High-Performance Semiconductors
Product Selection Guide
October 2012
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Sensor IC Package Portfolio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Integrated Circuit Package Portfolio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Magnetic Linear and Angular Position Sensor ICs . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Customer Programmable, Medium to High Accuracy Solutions . . . . . . . . . . .5
Factory Programmed, Cost-Effective Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Factory Programmed, Micro Power 3 V Linears, Cost-Effective Solutions . . .5
Current Sensor ICs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
50 to 200 A Integrated Conductor Sensor ICs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
SIP Package 0 to >1000 A Sensor ICs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
0 to 50 A Integrated Conductor Sensor ICs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
High-Side Hot-Swap Hall-Effect-Based Current Monitor IC . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Magnetic Speed Sensor ICs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Camshaft Sensor ICs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Crankshaft Sensor ICs - Highly Accurate Analog Speed Sensor ICs . . . . . . . .7
Crankshaft Sensor ICs - Gear-Tooth Hall-Effect Speed Sensor ICs . . . . . . . . .7
Transmission Sensor ICs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Wheel Speed Sensor ICs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Magnetic Digital Position Sensor ICs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Continuous Time Latches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
General Purpose Stabilized Latches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
EMC Robust Chopper Stabilized Latches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Two-Wire Chopper Stabilized Latch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Commercial-Grade Chopper Stabilized Latches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Bipolar Hall-Effect Digital Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Continuous Time Unipolar Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
General Purpose Chopper Stabilized Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Fixed Switch Point Two-Wire Chopper Stabilized Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Programmable Fixed Switch Point Two-Wire Chopper Stabilized Switches . .9
Commercial Grade Unipolar Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Dual Element Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Micropower Switches - Latches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Automotive Applications Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Motor Drivers and Interface ICs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Brushless DC Motor Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Brushless DC Motor Drivers - Sensor-Based Commutation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Brushless DC Motor Drivers - Sensorless-Based Commutation . . . . . . . . . .11
Brush DC Motor Drivers - Low-Voltage Motor Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Brush DC Motor Drivers - MOSFET Controller ICs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Brush DC Motor Drivers - Integrated Controller ICs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Bipolar Stepper Motor Drivers - Parallel Interface (I0, I1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Bipolar Stepper Motor Drivers - Serial Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Bipolar Stepper Motor Drivers - Step / Direction Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
High Side Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Low Side Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Photoelectric Smoke Detector ICs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Ionization Smoke Detector ICs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Consumer Electronics Applications Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Regulators and Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Low Noise Block Regulators for Satellite Set-Top Boxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
LED Drivers - Automotive Backlighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
LED Drivers - General Backlighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
LED Drivers - General Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
LED Drivers - Automotive Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Single Output Regulators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Multiple Output Regulators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Lighting Applications Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Allegro’s products are not to be used in life support devices or systems, if a failure of an Allegro product can reasonably be
expected to cause the failure of that life support device or system, or to affect the safety or effectiveness of that device or system.
ALLEGRO SENSOR ICs
SENSOR IC PACKAGE PORTFOLIO
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Please Note: Package sizes are photographed to show relative scale.
Surface Mount PackagesCurrent Sensing Packages
with Integrated Conductors
LH (SOT23W)
Terminals: 3
L/LC (SOIC-8)
Terminals: 8
CA/CB
Terminals: 5
EX (QFN)
Terminals: 12
Size: 3 x 3 mm body width
L/LC (SOIC-8)
Terminals: 8
LF (QSOP-24)
Terminals: 24
Single In-Line Packages Low Profile, Smallest Footprint Packages Integrated Magnet Packages
SE
Terminals: 4
SG
Terminals: 4
CG (WLCSP)
Terminals: 4
Size: .96 x .96 mm
body width
EW (DFN)
Terminals: 6
Size: 1.5 x 2 mm body
width
EL (DFN)
Terminals: 3, 6
Size: 2 x 2 mm body
width
SH
Terminals: 4
SJ
Terminals: 4
UA (TO-92)
Terminals: 3
K
Terminals: 4
KT
Terminals: 4
KN
Terminals: 4
Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. is a leader in developing and manufacturing innovative, reliable, high-performance Hall-effect magnetic sensor ICs.
The development of Allegro sensor ICs not only includes leading edge innovations in the area of integrated circuit design but also includes application
specific innovation in the area of custom package design.
A small sampling of Allegro’s custom packaging developments include:
Proprietary, integrated magnet packages that simplify magnetic system design in automotive speed sensing applications. See the SE, SG, SH and SJ packages.
Revolutionary, integrated current sensing packages with high bandwidth magnetic design features. See the SOIC and CA/CB packages with integrated, low resistance
current conductors and the 1 mm thick KT package.
Small footprint, low profile DFN packages for communications and consumer products. See the EL, EW and CG packages.
The package options shown below are a sampling of Allegro's most recent, high technology packages. For specific package information, please visit Allegro's website at:
www.allegromicro.com/Sensor-IC-Packaging.aspx
ALLEGRO INTEGRATED CIRCUITS
INTEGRATED CIRCUIT PACKAGE PORTFOLIO
Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. is a leader in developing, manufacturing and marketing high-performance power integrated circuits and integrated Hall-effect
magnetic sensor ICs. Allegro’s innovative solutions serve high-growth applications within the automotive, communications, computer/office automation,
consumer and industrial markets.
Allegro’s power packages offer industry-leading
thermal performance with limited board space.
