A3185, A3187, A3188, and A3189

Protected Quad Driver with Fault Detection and Sleep Mode

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, 2005

Recommended Substitutions:

For existing customer transition, and for new customers or new appli-
cations:
• For the A3185, refer to the A1225
• For the A3187, refer to the A1227
• For the A3188, refer to the A1229
• For the A3189, refer to the A1229

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.
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Data Sheet
3189

27609.2c *
HALL-EFFECT LATCHES
FOR HIGH-TEMPERATURE OPERATION
These Hall-effect latches are extremely temperature-stable and stress-
resistant devices especially suited for operation over extended temperature
ranges to +150°C. Superior high-temperature performance is made possible
through a novel Schmitt trigger circuit that maintains operate and release
point symmetry by compensating for temperature changes in the Hall ele-
X

ment. Additionally, internal compensation provides magnetic switch points

that become more sensitive with temperature, hence offsetting the usual
degradation of the magnetic field with temperature. The symmetry capability
makes these devices ideal for use in pulse-counting applications where duty
cycle is an important parameter. The four basic devices (3185, 3187, 3188,
V and 3189) are identical except for magnetic switch points.
CC
Each device includes on a single silicon chip a voltage regulator, qua-
dratic Hall-voltage generator, temperature compensation circuit, signal
1 2 3 amplifier, Schmitt trigger, and a buffered open-collector output to sink up to
25 mA. The on-board regulator permits operation with supply voltages of 3.8
to 24 volts.
The first character of the part number suffix determines the device
operating temperature range. Suffix ‘E–’ is for -40°C to +85°C, and suffix
GROUND

OUTPUT
SUPPLY

‘L–’ is for -40°C to +150°C. Three package styles provide a magnetically

optimized package for most applications. Suffix ‘–LT’ is a miniature SOT89/
TO-243AA transistor package for surface-mount applications; suffix ‘–UA’ is
Dwg. PH-003A
a three-lead ultra-mini-SIP.

Pinning is shown viewed from branded side.

ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS FEATURES

at TA = +25°C
■ Symmetrical Switch Points
■ Superior Temperature Stability
Supply Voltage, VCC ............................ 30 V
Reverse Battery Voltage, VRCC ........... -30 V ■ Operation From Unregulated Supply
Magnetic Flux Density, B ........... Unlimited ■ Open-Collector 25 mA Output
Output OFF Voltage, VOUT .................. 30 V ■ Reverse Battery Protection
Reverse Output Voltage, VOUT .......... -0.5 V ■ Activate With Small, Commercially Available Permanent Magnets
Continuous Output Current, IOUT ..... 25 mA ■ Solid-State Reliability
Operating Temperature Range, TA ■ Small Size
Suffix ‘E–’ ................... -40°C to +85°C ■ Resistant to Physical Stress
Suffix ‘L–’ ................. -40°C to +150°C
Storage Temperature Range,
Always order by complete part number: the prefix ‘A’ + the basic four-digit
TS ............................... -65°C to +170°C
part number + a suffix to indicate operating temperature range +
a suffix to indicate package style, e.g., A3185ELT .
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FOR HIGH-TEMPERATURE
OPERATION

FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM

1 VCC

REG.

X 3 OUTPUT

2 GROUND

Dwg. FH-005-3

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS over operating temperature range, at VCC = 12 V.

Limits
Characteristic Symbol Test Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units
Supply Voltage VCC Operating 3.8 — 24 V
Output Saturation Voltage VOUT(SAT) IOUT = 20 mA, B > BOP — 175 400 mV
Output Leakage Current IOFF VOUT = 24 V, B < BRP — 0.05 5.0 µA
Supply Current ICC B < BRP (Output OFF) — 4.75 8.0 mA
B > BOP (Output ON) — 5.7 — mA
Output Rise Time tr RL = 820 Ω, CL = 20 pF — 100 — ns
Output Fall Time tf RL = 820 Ω, CL = 20 pF — 100 — ns

MAGNETIC CHARACTERISTICS in gauss over operating supply voltage range.

