MLX90371GGO-BCC-300-SP - Melexis

MLX90251

Programmable Linear Hall Effect Sensor

Datasheet

REVISION 014 - NOVEMBER 2017

Page 1

3901090251

1. Features and Benefits

 Analog Signal Processing

 Quad Switched Hall Plate

 Chopper Stabilized Amplifier

 Linear Analog Ratiometric Output Voltage

 Programmable Output Quiescent Voltage (V

OQ

)

-100%V

DD

…200%V

DD

Range

 Programmable Magnetic Sensitivity

 Programmable Low Pass Filter

 Programmable Clamping Voltage

 Programmable Temperature Compensation

 Melexis ID Number

 Programmable Customer ID Number

 Lead-free package

2. Application Examples

 Linear Position Sensing

 Rotary Position Sensing

 Current Sensing

 Magnetic Field Measurement

Ordering Information

Product Code Temperature Code Package Code Option Code Packing Form Code

MLX90251 E VA FAA-000 BU

MLX90251 E VA FAA-100 BU

MLX90251 E VA FAA-200 BU

MLX90251 E VA FAA-300 BU

MLX90251 L VA FAA-000 BU

MLX90251 L VA FAA-100 BU

MLX90251 L VA FAA-200 BU

MLX90251 L VA FAA-300 BU

Legend:

Temperature Code: L for Temperature Range -40°C to 150°C

E for Temperature Range -40°C to 85°C

Package Code: VA for Plastic Single in Line thickness 1.1 -1.2mm

Option Code: See section 10.4

Packing Form: BU for Bulk

Ordering example: MLX90251LVA-FAA-000-BU

MLX90251

Programmable Linear Hall Effect Sensor

Datasheet

REVISION 014 - NOVEMBER 2017 Page 2

3901090251

3. Functional Diagram

OPA

DAC

Shift Register

E E P R O M

OPA

3

DAC

Filter

DAC

Supply

1

4

Program

decoder

2

DAC

Figure 1-1 Functional Diagram

Pin Out

VA package

V

DD

1

Test 2

V

SS

(Ground) 3

V

OUT

4

4. General Description

The MLX90251 is a CMOS Programmable, Ratiometric

Linear Hall Effect sensor IC. The linear output voltage is

proportional to the magnetic flux density. The

ratiometric output voltage is proportional to the

supply voltage. The MLX90251 possesses active error

correction circuitry, which virtually eliminates the

offset errors normally associated with analog Hall

Effect devices. All the parameters of the MLX90251

transfer characteristic are fully programmable. The

V

OQ

(V

OUT

@ B = 0 Gauss), the Sensitivity, the slope

polarity, the Output Clamping levels, the thermal

Sensitivity drift, the internal bias point and a low-pass

filter are all programmable in end-user applications.

The MLX90251 has a very stable thermal

compensation for both the Sensitivity and the V

OQ

over

a broad temperature range. For traceability purpose

the MLX90251 will carry a unique ID number

programmed by Melexis and 24 bits of EEPROM

memory are allocated for a user programmed serial

number.

Table 1: Pin out

Table of Contents

1. Features and Benefits

1. Features and Benefits1. Features and Benefits

1. Features and Benefits

................................

................................................................

........................................................

................................................

........................

1

11

1

2. Application Examples

2. Application Examples2. Application Examples

2. Application Examples

................................

................................................................

.........................................................

..................................................

.........................

1

11

1

3. Fun

3. Fun3. Fun

3. Functional Diagram

ctional Diagramctional Diagram

ctional Diagram

................................

................................................................

............................................................

........................................................

............................

2

22

2

4. General Description

4. General Description4. General Description

4. General Description

................................

................................................................

...........................................................

......................................................

...........................

2

22

2

5. Glossary of Terms

5. Glossary of Terms5. Glossary of Terms

5. Glossary of Terms

................................

................................................................

...............................................................

..............................................................

...............................

4

44

4

6.

6. 6.

6. Maximum Ratings

Maximum RatingsMaximum Ratings

Maximum Ratings

................................

................................................................

..............................................................

............................................................

..............................

4

44

4

7. Detailed Block Diagram

7. Detailed Block Diagram7. Detailed Block Diagram

7. Detailed Block Diagram

................................

................................................................

......................................................

............................................

......................

5

55

5

7.1. Detailed Description ........................................................................................................................ 5

8. General Electrical Specifications

8. General Electrical Specifications8. General Electrical Specifications

8. General Electrical Specifications

................................

................................................................

.........................................

..................

.........

6

66

6

9. Programming Range

9. Programming Range9. Programming Range

9. Programming Range

................................

................................................................

...........................................................

......................................................

...........................

7

77

7

10. Timing Specifications

10. Timing Specifications10. Timing Specifications

10. Timing Specifications

................................

................................................................

........................................................

................................................

........................

7

77

7

11. Accuracy

11. Accuracy11. Accuracy

11. Accuracy

................................

................................................................

...........................................

......................

...........

7

77

7

12. Programmable Features

12. Programmable Features12. Programmable Features

12. Programmable Features

................................

................................................................

...................................................

......................................

...................

8

88

8

12.1. Output Quiescent Voltage (V

OQ

) ................................................................................................... 9

12.2. Thermal V

OQ

Drift (DRIFT) .............................................................................................................. 9

12.3. Sensitivity, Rough Gain and Fine Gain .......................................................................................... 9

12.4. Sensitivity Range Selection .......................................................................................................... 10

12.5. Sensitivity Polarity (INVERT) ........................................................................................................ 13

MLX90251

Programmable Linear Hall Effect Sensor

Datasheet

REVISION 014 - NOVEMBER 2017 Page 3

3901090251

12.6. Clamping Levels (CLAMPLOW, CLAMPHIGH) ............................................................................. 13

12.7. Filter (FILTER) ............................................................................................................................... 14

12.8. Sensitivity Temperature Compensation (TC, TCW, TC

2

) ............................................................ 14

12.9. Diagnostic Output Level (FAULTLEV) .......................................................................................... 15

12.10. The EEPROM, Parity, and Melexis CRC ..................................................................................... 15

12.11. Output Amplifier Configuration (MODE) .................................................................................. 15

12.12. Memory Lock (MEMLOCK) ........................................................................................................ 16

12.13. IC traceability ............................................................................................................................. 16

13. Pe

13. Pe13. Pe

13. Performance Graphs

rformance Graphsrformance Graphs

rformance Graphs

................................

