A1242
Two-Wire Chopper-Stabilized Hall Effect Latch
Discontinued Product
This device is no longer in production. The device should not be
purchased for new design applications. Samples are no longer available.
Date of status change: October 31, 2011
Recommended Substitutions:
• for the A1242ELHLT-I2-T use the A1244LLHLX-I2-T
• for the A1242ELHLT-I1-T use the A1244LLHLX-I1-T
• for the A1242LLHLT-I2-T use the A1244LLHLX-I2-T
• for the A1242LLHLT-I1-T use the A1244LLHLX-I1-T
• for the A1242EUA-I1-T and A1242LUA-I1-T use the A1244LUA-I1-T
• for the A1242LUA-I2-T use the A1244LUA-I2-T
NOTE: For detailed information on purchasing options, contact your
local Allegro field applications engineer or sales representative.
Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. reserves the right to make, from time to time, revisions to the anticipated product life cycle plan
for a product to accommodate changes in production capabilities, alternative product availabilities, or market demand. The
information included herein is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. assumes no respon-
sibility for its use; nor for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties which may result from its use.
A1242
Two-Wire Chopper-Stabilized Hall Effect Latch
Features and Benefits
▪
Chopper stabilization
▫
Superior temperature stability
▫
Extremely low switchpoint drift
▫
Insensitive to physical stress
▪
Reverse battery protection
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Solid-state reliability
▪
Small size
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Robust EMC capability
▪
High ESD ratings (HBM)
Description
The A1242 Hall effect latch is a two-wire latch especially
suited for operation over extended temperature ranges, from
–40 to +150°C. Superior high-temperature performance is
made possible through the Allegro dynamic offset
cancellation technique, which reduces the residual offset
voltage normally caused by device overmolding, temperature
dependencies, and thermal stress.
The current-switching output technique allows for the reduction
in cost in the wiring harness because only two connections to
the device are required. The current-switching output structure
also inherently provides more immunity against EMC/ESD
transients. These devices have low magnetic thresholds, thereby
enabling more flexibility in the magnetic circuit design.
The Hall effect latch will be in the high output current state
in the presence of a magnetic South Pole field of sufficient
magnitude and will remain in this state until a sufficient North
Pole field is present.
The A1242 includes the following on a single silicon chip:
a voltage regulator, Hall-voltage generator, small-signal
amplifier, chopper stabilization, Schmitt trigger, and a current
source output. Advanced BiCMOS wafer fabrication processing
takes advantage of low-voltage requirements, component
Packages: 3 pin SOT23W (suffix LH), and
3 pin SIP (suffix UA)
Not to scale
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Functional Block Diagram
VCC
Regulator
To All Subcircuits
Clock/Logic
Sample and Hold
Low-Pass
Filter
Dynamic Offset
Cancellation
Amp
GND
Package UA Only
GND
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A1242
Two-Wire Chopper-Stabilized Hall Effect Latch
Description (continued)
matching, very low input-offset errors and small component
geometries.
Suffix ‘L-’ devices are rated for operation over a temperature range
of –40°C to +150°C; suffix ‘E-’ devices are rated for operation over
a temperature range of –40°C to +85°C. Two A1242 package styles
Selection Guide
Part Number
Packaging*
Mounting
provide magnetically optimized solutions for most applications.
Package LH is a SOT23W, a miniature low-profile surface-mount
package, while package UA is a three-pin ultramini SIP for through-
hole mounting. Each package is available lead (Pb) free, with 100%
matte tin plated leadframes.
A1242ELHLT-I1-T
7-in. reel, 3000 pieces/reel
A1242ELHLT-I2-T
A1242EUA-I1-T
Bulk, 500 pieces/bag
A1242LLHLT-I1-T
7-in. reel, 3000 pieces/reel
A1242LLHLT-I2-T
A1242LUA-I1-T
Bulk, 500 pieces/bag
A1242LUA-I2-T
*Contact Allegro for additional packing options.
3-pin SOT23W surface mount
3-pin SIP through hole
3-pin SOT23W surface mount
3-pin SIP through hole
Low Current, I
CC(L)
(mA)
5.0 to 6.9
2.0 to 5.0
5.0 to 6.9
5.0 to 6.9
2.0 to 5.0
5.0 to 6.9
2.0 to 5.0
Ambient, T
A
(°C)
–40 to 85
B
RP(MIN)
(G)
B
OP(MAX)
(G)
–80
–40 to 150
80
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Characteristic
Supply Voltage
Reverse Supply Voltage
Magnetic Flux Density
Operating Ambient Temperature
Maximum Junction Temperature
Storage Temperature
*1 G (gauss) = 0.1 mT (millitesla)
Symbol
V
CC
V
RCC
B
T
A
T
J
(max)
T
stg
Range E
Range L
Notes
Rating
28
–18
Unlimited
–40 to 85
–40 to 150
165
–65 to 170
Unit*
V
V
G
ºC
ºC
ºC
ºC
Pin-out Diagrams
LH Package
3
UA Package
Terminal List
Name
VCC
GND
NC
NC
Number
Function
Package LH Package UA
1
1
Connects power supply to chip
3
2,3
Ground
2
–
No internal connection
1
2
1
2
3
Allegro MicroSystems, Inc.
