The Allegro™ ACS723 current sensor IC is an economical and
precise solution for AC or DC current sensing in industrial,
commercial, and communication systems. The small package
is ideal for space constrained applications while also saving
costs due to reduced board area. Typical applications include
motor control, load detection and management, switched-mode
power supplies, and overcurrent fault protection.
The device consists of a precise, low-offset, linear Hall
sensor circuit with a copper conduction path located near the
surface of the die. Applied current flowing through this copper
conduction path generates a magnetic field which is sensed by
the integrated Hall IC and converted into a proportional voltage.
Device accuracy is optimized through the close proximity of the
magnetic field to the Hall transducer. A precise, proportional
voltage is provided by the low-offset, chopper-stabilized
BiCMOS Hall IC, which includes Allegro’s patented digital
temperature compensation, resulting in extremely accurate
performance over temperature. The output of the device has
a positive slope when an increasing current flows through the
primary copper conduction path (from pins 1 through 4, to pins
5 through 8), which is the path used for current sensing. The
internal resistance of this conductive path is 0.85 mΩ typical,
providing low power loss.
The terminals of the conductive path are electrically isolated
from the sensor leads (pins 9 through 16). This allows the
ACS723 current sensor IC to be used in high-side current sense
applications without the use of high-side differential amplifiers
or other costly isolation techniques.
ACS723-DS, Rev. 4
MCO-0000547
• Patented integrated digital temperature compensation
circuitry allows for near closed loop accuracy over
temperature in an open loop sensor
• UL60950-1 (ed. 2) certified
□Dielectric Strength Voltage = 4.8 kVrms
□Basic Isolation Working Voltage = 1097 Vrms
□Reinforced Isolation Working Voltage = 565 Vrms
• Industry-leading noise performance with greatly
improved bandwidth through proprietary amplifier and
filter design techniques
• Pin-selectable band width: 80 kHz for high bandwidth
applications or 20 kHz for low noise performance
• 0.85 mΩ primary conductor resistance for low power
loss and high inrush current withstand capability
• Low-profile SOIC16 package suitable for space-
constrained applications
• 4.5 to 5.5 V, single supply operation
• Output voltage proportional to AC or DC current
• Factory-trimmed sensitivity and quiescent output voltage
for improved accuracy
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PACKAGE: 16-pin SOICW (suffix MA)
Typical Application
1
5
2
6
3
7
4
8
+I
I
C
C
0.1 F
–I
IP+
IP+
IP+
IP+
IP–
IP–
IP–
IP–
P
P
L
BYPASS
P
NC
GND
NC
BW_SEL
VIOUT
NC
VCC
NC 9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
ACS723 The ACS723 outputs an
analog signal, VIOUT , that
changes, proportionally, with
the bidirectional AC or DC
primary sensed current, IP ,
within the specified measure-
ment range. The BW_SEL pin
can be used to select one of
the two bandwidths to opti-
mize the noise performance.
Grounding the BW_SEL pin
puts the part in the high
bandwidth (80 kHz) mode.
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FEATURES AND BENEFITS DESCRIPTION
CB Certicate Number:
US-32210-M1-UL
TÜV America
Certificate Number:
U8V 16 03 54214 040
CB 16 03 54214 039
ACS723KMA
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The ACS723 is provided in a low profile surface mount SOIC16
package. The leadframe is plated with 100% matte tin, which is
compatible with standard lead (Pb) free printed circuit board assembly
processes. Internally, the device is Pb-free, except for flip-chip high-
temperature Pb-based solder balls, currently exempt from RoHS.
The device is fully calibrated prior to shipment from the factory.
DESCRIPTION (continued)
• Chopper stabilization results in extremely stable quiescent
output voltage
• Nearly zero magnetic hysteresis
• Ratiometric output from supply voltage
FEATURES AND BENEFITS (continued)
SELECTION GUIDE
Part Number IPR (A) Sens(Typ) at VCC = 5.0 V
(mV/A) TA (°C) Packing [1]
ACS723KMATR-10AB-T ±10 200
–40 to 125 Tape and Reel, 3000 pieces per reelACS723KMATR-20AB-T ±20 100
ACS723KMATR-40AB-T ±40 50
[1] Contact Allegro for additional packing options.
