A3250 and A3251
Field-Programmable, Chopper-Stabilized
Unipolar Hall-Effect Switches
The A3250 and A3251 are field-programmable, chopper-stabilized, unipolar Hall-
effect switches designed for use in high-temperature applications. These devices
use a chopper-stabilization technique to eliminate offset inherent in single-element
devices.
Package UA, 3-pin SIP
The A3250 and A3251 are externally programmable devices. The devices have a
wide range of programmability of the magnetic operate point (BOP) while the hys-
teresis remains fixed. This advanced feature allows for optimization of the sensor
switchpoint and can drastically reduce the effects of variations found in a produc-
tion environment, such as magnet and device placement tolerances.
These devices provide on-chip transient protection. A Zener clamp on the power
supply protects against overvoltage conditions on the supply line. These devices
also include short-circuit protection on the output.
The output of the A3250 switches LOW when subjected to a south-polarity mag-
netic field with a flux density that exceeds the threshold for BOP, and switches
HIGH when the field drops below the magnetic release point, BRP. The output of
the A3251 has the opposite polarity, switching HIGH in a south-polarity magnetic
TL Option
field that BOP, and switching LOW when the field drops below BRP
.
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2
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The other differences in the devices are the power-on state. The A3250 powers-on
in the HIGH state, while the A3251 powers-on in the LOW state.
1. VCC
2. GND
These devices are available in a TO-92 three-lead ultra-mini SIP (Single In-line
Package), with either straight or formed and trimmed lead configuration.
3. VOUT
Features and Benefits
ꢀChopper stabilization for stable switchpoints ꢀOn-chip protection against:
throughout operating temperature range
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
ꢀSupply transients
ꢀExternally programmable operate point
(through VCC pin)
ꢀOutput short-circuits
Supply Voltage, VCC ......................................26.5 V
Reverse-Supply Voltage, VRCC ........................–18 V
Zener Overvoltage, VZ.......................................30 V
Output Current, IOUT .........................................20 mA
Magnetic Flux Density, B .........................Unlimited
Operating Temperature
ꢀReverse-battery condition
ꢀOn-board voltage regulator for 4.2 V to 24 V
operation
Use the following complete part numbers when ordering:
VOUT
Ambient, TA, Range J................. –40ºC to 115ºC
Ambient, TA, Range L................–40ºC to 150ºC
Maximum Junction, TJ(max)........................165ºC
Storage Temperature, TS ..................–65ºC to 170ºC
Bhys(typ)
(G)
TA
(ºC)
Part Number
Package
Power-On Running*
A3250JUA
Straight lead
–40 to 115
–40 to 150
–40 to 115
–40 to 150
18
13
18
13
A3250JUATL Formed lead
A3250LUA Straight lead
A3250LUATL Formed lead
A3251JUA Straight lead
A3251JUATL Formed lead
A3251LUA Straight lead
A3251LUATL Formed lead
High
Low
Low
High
*In south polarity magnetic field of sufficient strength.
Allegro MicroSystems, Inc.
115 Northeast Cutoff, Box 15036
Worcester, Massachusetts 01615-0036 (508) 853-5000
www.allegromicro.com
A3250-DS