................................................................

......................................................

............................................

......................

16

1616

16

14. Applications Information

14. Applications Information14. Applications Information

14. Applications Information

................................

................................................................

................................................

................................

................

17

1717

17

14.1. Application Circuits – VA-package .............................................................................................. 17

14.2. Programming the Sensor ............................................................................................................ 17

14.3. Calibration Procedure ................................................................................................................. 18

15. Standard information regarding manufacturability of Melexis products with different soldering

15. Standard information regarding manufacturability of Melexis products with different soldering 15. Standard information regarding manufacturability of Melexis products with different soldering

15. Standard information regarding manufacturability of Melexis products with different soldering

processes

processesprocesses

processes

................................

................................................................

.............................................

..........................

.............

19

1919

19

16.

16.16.

16.

E

EE

ESD Precautions

SD PrecautionsSD Precautions

SD Precautions

................................

................................................................

.............................................................

..........................................................

.............................

19

1919

19

17. Package Information

17. Package Information17. Package Information

17. Package Information

................................

................................................................

......................................................

............................................

......................

20

2020

20

17.1. VA Package Outline and Hall Plate Position ............................................................................... 20

18. Contact

18. Contact18. Contact

18. Contact................................

................................................................

...........................................

......................

...........

21

2121

21

19. Disclaimer

19. Disclaimer19. Disclaimer

19. Disclaimer

................................

................................................................

......................................

............

......

21

2121

21

MLX90251

Programmable Linear Hall Effect Sensor

Datasheet

REVISION 014 - NOVEMBER 2017 Page 4

3901090251

5. Glossary of Terms

Term Explanation

mT (milli-Tesla) Unit of measurement for magnetic flux density. 1mT is equal to 10 Gauss.

V

OQ

(Output Quiescent Voltage) Output voltage at zero magnetic field, V

OUT

for B = 0 mT.

Sensitivity Change in output voltage versus change in magnetic field (Δ V

OUT

/ Δ B)

TempCo (Sensitivity

Temperature Compensation)

Change in Sensitivity over temperature.

Listed in units of ppm / °C (where 100ppm / °C. = 0.01% / °C)

PTC (Programming Through the

Connector) Melexis in-circuit programming protocol.

MSB Most Significant Bit.

LSB Least Significant Bit.

6. Maximum Ratings

Parameter Units

Maximum Supply Voltage, V

DD_MAX

(over Voltage)

30 V

Maximum Supply Current, I

DD_MAX

(Over Voltage)

50 mA

Reverse Voltage, V

DD_REV

- 15 V

Reverse Supply Current, I

DD_REV

- 85 mA

Positive Output Voltage, V

OUT_MAX

24 V

Positive Output Current, I

OUT_POS_FAULT

40 mA

Reverse Output Voltage, V

OUT_REV

- 0.7 V

Reverse Output Current, I

OUT_REV_FAULT

-50 mA

Operating Ambient Temperature

Range, T

A

-40°C to 150°C

Storage Temperature Range, T

S

-55°C to 165°C

Magnetic Flux Density Infinite

Table 2: Absolute Maximum Ratings

Note: Exceeding the absolute maximum ratings may cause permanent damage. Exposure to absolute-maximum-rated

conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.

MLX90251

Programmable Linear Hall Effect Sensor

Datasheet

REVISION 014 - NOVEMBER 2017 Page 5

3901090251

7. Detailed Block Diagram

Figure 5-1 Detailed Block Diagram

7.1.

7.1.7.1.

7.1. Detailed Description

Detailed DescriptionDetailed Description

Detailed Description

Integrated on the MLX90251 is a temperature-compensated quad switched Hall plate, chopper stabilized amplifiers,

adjustable output filter, output driver, voltage protection circuitry and a programmable EEPROM with security and

redundancy. Programming the EEPROM allows each device to be calibrated in the application.

In normal operation data stored in the EEPROM feeds a register, RAM that updates internal DACs and switches that

effect the operation of the device. In programming mode the RAM can be directly accessed to allow faster calibration

of the parameters. Communication to the device is done using Melexis' PTC serial interface.

MLX90251

Programmable Linear Hall Effect Sensor

Datasheet

REVISION 014 - NOVEMBER 2017 Page 6

3901090251

8. General Electrical Specifications

DC operating parameters at V

DD

= 5V (unless otherwise specified) and for T

A

as specified by the temperature range (E

or L).

