A1244LLHLX-I2-T - Allegro Microsystems

Description

The A1244 is a two-wire Hall-effect latch. The devices are

produced on the Allegro® advanced BiCMOS wafer fabrication

process, which implements a patented high frequency, 4-phase,

chopper-stabilization technique. This technique achieves

magnetic stability over the full operating temperature range,

and eliminates offsets inherent in devices with a single Hall

element that are exposed to harsh application environments.

Two-wire latches are particularly advantageous in cost-sensitive

applications because they require one less wire for operation

versus the more traditional open-collector output switches.

Additionally, the system designer inherently gains diagnostics

because there is always output current flowing, which should

be in either of two narrow ranges. Any current level not within

these ranges indicates a fault condition.

The Hall-effect latch will be in the high output current state

in the presence of a magnetic south polarity field of sufficient

magnitude and will remain in this state until a sufficient north

polarity field is present.

The device is offered in two package styles. The LH is a

SOT-23W style, miniature low profile package for surface-

mount applications. The UA is a 3-pin ultra-mini single inline

package (SIP) for through-hole mounting. Both packages are

lead (Pb) free, with 100% matte tin leadframe plating.

A1244-DS, Rev. 1

Features and Benefits

▪ High speed, 4-phase chopper stabilization

▫ Low switchpoint drift throughout temperature range

▫ Low sensitivity to thermal and mechanical stresses

▪ On-chip protection

▫ Supply transient protection

▫ Reverse battery protection

▪ On-board voltage regulator

▫ 3.0 to 24 V operation

▪ Solid-state reliability

▪ Robust EMC and ESD performance

▪ Industry leading ISO 7637-2 performance through use of

proprietary, 40-V clamping structures

Chopper-Stabilized, Two Wire Hall-Ef fect Latch

Functional Block Diagram

A1244

Amp

Regula

To all subcircuits

tor

Schmitt

Trigger

Polarity

Low-Pass

Filter

GND

VCC

GND

UA package only

0.01 μF

V+

Clock/Logic

Dynamic Offset

Cancellation

Sample and Hold

Not to scale

Packages:

Approximate footprint

3-pin SOT23-W

2 mm × 3 mm × 1 mm

(suffix LH)

3-pin ultramini SIP

1.5 mm × 4 mm × 3 mm

(suffix UA)

Chopper-Stabilized, T wo Wire

Hall-Ef fect Latch

A1244

Allegro MicroSystems, Inc.

115 Northeast Cutoff

Worcester, Massachusetts 01615-0036 U.S.A.

1.508.853.5000; www.allegromicro.com

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Characteristic Symbol Notes Rating Unit

Forward Supply Voltage VCC 28 V

Reverse Supply Voltage VRCC –18 V

Magnetic Flux Density B Unlimited G

Operating Ambient Temperature TARange L –40 to 150 ºC

Maximum Junction Temperature TJ(max) 165 ºC

Storage Temperature Tstg –65 to 170 ºC

Selection Guide

Part Number Packing* Package Operating Ambient

Temperature, TA

(°C)

Supply Current

at I

CC(L)

(mA)

A1244LLHLX-I1-T 13-in. reel, 10000 pieces/reel 3-pin SOT23W surface mount –40 to 150 5 to 6.9

A1244LLHLX-I2-T 13-in. reel, 10000 pieces/reel 3-pin SOT23W surface mount –40 to 150 2 to 5

A1244LUA-I1-T Bulk, 500 pieces/bag 3-pin SIP through hole –40 to 150 5 to 6.9

A1244LUA-I2-T Bulk, 500 pieces/bag 3-pin SIP through hole –40 to 150 2 to 5

*Contact Allegro® for additional packing options

Pin-out Diagrams

LH Package

3-pin SOT23W

UA Package

3-pin SIP

Terminal List Table

Name Number Function

LH UA

VCC 1 1 Connects power supply to chip

NC 2 – No connection

GND 3 2,3 Ground

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS Valid at TA = –40°C to 150°C, TJ < TJ(max), CBYP = 0.01 μF, through operating supply voltage

range; unless otherwise noted

Characteristics Symbol Test Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Unit