TSSOP – Industry-standard TSSOP with optional
thermal pad for enhanced power dissipation
QFP – Universal quad flat pack with thermal pad
for enhanced performance
QFN/TDFN – Quad and dual, low-profile,
surface-mount packages with thermal pad for
enhanced performance
MSOP – Industry-standard miniature small
outline package
SOIC – Small outline integrated circuit with some
thermal pad versions for enhanced performance
CSP – Wafer level chip scale
Additional industry-standard packaging options are
available to meet individual design requirements.
The package options shown below are a sampling of
Allegro’s most recent, high technology packages.
For specific package information, please visit Allegro’s
website at:
www.allegromicro.com/Power-IC-Packaging.aspx
Without Leads Chip Scale
ES, EC, ET, EU, EV
(QFN with exposed pad)
Terminals: 16-48
Size: 3 x 3 mm body width to
7 x 7 mm body width
EJ (TDFN with exposed pad)
Terminals: 3-16
Size: 2 x 2 mm body to
3 x 3 mm body width
CG (Chip Scale)
Terminals: 4-12
With Leads
JP (QFP with exposed pad)
Terminals: 48
Size: 7 x 7 mm body width
LP (TSSOP with exposed pad)
Terminals: 16-32
Size: 4.4 mm body width
LB (SOIC)
Terminals: 16-28
Size: 7.5 mm body width
LJ (SOIC with exposed pad)
Terminals: 8
Size: 3.9 mm body width
LZ (MSOP with exposed pad)
Terminals: 10
Size: 3 mm body width
Please Note: Package sizes are photographed to show relative scale.
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MAGNETIC LINEAR AND ANGULAR POSITION SENSOR ICs
Customer Programmable, Medium to High Accuracy Solutions
Part Supply Quiescent Typical Sensitivity Output Temperature Packages
Number Voltage (V) Output (V) (mV/G) Bandwidth (kHz) Ranges
A1356 4.5 to 18 40% to 60% 45 to 75 m% D/G 0.4 L KB
(programmable) (programmable) (internal bandwidth)
A1357 4.5 to 18 40% to 60% 35 to 145 m% D/G 0.4 L KB
(programmable) (programmable) (internal bandwidth)
A1381 4.5 to 5.5 2.3 to 2.6 6 to 9 12 E, L LH, UA
(programmable) (programmable)
A1383 4.5 to 5.5 2.3 to 2.6 2.75 to 4.25 21 E, L LH, UA
(programmable) (programmable)
A1384 4.5 to 5.5 2.3 to 2.6 2 to 3 27 E, L LH, UA
(programmable) (programmable)
A1386 4.5 to 5.5 2.4 to 2.6 1.9 to 3.3 20 E, L LH, UA
(programmable) (programmable)
Part Supply Quiescent Typical Sensitivity Output Temperature Packages
Number Voltage (V) Output (V) (mV/G) Bandwidth (kHz) Ranges
A1301 4.5 to 6 Typ 50% Vcc 2.5 20 E, K LH, UA
A1302 4.5 to 6 Typ 50% Vcc 1.3 20 E, K LH, UA
A1324 4.5 to 5.5 Typ 50% Vcc 5 17 L LH, UA
A1325 4.5 to 5.5 Typ 50% Vcc 3.125 17 L LH, UA
A1326 4.5 to 5.5 Typ 50% Vcc 2.5 17 L LH, UA
Part Supply Quiescent Typical Sensitivity Output Temperature Packages
Number Voltage (V) Output (V) (mV/G) Bandwidth (kHz) Ranges
A1391 2.5 to 3.5 Typ 50% Vref 1.25 10 S EH
A1392 2.5 to 3.5 Typ 50% Vref 2.5 10 S EH
A1393 2.5 to 3.5 Typ 50% Vref 5 10 S EH
A1395 2.5 to 3.5 Typ 50% Vref 10 10 S EH
Temperature range codes: S = -20°C to 85°C, E = -40°C to 85°C, K = -40°C to 125°C, L = -40°C to 150°C
Factory Programmed, Cost-Effective Solutions
Factory Programmed, Micro Power 3 V Linears, Cost-Effective Solutions
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CURRENT SENSOR ICs
50 to 200 A Integrated Conductor Sensor ICs
Part Supply Quiescent Typical Output Temperature Packages
Number Voltage (V) Output (V) Sensitivity (mV/G) Bandwidth (kHz) Ranges
A1360 4.5 to 5.5 Typ 10% or 0.7 to 1.4 50 L KT
50% Vcc Programmable
A1361 4.5 to 5.5 Typ 10% or 1.4 to 4.5 50 L KT
50% Vcc Programmable
A1362 4.5 to 5.5 Typ 10% or 4.5 to 16 50 L KT
50% Vcc Programmable
SIP Package 0 to >1000 A Sensor ICs
Type Part Measurement Isolation Bandwidth Vcc Temperature Packages
Number Range (A) Voltage (VRMS) (kHz) Ranges
Bidirectional ACS756 ±50 to 100 3000 120 5 S, K CA
Uni/Bidirectional ACS758 ±50 to 200 3000 120 5 E, K, L CB
Bidirectional ACS759 ±50 to 200 3000 120 3.3 E, K, L CB
0 to 50 A Integrated Conductor Sensor ICs
Type Part Measurement Isolation Bandwidth Vcc Temperature Packages
Number Range (A) Voltage (VRMS) (kHz) Ranges
Bidirectional ACS709 ±20 to 35 2100 120 5LQSOP-24
