A1421 2 3 Datasheet
A1421 2 3 Datasheet
A1421 2 3 Datasheet
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Functional Block Diagram
VCC
(Pin 1)
TEST
Diagnostic (Pin 3)
Circuitry
Regulator
Bandpass Filter Integrated
Dual Hall Tracking Capacitor VOUT
Transducers
(Pin 2)
Comparator
GND
(Pin 4) (Required)
DESCRIPTION (continued)
voltages from 4.0 to 26.5 V. The output stage can switch 20 mA the zero-crossing. The output polarities are shown in the Selec-
over the full frequency response range of the device, and is tion Guide table.
compatible with CMOS logic circuits.
This variety of options provides flexibility for achieving solu-
The devices in this family differ from each other in their switch tions for a wide range of applications, including automotive
point specifications and their switching polarity. The A1421 has a transmission and crankshaft speed sensing.
small hysteresis and asymmetrical switch points, with one switch
point at the zero-crossing. The A1422 has a small hysteresis The device package has an operating ambient temperature range
and symmetrical switch points, both near the zero-crossing. The –40°C to 150°C , and is provided in a 4-pin plastic SIP. Each
A1423 offers high vibration immunity, by means of its larger package is available in a lead (Pb) free version (suffix, –T) , with
hysteresis that establishes symmetrical switch points further from a 100% matte tin plated leadframe.
SELECTION GUIDE
Output Switching
Switch Points Symmetry
at BDIFF = 0
Part Number BOP(max)+ BOP(typ)+ BOP(min)+ Packing [1]
BDiff BDiff BOP(typ) BRP(typ)
BRP(min) BRP(typ) BRP(max)
Increasing Decreasing (G) (G)
(G) (G) (G)
Low (On) to High (Off) to
A1421LK-T [2] 15 0 15 15 7.5
High (Off) Low (On)
High (Off) to Low (On) to Bulk, 500
A1422LK-T 15 –15 0 0 0
Low (On) High (Off) pieces/bag
High (Off) to Low (On) to
A1423LK-T 65 –65 0 0 0
Low (On) High (Off)
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OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS Valid at TA = – 40°C to 150°C, TJ ≤ 165°C; over operational air gap range and VCC within
operating range, unless otherwise noted. Typical operating parameters: VCC = 12 V and TA = 25°C.
Characteristic Symbol Test Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
RESPONSE CHARACTERISTICS
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OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS, continued Valid at TA = – 40°C to 150°C, TJ ≤ 165°C; over operational air gap range and VCC
within operating range, unless otherwise noted. Typical operating parameters: VCC = 12 V and TA = 25°C.
Characteristic Symbol Test Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units
MAGNETIC CHARACTERISTICS [5][6]
1421, Bdiff increasing, fBdiff = 200 Hz, Bdiff = 50 Gp-p
0.0 15.0 27.5 G
VOUT switches from low (on) to high (off)
1422, Bdiff increasing, fBdiff = 200 Hz, Bdiff = 50 Gp-p
Operate Point BOP 5.0 15.0 35.0 G
VOUT switches from high (off) to low (on)
1423, Bdiff increasing, fBdiff = 200 Hz, Bdiff = 200 Gp-p
10.0 65.0 100.0 G
VOUT switches from high (off) to low (on)
1421, Bdiff decreasing, fBdiff = 200 Hz, Bdiff = 50 Gp-p
–12.5 0.0 7.5 G
VOUT switches from high (off) to low (on)
1422, Bdiff decreasing, fBdiff = 200 Hz, Bdiff = 50 Gp-p
Release Point BRP –35.0 –15.0 –5.0 G
VOUT switches from low (on) to high (off)
1423, Bdiff decreasing, fBdiff = 200 Hz, Bdiff = 200 Gp-p
–100 –65.0 –10.0 G
VOUT switches from low (on) to high (off)
1421, fBdiff = 200 Hz, Bdiff = 50 Gp-p 5 15 35 G
Hysteresis BHYS 1422, fBdiff = 200 Hz, Bdiff = 50 Gp-p – 30 – G
1423, fBdiff = 200 Hz, Bdiff = 200 Gp-p – 130 – G
Applied Magnetic Field [7] Bdiff Differential p-p magnetic field – – 1250 G
[1] I
CC is equivalentto ICC(max) + 3 mA.