Parameter Symbol Test Conditions Min Typical

Max Units

Nominal Supply Voltage V

DDNOM

- 5 - V

Operating Supply Voltage V

DD

1

4.5 - 5.5 V

Nominal Supply Current I

DDNOM

V

DD

= V

DDNOM

4.0 7.0 8.0 mA

Supply Current I

DD

V

DD

= 4.5 … 5.5 V 3.0 - 9.0 mA

Output Voltage Swing

V

OUTPD

Pull Down Load ≥ 10 kΩ

no clamping 2 96 %V

DD

V

OUTPU

Pull Up Load ≥ 10 kΩ

no clamping 5 97 %V

DD

Output Current I

OUT

V

DD

= V

DDNOM

-1.25 1.25 mA

Output Short-Circuit

Current

I

OUTSC+

I

OUTSC-

V

DD

= V

DDNOM

Output shorted to supply-

permanent

Output shorted to ground-

permanent

-12

4

-4

12

mA

Diagnostic Output Voltage

V

OUT1

Broken supply,

Pull-down load > 10 kΩ 0 0.5 %V

DD

%V

DD

%V

DD

%V

DD

V

OUT2

Broken ground,

Pull-down load > 10 kΩ 94 96 100

V

OUT3

Broken supply,

Pull-up load > 10 kΩ 0 3 5

V

OUT4

Broken ground,

Pull-up load > 10 kΩ 99.5 100

Power on Reset V

DD_POR

Voltage on V

DD

1.5 3.8 V

Over Voltage Detection V

DD_OVD

Voltage on V

DD

6.5 8.5 V

Table 3: Electrical Specifications

1

The ratiometric output voltage is proportional to the supply voltage. When using the supply voltage as a reference for

an A/D converter, fluctuations of ±10% in supply voltage are compensated.

MLX90251

Programmable Linear Hall Effect Sensor

Datasheet

REVISION 014 - NOVEMBER 2017 Page 7

3901090251

9. Programming Range

T

A

programming 20°C to 30°C.

Parameter Symbol Test Conditions Min Typical

Max Units

Output Quiescent Voltage V

OQ

AGND = Default

AGND = 0…1023

-10

-100 110

200

%V

DD

%V

DD

Sensitivity S 2.6 210 mV/mT

Output Clamping Voltage

Low

ClampLo 0 100 %V

DD

Output Clamping Voltage

High

ClampHi 0 100 %V

DD

Temperature Compensation TempCo 1

st

order 0 2300 ppm / °C

Table 4: Programming Range Specifications

10. Timing Specifications

DC operating parameters at V

DD

= 5V (unless otherwise specified) and for T

A

as specified by the temperature range (E

or L).

Parameter Symbol Test Conditions Min Typical

Max Units

Power On Delay T

PO

FILTER = 0, RG = 0

FILTER = 0, RG = 15

FILTER = 15, RG = 0

FILTER = 15, RG = 15

0.4

0.6

1.1

5

0.8

1.2

2.2

10

ms

Step Response Time RG = 0 to 3, FILTER = 0

RG = 4 to 7, FILTER = 0

RG = 8 to 11, FILTER = 0

RG = 12 to 15, FILTER = 0

24

48

100

200

32

64

132

264

μs

Table 5: Timing Specifications

11. Accuracy

DC operating parameters at V

DD

= 5V (unless otherwise specified) and for T

A

as specified by the temperature range (E

or L).

Parameter Symbol

††

Test Conditions Min Typical

Max Units

Thermal Voq Drift Δ

T

V

OQ

V

OQ

= 2.5V

2

, 25°C / 150°C

V

OQ

= 2.5V

2

, 25°C / -40°C

- 0.2

- 0.4

+ 0.2

+ 0.4

%V

DD

%V

DD

Life Time Drift of the

Thermal Voq Drift Δ

L

Δ

T

V

OQ

- 0.2 + 0.2 %V

DD

Life Time Voq Drift Δ

L

ΔV

OQ

- 0.3 + 0.3 %V

DD

Life Time Sensitivity Drift Δ

L

ΔS - 1 + 1 %

2

For other test conditions, please contact the Melexis Sales representative of your area.

MLX90251

Programmable Linear Hall Effect Sensor

Datasheet

REVISION 014 - NOVEMBER 2017 Page 8

3901090251

Sensitivity Temperature

Coefficient

3

TCs 0 to 500 ppm / °C

500 to 1200 ppm / °C

1200 to 2300 ppm / °C

± 100

± 150

± 200

ppm / °C

Thermal Drift of Sensitivity

Temperature Compensation

Δ

T

TC VA-package

GO-package

150

250

ppm / °C

Thermal Drift Output

Clamping Levels

Δ

T

V

OUTCLAMP

- 0.4 + 0.4 %V

DD

Life Time Drift Output

Clamping Levels

4

Δ

L

V

OUTCLAMP

- 0.2 + 0.2 %V

DD

Linearity error Le 0.2 %

Table 6: Accuracy Specifications

12. Programmable Features

The MLX90251 has many programmable features for adjusting the output characteristic. The features are utilized by

writing data into the redundant non-volatile EEPROM. Below is a quick list and description of all the programmable

parameters. Many of the parameters are set by Melexis and they are not used by the end customer. Later sections of

the data sheet give details on how the parameters are used.

Parameter Symbol Description Number of Bits Default

Internal Bias Point AGND Coarse adjustment of V

OQ

. 10 Trimmed

Analog Clock Choice

†

CKANACH Adjustment for amplifier clock generator.

2 Preset

Clamping High CLAMPHIGH

Adjustment of upper output clamping

voltage.

10 512

Clamping Low CLAMPLOW Adjustment of lower output clamping

voltage.

10 512

Customer ID

††

CUSTID Open bits for customer’s ID

programming.

24 Preset

Offset Drift

†

DRIFT V

OQ

temperature drift compensation. 4 Trimmed

EEPROM Fault Level FAULTLEV Output state for EEPROM parity error. 1 0

Fine Gain FG Fine adjustment for Sensitivity. 10 0

Filter FILTER Adjustment for low pass output filter. 4 0

Invert Slope INVERT Sensitivity polarity selection. 1 0

Memory Lock MEM_LOCK Used to lock the entire EEPROM. 1 0

Melexis ID

†

MLX_ID Melexis IC identification number. Preset

Melexis Lock

†

MLX_LOCK Used to lock Melexis area of the EEPROM.

