A1201, A1202, A1203, and A1204
Continuous-Time Bipolar Switch Family
Features and Benefits
▪ Continuous-time operation
▫ Fast power-on time
Description
The Allegro® A1201, A1202, A1203, and A1204 Hall-effect
bipolar switches are next-generation replacements and
extension of the popular Allegro A3134, A3133, and A3132
▫ Low noise
▪ Stable operation over full operating temperature range
▪ Reverse battery protection
▪ Solid-state reliability
▪ Factory-programmed at end-of-line for optimum
performance
▪ Robust EMC performance
bipolarswitchproductline.Overall,theA120xfamily,produced
withBiCMOStechnology,consistsofcontinuous-timedevices
thatfeaturefastpower-ontimeandlow-noiseoperation.Device
programmingisperformedafterpackaging,toensureincreased
switchpointaccuracybyeliminatingoffsetsthatcanbeinduced
by package stress. Unique Hall element geometries and low-
offset amplifiers help to minimize noise and to reduce the
residualoffsetvoltagenormallycausedbydeviceovermolding,
temperature excursions, and thermal stress.
▪ High ESD rating
▪ Regulator stability without a bypass capacitor
TheA120xHall-effectbipolarswitchesincludethefollowingon
a single silicon chip: voltage regulator, Hall-voltage generator,
small-signal amplifier, Schmitt trigger, and NMOS output
transistor. The integrated voltage regulator permits operation
from 3.8 to 24 V. The extensive on-board protection circuitry
makes possible a ±30 V absolute maximum voltage rating for
superior protection in automotive and motor commutation
Packages: 3 pin SOT23W (suffix LH), and
3 pin SIP (suffix UA)
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Functional Block Diagram
VCC
Regulator
To all subcircuits
VOUT
Amp
Gain
Offset
Trim
Control
GND
A1201-DS, Rev. 5