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THERMAL CHARACTERISTICS
Characteristic Symbol Test Conditions* Value Units
Package Thermal Resistance
(Junction to Ambient) RθJA
Mounted on the Allegro 85-0738 evaluation board with 700 mm2 of 4 oz.
copper on each side, connected to pins 1 and 2, and to pins 3 and 4, with
thermal vias connecting the layers. Performance values include the power
consumed by the PCB.
23 °C/W
Package Thermal Resistance
(Junction to Lead) RθJL Mounted on the Allegro ASEK 723 evaluation board. 5 °C/W
*Additional thermal information available on the Allegro website.
ISOLATION CHARACTERISTICS
Characteristic Symbol Notes Rating Unit
Dielectric Strength Test Voltage VISO
Agency type-tested for 60 seconds per UL 60950-1
(edition. 2). Production tested at 3000 VRMS for 1 second,
in accordance with UL 60950-1 (edition. 2).
4800 VRMS
Working Voltage for Basic Isolation VWVBI
Maximum approved working voltage for basic (single)
isolation according UL 60950-1 (edition 2)
1550 VPK
1097 VRMS or VDC
Working Voltage for Reinforced Isolation VWVRI
Maximum approved working voltage for reinforced
isolation according to UL 60950-1 (edition 2)
800 VPK
565 VRMS or VDC
Clearance Dcl Minimum distance through air from IP leads to signal
leads. 7.5 mm
Creepage Dcr Minimum distance along package body from IP leads to
signal leads 8.2 mm
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Characteristic Symbol Notes Rating Units
Supply Voltage VCC 6 V
Reverse Supply Voltage VRCC –0.1 V
Output Voltage VIOUT 25 V
Reverse Output Voltage VRIOUT –0.1 V
Maximum Continuous Current ICMAX TA = 25°C 60 A
Operating Ambient Temperature TARange K –40 to 125 °C
Junction Temperature TJ(max) 165 °C
Storage Temperature Tstg –65 to 165 °C
SPECIFICATIONS
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Dynamic Offset
Cancellation
Master Current
Supply Programming
Control
EEPROM and
Control Logic
Offset
Control
Sensitivity
Control
Tuned
Filter
Temperature
Sensor
Hall
Current
Drive
POR
To All Subcircuits
IP+
IP+
IP+
IP+
IP
IP
IP
–
–
–
IP–
VCC
VIOUT
GND
BW_SEL
Terminal List Table
Number Name Description
1, 2, 3, 4 IP+ Terminals for current being sensed; fused internally
5, 6, 7, 8 IP- Terminals for current being sensed; fused internally
9, 16 NC No internal connection; recommended to be left unconnected in order to
maintain high creepage.
