Description
The A3280, A3281, and A3283 Hall-effect latches are
ex treme ly temperature-stable and stress-resistant sensors
especially suited for operation over extended temperature
ranges to +150°C. Superior high-temperature per for mance
is made possible through dynamic offset cancellation,
which reduces the residual offset voltage normally caused
by device overmolding, temperature dependencies, and
thermal stress. The three devices are iden ti cal except for
mag net ic switch points.
Each device includes on a single silicon chip a voltage
regulator, Hall-voltage generator, small-signal amplifier,
chopper sta bi li za tion, Schmitt trigger, and a short-circuit
protected open-collector output to sink up to 25 mA.
A south pole of sufficient strength will turn the output
on. A north pole is necessary to turn the output off. An
on-board regulator permits operation with supply voltages
of 4.2 to 24 volts.
Three package styles provide a magnetically op ti mized
pack age for most ap pli ca tions. Package type LH is a
modified SOT23W surface-mount package, LT is a
miniature SOT89/TO-243AA transistor package for
surface-mount applications; while UA is a three-lead
ultra-mini-SIP for through-hole mounting. Each package
type is lead (Pb) free (suffix, –T), with 100% matte tin
leadframe plating.
27609.20-DS, Rev. H
Features and Benefits
Symmetrical switch points
Resistant to physical stress
Superior temperature stability
Output short-circuit protection
Operation from unregulated supply
Reverse battery protection
Sol id-state reliability
Small size
Chopper-Stabilized, Precision
Hall-Ef fect Latches
Packages:
Functional Block Diagram
Not to scale
A3280, A3281, and A3283
Package LH
Package LT Package UA
Chopper-Stabilized, Precision
Hall-Effect Latches
A3280, A3281
and A3283
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Selection Guide
Part Number Packing1Mounting Ambient, TA
(°C)
BRP(MIN)
(TA = 25°C)
(G)
BOP(MAX)
(TA = 25°C)
(G)
A3280ELHLT-T 7-in. reel, 3000 pieces/reel SOT23W Surface Mount –40 to 85
–40 40
A3280EUA-T Bulk, 500 pieces/bag 3-pin SIP through hole
A3280LLHLT-T 7-in. reel, 3000 pieces/reel SOT23W Surface Mount
–40 to 150
A3280LLT-T2Bulk, 500 pieces/bag SOT89 Surface Mount
A3280LLTTR-T 7-in. reel, 1000 pieces/reel
A3280LUA-T Bulk, 500 pieces/bag 3-pin SIP through hole
A3281ELHLT-T 7-in. reel, 3000 pieces/reel SOT23W Surface Mount –40 to 85
–90 90
A3281EUA-T3Bulk, 500 pieces/bag 3-pin SIP through hole
A3281LLHLT-T 7-in. reel, 3000 pieces/reel SOT23W Surface Mount
–40 to 150
A3281LLT-T2Bulk, 500 pieces/bag SOT89 Surface Mount
A3281LLTTR-T 7-in. reel, 1000 pieces/reel
A3281LUA-T Bulk, 500 pieces/bag 3-pin SIP through hole
A3283ELHLT-T37-in. reel, 3000 pieces/reel SOT23W Surface Mount
–40 to 85
–180 180
A3283ELTTR-T 7-in. reel, 1000 pieces/reel SOT89 Surface Mount
A3283EUA-T Bulk, 500 pieces/bag 3-pin SIP through hole
A3283LLHLT-T 7-in. reel, 3000 pieces/reel SOT23W Surface Mount
–40 to 150
A3283LLT-T2Bulk, 500 pieces/bag SOT89 Surface Mount
A3283LLTTR-T 7-in. reel, 1000 pieces/reel
A3283LUA-T Bulk, 500 pieces/bag 3-pin SIP through hole
1Contact Allegro for additional packing options.
2Variant is in production but has been determined to be LAST TIME BUY. This classification indicates that the variant is obsolete
and notice has been given. Sale of the variant is currently restricted to existing customer applications. The variant should not
be purchased for new design applications because of obsolescence in the near future. Samples are no longer available. Status
date change November 1, 2008. Deadline for receipt of LAST TIME BUY orders is May 1, 2008.
3Variant is in production but has been determined to be NOT FOR NEW DESIGN. This classification indicates that sale of the
variant is currently restricted to existing customer applications. The variant should not be purchased for new design applications
because obsolescence in the near future is probable. Samples are no longer available. Status change: November 1, 2008.