Bidirectional ACS710 ±12.5 to 25 3000 120 5KSOIC-16
Bidirectional ACS711 ±12.5 to 25 <100 VDC 100 3.3 E, K SOIC-8
Bidirectional ACS712 ±5 to 30 2100 80 5ESOIC-8
Unidirectional ACS713 20 to 30 2100 80 5ESOIC-8
Bidirectional ACS714 ±5 to 30 2100 80 5 E, L SOIC-8
Unidirectional ACS715 20 to 30 2100 80 5 E, L SOIC-8
Bidirectional ACS716 ±12.5 to 25 3000 120 3.3 K SOIC-16
Type Part Measurement Voltage Bandwidth Temperature Packages
Number Range (A) (V) (kHz) Ranges
Hot Swap Controller ACS761 ±20 12 to 20 50 E QSOP-24
Hot Swap Controller ACS760 ±20 12 to 20 50 E QSOP-24
Temperature range codes: S = -20°C to 85°C, E = -40°C to 85°C, K = -40°C to 125°C, L = -40°C to 150°C
High-Side Hot-Swap Hall-Effect-Based Current Monitor IC
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MAGNETIC SPEED SENSOR ICs
Camshaft Sensor ICs
Part Supply Output Power-On Specified Air Gap Key Spec Minimum Packages
Number Voltage (V) Type State Range (>20 Hz) Speed
ATS616 3.5 to 24 3-wire High (off) 0.4 to 2.5 mm Timing accuracy 10 Hz SG
ATS617 4.5 to 24 3-wire High (off) 0.4 to 2.5 mm Timing accuracy 10 Hz SG
ATS636 4.2 to 24 3-wire TPO 2.5 mm max User programmable Zero speed SE
switch point
ATS675 3.3 to 26.5 3-wire TPO 0.5 to 3 mm Timing accuracy Zero speed SE
Crankshaft Sensor ICs - Gear-Tooth Hall-Effect Speed Sensor ICs (Includes IC and Magnet)
Part Supply Output Power-On Specified Air Gap Key Spec Minimum Packages
Number Voltage (V) Type State Range (>20 Hz) Speed
ATS616 3.5 to 24 3-wire High (off) 0.4 to 2.5 mm Timing accuracy 10 Hz SG
ATS627 4 to 24 3-wire High (off) 0.5 to 3 mm Repeatability Zero speed SG
Crankshaft Sensor ICs - Highly-Accurate Analog Speed Sensor ICs
Part Operate Release Hysteresis Minimum Packages
Number Point (G) Point (G) (G) Speed
A1421 0 to 27.5 -12.5 to 7.5 Typ 15 20 Hz K
A1422 5 to 35 -35 to -5 Typ 30 20 Hz K
A1423 10 to 100 -100 to -10 Typ 130 20 Hz K
A1425 -11 to 11 -11 to 11 Typ 8.5 20 Hz K
Wheel Speed Sensor ICs
Part Supply OutputPower-On Specified AirKey Spec MinimumApplicationsPackages
Number Voltage (V)TypeState Gap RangeSpeed
ATS642 4 to 24 2-wire High (current) 0.5 to 3 mmDuty cycleZero speed ABSSH
ATS682 4 to 242-wireHigh (current) 0.5 to 3 mm Duty cycle Zero speed ABS SH
A16424 to 24 2-wireHigh (current) 20 to 1000 G Duty cycle Zero speed ABS KN
Temperature range code: L = -40°C to 150°C
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Transmission Sensor ICs
Part Supply Output Power-On Specified Air Key Spec Minimum Packages
Number Voltage (V) Type State Gap Range Speed
ATS667 4 to 24 3-wire High (output off) 0.5 to 3.1 mm Duty cycle Zero speed SG
ATS685 4 to 24 2-wire High (current) 0.5 to 3 mm Duty cycle Zero speed SH
ATS692 4 to 24 2-wire PWM Low (current) 0.5 to 2.75 mm Direction Detection Zero speed SH
Part Operate Release Hysteresis Temperature Packages Output Replaces
Number Point (G) Point (G) (G) Ranges
A1220 5 to 40 -40 to -5 Typ 45 E, L LH, UA Open Drain A3280
A1221 15 to 90 -90 to -15 Typ 100 E, L LH, UA Open Drain A3281
A1222 70 to 150 -150 to -70 Typ 220 E, L LH, UA Open Drain
A1223 100 to 180 -180 to -100 Typ 300 E, L LH, UA Open Drain A3283
MAGNETIC DIGITAL POSITION SENSOR ICs
Continuous Time Latches
General Purpose Stabilized Latches
EMC Robust Chopper Stabilized Latches
Part Operate Release Hysteresis Temperature Packages Output Replaces
Number Point (G) Point (G) (G) Ranges
A1225 140 to 300 -300 to -140 340 to 540 L LT, UA Open Drain
A1227 50 to 175 -175 to -50 100 to 350 L LT, UA Open Drain
A1229 80 to 200 -80 to -200 160 to 400 L LT, UA Open Drain
Part Operate Release Hysteresis Temperature Packages Output Replaces
Number Point (G) Point (G) (G) Ranges
A1210 25 to 150 -150 to -25 >50 (typ 180) E, L LH, UA Open Drain UGN3177
A1211 15 to 180 -180 to -15 >80 (typ 180) L UA Open Drain UGN3175
A1212 50 to 175 -175 to -50 100 to 350 L LH, UA Open Drain A3187
A1213 80 to 200 -200 to -80 160 to 400 L LH, UA Open Drain A3188, A3189
A1214 140 to 300 -300 to -140 280 to 600 L LH, UA Open Drain A3185