1 0

Output Driver

†

MODE Adjustment for output stage amplifier. 2 1

Offset DAC OFFSET Fine adjustment of V

OQ

. 10 0

Oscillator Adjust

†

OSCADJ Chip oscillator frequency adjustment. 4 Preset

EEPROM Parity PARITY Ensures the integrity of the EEPROM data. 3 Calculated

Rough Gain RG Rough adjustment for Sensitivity. 4 0

Slow

†

SLOW Amplifier speed adjustment. 1 Preset

3

Valid for Rough Gain within the specified option code.

4

∆

L

= Life Time Drift (based on HTOL data [1000 hours @ 150°C]).

∆

T

= Thermal Drift.

MLX90251

Programmable Linear Hall Effect Sensor

Datasheet

REVISION 014 - NOVEMBER 2017 Page 9

3901090251

Temperature

Compensation Window

TCW Range adjustment for Sensitivity

Temperature Compensation.

3 0

Temperature

Compensation

TC Fine adjustment of Sensitivity

Temperature Compensation.

5 0

2nd Order Temperature

Compensations

TC

2

Linearization adjustment of the Sensitivity

Temperature Compensation.

6 0

Table 7: Programmable Parameters

†

Melexis parameter adjusted at final test.

††

Not included in redundant area of the EEPROM.

12.1.

12.1.12.1.

12.1. Output Quiescent Voltage (V

Output Quiescent Voltage (VOutput Quiescent Voltage (V

Output Quiescent Voltage (V

OQ

OQOQ

OQ

)

))

)

Two parameters, AGND and OFFSET, are used for adjustment of the V

OQ

. The AGND is a 10 bit parameter for coarse

adjustment of V

OQ

. It has a resolution of approximately 0.014V and a range from -100%V

DD

to 200%V

DD

. The OFFSET is

a 10 bit parameter with a resolution of approximately -0.005V. The OFFSET parameter is used for fine adjustment of

the V

OQ

, while the AGND parameter is used to set the range. The large adjustable range allows the MLX90251 to be

used in an unipolar magnetic system without limiting the output voltage span. The formula below shows how the

AGND and OFFSET parameters combine to set the V

OQ

.

VV

OQ

DD

OFFSET

V

AGND

V

VV

00.5

1023

0.5

1023

25.14

75.0

=











∗−+











∗+−=

This formula approximates the typical V

OQ

of the MLX90251. The actual V

OQ

formula varies slightly from chip to chip.

Melexis calibrates the AGND setting during final test so that the V

OQ

is approximately 50%V

DD

with OFFSET set to 512.

This gives the V

OQ

a range of 0%V

DD

to 100%V

DD

without adjusting the AGND value. The OFFSET parameter is often

used to set the offset in the application's output transfer characteristic.

12.2.

12.2.12.2.

12.2. Thermal V

Thermal VThermal V

Thermal V

OQ

OQOQ

OQ

Drift

DriftDrift

Drift

(DRIFT)

(DRIFT)(DRIFT)

(DRIFT)

The Thermal V

OQ

Drift is tuned using 4 bits. This parameter, DRIFT, is calibrated for each unit by Melexis during final

test. The value is set to achieve a V

OQ

accuracy below 10mV over a temperature span of 25°C to 150°C. This parameter

is not used by the end customer.

12.3.

12.3.12.3.

12.3. Sensitivity, Rough

Sensitivity, Rough Sensitivity, Rough

Sensitivity, Rough Gain

Gain Gain

Gain and Fine Gain

and Fine Gainand Fine Gain

and Fine Gain

The Sensitivity of the MLX90251 is controlled through parameters linked to dedicated internal amplification stages.

The parameter Rough Gain (RG), or pre-amplifier, has 4 bits for adjustment of two stages. The two MSB affect the

Differential Input Differential Output (DIDO) stage. The two LSB effect the Differential to Single output (DTS) stage.

The gain of both the DIDO and DTS are multiplied to get the total RG. The table below shows the theoretical small

signal amplifier gain vs. the parameter RG. The pre-amplifier is chopper stabilized and the refresh frequency is

adapted automatically to the RG setting to match the chopper gain-bandwidth product.

MLX90251

Programmable Linear Hall Effect Sensor

Datasheet

REVISION 014 - NOVEMBER 2017 Page 10

3901090251

Rough Gain (MSB LSB) DIDO DTS Gain

00 (00 00) 16 1.0 16

01 (00 01) 16 1.5 24

02 (00 10) 16 2.33 37

03 (00 11) 16 4.0 64

04 (01 00) 39 1.0 39

05 (01 01) 39 1.5 59

06 (01 10) 39 2.33 91

07 (01 11) 39 4.0 156

08 (10 00) 82 1.0 82

09 (10 01) 82 1.5 123

10 (10 10) 82 2.33 191

11 (10 11) 82 4.0 328

12 (11 00) 205 1.0 205

13 (11 01) 205 1.5 308

14 (11 10) 205 2.33 477

15 (11 11) 205 4.0 820

Table 8: MLX90251 Rough Gain Small Signal Amplifier Gain

The MLX90251 also has an additional stage, Fine Gain, for fine tuning the Sensitivity. The stage (parameter FG) follows

the RG and provides a 10 bit adjustment. The small signal gain of the FG is within 1.0 and 2.5. The RG and FG

parameters are adjusted in the application to calibrate the device's sensitivity (gain) and output slope transfer

characteristic. The function for the fine gain is given in the following equation:

1023

*6.01

1

FG

GainFine

−

=

Note. The one bit parameter INVERT is used to fix the “sign” of the sensitivity. A value of 0 makes the Sensitivity

positive and the output voltage increases in response to an increasing South magnetic field. A value of 1 makes the

Sensitivity negative and the output voltage decreases in response to an increasing South magnetic field. Refer to

section 10.5, Sensitivity Polarity, for more information on INVERT.

12.4.

12.4.12.4.