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Characteristic Symbol Notes Rating Units
Supply Voltage VCC 26.5 V
Reverse Battery Voltage VRCC –30 V
Magnetic Flux Density B Unlimited G
Output Off Voltage VOUT 26 V
Continuous Output Current IOUT
Internal current limiting is intended to protect
the device from output short circuits. 25 mA
Reverse Output Currrent IROUT –50 mA
Operating Ambient Temperature TA
Range E –40 to 85 ºC
Range L –40 to 150 ºC
Maximum Junction Temperature TJ(max) 165 ºC
Storage Temperature Tstg –65 to 170 ºC
Chopper-Stabilized, Precision
Hall-Effect Latches
A3280, A3281
and A3283
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Suf x ‘–LH’ Pinning
(SOT23W)
Suffix '–LT' & '–UA' Pinning
(SOT89/TO-243AA & ultra-mini SIP)
Dwg. PH-003-2
1
SUPPLY
VCC
GROUND
32
OUTPUT
X
PTCT
Chopper-Stabilized, Precision
Hall-Effect Latches
A3280, A3281
and A3283
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS over operating temperature range.
Limits
Characteristic Symbol Test Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units
Supply Voltage Range VCC Operating, TJ < 170°C1 4.2 24 V
Output Leakage Current IOFF V
OUT = 24 V, B < BRP10 μA
Output Saturation Voltage VOUT(SAT) I
OUT = 20 mA, B > BOP185 500 mV
Output Current Limit IOM B > BOP 30 – 60 mA
Power-On Time tpo V
CC > 4.2 V 50 μs
Chopping Frequency fC – 340 – kHz
Output Rise Time tr R
L = 820 , CL = 20 pF 0.2 2.0 μs
Output Fall Time tf R
L = 820 , CL = 20 pF 0.1 2.0 μs
Supply Current ICC B < BRP
, VCC = 12 V 3.0 8.0 mA
B > BOP
, VCC = 12 V 4.0 8.0 mA
Reverse Battery Current ICC V
RCC = -30 V -5.0 mA
Zener Voltage VZ + VD I
CC = 15 mA, TA = 25°C 28 32 37 V
Zener Impedance zz + zD I
CC = 15 mA, TA = 25°C 50
NOTES: 1. Maximum voltage must be adjusted for power dissipation and junction temperature.
2. BOP = operate point (output turns on); BRP = release point (output turns off).
3. Typical Data is at TA = +25°C and VCC = 12 V and is for design information only.
Part Numbers1
A3280 A3281 A3283
Characteristic Test Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max. Units
Operate Point, BOP at TA = +25°C and TA = max. 5.0 22 40 15 50 90 100 150 180 G
at TA = -40°C 5.0 40 15 90 100 200 G
Release Point, BRP at TA = +25°C and TA = max. -40 -23 -5.0 -90 -50 -15 -180 -150 -100 G
at TA = -40°C -40 -5.0 -90 -15 -200 -100 G
Hysteresis, Bhys at TA = +25°C and TA = max. 10 45 80 30 100 180 – 300 360 G
(BOP - BRP) at TA = -40°C – – 80 – – 180 – – 360 G
NOTES: 1. Complete part number includes a suf x to identify operating temperature range (E or L) and package type (LH, LT, or UA).
2. As used here, negative ux densities are de ned as less than zero (algebraic convention) and -50 G is less than +10 G.
3. Typical Data is at TA = +25°C and VCC = 12 V and is for design information only.
4. 1 gauss (G) is exactly equal to 0.1 millitesla (mT).
MAGNETIC CHARACTERISTICS over operating voltage range.