Supply Voltage1,2 VCC Operating, TJ ≤ 165 °C 3.0 – 24 V

Supply Current ICC(L)

-I1 B < BRP 5 – 6.9 mA

-I2 B < BRP 2–5mA

ICC(H) B > BOP 12 – 17 mA

Supply Zener Clamp Voltage VZ(sup) ICC(L)(max) + 3 mA, TA = 25°C 28 – – V

Supply Zener Clamp Current IZ(sup) VZ(sup) = 28 V – – ICC(L)(max)

+ 3 mA mA

Reverse Supply Current IRCC VRCC = –18 V – – –1.6 mA

Output Slew Rate3di/dt No bypass capacitor, capacitance of probe

CS = 20 pF –90–mA / μs

Chopping Frequency fc– 700 – kHz

Power-Up Time2,4,5 ton ––25μs

Power-Up State4,6,7 POS ton < ton(max) , VCC slew rate > 25 mV / μs–I

CC(H) ––

1VCC represents the generated voltage between the VCC pin and the GND pin.

2The VCC slew rate must exceed 600 mV/ms from 0 to 3 V. A slower slew rate through this range can affect device performance.

3Measured without bypass capacitor between VCC and GND. Use of a bypass capacitor results in slower current change.

4Power-Up Time is measured without and with bypass capacitor of 0.01 μF, B < BRP – 10 G. Adding a larger bypass capacitor would cause longer

Power-Up Time.

5Guaranteed by characterization and design.

6Power-Up State as defined is true only with a VCC slew rate of 25 mV / μs or greater.

7For t > ton and BRP < B < BOP , Power-Up State is not defined.

MAGNETIC CHARACTERISTICS1 Valid at TA = –40°C to 150°C, TJ < TJ (max); unless otherwise noted

Characteristics Symbol Test Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Unit2

Magnetic Operating Point BOP 5 – 80 G

Magnetic Release Point BRP –80 – –5 G

Hysteresis BHYS BOP – BRP 40 – 110 G

1Relative values of B use the algebraic convention, where positive values indicate south magnetic polarity, and negative values indicate north

magnetic polarity; therefore greater B values indicate a stronger south polarity field (or a weaker north polarity field, if present).

2 1 G (gauss) = 0.1 mT (millitesla).

Chopper-Stabilized, T wo Wire

Hall-Ef fect Latch

A1244

Allegro MicroSystems, Inc.

115 Northeast Cutoff

Worcester, Massachusetts 01615-0036 U.S.A.

1.508.853.5000; www.allegromicro.com

THERMAL CHARACTERISTICS may require derating at maximum conditions, see application information

Characteristic Symbol Test Conditions* Value Units

Package Thermal Resistance RθJA

Package LH, 1-layer PCB with copper limited to solder pads 228 ºC/W

Package LH, 2-layer PCB with 0.463 in.2 of copper area each side

connected by thermal vias 110 ºC/W

Package UA, 1-layer PCB with copper limited to solder pads 165 ºC/W

*Additional thermal information available on Allegro Web site.

20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180

Temperature (ºC)

Maximum Allowable V

(V)

Power Derating Curve

QJA

= 228 ºC/W)

LH, 1-layer PCB

QJA

= 110 ºC/W)

LH, 2-layer PCB

QJA

= 165 ºC/W)

UA, 1-layer PCB

VCC(min)

VCC(max)

100

200

300

400

500

600

700

800

900

1000

1100

1200

1300

1400

1500

1600

1700

1800

1900

20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180

Temperature (°C)

Power Dissipation, P

(mW)

Power Dissipation versus Ambient Temperature

θJA

= 165 ºC/W)

1-layer PCB, Package UA

(RθJA = 228 ºC/W)

1-layer PCB, Package LH

(RθJA = 110 ºC/W)

2-layer PCB, Package LH

Application Information

Chopper-Stabilized, T wo Wire

Hall-Ef fect Latch

A1244

Allegro MicroSystems, Inc.

115 Northeast Cutoff

Worcester, Massachusetts 01615-0036 U.S.A.

