ATS468
Three-Wire True Zero-Speed Differential Peak-Detecting
Sensor IC with Continuous Calibration
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
• Wide operating voltage range
DESCRIPTION
TheATS468isatruezero-speedgeartoothsensorICconsisting
• Peak detecting algorithm robust against signal
perturbations
of an optimized Hall IC and a permanent magnet pellet
configuration in a single overmolded package. The integrated
circuit provides a manufacturer-friendly solution for digital
gear tooth sensing applications. This small package can be
easily assembled and used in conjunction with gears of various
shapes and sizes.
• Capable of sensing a wide range of target types
• Running mode calibration for continuous optimization
• Single chip IC for high reliability
• Precise duty cycle signal throughout operating
temperature range
• Large operating air gaps
• Automatic Gain Control (AGC) for air-gap–independent
switchpoints
• Automatic Offset Adjustment (AOA) for signal
processing optimization
• True zero-speed operation
The integrated circuit incorporates dual Hall effect elements
with a 2.2 mm spacing and signal processing that switches
in response to differential magnetic signals created by a
ferromagnetic target. The circuitry contains a sophisticated
digital circuit to reduce system offsets, to calibrate the gain for
air-gap–independent switchpoints, and to achieve true zero-
speedoperation.Signaloptimizationoccursatpower-onthrough
the combination of offset and gain adjust, and is maintained
throughout the operating time with the use of a running-mode
calibration. The running-mode calibration provides immunity
toenvironmentaleffectssuchasmicro-oscillationsofthetarget
or sudden air gap changes.
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Packages:
4-Pin SIP (suffix SG)
4-Pin SIP (suffix SJ)
The device is ideally suited to obtaining speed and duty cycle
information in gear tooth–based speed, position, and timing
applications, such as in speedometers.
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Not to scale
VCC
Internal
Regulator
Hall
Amplifier
E1
E2
∑
Gain
Automatic Offset
Adjustment (AOA)
Control
AOA DAC
Automatic Gain
Control (AGC)
AGC DAC
OUT
+
–
Tracking DAC
Peak Hold
Current
Limit
Test Signals
TEST
GND
Functional Block Diagram
ATS468-DS