6-BIT MAGNETIC

ANGULAR POSITION ENCODER

WITH SERIAL INTERFACE
Key Features
Up to 64 positions within 360
Non contact switching
Simple magnet as rotary encoder
Zero position programmable (independent of

magnet orientation)
Synchronous Serial Interface (SSI)
Cascading is possible
Chip Select Input
Small 8-Pin SOIC (SMT) Package

Ordering Information

Temperature Range: -40C ...+85C

Part Number Package

AS5020
SOIC 8
AS5020T
SOIC8 Tape and Reel

General Description
The device provides the absolute angular position of a simple magnet that is placed under or
above the devices surface. The device includes the Hall Sensor Array, signal conditioning and
post processing needed to generate a 6-bit binary code. The binary code can be easily
accessed by a Synchronous Serial Interface (SSI). The angle between the device and the
magnetic polarisation axis is exactly represented by one of 64 sectors (of 5.625 each) in the
full 360 range. Zero-Position Programming allows one time programming of a specific zero
position between the device and the magnet. The initial zero position is shown below.
0... initial

60

56
52

8
12

48

16

20

44

40

24
36

32
4mm

Functional Block Diagram

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Pin Description
Pin #

Symbol

Type

Description

DATA

DO

DATA Output of the SSI.

If PD/CS=0, the measured angle data (6bit value) is serially
shifted out over this pin by the CLK, starting with the MSB. A
NVR Bit and a Parity bit are added. (NVR=1 indicates a NonValid Range of the magnetic field.) Even Parity is given.

VDD

AI

Positive Supply Voltage.

VSS

AI

Negative Supply Voltage (GND).

PROG

DI

PROGramming Input.
This pin is used to program the zero position into a non-volatile
memory (OTP). The programmed value is subtracted from the
actual measured angle.

N.C.

AI

Not Connected during operation. This pin is used for testing

purposes.

N.C.

AI

Not Connected during operation. This pin is used for testing

purposes.

PD/CS

DI

Power Down Input, Disable or Chip Select (active low).

PD/CS=0 activates the device and enables the measurement.
PD/CS=1 sets the device in power save mode and puts the
DATA pin in high impedance (highZ) state.

CLK

DI

CLOCK Input of the SSI.

This pin is used to serially clock out the measured angle data at
Pin 7 (DATA).

DI: Digital Input

DO: Digital Output
MSB: Most Significant Bit
LSB: Least Significant Bit
Note: The pins 5 and 6 must not be connected!

AI:
Analogue Input
OTP: One Time Programmable

Pin Configuration

DATA

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CLK

VDD

PD/CS

VSS

N.C.

PROG

N.C.
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Functional Description
Measurement Principle
A hall sensor array is used to convert the magnetic field distribution above the chip surface into
a binary code.
Measurement is enabled by PD/CS=0. After each measurement a 6-bit value is latched, with
the first falling edge of the CLK, into an output shift register.
The measured data is accessible via a Synchronous Serial Interface (SSI) by any Controller
System.
Ratiometric measurement techniques together with hall sensor conditioning circuitry allow
robust tolerance to magnet misalignment.
Permanent Encoder Magnet
A simple two-pole magnet, e.g. a standard cylindrical permanent magnet that is diametric
magnetised, is needed.

3mm

B/mT
30
S
-30

/
180

360

Magnetic Field strength of at least 30mTp is required at the package surface.

Standard magnet materials like rare earth AlNiCo / SmCo5 or NdFeB are recommended.
Please enquire for distributor references.

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Measurement Modes
Two measurement modes can be selected by programming:
1) Single Read Out Mode (default)
2) Continuous Read Out Mode (OTP option)
Chip Select must be active low (PD/CS=0) to enable measurement and bring the output DATA
out of high impedance state.
After a minimum measurement period, the first falling edge of CLK latches the actual measured
angular value. The following rising edges shift the data bits out of the DATA pin, beginning with
the most significant bit. An NVR bit and even parity bit are added to the 6 bit angular value. The
NVR bit indicates a non-valid range given by bad magnet positioning.
Reset not necessary in
Continuos Mode

PD/CS
1

CLK
D5

DATA

D4

D0

NVR

D5

Parity

(MSB)

(MSB)

Latch
actual value

Next
value

Figure 1 SSI read out

In Single Read Out Mode the start of a new measurement has to be initiated with a short pulse
at PD/CS of at least 1 clockcycle. The following falling edge of CLK latches a new measured
value.
If the OTP option Continuous Read Out Mode is chosen, repeated angle measurement is
enabled by PD/CS=0. After each read out sequence the output shift register is automatically
refreshed. Fast transmission of the angular data can be performed without pulsing PD/CS.
Daisy Chain Configuration
In Singe Read Out mode, cascading allows Daisy Chain structures to minimise the
interconnection lines. Connecting DATA with PROG of the cascaded Sensor (see Fig. 2) allows
the read out of n sensors with the use of only three wires. The measurement data is shifted in
this configuration through the devices
After n x 9 clock cycles each value of n sensors is visible at pin DATA of the first sensor device.
A new measurement can be started with the falling edge of CLK after a power down pulse at
PD/CS.
n
C

