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Da t i S n I y
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Advlam c eeet f Dat a Sheet
HAL 817
Programmable Linear
Hall-Effect Sensor
®
Sept.
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HAL 817
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Section
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1.1.
1.2.
1.3.
1.4.
1.5.
1.6.
1.7.
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2.3.
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2.3.2.
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3.3.
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3.5.
3.6.
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3.11.
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4.1.
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4.3.
4.4.
4.5.
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5.1.
5.2.
5.3.
5.4.
5.5.
5.6.
6.
Title
Introduction of the HAL817
Major Applications
Features
Marking Code
Operating Junction Temperature Range (T
J
)
Hall Sensor Package Codes
Solderability and Welding
Pin Connections and Short Descriptions
Functional Description
General Function
Digital Signal Processing and EEPROM
Calibration Procedure
General Procedure
Calibration of the Angle Sensor
Specifications
Outline Dimensions
Dimensions of Sensitive Area
Package Parameters and Position of Sensitive Areas
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Storage and Shelf Life
Recommended Operating Conditions
Characteristics
Thermal Characteristics
Magnetic Characteristics
Open-Circuit Detection
Overvoltage and Undervoltage Detection
Typical Characteristics
Application Notes
Application Circuit
Use of two HAL817 in Parallel
Temperature Compensation
Ambient Temperature
EMC and ESD
Programming of the Sensor
Definition of Programming Pulses
Definition of the Telegram
Telegram Codes
Number Formats
Register Information
Programming Information
Data Sheet History
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HAL 817
Programmable Linear Hall-Effect Sensor
Release Note: Revision bars indicate significant
changes to the previous edition.
1. Introduction of the
HAL817
The HAL817 is a member of the Micronas family of
programmable linear Hall sensors. HAL817 replaces
the HAL815 and should be used for new designs. It is
possible to program different sensors which are in par-
allel to the same supply voltage individually.
The HAL817 is an universal magnetic field sensor with
a linear output based on the Hall effect. The IC can be
used for angle or distance measurements if combined
with a rotating or moving magnet. The major character-
istics like magnetic field range, sensitivity, output qui-
escent voltage (output voltage at B = 0 mT), and out-
put voltage range are programmable in a non-volatile
memory. The sensor has a ratiometric output charac-
teristic, which means that the output voltage is propor-
tional to the magnetic flux and the supply voltage.
The HAL817 features a temperature-compensated
Hall plate with choppered offset compensation, an A/D
converter, digital signal processing, a D/A converter
with output driver, an EEPROM memory with redun-
dancy and lock function for the calibration data, a serial
interface for programming the EEPROM, and protec-
tion devices at all pins. The internal digital signal pro-
cessing is of great benefit because analog offsets,
temperature shifts, and mechanical stress do not
degrade the sensor accuracy.
The HAL817 is programmable by modulating the sup-
ply voltage. No additional programming pin is needed.
The easy programmability allows a 2-point calibration
by adjusting the output voltage directly to the input sig-
nal (like mechanical angle, distance, or current). Indi-
vidual adjustment of each sensor during the cus-
tomer’s manufacturing process is possible. With this
calibration procedure, the tolerances of the sensor, the
magnet, and the mechanical positioning can be com-
pensated in the final assembly. This offers a low-cost
alternative for all applications that presently need
mechanical adjustment or laser trimming for calibrating
the system.
In addition, the temperature compensation of the Hall
IC can be fit to all common magnetic materials by pro-
gramming first and second order temperature coeffi-
cients of the Hall sensor sensitivity. This enables oper-
ation over the full temperature range with high
accuracy.
The calculation of the individual sensor characteristics
and the programming of the EEPROM memory can
easily be done with a PC and the application kit from
Micronas.
1.1. Major Applications
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The sensor is designed for hostile industrial and auto-
motive applications and operates with typically 5 V
supply voltage in the ambient temperature range from
40
°C up to 150 °C. The HAL817 is available in the
very small leaded packages TO92UT-1 and TO92UT-2.
Due to the sensor’s versatile programming characteris-
tics, the HAL817 is the optimal system solution for
applications such as:
– contactless potentiometers,
– angle sensors,
– distance measurements,
– magnetic field and current measurement.
1.2. Features
– high-precision linear Hall effect sensor with
ratiometric output and digital signal processing
– multiple programmable magnetic characteristics in a
non-volatile memory (EEPROM) with redundancy
and lock function
– open-circuit (ground and supply line break detec-
tion), overvoltage and undervoltage detection
– for programming an individual sensor within several
sensors in parallel to the same supply voltage, a
selection can be done via the output pin
– temperature characteristics are programmable for
matching all common magnetic materials
– programmable clamping function
– programming through a modulation of the supply
voltage
– operates from
40
°C up to 170 °C
junction temperature
– operates from 4.5 V up to 5.5 V supply voltage in
specification and functions up to 8.5 V
– operates with static magnetic fields and dynamic
magnetic fields up to 2 kHz
– overvoltage and reverse-voltage protection at all
pins
– magnetic characteristics extremely robust against
mechanical stress
– short-circuit protected push-pull output
– EMC and ESD optimized design
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1.6. Solderability and Welding
Soldering
During soldering reflow processing and manual
reworking, a component body temperature of 260 °C
should not be exceeded.
1.3. Marking Code
The HAL817 has a marking on the package surface
(branded side). This marking includes the name of the
sensor and the temperature range.
Type
Temperature Range
A
HAL817
817A
K
817K
Welding
Device terminals should be compatible with laser and
resistance welding. Please note that the success of
the welding process is subject to different welding
parameters which will vary according to the welding
technique used. A very close control of the welding
parameters is absolutely necessary in order to reach
satisfying results. Micronas, therefore, does not give
any implied or express warranty as to the ability to
weld the component.
1.4. Operating Junction Temperature Range (T
J
)
The Hall sensors from Micronas are specified to the
chip temperature (junction temperature T
J
).
A:
TJ =
40
°C to +170 °C
K:
TJ =
40
°C to +140 °C
The relationship between ambient temperature (T
A
)
and junction temperature is explained in Section 4.4.
on page 24.
1.7. Pin Connections and Short Descriptions
Pin
No.
Pin Name
V
DD
GND
OUT
OUT
Type
IN
Short Description
Supply Voltage and
Programming Pin
Ground
Push Pull Output
and Selection Pin
1.5. Hall Sensor Package Codes
HALXXXPA-T
Temperature Range: A, K
Package: UT for TO92UT-1/-2
Type: 817
1
2
3
Example:
HAL817UT-A
Type:
817
Package:
TO92UT
Temperature Range: T
J
=
40
°C to +170 °C
Hall sensors are available in a wide variety of packag-
ing versions and quantities. For more detailed informa-
tion, please refer to the brochure: “Hall Sensors:
Ordering Codes, Packaging, Handling”.
1
V
DD
OUT
3
2
GND
Fig. 1–1:
Pin configuration
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