Part Numbers*
A3185 A3187 A3188 A3189
Characteristic Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max.
BOP at TA = 25°C 170 270 50 150 100 180 50 230
over operating temp. range 140 300 50 175 80 200 50 250
BRP at TA = 25°C -270 -170 -150 -50 -180 -100 -230 -50
over operating temp. range -300 -140 -175 -50 -200 -80 -250 -50
Bhys at TA = 25°C 340 540 100 300 200 360 100 460
over operating temp. range 280 600 100 350 160 400 100 500

NOTES: BOP = operate point (output turns ON); BRP = release point (output turns OFF); Bhys = hysteresis (BOP - BRP).
As used here, negative flux densities are defined as less than zero (algebraic convention).
*Complete part number includes a suffix to identify operating temperature range (E or L) and package type ( LT or UA).

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OPERATION
TYPICAL OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS
A3185* SWITCH POINTS A3187* SWITCH POINTS
300 150

200 OPERATE POINT 100

OPERATE POINT

SWITCH POINT IN GAUSS

SWITCH POINT IN GAUSS

100 50

V CC = 12 V V CC = 12 V
0 0

-100 -50

RELEASE POINT
RELEASE POINT
-200 -100

-300 -150
-50 -25 0 25 50 75 100 125 150 -50 -25 0 25 50 75 100 125 150

AMBIENT TEMPERATURE IN °C AMBIENT TEMPERATURE IN ° C Dwg. GH-027

Dwg. GH-026

OUTPUT SATURATION VOLTAGE SUPPLY CURRENT

300 7.0

I OUT = 20 mA
VCC = 12 V
V CC = 4.5–24 V
SATURATION VOLTAGE IN mV

SUPPLY CURRENT IN mA

200 6.0
B ≥ B OP

100 5.0

B ≤ B RP

0 4.0
-50 -25 0 25 50 75 100 125 150 -50 -25 0 25 50 75 100 125 150

AMBIENT TEMPERATURE IN °C AMBIENT TEMPERATURE IN ° C Dwg. GH-028

Dwg. GH-029

SUPPLY CURRENT OPERATE POINT

10 20
CHANGE IN OPERATE POINT IN GAUSS

8.0 15
SUPPLY CURRENT IN mA

T A = +25°C

6.0 B ≥ B OP 10

B ≤ B RP
4.0 5.0

2.0 T A = +25°C 0

0 -5.0
0 5 10 15 20 25 0 5 10 15 20 25
SUPPLY VOLTAGE IN VOLTS SUPPLY VOLTAGE IN VOLTS
Dwg. GH-030 Dwg. GH-037

* Complete part number includes a suffix denoting operating temperature range (E or L) and package type (LT or UA).

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FOR HIGH-TEMPERATURE
OPERATION
ELEMENT LOCATIONS OPERATION
(±0.005” [0.13 mm] die placement)
In operation, the output transistor is OFF until the strength of the mag-
netic field perpendicular to the surface of the chip exceeds the threshold or
Package Designators “LT” operate point (BOP). When the field strength exceeds BOP, the output transis-
tor switches ON and is capable of sinking 25 mA of current.
ACTIVE AREA DEPTH
0.0305"
0.775 mm
0.090" The output transistor switches OFF when magnetic field reversal results
2.27 mm
NOM in a magnetic flux density below the OFF threshold (BRP). This is illustrated
0.050" in the transfer characteristics graph (A3187* shown).
1.27 mm
Note that the device latches; that is, a south pole of sufficient strength
A will turn the device ON. Removal of the south pole will leave the device ON.
The presence of a north pole of sufficient strength is required to turn the
1 2 3
device OFF. Powering up in the absence of a magnetic field (less than BOP
and higher than BRP) will allow an indeterminate output state. The correct
state is warranted after the first excursion beyond BOP or BRP.
Dwg. MH-008-4C

Package Designators “UA” VBB

30 V
MAX
ACTIVE AREA DEPTH
OUTPUT VOLTAGE IN VOLTS

0.0195"
0.083"
0.50 mm
2.10 mm
NOM

0.060"
1.51 mm

A B RP B OP

BRANDED
SURFACE 1 2 3 VOUT(SAT)

0
-B 0 +B
Dwg. MH-011-4C FLUX DENSITY
Dwg. GH-034-4

Although element location is accurate to three

sigma for a particular design, product improve- The simplest form of magnet that will operate these devices is a ring
ments may result in small changes to element magnet, as shown below. Other methods of operation are possible.
location.

