
Dwg. MA-010-3D in
0.010
MIN
0.55
REF
0.15
0.00
2.10
1.85
Dimensions in Millimeters
3.10
2.90
0.50
0.30
3
12
(controlling dimensions)
3.00
2.70
GAUGE PLANE
SEATING PLANE
0.95
BSC
1.13
0° TO 8°
0.20
0.127
0.87
0.25
BSC
Dwg. MA-010-3D mm
0.25
MIN
0.028
3
0.039
0.094
12
0.03
Dwg. MA-011-3 in
1.00
12
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.Where no tolerance is specified, dimension is nominal.