10 VCC Device power supply terminal
11, 14 NC No internal connection; recommened to connect to GND for the best ESD
performance
12 VIOUT Analog output signal
13 BW_SEL Terminal for selecting 20 kHz or 80 kHz bandwidth
15 GND Signal ground terminal
Functional Block Diagram
Pinout Diagram
1
IP+
2
IP+
3
IP+
4
IP+
5
IP-
6
IP-
7
IP-
8
IP- 9 NC
10 VCC
11 NC
12 VIOUT
13 BW_SEL
14 NC
15 GND
16 NC
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Characteristic Symbol Test Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units
Supply Voltage VCC 4.5 5 5.5 V
Supply Current ICC VCC within VCC(min) and VCC(max) – 9 14 mA
Output Capacitance Load CLVIOUT to GND – – 10 nF
Output Resistive Load RLVIOUT to GND 4.7 – – kΩ
Primary Conductor Resistance RIP TA = 25°C – 0.85 – mΩ
Magnetic Coupling Factor CF– 4.5 – G/A
Rise Time tr
IP = IP(max), TA = 25°C, CL = 1 nF,
BW_SEL tied to GND – 4 – μs
IP = IP(max), TA = 25°C, CL = 1 nF,
BW_SEL tied to VCC – 17.5 – μs
Propagation Delay tpd
IP = IP(max), TA = 25°C, CL = 1 nF,
BW_SEL tied to GND – 2 – μs
IP = IP(max), TA = 25°C, CL = 1 nF,
BW_SEL tied to VCC – 5 – μs
Response Time tRESPONSE
IP = IP(max), TA = 25°C, CL = 1 nF,
BW_SEL tied to GND – 5 – μs
IP = IP(max), TA = 25°C, CL = 1 nF,
BW_SEL tied to VCC – 22.5 – μs
Internal Bandwidth BWi
Small signal –3 dB; CL = 1 nF,
BW_SEL tied to GND – 80 – kHz
Small signal –3 dB; CL = 1nF,
BW_SEL tied to VCC – 20 – kHz
Noise Density IND Input referenced noise density;
TA = 25°C, CL = 1 nF – 220 – µA(rms)/
√Hz
Noise IN
Input referenced noise; BWi = 80 kHz,
TA = 25°C, CL = 1 nF – 62 – mA(rms)
Input referenced noise; BWi = 20 kHz,
TA = 25°C, CL = 1 nF – 31 – mA(rms)
Nonlinearity ELIN Through full range of IP– ±1 %
Saturation Voltage [2] VOH RL = 4.7 kΩ, TA = 25°C VCC – 0.5 – – V
VOL RL = 4.7 kΩ, TA = 25°C – – 0.5 V
Power-On Time tPO
Output reaches 90% of steady-state
level, TA = 25°C, IP = IPR(max) applied – 64 – μs
[1] Device may be operated at higher primary current levels, IP , ambient temperatures, TA , and internal leadframe temperatures, provided the Maximum Junction Tempera-
ture, TJ(max), is not exceeded.
[2] The sensor IC will continue to respond to current beyond the range of IP until the high or low saturation voltage; however, the nonlinearity in this region will be worse than
through the rest of the measurement range.
COMMON ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS [1]: Valid through the full range of TA = –40°C to 125°C
, and at VCC
= 5 V,
unless otherwise specied
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unless otherwise specied
Characteristic Symbol Test Conditions Min. Typ.[1] Max. Units
NOMINAL PERFORMANCE
Current Sensing Range IPR –10 – 10 A
Sensitivity Sens IPR(min) < IP < IPR(max) – 200 – mV/A
Zero Current Output Voltage VIOUT(Q) Bidirectional; IP = 0 A – VCC ×
0.5 – V
ACCURACY PERFORMANCE
Total Output Error [2] ETOT
IP = IPR(max), TA = 25°C to 125°C –2.5 ±1.4 2.5 %
IP = IPR(max), TA = –40°C to 25°C – ±2 – %
TOTAL OUTPUT ERROR COMPONENTS [3]: ETOT = ESENS + 100 × VOE/(Sens × IP)
Sensitivity Error ESENS
TA = 25°C to 125°C; measured at IP = IPR(max) –2 ±1.3 2 %
TA = –40°C to 25°C; measured at IP = IPR(max) – ±1.8 – %
Offset Voltage [4] VOE
IP = 0 A; TA = 25°C to 125°C –15 ±10 15 mV
IP = 0 A; TA = -40°C to 25°C – ±20 – mV
LIFETIME DRIFT CHARACTERISTICS
Sensitivity Error Lifetime Drift Esens_drift – ±1 – %
Total Output Error Lifetime Drift Etot_drift – ±1 – %
[1] Typical values with +/- are 3 sigma values.
[2] Percentage of IP
, with IP = IPR(max)
[3] A single part will not have both the maximum/minimum sensitivity error and maximum/minimum o󰀨set voltage, as that would violate the maximum/minimum total output
error specication. Also, 3 sigma distribution values are combined by taking the square root of the sum of the squares. See Application Information section.