Commercial-Grade Chopper Stabilized Latches
Two-Wire Chopper Stabilized Latch
Part Operate Release Hysteresis Temperature Packages Output Replaces
Number Point (G) Point (G) (G) Ranges
A1244 5 to 80 -80 to -5 40 to 110 L LH, UA Current Source
Bipolar Hall-Effect Digital Switches
Part Operate Release Hysteresis Temperature Packages Output Replaces
Number Point (G) Point (G) (G) Ranges
A1202 <75 >-75 >30 L UA Open Drain UGx3133
A1203 <95 >-95 >30 E, L LH, UA Open Drain UGx3132
A1205 -40 to 50 -50 to 40 5 to 55 L LH, UA Open Drain A3134
A1250 -10 to 25 -25 to 10 5 to 25 L LH, UA Open Drain A3230
Part Operate Release Hysteresis Temperature Packages Output Replaces
Number Point (G) Point (G) (G) Ranges
A3290 5 to 50 -50 to -5 10 to 100 K LH, UA Open Drain
A3291 10 to 100 -100 to -10 20 to 100 K LH, UH Open Drain
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MAGNETIC DIGITAL POSITION SENSOR ICs
General Purpose Chopper Stabilized Switches
Fixed Switch Point Two-Wire Chopper Stabilized Switches
Part Operate Release Hysteresis Temperature Packages Output Replaces
Number Point (G) Point (G) (G) Ranges
A1150 <110 >45 5 to 30 L LH, UA Current Source A1140
A1152 <110 >45 5 to 30 L LH, UA Current Source A3361, A1142
A1153 <110 >45 5 to 30 L LH, UA Current Source A3163, A3362,
A1143
A1155 20 to 60 10 to 55 5 to 30 L LH, UA Current Source A1145
A1156 20 to 60 10 to 55 5 to 30 L LH Current Source A1146
A1157 20 to 80 10 to 60 5 to 30 L LH, UA Current Source A1147
A1158 20 to 80 10 to 60 5 to 30 L LH, UA Current Source A1148
Part Operate Release Hysteresis Temperature Packages Output Replaces
Number Point (G) Point (G) (G) Ranges
A1120 <50 (typ 35) >5 (typ 25) Typ 10 E, L LH, UA Open Drain A3240
A1121 <120 >40 >10 Typ 25 E, L LH, UA Open Drain A3241
A1122 <205 >105 >10 Typ 25 E, L LH, UA Open Drain A3242
A1125 <50 (typ 35) >5 (typ 25) Typ 10 E, L LH, UA Open Drain A3340
A1126 < |55|G < |50|G 5 to 30 L LH, UA Open Drain A3245
Programmable Switch Point Two-Wire Chopper Stabilized Switches
Part Operate Release Hysteresis Temperature Packages Output Replaces
Number Point (G) Point (G) (G) Ranges
A1190 10 to 200 5 to 30 L LH, UA Current Source A1180
A1192 10 to 200 5 to 30 L LH, UA Current Source A1182, A1185
A1193 10 to 200 5 to 30 L LH, UA Current Source A1183, A1186
Commercial Grade Unipolar Switch
Part Operate Release Hysteresis Temperature Packages Output Replaces
Number Point (G) Point (G) (G) Ranges
A3295 <75 >5 Typ 10 K LH, UA Open Drain
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Continuous Time Unipolar Switches
Part Operate Release Hysteresis Temperature Packages Output Replaces
Number Point (G) Point (G) (G) Ranges
A1101 30 to 175 10 to 140 20 to 80 E, L LH, UA Open Drain A3141
A1102 115 to 245 60 to 190 30 to 80 E, L LH, UA Open Drain A3142
A1103 205 to 355 150 to 300 30 to 80 E, L LH, UA Open Drain A3143
A1104 35 to 450 25 to 430 >20 E, L LH, UA Open Drain A3144
A1106 260 to 430 160 to 330 70 to 140 E, L LH, UA Open Drain A3121, A3122,
A3123
Temperature range codes: S = -20°C to 85°C, E = -40°C to 85°C, K = -40°C to 125°C, L = -40°C to 150°C
MAGNETIC DIGITAL POSITION SENSOR ICs
Dual Element Switches
Part Operate Point Release Point Hysteresis (G) Temperature Packages Output Pins
Number (G) (G) Ranges
A1230 30 max -30 min Typ 14 L K, L Dual Channel Quadrature
Micropower Switches-Latches
Part Operate Operating Release Hysteresis (G) Temperature Packages Supply
Number Voltage (V) Point (G) Point (G) Ranges Current (µA)
A1171 1.65 to 3.5 ±55 ±6 Typ 6 E EW 4 (typ) (VDD=1.8 V)
A1172 1.65 to 3.5 ±55 ±6 Typ 6 E CG 4 (typ) (VDD=1.8 V)
A1174 1.65 to 3.5 5 to 55 -55 to -5 Typ 72 E EW 82 (VDD=3 V)
A3211 2.5 to 3.5 ±55 ±10 Typ 7.7 E EL, EH, LH 6 (typ)
A3212 2.5 to 3.5 ±55 ±10 Typ 7.7 E, L EL, EH, LH, UA 6 (typ)
A3213 2.4 to 5.5 ±70 ±10 Typ 7.7 E, L LH, UA 850 (max)
A3214 2.4 to 5.5 ±70 ±10 Typ 7.7 E, L LH, UA 22 (max)
Temperature range codes: S = -20°C to 85°C, E = -40°C to 85°C, K = -40°C to 125°C, L = -40°C to 150°C
For switch interface ICs, please see the "High Side Drivers" section on page 21.