12.4. Sensitivity

Sensitivity Sensitivity

Sensitivity Range Selection

Range SelectionRange Selection

Range Selection

Each unit is characterized over temperature during final test to optimize its performance and accuracy. To achieve the

best possible Sensitivity Temperature Compensation, TempCo, each unit is optimized for use within a specific

Sensitivity range. This is represented in the ordering information by the option code. There are four available ranges,

option codes 0, 1, 2 and 3. The option code corresponds with the two MSB of the RG parameter. Each device is tested

to meet the TempCo specification in the Sensitivity range determined by the RG parameter (RG = 0...3, RG = 4…7, RG =

8…11 or RG = 12…15), regardless of the FG parameter.

MLX90251

Programmable Linear Hall Effect Sensor

Datasheet

REVISION 014 - NOVEMBER 2017 Page 11

3901090251

Option Code Rough Gain Sensitivity Range

(mV/mT)

Typical Magnetic Field Range

(mT, B

MAX

- B

MIN

)

xxx-000 0-3 (00 xx) 2.6 < S < 15 333 < B < 800

xxx-100 4-7 (01 xx) 10 < S < 35 156 < B < 333

xxx-200 8-11 (10 xx) 18 < S < 90 62 < B < 156

xxx-300 12-15 (11 xx) 50 < S < 210 6 < B < 62

Table 9: Optimized Sensitivity Range (Rough Gain = RG)

The next figures show the typical Sensitivity versus the FG and RG parameters. The gray areas are representative of

the chip to chip dispersion (i.e.: for the same RG and FG parameters, the Sensitivity can vary from chip to chip). There

is a large overlap between the different ranges for use of one range for applications with large magnetic and/or

mechanical dispersions. The Sensitivity graphs and tables can be used to select the right device type for the

application. If one is unsure of the applications magnetic design and the desired Sensitivity range Melexis recommends

option code 2.

MLX90251

Programmable Linear Hall Effect Sensor

Datasheet

REVISION 014 - NOVEMBER 2017 Page 12

3901090251

Figures 10.4-1…10.4-4 Sensitivity versus RG and FG, The first (bold) digit in Table 9 is the sensitivity range.

MLX90251

Programmable Linear Hall Effect Sensor

Datasheet

REVISION 014 - NOVEMBER 2017 Page 13

3901090251

12.5.

12.5.12.5.

12.5. Sensitivity Polarity

Sensitivity Polarity Sensitivity Polarity

Sensitivity Polarity (

((

(INVERT

INVERTINVERT

INVERT)

))

)

The slope transfer characteristic defines the Sensitivity. The INVERT parameter changes the Sensitivity's polarity, or

the slope's direction. This allows the device to accommodate the application requirements and the magnet's polarity.

The slope is inverted in the first stage of the IC, at the Hall plate. With INVERT set to 0, the output voltage increases

when an increasing South magnetic field is applied and decreases in the presence of an increasing North magnetic

field. An INVERT value of 1 causes the output voltage to increase in the presence of a North magnetic field and

decrease in the presence of a South magnetic field. The magnetic field polarity is referenced to the field component

perpendicular to the top-face of the MLX90251.

12.6.

12.6.12.6.

12.6. Clamping Levels

Clamping LevelsClamping Levels

Clamping Levels

(CLAMPLOW, CLAMPHIGH)

(CLAMPLOW, CLAMPHIGH)(CLAMPLOW, CLAMPHIGH)

(CLAMPLOW, CLAMPHIGH)

Two independent values, called the clamping levels, can limit the output voltage range or swing. The CLAMPLOW

parameter adjusts the minimum output voltage level, ClampLo. The CLAMPHIGH sets the maximum output voltage

level, ClampHi. Both parameters have 10 bits of adjustment with a resolution of approximately 0.005V. The formulas

below give a close approximation of the output clamp voltage. The actual clamping level formulas vary slightly from

chip to chip. If CLAMPLOW exceeds CLAMPHIGH the output voltage is fixed at the high clamp voltage level. The

CLAMPHIGH and CLAMPLOW have an initial value of 512, set by Melexis. This results in a fixed output voltage of

approximately 50% V

DD

.

VV

DD

CLAMPHIGH

V

ClampHi

CLAMPLOW

V

ClampLo

00.5

1023

10.5

1023

10.5

=

∗=

At the point the output voltage switches between the linear operating region and the clamping region the output can

deviate slightly. This is represented by the grey areas in the figure below. The limits for deviation in the Y axis are

listed in Table 10. The deviation in the X axis is calculated from the application's transfer function. The Clamp

Comparator Offset does not affect the output linearity or clamp voltage accuracy. During calibration it is

recommended to set the clamp voltage outside of the transition region (0V to 5V).

FIELD

CLAMP HIGH

CLAMP LOW

VOUT

Linear Operating

Region

Transition Point

Figure 10.6 Output Voltage Clamping Deviation

DC operating parameters at V

DD

= 5V (unless otherwise specified) and for T

A

as specified by the temperature range (E

or L).

MLX90251

Programmable Linear Hall Effect Sensor

Datasheet

REVISION 014 - NOVEMBER 2017 Page 14

3901090251

Parameter Symbol Test Conditions Min Typical

Max Units

Clamp Comparator Offset CLAMP

OFF

- 0.7 + 0.7 %V

DD

Table 10: Clamp Comparator Offset Specification

12.7.

12.7.12.7.

12.7. Filter

FilterFilter

Filter

(FILTER)

(FILTER)(FILTER)

(FILTER)

The MLX90251 includes two programmable low-pass filters located within the chopper amplifier stages. The two low-

pass filters are controlled through a 4 bit parameter, FILTER. The FILTER value 0 corresponds to minimum filtering,

maximum speed (impulse response time), and maximum output noise. The value 15 provides the maximum filtering,

minimum speed, and minimum output noise. It is important to note the noise is also linked to the gain settings. The

FILTER parameter needs to be adjusted to achieve optimal performance. The next table shows typical values the cut-

off frequency at -3 dB versus FILTER and RG parameters. FILTER values from 8 to 11 are not used. For most

applications FILTER values 7 or 15 are recommended.