[4] O󰀨set Voltage does not incorporate any error due to external magnetic elds. See section: Impact of External Magnetic Fields.
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unless otherwise specied
Characteristic Symbol Test Conditions Min. Typ.[1] Max. Units
NOMINAL PERFORMANCE
Current Sensing Range IPR –20 – 20 A
Sensitivity Sens IPR(min) < IP < IPR(max) – 100 – mV/A
Zero Current Output Voltage VIOUT(Q) Bidirectional; IP = 0 A – VCC ×
0.5 – V
ACCURACY PERFORMANCE
Total Output Error [2] ETOT
IP = IPR(max), TA = 25°C to 125°C –2 ±1.3 2 %
IP = IPR(max), TA = –40°C to 25°C – ±2 – %
TOTAL OUTPUT ERROR COMPONENTS [3]: ETOT = ESENS + 100 × VOE/(Sens × IP)
Sensitivity Error ESENS
TA = 25°C to 125°C; measured at IP = IPR(max) –1.5 ±1.2 1.5 %
TA = –40°C to 25°C; measured at IP = IPR(max) – ±1.8 – %
Offset Voltage [4] VOE
IP = 0 A; TA = 25°C to 125°C –10 ±5 10 mV
IP = 0 A; TA = –40°C to 25°C – ±12 – mV
LIFETIME DRIFT CHARACTERISTICS
Sensitivity Error Lifetime Drift Esens_drift – ±1 – %
Total Output Error Lifetime Drift Etot_drift – ±1 – %
[1] Typical values with +/- are 3 sigma values.
[2] Percentage of IP
, with IP = IPR(max)
[3] A single part will not have both the maximum/minimum sensitivity error and maximum/minimum o󰀨set voltage, as that would violate the maximum/minimum total output
error specication. Also, 3 sigma distribution values are combined by taking the square root of the sum of the squares. See Application Information section.
[4] O󰀨set Voltage does not incorporate any error due to external magnetic elds. See section: Impact of External Magnetic Fields.
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xKMATR-40AB PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS: TA Range K, valid at TA = – 40°C to 125°C, VCC = 5.0 V,
unless otherwise specied
Characteristic Symbol Test Conditions Min. Typ. [1] Max. Units
NOMINAL PERFORMANCE
Current Sensing Range IPR –40 – 40 A
Sensitivity Sens IPR(min) < IP < IPR(max) – 50 – mV/A
Zero Current Output Voltage VIOUT(Q) Bidirectional; IP = 0 A – VCC ×
0.5 – V
ACCURACY PERFORMANCE
Total Output Error [2] ETOT
IP = IPR(max), TA = 25°C to 125°C –2 ±0.8 2 %
IP = IPR(max), TA = –40°C to 25°C – ±1.8 – %
TOTAL OUTPUT ERROR COMPONENTS [3]: ETOT = ESENS + 100 × VOE/(Sens × IP)
Sensitivity Error ESENS
TA = 25°C to 125°C; measured at IP = IPR(max) –1.5 ±0.8 1.5 %
TA = –40°C to 25°C; measured at IP = IPR(max) – ±1.8 – %
Offset Voltage [4] VOE
IP = 0 A; TA = 25°C to 125°C –10 ±4 10 mV
IP = 0 A; TA = –40°C to 25°C – ±6 – mV
LIFETIME DRIFT CHARACTERISTICS
Sensitivity Error Lifetime Drift Esens_drift – ±1 – %
Total Output Error Lifetime Drift Etot_drift – ±1 – %
[1] Typical values with +/- are 3 sigma values.
[2] Percentage of IP
, with IP = IPR(max)
[3] A single part will not have both the maximum/minimum sensitivity error and maximum/minimum o󰀨set voltage, as that would violate the maximum/minimum total output
error specication. Also, 3 sigma distribution values are combined by taking the square root of the sum of the squares. See Application Information section.