Chopper-Stabilized, Precision
Hall-Effect Latches
A3280, A3281
and A3283
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TYPICAL OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS
as a function of temperature
Chopper-Stabilized, Precision
Hall-Effect Latches
A3280, A3281
and A3283
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TYPICAL OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS
as a function of temperature (cont'd)
SUPPLY CURRENT
OUTPUT SATURATION VOLTAGE
4.0 4.5 5.0
SUPPLY VOLTAGE IN VOLTS
3.0
Dwg. GH-021-1
3.5
RELEASE POINT
80
40
0
-40
-80
OPERATE POINT
24
TA = 150°C
TA = -40°C
4.0 4.5 5.0
SUPPLY VOLTAGE IN VOLTS
3.0
Dwg. GH-021-3
3.5
RELEASE POINT
40
20
0
-20
-40
OPERATE POINT
24
T
A
= 150°C
T
A
= -40°C
0 25 50 75 100
300
0
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE IN °C
200
100
-50
Dwg. GH-029-4
150-25 125
I
OUT
= 20 mA
V
CC
= 12 V
6.0
5.0
4.0
3.0
2.0
0 255075100
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE IN °C
-50
Dwg. GH-028-5
125-25 150
OUTPUT ON, B > B OP
OUTPUT OFF, B < B RP
VCC = 12 V
A3280* SWITCH POINTS A3281* SWITCH POINTS
TYPICAL OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS
as a function of supply voltage
RP
OP
Chopper-Stabilized, Precision
Hall-Effect Latches
A3280, A3281
and A3283
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TYPICAL OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS
as a function of supply voltage (cont’d)
4.0 4.5 5.0
SUPPLY VOLTAGE IN VOLTS
3.0
Dwg. GH-055-1
3.5 24
T
A
= 150°C
T
A
= +25°C
T
A
= -40°C
I
OUT
= 20 mA
250
150
200
225
175
4.0 6.0 9.0
SUPPLY VOLTAGE IN VOLTS
3.0
Dwg. GH-058-4
5.0 12
T
A
= 150°C
T
A
= +25°C
T
A
= -40°C
7.0
5.0
3.0
1.0
6.0
4.0
2.0
8.0
0
OUTPUT ON
10 118.07.0
SUPPLY CURRENT
OUTPUT SATURATION VOLTAGE
Chopper-Stabilized, Precision
Hall-Effect Latches
A3280, A3281
and A3283
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115 Northeast Cutoff
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FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
Chopper-Stabilized Technique. The Hall element can be
considered as a resistor array similar to a Wheatstone bridge. A
large portion of the offset is a result of the mismatching of these
resistors. These devices use a proprietary dynamic offset cancel-
lation technique, with an internal high-frequency clock to reduce
the residual offset voltage of the Hall element that is normally
caused by device overmolding, temperature de pen den cies, and
thermal stress. The chopper-stabilizing technique cancels the
mismatching of the resistor circuit by changing the direction of
the current owing through the Hall plate using CMOS switches
and Hall voltage measurement taps, while maintaing the Hall-
voltage signal that is induced by the external magnetic ux. The
signal is then captured by a sample-and-hold circuit and further
processed using low-offset bipolar circuitry. This technique
produces devices that have an extremely stable quiescent Hall
output voltage, are immune to thermal stress, and have precise
recoverability after temperature cycling. This technique will
also slightly degrade the device output repeatability. A relatively
high sampling frequency is used in order that faster signals can
be processed.
More detailed descriptions of the circuit operation can be
found in: Technical Paper STP 97-10, Monolithic Magnetic Hall
Sensor Using Dynamic Quadrature Offset Cancellation and
Technical Paper STP 99-1, Chopper-Stabilized Ampli ers With A
Track-and-Hold Signal Demodulator.
Operation. The output of these devices switch es low (turns
on) when a magnetic eld perpendicular to the Hall sensor
exceeds the operate point threshold (BOP). After turn-on, the
output is capable of sinking 25 mA and the output voltage is
VOUT(SAT). Note that the de vice latch es; that is, a south pole of
suf cient strength towards the branded surface of the device
will turn the device on; removal of the south pole will leave
the device on. When the magnetic eld is reduced below the
release point (BRP), the device output goes high (turns off).
The dif fer ence in the magnetic operate and release points is the
hysteresis (Bhys) of the device. This built-in hysteresis allows
clean switching of the output even in the presence of external
mechanical vibration and electrical noise.
Powering up in the absence of a magnetic eld (less than
BOP and higher than BRP) will allow an indeterminate output
state. The correct state is warranted after the rst excursion
beyond BOP or BRP.
It is strongly recommended that an external bypass ca pac i tor
Chopper-Stabilized, Precision
Hall-Effect Latches
A3280, A3281
and A3283
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be con nect ed (in close proximity to the Hall sensor) between the supply and ground of the device to reduce both external noise and
noise generated by the chopper-sta bi li za tion tech nique.
The sim plest form of magnet that will op er ate these devices is a ring magnet. Oth er meth ods of operation, such as linear magnets,
are possible.