1.508.853.5000; www.allegromicro.com

Characteristic Performance

Supply Voltage, VCC (V)

Supply Current, ICC(H) (mA)

2 6 10 14 18 22 26

TA = 150°C

TA = –40°C

TA = 25°C

Average Supply Current (High) versus Supply Voltage

VCC = 3.0 V

VCC = 24 V

-60 -40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 140120 160

Ambient Temperature, TA (°C)

Supply Current, ICC(H) (mA)

Average Supply Current (High) versus Temperature

Supply Current, ICC(L) (mA)

Supply Voltage, VCC (V)

2 6 10 14 18 22 26

TA = 150°C

TA = –40°C

TA = 25°C

7.0

6.5

6.0

5.5

5.0

Average Supply Current (Low) versus Supply Voltage

VCC = 3.0 V

VCC = 24 V

7.0

6.5

6.0

5.5

5.0

-60 -40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 140120 160

Ambient Temperature, TA (°C)

Supply Current, ICC(L) (mA)

Average Supply Current (Low) versus Temperature

A1244-I1

A1244-I1,I2

A1244-I1

A1244-I1,I2

Chopper-Stabilized, T wo Wire

Hall-Ef fect Latch

A1244

Allegro MicroSystems, Inc.

115 Northeast Cutoff

Worcester, Massachusetts 01615-0036 U.S.A.

1.508.853.5000; www.allegromicro.com

Supply Voltage, VCC (V)

Applied Flux Density at

Switchpoint Hysteresis, BHYS (G)

110

100

2 6 10 14 18 22 26

TA = 150°C

TA = –40°C

TA = 25°C

Average Switchpoint Hysteresis versus Supply Voltage

VCC = 3.0 V

VCC = 24 V

Ambient Temperature, TA (°C)

-60 -40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 140120 160

110

100

Applied Flux Density at

Switchpoint Hysteresis, BHYS (G)

Ambient Temperature, TA (°C)

-60 -40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 140120 160

Average Switchpoint Hysteresis versus Temperature

Applied Flux Density at

Release Point, BRP (G)

Supply Voltage, VCC (V)

2 6 10 14 18 22 26

TA = 150°C

TA = –40°C

TA = 25°C

–5

–15

–25

–35

–45

–55

–65

–75

–85

Average Release Point versus Supply Voltage

VCC = 3.0 V

VCC = 24 V

-60 -40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 140120 160

Ambient Temperature, TA (°C)

Applied Flux Density at

Release Point, BRP (G)

–5

–15

–25

–35

–45

–55

–65

–75

–85

Average Release Point versus Temperature

TA = 150°C

TA = –40°C

TA = 25°C

2 6 10 14 18 22 26

Supply Voltage, VCC (V)

Applied Flux Density at

Operate Point, BOP (G)

Average Operate Point versus Supply Voltage

VCC = 3.0 V

-60 -40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 140120 160

Ambient Temperature, TA (°C)

Applied Flux Density at

Operate Point, BOP (G)

VCC = 24 V

Average Operate Point versus Temperature

A1244-I1,I2 A1244-I1,I2

Chopper-Stabilized, T wo Wire

Hall-Ef fect Latch

A1244

Allegro MicroSystems, Inc.

115 Northeast Cutoff

Worcester, Massachusetts 01615-0036 U.S.A.

1.508.853.5000; www.allegromicro.com

Functional Description

HYS

CC(H)

CC(L)

Switch to High

Switch to Low

B+

I+

B–

The A1244 output, ICC, switches high after the magnetic field

at the Hall sensor IC exceeds the operate point threshold, BOP

When the magnetic field is reduced to below the release point

threshold, BRP

, the device output goes low. This is shown in

figure 1.

The difference between the magnetic operate and release points

is called the hysteresis of the device, BHYS

. This built-in hyster-

esis allows clean switching of the output even in the presence of

external mechanical vibration and electrical noise.

Figure 1. Hysteresis for the A1244. On the horizontal axis, the B+ direc-

tion indicates increasing south polarity magnetic field strength, and the

B– direction indicates decreasing south polarity field strength (including

the case of increasing north polarity).

Chopper-Stabilized, T wo Wire

Hall-Ef fect Latch

A1244

Allegro MicroSystems, Inc.