Engine speed sensing Infotainment
Electronic Power Steering (EPS) Lighting systems
Fan and pump systems Hybrid/Electric vehicles
For more than 20 years, Allegro has designed and manufactured highly innovative sensor
and power integrated circuits (ICs) for demanding, safety critical automotive
applications. In fact, Allegro has shipped well over 2.5 billion ICs into automotive
applications. Allegro’s extensive experience in the automotive market motivates
our entire organization to continually enhance and refine our broad
foundation of high voltage automotive semiconductor and IC package
technologies, our deep automotive applications knowledge, our global
automotive market support infrastructure, and our commitment to
automotive quality systems.
As a result, Allegro’s core technologies are well aligned with
emerging trends towards fuel efficiency and reduced vehicle
emissions. Allegro is well positioned to deliver robust, applications
specific ICs for a broad range of safety critical powertrain, electronic
power steering, infotainment, and comfort and convenience applications
for both internal combustion engine and hybrid or fully electric vehicles.
We deliver robust, application-specific, magnetic sensor and power ICs
for applications, including:
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MOTOR DRIVERS AND INTERFACE ICs
Brushless DC Motor Drivers
Part Output Voltage Output Number of Output Interface Packages
Number Range (V) Current Bridges
A4931 8 to 38 <10 A Typical Three half bridges MOSFET gate driver Parallel 5 x 5 mm QFN-28
A3935K 7 to 40 >10 A Typical Three half bridges MOSFET gate driver Parallel QSOP-36 eLQFP-48
A4933K 7 to 50 >10 A Typical Three half bridges MOSFET gate driver Parallel eLQFP-48
A4935K 7 to 50 >10 A Typical Three half bridges MOSFET gate driver Parallel eLQFP-48
A3946K 7 to 60 >10 A Typical Half bridge MOSFET gate driver Parallel SOIC-16 e-TSSOP-16
Brushless DC Motor Drivers - Sensor-Based Commutation
Part Output Voltage Output Number of Output Interface Packages
Number Range (V) Current Bridges
A3930/31K 7 to 50 >10 A Typical Three half bridges MOSFET gate driver Parallel eLQFP-48
A4930 8 to 36 <10 A Typical Single full bridge MOSFET gate driver Parallel 5 x 5 mm QFN-28
A4936 8 to 38 <10 A Typical Three half bridges MOSFET gate driver Parallel 5 x 5 mm QFN-32
A4938 8 to 38 <10 A Typical Three half bridges MOSFET gate driver Parallel 5 x 5 mm QFN-28
A3932 12 to 50 <25 A Typical Three half bridges MOSFET gate driver Parallel TSSOP-38
A3938 12 to 50 <25 A Typical Three half bridges MOSFET gate driver Parallel TSSOP-38
Brushless DC Motor Drivers - Sensorless-Based Commutation
Part Output Voltage Output Number of Output Interface Packages
Number Range (V) Current Bridges
A3907 2.3 to 5.5 102 mA One linear sink driver Linear MOSFET I2C WLCSP-6 1.47 x 0.97 mm
A3904 2.4 to 5.5 127 mA One linear sink driver Linear MOSFET I2C DFN-6, WLCSP-6 Bare die
A4941 4.5 to 20 1.25 A Three half bridges Integrated DMOS Parallel e-TSSOP-16
A4934 8 to 20 1.25 A Three half bridges Integrated DMOS Parallel eTSSOP-16
A4960K 7 to 50 >10 A Typical Three half bridges MOSFET gate driver Parallel and SPI eLQFP-32
A4933K 7 to 50 >10 A Typical Three half bridges MOSFET gate driver Parallel eLQFP-48
Brush DC Motor Drivers - MOSFET Controller ICs
Part Output Voltage Output Current Number of Logic Supply Packages
Number Range (V) Range Bridges Voltage Range
A4940K 5.5 to 50 >10 A Typical Single full 3 V to 5.5 V eTSSOP-24
A3941K 7 to 50 >10 A Typical Single full Internally generated eTSSOP-28
A3946 7 to 60 >10 A Typical Half bridge Internally generated SOIC-16, eTSSOP-16
A4957 4.5 to 50 >10 A Typical Single full 3 V to 5.5 V QFN-16
Brush DC Motor Drivers - Integrated Controller ICs
Part Output Voltage Output Current Number of Logic Supply Packages
Number Range (V) Range Bridges Voltage Range
A3968 Vcc to 30 650 mA Dual full 4.75 V to 5.5 V SOIC-16
A4950 / A4950K 8 to 40 3.5 A Single full Internally generated SOICN-8
A4952 8 to 40 2 A Single full Internally generated MSOP-10
A4953 8 to 40 2 A Single full Internally generated SOICN-8
A4973 5 to 50 1.5 A Single full 3 V to 5.5 V DIP-16, SOIC-16
A4954 8 to 40 2 A Dual full Internally generated eTSSOP-16
A3949 8 to 36 2.8 A Single full Internally generated SOIC-16, eTSSOP-16
A3950 8 to 36 2.8 A Single full Internally generated eTSSOP-16, QFN-16
A3959 9.5 to 50 3 A Single full 4.5 V to 5.5 V DIP-24, SOIC-24, eTSSOP-28
A3998 9 to 50 1.5 A Dual full with Dual Regulators 3 V to 5.5 V QFN-32
All devices above have a parallel interface.