Cut-off frequency at -3 dB (Hz) – Typical

Filter MLX90251-000

Rough Gain 0…3

MLX90251-100

Rough Gain 4…7

MLX90251-200

Rough Gain 8…11

MLX90251-300

Rough Gain 12…15

0 22900 14300 7000 3850

1 19500 11450 5550 2950

2 12300 10000 3000 2300

3 10400 6750 2100 1100

4 7450 3900 1500 850

5 5850 2900 1125 860

6 5700 2700 1350 715

7 5050 2550 1380 650

8 Not used

9 Not used

10 Not used

11 Not used

12 2200 840 565 250

13 1000 480 470 190

14 920 380 290 155

15 800 330 250 135

Table 11: Cut-off Frequency versus FILTER and RG Parameters

12.8.

12.8.12.8.

12.8. Sensitivity Temperature Co

Sensitivity Temperature CoSensitivity Temperature Co

Sensitivity Temperature Compensation (TC

mpensation (TCmpensation (TC

mpensation (TC, TC

, TC, TC

, TCW, TC

W, TCW, TC

W, TC

2

22

2

)

))

)

The change in the device's Sensitivity versus temperature is defined as the Sensitivity Temperature Compensation,

TempCo. In an application the slope output transfer characteristic is often affected by temperature. Fluctuations in

temperature can cause variations in the air gap, mechanical alignment and magnetic field. The Sensitivity

Temperature Compensation feature compensates for these effects.

Three parameters, TC, TCW, TC

2

are used for adjustment of the TempCo. The TCW is used to adjust the TempCo range,

TC is for fine adjustment of the TempCo value, and TC

2

effects the TempCo linear response. To simplify use of these

parameters Melexis stores a look up table within the EEPROM of each device. The look up table is optimized for each

device by characterizing the unit over temperature at final test.

The value of TempCo is often determined by the magnet. In the application the TempCo is adjusted to compensate for

the temperature coefficient of the magnet. To adjust the value the look up table is read from the device. The

MLX90251

Programmable Linear Hall Effect Sensor

Datasheet

REVISION 014 - NOVEMBER 2017 Page 15

3901090251

parameters are then calculated to match the desired value. The Melexis PTC hardware and software tools contain

built in functions for programming the TempCo.

TempCo Range (ppm / °C) Accuracy (ppm / °C)

0 to 500 ± 100

500 to 1200 ± 150

1200 to 2000 ± 200

Table 12: TempCo Accuracy

Note: The budget error of the whole system, the compensation mismatch (system Vs. IC) tolerance should be taken into

consideration during the design. Table 11 is valid for Rough Gain within the specified option code. See section 10.4 for

information on selecting the option code.

12.9.

12.9.12.9.

12.9. Diagnostic Output Level

Diagnostic Output LevelDiagnostic Output Level

Diagnostic Output Level

(FAULTLEV)

(FAULTLEV)(FAULTLEV)

(FAULTLEV)

The MLX90251 EEPROM memory content is secured through a parity check. This self-diagnostic feature brings the

output to a defined range in case of a parity error. The parameter, FAULTLEV, is used to define the parity error

diagnostic state. With the FAULTLEV set to 0 a parity error event will result in an output diagnostic voltage low. With

the FAULTLEV set to 1 a parity error event will result in an output diagnostic voltage high. To get rid of the output load

influence the output diagnostic voltage level can be fixed to either Ground (to be used with pull-down load) or V

DD

(to

be used with pull-up load). Melexis PTC software and hardware tools have built in functions for calculating and

programming the parity.

Note: The MLX90251 EEPROM is also redundant. Each parameter bit is written in three separate cells and a “majority

voting” is applied to determine its status. A parity error is detected only if two out of the three cells unexpectedly

change state. The bits available for the customer ID are not redundant.

12.10.

12.10.12.10.

12.10. The

The The

The EEPROM

EEPROMEEPROM

EEPROM,

,,

,

Parity,

Parity,Parity,

Parity,

and Melexis CRC

and Melexis CRCand Melexis CRC

and Melexis CRC

The memory cells of the EEPROM are arranged in a table of four columns and one hundred twenty eight rows. This

configuration gives redundancy to the parameters stored in the EEPROM. Each parameter bit is written in three

separate cells in an individual row. A majority voting applied to the three cells determines the logic status of the bit.

A parameter bit only toggles state in error if two out of three memory cells, within a row, unexpectedly change. If this

happens the feature, PARITY, forces the output voltage to the FAULTLEV diagnostic level. This ensures the device does

not operate with a critical memory fault.

The remaining memory cells are used for data storage. The status of these cells does not effect the device operation.

For example the Customer ID, CUSTID, is stored in this area. Melexis stores the device ID information, TempCo look-up

table and CRC bits in the extra cells. The CRC bits ensure the integrity of the Melexis data.

Note: To avoid parity and CRC errors, the entire contents of the EEPROM must be read before programming. Melexis

PTC software and hardware tools have built in functions for reading the EEPROM and handling parity.

12.11.

12.11.12.11.

12.11. Output Amplifier Configuration

Output Amplifier ConfigurationOutput Amplifier Configuration

Output Amplifier Configuration

(MODE)

(MODE)(MODE)

(MODE)

The output buffer can be configured to accommodate capacitive loads and improve the saturation voltage (output

swing). The two bit parameter, MODE, sets the current capacity of the output amplifier. Melexis sets this parameter

to 1 at final test. This parameter is not used by the end customer.