115 Northeast Cutoff

Worcester, Massachusetts 01615-0036 U.S.A.

1.508.853.5000; www.allegromicro.com

Figure 2. Typical application circuits

GND

A1244

VCC

V+

0.01 μF

ECU

RSENSE

CBYP

GND

A1244

VCC

V+

0.01 μF

RSENSE

CBYP

(A) Low side sensing (B) High side sensing

Amp

Regulator

Clock/Logic

Hall Element

Sample and

Hold

Low-Pass

Filter

Chopper Stabilization Technique

When using Hall-effect technology, a limiting factor for

switchpoint accuracy is the small signal voltage developed

across the Hall element. This voltage is disproportionally small

relative to the offset that can be produced at the output of the

Hall sensor IC. This makes it difficult to process the signal while

maintaining an accurate, reliable output over the specified oper-

ating temperature and voltage ranges. Chopper stabilization is

a unique approach used to minimize Hall offset on the chip. The

patented Allegro technique, namely Dynamic Quadrature Offset

Cancellation, removes key sources of the output drift induced by

thermal and mechanical stresses. This offset reduction technique

is based on a signal modulation-demodulation process. The

undesired offset signal is separated from the magnetic field-

induced signal in the frequency domain, through modulation.

The subsequent demodulation acts as a modulation process for

the offset, causing the magnetic field-induced signal to recover

its original spectrum at base band, while the DC offset becomes

a high-frequency signal. The magnetic-sourced signal then can

pass through a low-pass filter, while the modulated DC offset is

suppressed. The chopper stabilization technique uses a 350 kHz

high frequency clock. For demodulation process, a sample and

hold technique is used, where the sampling is performed at twice

the chopper frequency. This high-frequency operation allows

a greater sampling rate, which results in higher accuracy and

faster signal-processing capability. This approach desensitizes

the chip to the effects of thermal and mechanical stresses, and

produces devices that have extremely stable quiescent Hall out-

put voltages and precise recoverability after temperature cycling.

This technique is made possible through the use of a BiCMOS

process, which allows the use of low-offset, low-noise amplifiers

in combination with high-density logic integration and sample-

and-hold circuits.

Figure 3. Chopper stabilization circuit (Dynamic Quadrature Offset Cancellation)

Chopper-Stabilized, T wo Wire

Hall-Ef fect Latch

A1244

Allegro MicroSystems, Inc.

115 Northeast Cutoff

Worcester, Massachusetts 01615-0036 U.S.A.

1.508.853.5000; www.allegromicro.com

Chopper-Stabilized, T wo Wire

Hall-Ef fect Latch

A1244

Allegro MicroSystems, Inc.

115 Northeast Cutoff

Worcester, Massachusetts 01615-0036 U.S.A.

1.508.853.5000; www.allegromicro.com

The device must be operated below the maximum junction tem-

perature of the device, TJ(max). Under certain combinations of

peak conditions, reliable operation may require derating supplied

power or improving the heat dissipation properties of the appli-

cation. This section presents a procedure for correlating factors

affecting operating TJ. (Thermal data is also available on the

Allegro MicroSystems Web site.)

The Package Thermal Resistance, RJA, is a figure of merit sum-

marizing the ability of the application and the device to dissipate

heat from the junction (die), through all paths to the ambient air.

Its primary component is the Effective Thermal Conductivity, K,

of the printed circuit board, including adjacent devices and traces.

Radiation from the die through the device case, RJC, is relatively

small component of RJA. Ambient air temperature, TA, and air

motion are significant external factors, damped by overmolding.

The effect of varying power levels (Power Dissipation, PD), can

be estimated. The following formulas represent the fundamental

relationships used to estimate TJ, at PD.

PD = VIN × IIN (1)

 T = PD × RJA (2)

TJ = TA + ΔT (3)

For example, given common conditions such as: TA= 25°C,

VCC = 12 V, ICC = 4 mA, and RJA = 140 °C/W, then:

D = VCC × ICC = 12 V × 4 mA = 48 mW

T = PD × RJA = 48 mW × 140 °C/W = 7°C

J = TA + T = 25°C + 7°C = 32°C

A worst-case estimate, PD(max), represents the maximum allow-

able power level (VCC(max), ICC(max)), without exceeding

TJ(max), at a selected RJA and TA.

