MCS1806
3kVRMS Isolated Hall-Effect Current Sensor
with 500VRMS Working Voltage, ±2.5% Accuracy
DESCRIPTION
FEATURES
The MCS1806 is a linear Hall-effect current
sensor for AC or DC current sensing. The Hall
array is differential, which cancels out any stray
magnetic field.
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3.3V or 5V Single-Supply Options
Immune to External Magnetic Fields via
Differential Sensing
3kVRMS Minimum Isolation Voltage
500VRMS Maximum Working Voltage
±2.5% Total Accuracy
0.9mΩ Internal Conductor Resistance
±5A to ±50A Bidirectional Range
Adjustable Bandwidth Up to 100kHz
Ratiometric Output from Supply Voltage
Output Proportional to AC or DC Currents
Factory-Trimmed for Accuracy
No Magnetic Hysteresis
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A primary conductor with a low resistance allows
the current to flow close to the IC, which contains
high-accuracy Hall-effect sensors. This current
generates a magnetic field that is sensed at two
different points by the integrated Hall-effect
transducers. The magnetic field difference
between these two points is then converted into
a voltage that is proportional to the applied
current. A spinning current technique is used for
a low, stable offset.
Available in an SOIC-8 Package
The galvanic isolation between the pins of the
primary conductive path and the sensor leads
allows the MCS1806 to replace optoisolators
and other isolation devices.
The MCS1806 requires a minimal number of
readily available, standard external components.
The device’s small SOIC-8 footprint saves board
area and makes it well-suited for space-
constrained applications.
APPLICATIONS
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Multi-Phase Inverters
Motor Controls
Automotive Systems
Load Detection and Management
Switch-Mode Power Supplies
Over-Current Fault Protection
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TYPICAL APPLICATION
VCC
8
VCC
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IP+
VOUT
CBYP
2
7
IP+
VOUT
MCS1806
IP
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4
6
5
IP-
FILT
CF
IP-
GND
Note:
1) VOUT is proportional to IP within the specified range. The noise vs. bandwidth tradeoff can be adjusted by connecting a capacitor (CF)
between FILT and GND.
MCS1806 Rev. 1.1
9/8/2022
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