MLX90251

Programmable Linear Hall Effect Sensor

Datasheet

REVISION 014 - NOVEMBER 2017 Page 16

3901090251

12.12.

12.12.12.12.

12.12. Memory

MemoryMemory

Memory

Lock

LockLock

Lock

(MEMLOCK)

(MEMLOCK)(MEMLOCK)

(MEMLOCK)

The Memory Lock feature prevents the device from entering programming mode and from any changes to the

EEPROM. The entire EEPROM is locked by setting the MEMLOCK parameter to 1. This should be the last parameter set

in the application.

12.13.

12.13.12.13.

12.13. IC traceability

IC traceability IC traceability

IC traceability

A unique ID number is programmed into the EEPROM of every IC. The ID number gives Melexis additional traceability

to better service its customers. The ID number is composed of the lot number, wafer number, and wafer coordinates

(X and Y). Memory is also available for the customer to add a serial number of the product or any other data.

13. Performance Graphs

Figure 11-1…11-2 I

DD

Versus V

DD

-10 0 10 20 30

-80

-60

-40

-20

0

20

40

60

Typical I

DD

VS V

DD

V

DD

(Volts)

I

DD

(mA)

4 4.5 5 5.5 6

4.5

5

5.5

6

6.5

7

7.5

8

8.5

Typical I

DD

VS V

DDNOM

V

DD

(Volts)

I

DD

(mA)

150

°

C

-40

°

C

25

°

C

150

°

C

-40

°

C

25

°

C

V

DDNOM

Over Voltage

Under Voltage

MLX90251

Programmable Linear Hall Effect Sensor

Datasheet

REVISION 014 - NOVEMBER 2017 Page 17

3901090251

14. Applications Information

14.1.

14.1.14.1.

14.1. Application Circuit

Application CircuitApplication Circuit

Application Circuits

ss

s

–

––

–

VA

VAVA

VA-

--

-package

packagepackage

package

Pin 2, TEST, is not used in applications. For EMC protection it is recommended to connect pin 2 to pin 3, Ground, as

close as possible to the device pins. The values for capacitors, C1 and C2, can be adjusted to satisfy ESD and EMC

requirements according to the environment. Ceramic capacitors are recommended for use in the application. However

for stable operation, the global output capacitor (C2 + C3) should not be higher than 150nF. If higher capacitors (due

to special ESD or EMC requirements) or special circuit configurations are requested, please contact Melexis.

The MLX90251 can operate with a high impedance load and C2, a load resistor is not required.

Figures 12.1-1…12.1-2 Application Circuits

A voltage of 9V is required on V

DD

for programming. All additional components connected to V

DD

must be able to

withstand the voltage. The MLX90251 is designed for operation with a stable 5V supply. If fast voltage transients occur

additional filtering may be required.

14.2.

14.2.14.2.

14.2. Programming the Sensor

Programming the SensorProgramming the Sensor

Programming the Sensor

To program the MLX90251 connection to V

DD

, GND, and V

OUT

is required. The device is placed into program mode by

increasing the supply voltage to the V

DD

program level. In program mode data is clocked into the device through the

output pin using the Melexis tri-level PTC protocol. The clock and data are integrated into one serial data stream,

eliminating the need for a dedicated clock signal. The data is clocked at the leading edge of each bit.

Figure 12.2-1 V

DD

Programming Level Figure 12.2-2 Tri-Level PTC

Note: External capacitors and resistors will affect the rise and fall times for the programming waveforms. Program

pulse timings may require adjustment for the application. The device cannot be programmed if MEMLOCK equals 1.

MLX90251

Programmable Linear Hall Effect Sensor

Datasheet

REVISION 014 - NOVEMBER 2017 Page 18

3901090251

The EEPROM contents can be read from the device. This procedure, known as a read back, is done by sending a read

command and then measuring the supply current. To successfully read the EEPROM it must be possible to measure the

supply current to the device. The Melexis PTC hardware and software tools contain built in functions for reading the

EEPROM.

The MLX90251 can be programmed by using the PTC-04 programmer and the dedicated software tools. The timing and

voltage levels are controlled through the programming hardware and software. Further details can be found in the

MLX90251 software documentation.

14.3.

14.3.14.3.

14.3. Calibration Procedure

Calibration ProcedureCalibration Procedure

Calibration Procedure

The programmable features of the device allow for calibration within the application. This section gives general

information for a two point calibration procedure. The two point calibration is the most common however, it is

possible to adapt other procedures.

1.) The first step in the calibration procedure is to initialize the device. This is done by establishing communication and

reading the contents of the EEPROM.

2.) The second step is to set the TempCo and FILTER settings.

3.) Step three is the evaluation of position one. During this step the output voltage is measured with initial values for

RG, FG and OFFSET.

4.) Step four is the evaluation of position two. During this step, the output voltage is measured with the same values

from step 3. From the measurements it is possible to calculate the slope and offset error. Next the output slope

transfer characteristic versus FG and RG is interpolated. With this information the initial settings are adjusted and the

output voltage is measured again.

5.) Step five is the final check and adjustment. At this stage small corrections are made to the OFFSET and FG

parameters. Next, the output clamping parameters, CLAMPHIGH and CLAMPLOW, are determined.

6.) The sixth step is the program phase. Now that all the parameters are determined and the application requirements

are satisfied, the settings are programmed into the EEPROM.

7.) The final step, seven, is the lock and verify step. Here the customer can perform any number of additional

measurements and verify the EEPROM contents. After this is completed the MEMLOCK is set and the EEPROM is

locked, preventing any further programming.

Note: EEPROM verification is done by reading the contents of the EEPROM and comparing it to the data written. It is

possible to read the EEPROM contents regardless of the status of MEMLOCK.

The Melexis PTC software tools contain built in functions and procedures for calibrating the MLX90251. Please refer to

the software documentation for more information on how to use the calibration tools.

