Allegro MicroSystems CT815x Integrated Omnipolar TMR Analog Sensors

Allegro MicroSystems CT815x Integrated Omnipolar Tunnel Magnetoresistance (TMR) Analog Sensors provide a monolithic solution for superior sensing performance in consumer and industrial applications. The CT815x sensors offer magnetic operation over temperature and linear sample and hold (S&H) analog output voltage with a sampling frequency of 100Hz. For applications that require a very small form factor and low profile, the CT815x sensors are assembled in a 4-lead LGA package. The CT8150 is available in an industry-standard 3-lead SOT-23 package, while the CT8152 is offered in a 5-lead SOT-23 package to support high-volume manufacturing.

The Allegro CT8152 TMR sensors combine both analog and digital outputs in a single chip. The digital output is used to turn on the analog output so that it can remain in an ultra-low power state until the analog mode is enabled. When the BRP is triggered in digital mode, the analog output function will start operating. With power consumption as low as 3µA in analog output mode and 120nA in digital output mode, these devices are ideal for battery-operated products where minimal current consumption is required.

Features

  • Sensitivity and magnetic field range
    • S = 50mmV/V/mT
    • BANA = ±8.0mT
  • Current consumption
    • ~3.0µA in analog output mode
    • ~120nA at VDD = 1.8V and fs = 12.5Hz for digital output only
  • 1.7V to 5.5V supply voltage range
  • Omnipolar
  • 80Hz sample and hold analog output at fs
  • Dual analog and digital output (push-pull) operation capability
  • Under-voltage lockout (UVLO)
  • Package options
    • 3-lead SOT-23
    • 5-lead SOT-23
    • 4-lead LGA, 1.45mm x 1.45mm x 0.45mm

Applications

  • IoT devices
  • Smartphones, tablets, and laptops
  • Door-to-lid closure
  • Tamper-proofing for utility smart meters
  • Fluid level sensing/detection
  • Proximity detection
  • Motor controllers
  • Gimbals for camera systems in drones/UAVs
  • Industrial machinery/robots
  • Medical devices

Specifications

  • -0.3V to +6.0V maximum supply voltage
  • ±20.0mA maximum input and output current
  • Maximum temperature ranges
    • -40°C to +150°C junction
    • -65°C to +150°C storage
  • Timings
    • 50µs typical power-on time
    • 26µs typicals active mode time
  • 3.0µA typical supply current
  • 10pF output capacitive load

Block Diagrams

Block Diagram - Allegro MicroSystems CT815x Integrated Omnipolar TMR Analog Sensors

Allegro MicroSystems CT815x Integrated Omnipolar TMR Analog Sensors