115 Northeast Cutoff
Worcester, Massachusetts 01615-0036 U.S.A.
1.508.853.5000; www.allegromicro.com
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A1242
Two-Wire Chopper-Stabilized Hall Effect Latch
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
over full operating voltage and temperature ranges, unless otherwise specified
Characteristic
Electrical Characteristics
Supply Voltage
2 3
Supply Current
Output Slew Rate
4
Chopping Frequency
Power-On Time
Power-On State
5
Supply Zener Clamp Voltage
Supply Zener Current
6
Reverse Battery Current
Magnetic Characteristics
7
Operate Point
Release Point
Hysteresis
1
Symbol
V
CC
I
CC(L)
I
CC(H)
dI/dt
f
C
t
PO
POS
V
Z(supply)
I
Z(supply)
I
RCC
B
OP
B
RP
B
HYS
V
CC
> V
CC(MIN)
Test Conditions
Operating, T
J
< 165°C
-I1, B < B
RP
-I2, B < B
RP
-I1 and -I2, B > B
OP
R
S
= 100
Ω,
C
S
= 20 pF, no bypass capacitor
Min.
3.5
5
2
12
–
–
–
–
28
–
–
5
–80
40
Typ.
1
–
–
–
–
36
200
–
I
CC(H)
–
–
–
32
–32
64
Max.
24
6.9
5
17
–
–
25
–
–
20
2.5
80
–5
110
Units
V
mA
mA
mA
mA/μs
kHz
μs
–
V
mA
mA
G
G
G
t
PO
< t
PO(max)
, dV
CC
/ dt > 25 mV /
μs
I
CC
= 20 mA; T
A
= 25°C
V
S
= 28 V
V
RCC
= –18 V
South pole adjacent to branded face of device
North pole adjacent to branded face of device
B
OP
– B
RP
Typical values are at T
A
= 25°C and V
CC
= 12 V. Performance may vary for individual units, within the specified maximum and mini-
mum limits.
2
Maximum voltage must be adjusted for power dissipation and junction temperature; see
Power Derating
section.
3
V
CC
represents the generated voltage between the V
CC
pin and the GND pin.
4
The value of dI is the difference between 90% of I
CC(H)
and 10% of I
CC(L)
, and the value of dt is time period between those two
points. The value of dI/dt depends on the value of the bypass capacitor, if one is used, with greater capacitances resulting in lower
rates of change.
5
For t > t
PO(max)
, and B
RP
< B < B
OP
, POS is undefined.
6
Maximum current limit is equal to the maximum I
CCL(max)
+ 3 mA.
7
Magnetic flux density, B, is indicated as a negative value for north-polarity magnetic fields, and as a positive value for south-polarity
magnetic fields. This so-called algebraic convention supports arithmetic comparison of north and south polarity values, where the rela-
tive strength of the field is indicated by the absolute value of B, and the sign indicates the polarity of the field (for example, a –100 G
field and a 100 G field have equivalent strength, but opposite polarity).
DEVICE QUALIFICATION PROGRAM
Contact Allegro for information.
EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) PERFORMANCE
Contact Allegro for information.
Allegro MicroSystems, Inc.
115 Northeast Cutoff
Worcester, Massachusetts 01615-0036 U.S.A.
1.508.853.5000; www.allegromicro.com
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A1242
Two-Wire Chopper-Stabilized Hall Effect Latch
THERMAL CHARACTERISTICS
may require derating at maximum conditions, see application information
Characteristic
Symbol
Test Conditions*
Package LH, minimum-K PCB (single layer, single-sided with
copper limited to solder pads)
Package LH, low-K PCB (single layer, double-sided with
0.926 in
2
copper area)
Package UA, minimum-K PCB (single layer, single-sided with
copper limited to solder pads)
Value Units
228
110
165
ºC/W
ºC/W
ºC/W
Package Thermal Resistance
R
θJA
*Additional information available on the Allegro Web site.
Power Derating Curve
T
J(max)
= 165°C; I
CC
= I
CC(max)
25
24
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
V
CC(max)
Maximum Allowable V
CC
(V)
Low-K PCB, Package LH
(R
JA
= 110 °C/W)
Minimum-K PCB, Package UA
(R
JA
= 165 °C/W)
Minimum-K PCB, Package LH
(R
JA
= 228 °C/W)
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
V
CC(min)
180
Temperature (°C)
Power Dissipation versus Ambient Temperature
1900
1800
1700
1600
1500
1400
1300
1200
1100
1000
900
800
700
600
500
400
300
200
100
0
Power Dissipation, P
D
(mW)
Low-K PCB, Package LH
(R
JA
= 110 °C/W)
Min-K PCB, Package UA
(R
JA
= 165 °C/W)
Min-K PCB, Package LH
(R
JA
= 228 °C/W)
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
180
Temperature (°C)
Allegro MicroSystems, Inc.
115 Northeast Cutoff
Worcester, Massachusetts 01615-0036 U.S.A.
1.508.853.5000; www.allegromicro.com
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