[4] O󰀨set Voltage does not incorporate any error due to external magnetic elds. See section: Impact of External Magnetic Fields.
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CHARACTERISTIC PERFORMANCE
Zero Current Output Voltage vs. Temperature
Offset Voltage vs. Temperature
Sensitivity vs. Temperature
Nonlinearity vs. Temperature Total Error at I vs. Temperature
PR(max)
Sensitivity Error vs. Temperature
25
20
15
10
5
0
-10
-5
-15
-25
Temperature (ºC)
Offset Voltage (mV)
-50 -50
-50
-50
-50
-50
00
0
0
0
0
50 50
50
50
50
50
100 100
100
100
100
100
150 150
150
150
150
150
Temperature (ºC)
2475
2480
2485
2490
2495
2515
2505
2520
2510
2525
V (mV)
IOUT(Q)
Temperature (ºC)
195
196
197
198
201
202
203
204
205
Sensitivity (mV/A)
Temperature (ºC)
Sensitivity Error (%)
-2.5
-2.5
-2.0
-2.0
-1.5
-1.5
-1.0
-1.0
-0.5
-0.5
0.0
0.0
0.5
0.5
1.0
1.0
1.5
1.5
2.0
2.0
2.5
2.5
Temperature (ºC)
Total Error (%)
Temperature (ºC)
Nonlinearity (%)
-1.5
-1.0
-0.5
0.0
0.5
1.5
1.0
+3 Sigma Average -3 Sigma
2500
-20
199
200
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Zero Current Output Voltage vs. Temperature
Offset Voltage vs. Temperature
Sensitivity vs. Temperature
Nonlinearity vs. Temperature Total Error at I vs. Temperature
PR(max)
Sensitivity Error vs. Temperature
Temperature (ºC)
Offset Voltage (mV)
-50 -50
-50
-50
-50
-50
00
0
0
0
0
50 50
50
50
50
50
100 100
100
100
100
100
150 150
150
150
150
150
Temperature (ºC)
2480 -20
2485 -15
2490 -10
2515 15
2500 0
2510 10
2495 -5
2520 20
2505 5
V (mV)
IOUT(Q)
Temperature (ºC)
97
98
99
100
101
102
103
Sensitivity (mV/A)
Temperature (ºC)
Sensitivity Error (%)
-2.0
-2.5
-1.0
-1.5
0.0
-0.5
0.5
1.5
1.0
2.0
2.5
Temperature (ºC)
Total Error (%)
-3.0
-1.0
-2.0
0.0
1.0
2.0
3.0
Temperature (ºC)
Nonlinearity (%)
-1.0
-0.8
-0.6
-0.2
-0.4
0.0
0.2
0.4
0.8
0.6
1.0
+3 Sigma Average -3 Sigma
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Zero Current Output Voltage vs. Temperature
Offset Voltage vs. Temperature
Sensitivity vs. Temperature
Nonlinearity vs. Temperature Total Error at I vs. Temperature
PR(max)
Sensitivity Error vs. Temperature
8
4
2
0
-2
-4
-8
Temperature (ºC)
Offset Voltage (mV)
-50 -50
-50
-50
-50
-50
00
0
0
0
0
50 50
50
50
50
50
100 100
100
100
100
100
150 150
150
150
150
150
Temperature (ºC)
2492
2494
2496
2498
2500
2502
2506
2504
2508
V (mV)
IOUT(Q)
Temperature (ºC)
48.5
49.0
49.5
50.0
50.5
51.0
51.5
Sensitivity (mV/A)
Temperature (ºC)
Sensitivity Error (%)
-2.5
-2.0
-1.5
-1.0
-0.5
0.0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
Temperature (ºC)
Total Error (%)
Temperature (ºC)
Nonlinearity (%)
-0.5 -2.5
-0.4 -2.0
-0.3 -1.5
-0.2 -1.0
-0.1 -0.5
0.0 0.0
0.1 0.5
0.4 2.0
0.3 1.5
0.2 1.0
0.5 2.5
+3 Sigma Average -3 Sigma
6
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Sensitivity (Sens)
The change in sensor IC output in response to a 1 A change
through the primary conductor. The sensitivity is the product
of the magnetic coupling factor (G / A) (1 G = 0.1 mT)and the
linear IC amplifier gain (mV/G). The linear IC amplifier gain is
programmed at the factory to optimize the sensitivity (mV/A) for
the full-scale current of the device.