Example: Reliability for VCC at TA =

150°C, package LH, using a

low-K PCB.

Observe the worst-case ratings for the device, specifically:

RJA

110 °C/W, TJ(max) =

165°C, VCC(max)

= 24 V, and

ICC(max) = 17 mA.

Calculate the maximum allowable power level, PD(max). First,

invert equation 3:

Tmax = TJ(max) – TA = 165

°C

–

150

°C = 15

°C

This provides the allowable increase to TJ resulting from internal

power dissipation. Then, invert equation 2:

PD(max) = Tmax ÷ RJA = 15°C ÷ 110 °C/W = 136 mW

Finally, invert equation 1 with respect to voltage:

VCC(est) = PD(max) ÷ ICC(max) = 136 mW ÷ 17 mA = 8 V

The result indicates that, at TA, the application and device can

dissipate adequate amounts of heat at voltages ≤VCC(est).

Compare VCC(est) to VCC(max). If VCC(est) ≤ VCC(max), then reli-

able operation between VCC(est) and VCC(max) requires enhanced

RJA. If VCC(est) ≥ VCC(max), then operation between VCC(est)

and VCC(max) is reliable under these conditions.

Power Derating

Chopper-Stabilized, T wo Wire

Hall-Ef fect Latch

A1244

Allegro MicroSystems, Inc.

115 Northeast Cutoff

Worcester, Massachusetts 01615-0036 U.S.A.

1.508.853.5000; www.allegromicro.com

Package LH, 3-Pin SOT23W

0.55 REF

Gauge Plane

Seating Plane

0.25 BSC

0.95 BSC

0.95

1.00

0.70 2.40

AActive Area Depth, 0.28 mm REF

Reference land pattern layout

All pads a minimum of 0.20 mm from all adjacent pads; adjust as necessary

to meet application process requirements and PCB layout tolerances

Branding scale and appearance at supplier discretion

PCB Layout Reference View

Standard Branding Reference View

Branded Face

N = Last three digits of device part number

NNN

2.90 +0.10

–0.20

4°±4°

8X 10° REF

0.180+0.020

–0.053

0.05 +0.10

–0.05

0.25 MIN

1.91 +0.19

–0.06

2.98 +0.12

–0.08

1.00 ±0.13

0.40 ±0.10

For Reference Only; not for tooling use (reference DWG-2840)

Dimensions in millimeters

Dimensions exclusive of mold flash, gate burrs, and dambar protrusions

Exact case and lead configuration at supplier discretion within limits shown

DHall element, not to scale

1.49

0.96

Chopper-Stabilized, T wo Wire

Hall-Ef fect Latch

A1244

Allegro MicroSystems, Inc.

115 Northeast Cutoff

Worcester, Massachusetts 01615-0036 U.S.A.

1.508.853.5000; www.allegromicro.com

Package UA, 3-Pin SIP

231

1.27 NOM

1.02

MAX

45°

1.52 ±0.05

Gate and tie bar burr area

Dambar removal protrusion (6X)

1.44

2.04

Active Area Depth, 0.50 mm REF

Branding scale and appearance at supplier discretion

Hall element (not to scale)

For Reference Only; not for tooling use (reference DWG-9065)

Dimensions in millimeters

Dimensions exclusive of mold flash, gate burrs, and dambar protrusions

Exact case and lead configuration at supplier discretion within limits shown

Mold Ejector

Pin Indent

DStandard Branding Reference View

= Supplier emblem

N = Last three digits of device part number

NNN

0.41 +0.03

–0.06

0.43 +0.05

–0.07

14.99 ±0.25

4.09 +0.08

–0.05

3.02 +0.08

–0.05

0.79 REF

10°

Branded

Face

Chopper-Stabilized, T wo Wire

Hall-Ef fect Latch

A1244

Allegro MicroSystems, Inc.

115 Northeast Cutoff

Worcester, Massachusetts 01615-0036 U.S.A.

1.508.853.5000; www.allegromicro.com

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Revision History

Revision Revision Date Description of Revision

Rev. 1 July 12, 2012 Update package drawing