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Brush DC Motor Drivers - Low-Voltage Motor Drivers
Part Output Voltage Output Current Number of Logic Supply Packages
Number Range (V) Range Bridges Voltage Range
A3901 2.5 to 5.5 400 mA Dual full Internally generated DFN-10
A3903 2.5 to 5.5 500 mA Single full Internally generated DFN-8
A3908 2.5 to 5.5 500 mA Single full Internally generated DFN-8
A3906 2.5 to 9 1 A Dual full Internally generated QFN-20
A3918 2.5 to 9 1 A Single full Internally generated QFN-16
MOTOR DRIVERS AND INTERFACE ICs
Bipolar Stepper Motor Drivers - Parallel Interface (I0,I1)
Part Output Voltage Output Current Interface Packages
Number Range (V) Range
A3901 2.5 to 5.5 400 mA Parallel (I0, I1) DFN-10
A3906 2.5 to 9 1 A Parallel (I0, I1) QFN-20
A3966 4.5 to 30 650 mA Parallel (I0, I1) SOIC-16
A3989 8 to 35 1.2 A (Step), 2.4 A (DC) Parallel (I0, I1) QFN-36
A3995 8 to 35 2.4 A Parallel (I0, I1) QFN-36
A3988 8 to 36 1.2 A Parallel (I0, I1) QFN-36, eLQFP-48
A4986 8 to 35 2 A Parallel (I0, I1) eTSSOP-24
A4987 8 to 35 1 A Parallel (I0, I1) QFN-24, eTSSOP-24
A4970 10 to 45 750 mA Parallel (I0, I1) DIP-34, SOIC-24, PLCC-44
A4975 5 to 50 1.5 A Parallel (I0, I1) DIP-16, SOIC-16
Bipolar Stepper Motor Drivers - Serial Interface
Part Output Voltage Output Current Interface Packages
Number Range (V) Range
A3972 15 to 50 1.5 A Serial DIP-24
A3981K 7 to 50 1.4 A SPI / Parallel (Translator) eTSSOP-28
A3992 15 to 50 1.5 A Serial DIP-24, eTSSOP-24
A3998 9 to 50 1.5 A Serial QFN-32
A4980K 3.3 to 50 1.4 A SPI / Parallel (Translator) eTSSOP-28
A3985 12 to 50 <10 A Typical Serial TSSOP-38
A4979 7 to 50 1.5 A SPI / Parallel (Translator) eTSSOP-28
Bipolar Stepper Motor Drivers - Step / Direction Interface
Part Output Voltage Output Current Interface Packages
Number Range (V) Range
A3967 8 to 35 750 mA Parallel (Translator) SOIC-24
A3977 8 to 35 2.5 A Parallel (Translator) PLCC-44, eTSSOP-28
A3979 8 to 35 2.5 A Parallel (Translator) eTSSOP-28
A3982 8 to 35 1.5 A Parallel (Translator) SOIC-24
A3983 8 to 35 1.5 A Parallel (Translator) eTSSOP-24
A3984 8 to 35 1.5 A Parallel (Translator) eTSSOP-24
A3987 8 to 35 1.5 A Parallel (Translator) eTSSOP-24
A4982 8 to 35 2 A Parallel (Translator) QFN-32, eTSSOP-24
A4983 8 to 35 2 A Parallel (Translator) QFN-28
A4984 8 to 35 2 A Parallel (Translator) QFN-24, QFN-32, eTSSOP- 24
A4985 8 to 35 1 A Parallel (Translator) QFN-24, QFN-32, eTSSOP- 24
A4988 8 to 35 2 A Parallel (Translator) QFN-28
A3981K 7 to 50 1.4 A Parallel / SPI (Translator) eTSSOP-28
A3986 12 to 50 <10 A Typical Parallel (Translator) TSSOP-38
A4980K 3.3 to 50 1.4 A Parallel / SPI (Translator) eTSSOP-28
A4989 12 to 50 <10 A Typical Parallel (Translator) TSSOP-38
High Side Drivers
Part Output Output Current Number Serial Input Parallel High Side / Packages Description
Number Voltage (per channel) of Outputs Input Low Side
A6850K 40 2 x 25 mA 2NYHigh Side SOIC-8 Two channel high side protected
switch with current monitor outputs
UDx2982 50 8 x 350 mA 8NYHigh Side SOIC-20 Eight channel high side driver IC
Eight channel high side driver IC
UDN2987-6 35 8 x 350 mA 8NYHigh Side SOIC-20 with over-current protection
A3942K 60 4 x pre-drive 4YYHigh Side TSSOP-38 Four channel high side
MOSFET pre-driver IC
Note: "K" suffix denotes automotive grade product
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MOTOR DRIVERS AND INTERFACE ICs
Low Side Drivers
Photoelectric Smoke Detector ICs
Part Sensor Reduced Horn Supply Temperature Packages
Number Type Sensitivity Timer Pattern Voltage (VDC) Range (°C)
A5303 Photo Yes Temporal (T3) 2.3 to 5.5 -20 to 85 TSSOP-20
A5366 Photo Yes Temporal (T3) 6 to 12 -25 to 75 DIP-16, SOIC-16
A5358 Photo Yes Continuous Pulsing 6 to 12 -25 to 75 DIP-16, SOIC-16
Ionization Smoke Detector ICs
Part Sensor Reduced Horn Supply Temperature Packages
Number Type Sensitivity Timer Pattern Voltage (VDC) Range (°C)
A5348 Ion Yes Continuous Pulsing 6 to 12 -10 to 60 DIP-16
A5367 Ion Yes Temporal (T3) 6 to 12 -10 to 60 DIP-16
Note: "K" suffix denotes automotive grade product
Part Output Output Current Number Serial Input Parallel High Side / Packages Description
Number Voltage (per channel) of Outputs Input Low Side
3 x low side 3 channel low side relay
A2550K 60 3 x 250 mA 1 x LDO NYLow Side eTSSOP-16 driver / 5V regulator,
POR, and watchdog
A3944K 50 N/A 6 Yes N/A N/A eTSSOP-28 Six channel low side
MOSFET Pre-driver IC
We offer a range of Hall-effect sensor ICs, motor driver ICs
and regulators to enable the operation of such products as:
Printers, copiers, scanners Flat panel displays
Satellite set-top boxes Appliances
Servers Mobile phones
Allegro offers a range of Hall-effect sensor ICs, motor driver ICs and regulators for a variety of
consumer applications.