Nonlinearity (ELIN)
The nonlinearity is a measure of how linear the output of the sen-
sor IC is over the full current measurement range. The nonlinear-
ity is calculated as:
1–
[{
[{
VIOUT
(IPR(max)) – VIOUT(Q) × 100 (%)
ELIN = 2 × VIOUT
(IPR(max)/2) – VIOUT(Q)
where VIOUT(IPR(max)) is the output of the sensor IC with the
maximum measurement current flowing through it and
VIOUT(IPR(max)/2) is the output of the sensor IC with half of the
maximum measurement current flowing through it.
Zero Current Output Voltage (VIOUT(Q))
The output of the sensor when the primary current is zero. For
a unipolar supply voltage, it nominally remains at 0.5 × VCC for
a bidirectional device and 0.1 × VCC for a unidirectional device.
For example, in the case of a bidirectional output device, VCC =
5.0 V translates into VIOUT(Q) = 2.50 V. Variation in VIOUT(Q) can
be attributed to the resolution of the Allegro linear IC quiescent
voltage trim and thermal drift.
Offset Voltage (VOE)
The deviation of the device output from its ideal quiescent value
of 0.5 × VCC (bidirectional) or 0.1 × VCC (unidirectional) due to
nonmagnetic causes. To convert this voltage to amperes, divide
by the device sensitivity, Sens.
Total Output Error (ETOT)
The the difference between the current measurement from the
sensor IC and the actual current (IP), relative to the actual current.
This is equivalent to the difference between the ideal output volt-
age and the actual output voltage, divided by the ideal sensitivity,
relative to the current flowing through the primary conduction
path:
E
TOT
(I
P
)
V
IOUT_ideal
(I
P
) – V
IOUT
(I
P
)
Sens
ideal
(I
P
)
×
I
P
×
100 (%)=
The Total Output Error incorporates all sources of error and is a
function of IP . At relatively high currents, ETOT will be mostly
DEFINITIONS OF ACCURACY CHARACTERISTICS
Figure 1: Output Voltage versus Sensed Current
Figure 2: Total Output Error versus Sensed Current
0 A
Decreasing
VIOUT (V)
Accuracy Across
Temperature
Accuracy Across
Temperature
Accuracy Across
Temperature
Accuracy at
25°C Only
Accuracy at
25°C Only
Accuracy at
25°C Only
Increasing
VIOUT (V)
Ideal VIOUT
IPR(min)
IPR(max)
+IP (A)
–IP (A)
VIOUT(Q)
Full Scale IP
+IP
–IP
+ETOT
–ETOT
Across Temperature
25°C Only
due to sensitivity error, and at relatively low currents, ETOT will
be mostly due to Offset Voltage (VOE
). In fact, at IP = 0, ETOT
approaches infinity due to the offset. This is illustrated in Figures
1 and 2. Figure 1 shows a distribution of output voltages versus IP
at 25°C and across temperature. Figure 2 shows the correspond-
ing ETOT versus IP .
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APPLICATION INFORMATION
Impact of External Magnetic Fields
The ACS723 works by sensing the magnetic field created by the
current flowing through the package. However, the sensor cannot
differentiate between fields created by the current flow and exter-
nal magnetic fields. This means that external magnetic fields can
cause errors in the output of the sensor. Magnetic fields which are
perpendicular to the surface of the package affect the output of
the sensor, as it only senses fields in that one plane. The error in
Amperes can be quantified as:
Error(B) =
B
CF
where B is the strength of the external field perpendicular to the
surface of the package in Gauss, and CF is the coupling factor in
G/A. Then, multiplying by the sensitivity of the part (Sens) gives
the error in mV.
