A3245
Chopper-Stabilized
Omnipolar Hall-Effect Switches
The A3245 integrated circuit is an omnipolar, ultrasensitive Hall-effect switch
with a digital output. This sensor has an integrated regulator permitting operation
to 24 V, making it the first omnipolar switch available for operation to 24 V. This
device is especially suited for operation over extended temperature ranges, up
to +150°C. Superior high-temperature performance is made possible through an
Allegro® patented dynamic offset cancellation, which reduces the residual offset
voltage normally caused by device overmolding, temperature excursions, and
thermal stress.
Package LH, 3-pin Surface Mount
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The A3245 Hall-effect switch includes the following on a single silicon chip:
voltage regulator, Hall-voltage generator, small-signal amplifier, chopper stabiliza-
tion, Schmitt trigger, and a short circuit protected open-drain output. Advanced
BiCMOS wafer fabrication processing is used to take advantage of low-voltage
requirements, component matching, very low input-offset errors, and small com-
ponent geometries.
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The omnipolar operation of the A3245 allows activation with either a north or
a south polarity field of sufficient strength. In the absence of a magnetic field,
the output is off. This patented magnetic-polarity-independence feature makes
this device an excellent replacement for reed switches, with improved ease of
manufacturing, because the A3245 does not require manufacturers to orient their
magnets. These devices allow simple on/off switching in industrial, consumer, and
automotive applications.
Package UA, 3-pin SIP
The A3245 is rated for operation between the ambient temperatures –40°C and
85°C for the E temperature range, and –40°C to 150°C for the L temperature
range. The small geometries of the BiCMOS process allow these devices to be
provided in ultrasmall packages. The package styles available provide magneti-
cally optimized solutions for most applications. Package LH is an SOT23W, a
miniature low-profile surface-mount package, while package UA is a three-lead
ultramini SIP for through-hole mounting. Each package is available in a lead (Pb)
free version, with 100% matte tin plated leadframes.
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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Features and Benefits
ꢀOmnipolar operation
ꢀOutput short circuit protection
ꢀSolid state reliability
ꢀSmall size
Supply Voltage, VCC ..........................................28 V
Reverse-Supply Voltage, VRCC ........................–18 V
Reverse-Supply Current, IRCC ........................–2 mA
Output Off Voltage, VOUT..................................28 V
Output Current, IOUTSINK........... Internally Limited
Magnetic Flux Density, B .........................Unlimited
Operating Temperature
Ambient, TA, Range E..................–40ºC to 85ºC
Ambient, TA, Range L................–40ºC to 150ºC
Maximum Junction, TJ(MAX)......................165ºC
Storage Temperature, TS ..................–65ºC to 170ºC
ꢀChopper stabilization
ꢀSuperior temperature stability
ꢀExtremely low switchpoint drift
ꢀInsensitive to physical stress
ꢀReverse battery protection
ꢀRobust EMC capability
ꢀHigh ESD ratings (HBM)
Allegro MicroSystems, Inc.
115 Northeast Cutoff, Box 15036
Worcester, Massachusetts 01615-0036 (508) 853-5000
www.allegromicro.com
A3245-DS, Rev. 1