Allegro’s portfolio serves a wide array of applications and enables the operation of such products
as digital flat panel displays, satellite set-top boxes, mobile phones and appliances by providing
power management, backlight display control, motor control, and position and current sensing
functions.
Allegro’s portfolio includes applications-specific products as well as a range of standard products
designed for high-performance and a minimal footprint (or space).
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REGULATORS AND LIGHTING
Low Noise Block Regulators for Satellite Set-Top Boxes
Part # of Channels Output Packages Notes
Number Current
A8285 Single 500 ma SOIC-16 "Generation 2"
A8286 Dual 900 mA per channel 5 x 5 mm QFN-28 "Generation 3"
A8290 Single 900 mA 5 x 5 mm QFN-28 "Generation 3"
A8291 Single 600 mA 5 x 5 mm QFN-28 "Generation 3"
A8292 Dual 600 mA per channel 5 x 5 mm QFN-28 "Generation 3"
A8293 Single 700 mA 4 x 4 mm QFN-20 "Generation 3"
A8294 Single 850 mA 4 x 4 mm QFN-20 "Generation 3"
A8295 Single Adjustable 250 to 950 mA 4 x 4 mm QFN-20 "Generation 4"
A8296 Single Adjustable 250 to 650 mA 3 x 3 mm QFN-16 "Generation 4"
A8297 Dual Adjustable 250 to 950 mA 5 x 5 mm QFN-28 "Generation 4"
A8298 Single Adjustable 250 to 950 mA 4 x 4 mm QFN-20 "Generation 4" + Ceramics
A8299 Dual Adjustable 250 to 950 mA 5 x 5 mm QFN-28 "Generation 4" + Ceramics
A8303 Single Adjustable 250 to 950 mA 4 x 4 mm QFN-20 "Generation 4" + Ceramics
+ 15.6 VOUT for Japan Market
LED Drivers - General Backlighting
Part Topology VIN Max IOUT Per Number of IOUT Total LEDs/ Total Frequency Packages
Number OVP (V) Channel (mA) Channels Channel LEDs
A8500 Boost 5 to 27 47 25 8 200 12 96 0.2 to 2 MHz 4 x 4 mm TQFN-26
A8503 Boost 5 to 27 47 35 6 210 12 72 0.6 to 2.2 MHz 4 x 4 mm TQFN-26
A8504 Boost 5 to 27 47 40 8 320 11 88 0.2 to 2 MHz 4 x 4 mm TQFN-26
A8507 Boost Controller 5 to 27 Scalable 80 6 480 32 192 0.3 to 1 MHz eTSSOP-24, SOIC-24
A8508 Boost Controller 9 to 40 Scalable 120 8 960 15 120 0.3 to 0.8 MHz eTSSOP-24
A8509 Boost Controller 9 to 40 Scalable 240 4 960 15 60 0.3 to 0.8 MHz eTSSOP-24, SOIC-24
A8510 Boost 5 to 40 55 40 8 320 12 96 0.6 to 2.2 MHz 5 x 5 QFN-26
A8512 Boost Controller 8 to 24 Scalable 120 6 720 32 192 0.3 to 1 MHz SOIC-24
A8515 Boost 5 to 40 55 120 2 240 12 24 0.6 to 2.2 MHz eTSSOP-16
A8516 Boost Controller 8 to 24 Scalable 120 6 720 32 192 0.3 to 1 MHz eTSSOP-24, SOIC-24
LED Drivers - Automotive Backlighting
Part Topology VIN Max IOUT Per Number of IOUT Total LEDs/ Total Frequency Packages
Number OVP (V) Channel (mA) Channels Channel LEDs
A8501 Boost 6.8 to 40 38 100 4 400 9 36 0.6 to 2.2 MHz eTSSOP-28
A8502 Boost 5 to 40 55 120 2 240 12 24 0.6 to 2.2 MHz eTSSOP-16
A8510 Boost 5 to 40 55 40 8 320 12 96 0.6 to 2.2 MHz 5 x 5 QFN-26
A8511 Boost 6.8 to 40 38 150 4 600 9 36 0.6 to 2.2 MHz eTSSOP-28
A8513 Boost 4.5 to 40 55 150 1 150 14 14 0.25 to 2 MHz eMSOP-10, eTSSOP-16
A8514 Boost 5 to 40 55 80 4 320 12 48 0.6 to 2.2 MHz eTSSOP-20
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LED Drivers - General Lighting
Part Topology Number of IOUT per VLED Max Latched Serial Packages
Number Channels Channel (V) Output Input
A6210 Buck 1 300 mA 40 No No QFN-16
A6211 Buck 1 300 mA 40 No No eSOIC-8
A6280 Linear 3 150 mA 17 Yes Yes DIP-16, QFN-16
A6281 Linear 3 150 mA 17 Yes Yes QFN-16
A6282 Linear 16 50 mA 13 Yes Yes QFN-24,
SOIC-24, TSSOP-24
LED Drivers - Automotive Lighting
Part Topology Number of IOUT VIN LEDs per Total Packages
Number Channels Max Channel LEDs
A6260 Linear 1 350 mA 6 to 40 33eSOIC-8
A6261 Linear 4 350 mA 6 to 50 3 12 eMSOP-10, eTSSOP-16