For example, an external field of 1 Gauss will result in around
0.22 A of error. If the ACS723KMATR-10AB, which has a nomi-
nal sensitivity of 200 mV/A, is being used, that equates to 44 mV
of error on the output of the sensor.
Table 1: External Magnetic Field (Gauss) Impact
External Field
(Gauss) Error (A) Error (mV)
10AB 20AB 40AB
0.5 0.11 22 11 6
1 0.22 44 22 11
2 0.44 88 44 22
Estimating Total Error vs. Sensed Current
The Performance Characteristics tables give distribution (±3
sigma) values for Total Error at IPR(max); however, one often
wants to know what error to expect at a particular current. This
can be estimated by using the distribution data for the compo-
nents of Total Error, Sensitivity Error and Offset Voltage. The
±3 sigma value for Total Error (ETOT) as a function of the sensed
current (IP) is estimated as:
E(I) =
TOTP
100 × VOE
Sens × IP
E+
SENS
2()
2
Here, ESENS and VOE are the ±3 sigma values for those error
terms. If there is an average sensitivity error or average offset
voltage, then the average Total Error is estimated as:
Sens × IP
E(I) = E+
TOTP SENS
AVGAVG
100 × V
OEAVG
The resulting total error will be a sum of ETOT and ETOT_AVG.
Using these equations and the 3 sigma distributions for Sensitiv-
ity Error and Offset Voltage, the Total Error vs. sensed current
(IP) is below for the ACS723KMATR-40AB. As expected, as one
goes towards zero current, the error in percent goes towards infin-
ity due to division by zero (refer to Figure 3).
15.00
10.00
5.00
0.00
-5.00
-10.00
-15.00
051015202530 35 40
-40C+3sig
-40C-3sig
25C+3sig
25C-3sig
125C+3sig
125C-3sig
Current (A)
Total Error (% of current measured)
Figure 3: Predicted Total Error as a Function of Sensed
Current for the ACS723KMATR-40AB
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Thermal Rise vs. Primary Current
Self-heating due to the flow of current should be considered dur-
ing the design of any current sensing system. The sensor, printed
circuit board (PCB), and contacts to the PCB will generate heat as
current moves through the system.
The thermal response is highly dependent on PCB layout, copper
thickness, cooling techniques, and the profile of the injected current.
The current profile includes peak current, current “on-time”, and
duty cycle. While the data presented in this section was collected
with direct current (DC), these numbers may be used to approximate
thermal response for both AC signals and current pulses.
The plot in Figure 4 shows the measured rise in steady-state die
temperature of the ACS723 versus continuous current at an ambi-
ent temperature, TA, of 25 °C. The thermal offset curves may be
directly applied to other values of TA. Conversely, Figure 5 shows
the maximum continuous current at a given TA. Surges beyond the
maximum current listed in Figure 5 are allowed given the maxi-
mum junction temperature, TJ(MAX) (165℃), is not exceeded.
Figure 4: Self-Heating in the MA Package
Due to Current Flow
Figure 5: Maximum Continuous Current at a Given TA
The thermal capacity of the ACS723 should be verified by the
end user in the application’s specific conditions. The maximum
junction temperature, TJ(MAX) (165℃), should not be exceeded.
Further information on this application testing is available in
the DC and Transient Current Capability application note on the
Allegro website.
ASEK723 Evaluation Board Layout
Thermal data shown in Figure 4 and Figure 5 was collected using
the ASEK723 Evaluation Board (TED-85-0738-003). This board
includes 1280 mm2 of 4 oz. copper (0.1388) connected to pins 1
through 4, and to pins 5 through 8, with thermal vias connecting
the layers. Top and Bottom layers of the PCB are shown below in
Figure 6.
Figure 6: Top and Bottom Layers
for ASEK723 Evaluation Board
Gerber files for the ASEK723 evaluation board are available for
download from the Allegro website. See the technical documents
section of the ACS723 device webpage.