[2] Time required to initialize device.
[3] Time required for the output switch points to be within specification.
[4] Output Rise Time will be dominated by the RC time constant.
[5] For lower frequencies, the absolute values of B , B , and B
OP RP HYS may decrease due to delay induced by the high-pass filter.
[6] See Definitions of Terms section.
[7] Exceeding the maximum magnetic field may result in compromised absolute accuracy.
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THERMAL CHARACTERISTICS may require derating at maximum conditions, see application information
Characteristic Symbol Test Conditions* Value Units
Package Thermal Resistance RθJA Minimum-K PCB (single-sided with copper limited to solder pads) 177 °C/W
*In still air. Additional thermal information available on Allegro website.
22 650
Definitions of Terms
The following provide additional information about some of the power is applied, to initialize all circuitry necessary for proper
parameters cited. For additional information, visit the Allegro operation.
Web site at www.allegromicro.com.
Settling Time, tSettling – The time required by the device, after
Applied Magnetic Field, Bdiff – The differential magnetic flux
tPO, and after a valid magnetic signal has been applied, to
density, which is calculated as the arithmetic difference of the
flux densities observed by each of the two Hall elements. fBdiff is provide proper output transitions. Settling time is a function of
the input signal frequency. magnetic offset, offset polarity, signal phase, signal frequency,
and signal amplitude.
Output Off Switch Point (Operate Point), BOP – The value of
increasing differential magnetic flux density at which the device Supply Current (on), ICC(on) – The current draw of the device
output switches from low to high (A1421) or high to low (A1422 with the output transitor is turned on.
and A1423).
Supply Current (off), ICC(off) – The current draw of the device
Output On Switch Point (Release Point), BRP – The value of
with the output transitor is turned off.
decreasing differential magnetic flux density at which the device
output switches from high to low (A1421) or from low to high Response Time, tResponse – The total time required for generating
(A1422 and A1423). zero-crossing output transitions after initialization (the sum of
Power-On Time, tPO – The time needed by the device, after Power-on Time and Settling Time).
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EMPIRICAL RESULTS
Current (mA)
20.0 –40
6.0 6.0
5.0 5.0
4.0 4.0
3.0 3.0
2.0 2.0
1.0 1.0
0.0 0.0
–50 0 50 100 150 200 0 5 10 15 20 25
Ambient Temperature, TA (ºC) Supply Voltage, VCC (V)
Current (mA)
20.0 –40
6.0 6.0
5.0 5.0
4.0 4.0
3.0 3.0
2.0 2.0
1.0 1.0
0.0 0.0
–50 0 50 100 150 200 0 5 10 15 20 25
Ambient Temperature, TA (ºC) Supply Voltage, VCC (V)
Voltage (mV)
20.0
–40
300 300
250 250
200 200
150 150
100 100
50 50
0 0
–50 0 50 100 150 200 0 5 10 15 20 25
Ambient Temperature, TA (ºC) Supply Voltage, VCC (V)
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SIMULATION RESULTS
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Vs
R2
C1 1
VCC R1
Component Value Units
A1421, A1422 R1* 1 kΩ
4 or A1423 2
GND VOUT R2 100 Ω
C1 0.1 μF
C2 0.1 ηF
C2 *Pull-up resistor not required for protec-
TEST tion but for normal operation.