The output of the MLX90251 is ratiometric. To avoid calibration errors from fluctuations in the supply voltage, the

output voltage should be measured as a percentage of the supply voltage.

MLX90251

Programmable Linear Hall Effect Sensor

Datasheet

REVISION 014 - NOVEMBER 2017 Page 19

3901090251

15. Standard information regarding manufacturability of Melexis

products with different soldering processes

Our products are classified and qualified regarding soldering technology, solder ability and moisture

sensitivity level according to standards in place in Semiconductor industry.

For further details about test method references and for compliance verification of selected soldering

method for product integration, Melexis recommends reviewing on our web site the General

Guidelines soldering recommendation. For all soldering technologies deviating from the one mentioned

in above document (regarding peak temperature, temperature gradient, temperature profile etc),

additional classification and qualification tests have to be agreed upon with Melexis.

For package technology embedding trim and form post-delivery capability, Melexis recommends to

consult the dedicated trim&form recommendation application note: lead trimming and forming

recommendations

Melexis is contributing to global environmental conservation by promoting lead free solutions. For

more information on qualifications of RoHS compliant products (RoHS = European directive on the

Restriction Of the use of certain Hazardous Substances) please visit the quality page on our

website: http://www.melexis.com/en/quality-environment

16. ESD Precautions

Electronic semiconductor products are sensitive to Electro Static Discharge (ESD).

Always observe Electro Static Discharge control procedures whenever handling semiconductor products.

MLX90251

Programmable Linear Hall Effect Sensor

Datasheet

REVISION 014 - NOVEMBER 2017 Page 20

3901090251

17. Package Information

 VA-package: the lead-free VA-package is released for MSL1/245°C.

17.1.

17.1.17.1.

17.1. VA Package Outline and Hall Plate Position

VA Package Outline and Hall Plate PositionVA Package Outline and Hall Plate Position

VA Package Outline and Hall Plate Position

Notes:

1-All Nominal measurements in mm.

2-Mold & Package to lead frame off center

is 0.005 max. both horizental & vertical.

3-Molding Dimensions include end flash.

17.0

19.0

0.25/0.35

0.0/0.1 0.51

nom.

0.35

0.45

1.0X45

o

(REF)

4.10

4.50

3.76

3.86

45°

1.22

1.32

5.08

5.24

5.33

5.43

3.30

3.46

3.63

3.79

VA Hall Plate / Chip Location

2.10+/- 0.15

0.387

0.289

2.52

+/-0.15

Hall Plate

0.24 x 0.24

0.18

0.31

45°

1.10/1.20

0.61/0.66

0.24/0.29

5

o

(2x) 5

o

(2x)

4.14

4.30

2.69

2.79

Front side marking :

Part Number MLX90251 (3 digits)

251 F

Die Version (1 digit)

123456

Back side marking :

Lot number (6 digits)

Week Date code (2 digits)

Year Date code (2 digits)

YY WW

251F

123456

MLX90251

Programmable Linear Hall Effect Sensor

Datasheet

REVISION 014 - NOVEMBER 2017 Page 21

3901090251

18. Contact

For the latest version of this document, go to our website at www.melexis.com.

For additional information, please contact our Direct Sales team and get help for your specific needs:

Europe, Africa Telephone: +32 13 67 04 95

Email : sales_europe@melexis.com

Americas Telephone: +1 603 223 2362

Email : sales_usa@melexis.com

Asia Email : sales_asia@melexis.com

19. Disclaimer

The information furnished by Melexis herein (“Information”) is believed to be correct and accurate. Melexis disclaims (i) any and all liability in connection with or arising

out of the furnishing, performance or use of the technical data or use of the product(s) as described herein (“Product”) (ii) any and all liability, including without limitation,

special, consequential or incidental damages, and (iii) any and all warranties, express, statutory, implied, or by description, including warranties of fitness for particular

purpose, non-infringement and merchantability. No obligation or liability shall arise or flow out of Melexis’ rendering of technical or other services.

The Information is provided "as is” and Melexis reserves the right to change the Information at any time and without notice. Therefore, before placing orders and/or prior

to designing the Product into a system, users or any third party should obtain the latest version of the relevant information to verify that the information being relied upon

is current.

Users or any third party must further determine the suitability of the Product for its application, including the level of reliability required and determine whether it is fit for

a particular purpose.

The Information is proprietary and/or confidential information of Melexis and the use thereof or anything described by the Information does not grant, explicitly or

implicitly, to any party any patent rights, licenses, or any other intellectual property rights.

This document as well as the Product(s) may be subject to export control regulations. Please be aware that export might require a prior authorization from competent

authorities.

The Product(s) are intended for use in normal commercial applications. Unless otherwise agreed upon in writing, the Product(s) are not designed, authorized or warranted

to be suitable in applications requiring extended temperature range and/or unusual environmental requirements. High reliability applications, such as medical life-support

or life-sustaining equipment are specifically not recommended by Melexis.

The Product(s) may not be used for the following applications subject to export control regulations: the development, production, processing, operation, maintenance,

storage, recognition or proliferation of 1) chemical, biological or nuclear weapons, or for the development, production, maintenance or storage of missiles for such

weapons: 2) civil firearms, including spare parts or ammunition for such arms; 3) defense related products, or other material for military use or for law enforcement; 4) any

applications that, alone or in combination with other goods, substances or organisms could cause serious harm to persons or goods and that can be used as a means of

violence in an armed conflict or any similar violent situation.

The Products sold by Melexis are subject to the terms and conditions as specified in the Terms of Sale, which can be found at https://www.melexis.com/en/legal/terms-

and-conditions.

This document supersedes and replaces all prior information regarding the Product(s) and/or previous versions of this document.

ISO/TS 16949 and ISO14001 Certified