Extensive applications information for Hall-effect sensors is available in:
Hall-Effect IC Applications Guide, Application Note 27701;
Guidelines for Designing Subassemblies Using Hall-Effect Devices, Application Note 27703.1
More detailed descriptions of the chopper-stabilized circuit operation can be found in:
Monolithic Magnetic Hall Sensor Using Dynamic Quadrature Offset Cancelation, Technical Paper STP 97-10; and
Chopper-Stabilized Ampli ers With A Track-and-Hold Signal Demodulator, Technical Paper STP 99-1.
All are provided at
www.allegromicro.com
APPLICATIONS INFORMATION
SUPPLY
OUTPUT
Dwg. EH-013
0.1 MF
SUPPLY
1
V
CC
3
2
X
PTCT
Chopper-Stabilized, Precision
Hall-Effect Latches
A3280, A3281
and A3283
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Package LH, 3-Pin (SOT-23W)
0.55 REF
Gauge Plane
Seating Plane
0.25 BSC
0.95 BSC
0.95
1.00
0.70 2.40
2
1
AActive Area Depth, 0.28 mm REF
B
C
C
B
Reference land pattern layout
All pads a minimum of 0.20 mm from all adjacent pads; adjust as necessary
to meet application process requirements and PCB layout tolerances
Branding scale and appearance at supplier discretion
A
PCB Layout Reference View
Standard Branding Reference View
1
Branded Face
N = Last two digits of device part number
T = Temperature code
NNT
2.90 +0.10
–0.20
+4°
–0°
8X 10° REF
0.180+0.020
–0.053
0.05 +0.10
–0.05
0.25 MIN
1.91 +0.19
–0.06
2.98 +0.12
–0.08
1.00 ±0.13
0.40 ±0.10
For Reference Only; not for tooling use (reference dwg. 802840)
Dimensions in millimeters
Dimensions exclusive of mold flash, gate burrs, and dambar protrusions
Exact case and lead configuration at supplier discretion within limits shown
DHall element, not to scale
D
D
D
1.49
0.96
3
Chopper-Stabilized, Precision
Hall-Effect Latches
A3280, A3281
and A3283
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Package LT, 3-Pin SOT89
Parting
Line
2.24
1.14
321
A
AActive Area Depth, 0.78 mm REF
B
C
D
C
2X 1.50 BSC
4.50±0.10
1.50±0.10
0.50±0.06
0.42±0.06
1.73 +0.10
–0.11
2.20 +0.09
–0.07
2.45 +0.15
–0.16
4.10 +0.15
–0.16
1.00 +0.20
–0.11
0.40 +0.04
–0.05
Branding scale and appearance at supplier discretion
Hall element, not to scale
Reference land pattern layout (reference IPC7351 SOT89N);
All pads a minimum of 0.20 mm from all adjacent pads;
adjust as necessary to meet application process
requirements and PCB layout tolerances
Standard Branding Reference View
NNT
1
= Supplier emblem
N = Last two digits of device part number
T = Temperature code
For Reference Only; not for tooling use (reference JEDEC. TO-243AA)
Dimensions in millimeters
Dimensions exclusive of mold flash, gate burrs, and dambar protrusions
Exact case and lead configuration at supplier discretion within limits shown
1.50
1.00
0.80
2.60
2.00
2.50
0.70
4.60
BPCB Layout Reference View
Basic pads for low-stress, not self-aligning
Additional pad for low-stress, self-aligning
Additional area for IPC reference layout
Chopper-Stabilized, Precision
Hall-Effect Latches
A3280, A3281
and A3283
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Package UA, 3-Pin SIP
231
1.27 NOM
2.16
MAX
0.51
REF
45°
C
45°
0.79 REF
B
E
E
E
2.06
1.45
Gate burr area
A
B
C
Dambar removal protrusion (6X)
A
D
E
D
Branding scale and appearance at supplier discretion
Hall element, not to scale
Active Area Depth, 0.50 mm REF
For Reference Only; not for tooling use (reference DWG-9049)
Dimensions in millimeters
Dimensions exclusive of mold flash, gate burrs, and dambar protrusions
Exact case and lead configuration at supplier discretion within limits shown
Standard Branding Reference View
= Supplier emblem
N = Last two digits of device part number
T = Temperature code
NNT
1
Mold Ejector
Pin Indent
Branded
Face
4.09 +0.08
–0.05
0.41 +0.03
–0.06
3.02 +0.08
–0.05
0.43 +0.05
–0.07
15.75 ±0.51
1.52 ±0.05