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APPLICATIONS INFORMATION
The A1421, A1422, and A1423 are versatile high-precision dif- the other a negative hysteresis, BHYS2. Therefore, one comparator
ferential sensor ICs that can be used in a wide range of applica- switches at the BOP crossing on an increasing differential signal
tions. Proper choice of the target material and shape, magnet and the other switches at the BRP crossing on a decreasing differ-
material and shape, and assembly techniques enables large ential signal. The hysteresis on each comparator precludes false
working air gaps and high switch point accuracy over the device switching on noise or target jitter.
operating temperature range. The behavior is similar for the A1422 and the A1423. The switch
points are as shown in the magnetic charactersitics table, and the
Device Operation output polarity is inverted. This is illustrated in figure 2, on the
next page.
The device IC contains two integrated Hall transducers that are
used to differentially respond to a magnetic field across the sur- Start-up
face of the IC. Referring to figure 1, which shows curves for the
During power-on time, tPO, the output signal, VOUT, is high.
A1421 as an example, the trigger switches the output when the
Beyond this time, if the applied magnetic field, Bdiff, is smaller
differential magnetic field crosses the BOP level while increasing
than BHYS, the switching state and VOUT polarity are indeter-
in strength (referred to as the positive direction). In the example,
minate. VOUT will be valid for Bdiff > BHYS, after the additional
the A1421 output voltage switches high (off), and switches the
settling time, tSettling, has also elapsed.
output low (on) when the differential magnetic field crosses BRP
while decreasing (the negative direction). Delay
The operation is achieved through the use of two separate com- The bandpass filter induces delay in the output signal, VOUT, rel-
parators. One comparator has a positive hysteresis, BHYS1, and ative to the applied magnetic field, Bdiff. Simulation data shown
BRP(typ)1421 BHYS1
B OP(typ)1421
15.0
Applied Magnetic
0.0
Field, Bdiff
BHYS2
Comparator 1, A1421
Comparator 2, A1421
Figure 1. Typical output characteristics with dual comparator operation. The example shown is for the A1421. Characteristics
shown without delay, see characteristic data charts for delay and phase shift contributions.
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in the Characteristic Data section quantify the effect of the input Typical Circuit
signal amplitude on the phase shift of the output. Positive values A pull-up resistor, RPU, is required between the supply and out-
of delay indicate a lagging output, while negative values indicate put terminals, as shown in figure 3. Also, the auxilliary terminal,
a leading output. TEST, must be connected externally to the GND terminal.
AC-Coupled Operation
Steady-state magnet and system offsets are eliminated using an
on-chip differential bandpass filter. The upper and lower cut-off
frequencies of this patented filter are set using an internal inte-
VS
grated capacitor. The differential structure of this filter improves
the ability of the IC to reject single-ended noise on the GND 1
or VCC lines and, as a result, makes the device more resistant 0.1 uF VCC RPU
B OP(typ)1423
65.0
BOP(typ)1421, 1422
15.0
Applied Magnetic
0.0
Field, Bdiff
–15.0
BRP(typ)1421
B RP(typ)1422
–65.0
B RP(typ)1423
Figure 2. Comparative typical output characteristics. This chart illustrates the switch points and the output polarities of the A1421,
A1422, and the A 1423. Characteristics shown without delay, see characteristic data charts for delay and phase shift contributions.
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+0.08
5.21 –0.05
45°
B
E E
1.50 1.55 ±0.05
2.20
D
NNNN
1.29 E Mold Ejector YYWW
+0.08 Pin Indent
3.43 –0.05
E1 E2 1
45°
Branded
D Standard Branding Reference View
Face
2.16 0.84 REF N = Device part number
MAX Y = Last two digits of year of manufacture
W = Week of manufacture
A
For Reference Only; not for tooling use (reference DWG-9010)
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 2 3 4
1.27 NOM
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Revision Table
Number Date Description
7 July 2, 2018 Updated A1421LK-T status to discontinued; minor editorial updates
8 July 3, 2019 Minor editorial updates
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