A6262 Linear 4 400 mA 6 to 50 3 12 eMSOP-10, eTSSOP-16
A6264 Linear 4 400 mA 6 to 50 3 12 eMSOP-10, eTSSOP-16
A6265 Buck-Boost / Boost 1 1 A+ 6.5 to 50 2 to 15 15 eTSSOP-16
A6266 Boost 1 1 A+ 5 to 50 5 to 15 15 eTSSOP-16
A6267 Buck-Boost / Boost 1 1 A+ 6.5 to 50 2 to 15 15 eTSSOP-16
A6268 Buck-Boost / Boost 1 1 A+ 5 to 50 2 to 15 15 eTSSOP-16
REGULATORS AND LIGHTING
Multiple Output Regulators
Single Output Regulators
Part Topology Input Voltage Output Packages
Number (V)
A4403 Buck 9 to 46 3 A 4 x 4 mm QFN-16
A4447 Buck 8 to 50 2 A eSOIC-8
A8483 Boost 2.5 to 10 100 mA 3 x 3 mm TDFN-5
A8498 Buck 8 to 50 3 A eSOIC-8
A8499 Buck 8 to 50 1.5 A eSOIC-8
A8582K Buck 4.7 to 40 2 A eSOIC-16
A8583K Buck 4.7 to 40 3.5 A eSOIC-16
A8670 Buck 7 to 16 2 A 4 x 4 mm QFN-20
A8697 Buck 8 to 25 4 A eSOIC-8
A8698 Buck 8 to 25 3 A eSOIC-8
Part Topology Input Voltage Output Packages
Number (V)
A4401 Flyback 7 to 40 Scalable SOIC-8
A4402K Buck + LDO 6 to 50 Buck - 1 A / LDO-0.25 A 16-ETSSOP
~300 mA/ch for 5 V
A4405K Internal Buck + 3 LDO 5.5 to 50 V up to ~500 mA for 3.3 V eTSSOP-20
up to ~400 mA for 5 VP
A4406K Internal Buck + 2 LDO 5.5 to 50 V ~300 mA/ch for 5 V eTSSOP-20
up to ~500 mA for 3.3 V
A4490 3 x Buck 4.5 to 34 Each output rated at 4 x 4 mm QFN-20
2.2 A peak switch current
~300 mA/ch for 5 V
A4407K Internal Buck + 4 LDO 5.5 to 50 V up to ~250 mA for 5 VP eTSSOP-24
up to ~500 mA for 3.3 V
up to ~700 mA for Vadj
A4491 3 x Buck 4.5 to 23 Each output rated at 4 x 4 mm QFN-20
2.2 A peak switch current
A4492 3 x Buck 4.5 to 34 Each output rated at 4 x 4 mm QFN-20
2.2 A peak switch current
A8450K Internal Buck + 3 LDO 6 to 45 1.2 V to 3.3 V @ 200 mA, SOIC-24
3.3 V @ 200 mA, 5 V @200 mA
Four Buck Regulators plus 2.5 A peak for regulators 1-3
A8600K two hi-side switches 4.4 V-40 V 4 A peak for controller 4 QFP-48
(all thermally limited)
DVDD: 2.4 to (Vin - 0.6)V @ 50 mA
Internal Boost +3x LDO VGH: 2.4 to 26 V @ 14 mA
A8601K +2x Charge Pump 4 to 5.5 AVDD: 2.4 to 14.8V @ 200 mA (incl VCOM) eTSSOP-28
VCOM: 2.9 to 6.8 V, VGH: 2.4 to 26 V @ 14 mA
VGL: -12.85 to -5 V @ 14 mA *
Note: "K" suffix denotes automotive grade product
*Typical voltage rails needed when powering LCD displays
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Display backlighting Automotive lighting
Architectural lighting
Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. offers a growing portfolio of LED drivers used for display backlighting,
architectural lighting, signage, and automotive lighting applications.
Allegro’s process technology and applications expertise has enabled the development of highly
integrated LED driver ICs with on-chip FETs and diverse control options, providing flexibility and
functionality in a small solution footprint.
Allegro’s LED driver portfolio covers a wide variety of topologies, channel counts, output
currents and feature sets to help customers optimize their solutions.
Features within the portfolio of devices include:
Buck, boost, charge pump, and linear
topologies
Series and parallel configurations
Single and multiple (up to 16) channel outputs
Output currents from 20 mA up to 3 A
per channel
Multiple intensity control methods including
PWM control with high resolution per channel
Current-control for color calibration
(dot correction)
Open LED and shorted LED detection
Thermal shutdown and undervoltage
lockout
Automotive voltage and temperature
ratings available
Excellent current matching and accuracy
Low quiescent current
Multiple package options
We offer a growing portfolio of LED drivers used for the following applications:
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