Allegro

Dwg. A-11,899

APPLICATIONS INFORMATION
Extensive applications information on magnets and Hall-effect devices is
also available in the Allegro Integrated and Discrete Semiconductors Data
Book or Application Note 27701.

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PACKAGE DESIGNATOR ‘LT’

(SOT89/TO-243AA)

Dimensions in Inches Dimensions in Millimeters

(for reference only) (controlling dimensions)

0.181 0.063 4.60 1.60

0.173 0.055 4.40 1.40
0.072 0.0173 1.83 0.44
0.064 0.0138 1.62 0.35

0.167 0.102 0.090 4.25 2.60 2.29

0.155 1 2 3
0.090 0.084 3.94 2 3
2.29 2.13
1

0.0189 0.48
0.047 0.0142 1.20 0.36
0.035 0.0221 0.89 0.56
0.059 0.0173 1.50 0.44
BSC BSC
0.118 3.00
BSC Dwg. MA-009-3A in BSC Dwg. MA-009-3A mm

0.098 2.5
0.079 2.0

B 0.031 B 0.8

A 0.102 A 2.6
0.181 4.6

1 2 3 0.047 1 2 3 1.2

0.028 0.031 0.7 0.8

TYP TYP TYP TYP
Pads 1, 2, 3, and A — Standard SOT89 Layout Pads 1, 2, 3, and A — Standard SOT89 Layout
Pads 1, 2, 3, and B — Low-Stress Version Pads 1, 2, 3, and B — Low-Stress Version
Pads 1, 2, and 3 only — Lowest Stress, But Not Self Aligning Pads 1, 2, and 3 only — Lowest Stress, But Not Self Aligning
Dwg. MA-012-3 in Dwg. MA-012-3 mm

NOTES: 1. Exact body and lead configuration at vendor’s option within limits shown.
2. Supplied in bulk pack (500 pieces per bag) or add "TR" to part number for tape and reel.
3. Only low-temperature (≤240°C) reflow-soldering techniques are recommended for SOT89 devices.

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PACKAGE DESIGNATOR ‘UA’

Dimensions in Inches Dimensions in Millimeters
(controlling dimensions) (for reference only)

0.164 4.17
0.159 4.04

0.062 1.57
45° 0.058 45° 1.47

0.122 3.10
0.117 2.97
45° 45°

0.085 1 2 3 0.031 2.16 1 2 3 0.79

MAX MAX

0.640 0.0173 16.26 0.44

0.600 0.0138 15.24 0.35

SEE NOTE 0.0189 SEE NOTE 0.48

0.0142 0.36

0.050 1.27
BSC BSC
Dwg. MH-014E in Dwg. MH-014E mm

Radial Lead Form (order A318xxUA-LC)

NOTES: 1. Tolerances on package height and width represent
allowable mold offsets. Dimensions given are
measured at the widest point (parting line).
2. Exact body and lead configuration at vendor’s option
within limits shown.
3. Height does not include mold gate flash.
4. Recommended minimum PWB hole diameter to clear 1 2 3
transition area is 0.035" (0.89 mm). 0.108"
(2.74 mm)
5. Where no tolerance is specified, dimension is nominal. 0.620"
0.500"
6. Supplied in bulk pack (500 pieces per bag). (15.7 mm
12.7 mm)

0.100"
(2.5 mm) Dwg. MH-026

NOTE: Lead-form dimensions are the nominals produced on the

forming equipment. No dimensional tolerance is implied or
guaranteed for bulk packaging (500 pieces per bag).

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The products described herein are manufactured under one or more of the
following U.S. patents: 5,045,920; 5,264,783; 5,442,283; 5,389,889; 5,581,179;
5,517,112; 5,619,137; 5,621,319; 5,650,719; 5,686,894; 5,694,038; 5,729,130;
5,917,320; and other patents pending.
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departures from the detail specifications as may be required to permit improvements
in the performance, reliability, or manufacturability of its products. Before placing
an order, the user is cautioned to verify that the information being relied upon is
current.
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appliances, devices, or systems without express written approval.
The information included herein is believed to be accurate and reliable. How-
ever, Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. assumes no responsibility for its use; nor for any
infringements of patents or other rights of third parties that may result from its use.

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