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DEFINITIONS OF DYNAMIC RESPONSE CHARACTERISTICS
Power-On Time (tPO)
When the supply is ramped to its operating voltage, the device
requires a finite time to power its internal components before
responding to an input magnetic field.
Power-On Time (tPO) is defined as the time it takes for the output
voltage to settle within ±10% of its steady state value under an
applied magnetic field, after the power supply has reached its
minimum specified operating voltage (VCC(min)) as shown in the
chart at right (refer to Figure 7).
Rise Time (tr)
The time interval between: a) when the sensor IC reaches 10%
of its full scale value; and b) when it reaches 90% of its full scale
value (refer to Figure 8). The rise time to a step response is used
to derive the bandwidth of the current sensor IC, in which ƒ(–3
dB) = 0.35 / tr. Both tr and tRESPONSE are detrimentally affected by
eddy current losses observed in the conductive IC ground plane.
Propagation Delay (tpd
)
The propagation delay is measured as the time interval between:
a) when the primary current signal reaches 20% of its final value;
and b) when the device reaches 20% of its output corresponding
to the applied current (refer to Figure 8).
Response Time (tRESPONSE)
The time interval between: a) when the primary current signal
reaches 90% of its final value; and b) when the device reaches
90% of its output corresponding to the applied current (refer to
Figure 9).
VIOUT
V
t
VCC
VCC(min.)
90% VIOUT
0
t1= time at which power supply reaches
minimum specified operating voltage
t2=
time at which output voltage settles
within ±10% of its steady state value
under an applied magnetic field
t1t2
tPO
V
CC
(typ.)
Primary Current
VIOUT
90
0
(%)
Response Time, tRESPONSE
t
Primary Current
VIOUT
90
10
20
0
(%)
Propagation Delay, tpd
Rise Time, tr
t
Figure 7: Power-On Time
Figure 8: Rise Time and Propagation Delay
Figure 9: Response Time
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7.25
2.25
3.56
1.27
1.27
0.65
15.75
9.54
17.27
21.51
Package Outline
Slot in PCB to maintain >8 mm creepage
once part is on PCB
Current
In
Current
Out
Perimeter holes for stitching to the other,
matching current trace design, layers of
the PCB for enhanced thermal capability.
NOT TO SCALE
All dimensions in millimeters.
Figure 10: High-Isolation PCB Layout
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Figure 11: Package MA, 16-pin SOICW
PACKAGE OUTLINE DRAWING
For Reference Only – Not for Tooling Use
(Reference MS-013AA)
NOTTO SCALE
Dimensions in millimeters
Dimensions exclusive of mold flash, gate burrs, and dambar protrusions
Exact case and lead configuration at supplier discretion within limits shown
C
1.27 BSC
A
B
C
21
16
Branding scale and appearance at supplier discretion
C
SEATING
PLANE
C0.10
16X
0.25 BSC
1.40 REF
2.65 MAX
10.30 ±0.20
7.50 ±0.10 10.30 ±0.33
0.51
0.31
0.30
0.10
0.33
0.20
1.27
0.40
8°
0°
A
Branded Face
SEATING PLANE
GAUGE PLANE
Terminal #1 mark area
C
2
1
16
0.65 1.27
9.50
2.25
PCB Layout Reference View
Reference land pattern layout (reference IPC7351 SOIC127P600X175-8M);
all pads a minimum of 0.20 mm from all adjacent pads; adjust as necessary
to meet application process requirements and PCB layout tolerances
B
1
Standard Branding Reference View
NNNNNNN
LLLLLLLL
= Device part number
= Assembly Lot Number, first eight characters
N
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Number Date Description
–February 23, 2015 Initial release
1April 13, 2016 Corrected Package Outline Drawing branding information (page 16).
2December 17, 2018 Updated certificate numbers and minor editorial updates
3June 3, 2019 Updated TUV certificate mark
4September 4, 2019 Added Maximum Continuous Current to Absolute Maximum Ratings table (page 3) and thermal data section
(page 14)
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