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PROG DATA
CLK PD/CS

2
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PROG DATA
CLK PD/CS

1
AS5020
PROG DATA
CLK PD/CS

CLK
Power Down
Data In

Figure 2 Typical Daisy Chain Configuration

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PD/CS
1

CLK
D5

DATA
Latch
actual value

D4

D0 NVR Parity

D5

angle 1

D4 D0

angle 2

NVR Parity

D5
Next
value

angle n

Figure 3 Daisy Chain read out

Zero Position Programming

A simple single pin programming allows changing the initial zero position. It is easy to program
permanently a new zero-reference into the internal OTP (one time programmable) ROM. This
allows a fast and economic magnet placement since the intrinsic orientation is not important.
Single Pin Programming is provided via the PROG pin. Fig.4 shows the typical programming
sequence needed for fixing the new zero position.

Zero Position Programming Sequence

Before calibration, the new zero position must be adjusted in measurement mode (PD/CS=0).
The rising edge of PD/CS gets the actual position and stores it internally for the permanent
programming. A high level at the PROG Pin during power-down (PD/CS=1) with a minimum
duration of 300 V#HQDEOHV#SURJUDPPLQJ1#$IWHU#RQH#LQLWLDO#GXPP\#ELW#SXOVH/#VL[#SXOVHV#RI#;928s
select the latched position information and zap the reference value into the OTP ROM.
Continuous Read Out Mode Selection

An optional 9th pulse after the initialisation pulse, the dummy pulse, and the 6 data pulses can
be used to set Continuous Read Out Mode (see Fig.4).
PROG [V]

Zero Position Programming

Initialisation

Optional

tProgEN
Enable
Programming

Bit 0

Bit 1

Bit 4

Bit 5

0
Dummy

Bit 2

Bit 3

Calibration Position
Latched

Cont.
Mode

Measurement
Enable

CS
Figure 4 Programming sequence
Note: Daisy Chain configuration is not possible in Continuous Read Out Mode.

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Electrical Characteristics
Absolute Maximum Ratings*
Supply Voltage ............................................................................................................... -0.3 #9DD #:9
Input Current ................................................................................................................................ 25 mA
Digital Input Voltage ......................................................................................... -0.3V #9IN #9DD + 0.3V
Electrostatic Discharge............................................................................................................+/- 1000V
Storage Temperature Range............................................................................................ -50 to +125C
Total Power Dissipation ............................................................................................................. 150mW
*Stresses beyond those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings may cause permanent damage to the device. These are
stress ratings only. Functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated under
Operating Conditions is not implied. Exposure to absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect
device reliability.

Operating Conditions
Symbol

Parameter

Conditions

Min.

Typ.*

Max.

Unit

VDD

Supply Voltage

Measurement mode,
VSS = 0 V

TAMB

Ambient Operating Temp.

Range

VIL

Input Low Voltage

VSS

0.3 VDD

VIH

Input High Voltage**

0.7 VDD

VDD

4.5

5.0

5.5

-40

25

+85

* Typical figures are at 25C and are for design aid only; not guaranteed and not subject to production testing.
Note: External Buffer-Capacitance is needed: e.g. 4.7uF between the Supply-Pins.
** Note: At pin PROG a higher voltage (up to 8.5V) as defined for the zero position programming routine.

Programming Input see Figure 4

Symbol

Parameter

Conditions

Min.

Typ.

VPROG

Programming Voltage

tZAP

Zap pulse duration

4.5

tProgEN

Delay after CS=1

200

tLH

Pulse slew rate

V/s

Max.

Units

8.5

5.5

DC Characteristics
Symbol

Parameter

Conditions

Min.

IDD

Operating Supply Current

Continuous Read Out

Mode*

IDD0

Power Down Current

PD/CS=1

IOL

Output Current, Sink

VOL = 0.4V

Typ.

Max.

Units

15

24

mA

0.5

mA

mA

Note: IDD in Single Read Out Mode is the same during the measurement phase

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Timing Characteristics
Symbol

Parameter

Conditions

Min.

Typ.

Max.

Unit

tSetUp

Set up time after power on

20

tReset

Minimum reset duration

tmeas

Min. waiting time for a single

measurement *

20

tclkDATA

Max. CLK-DATA valid delay

tlatch

Min. Hold time after latching

TCLK

Data shift clock periode

us

10

ns

Vdd
PD/CS
CLK
DATA

D5

tSetUp

tReset tmeas tlatch

D4

D3

D2

D1

D0

NVR

Parity

TCLK tclkDATA

Figure 5 Timing Characteristics Single Read Out Mode

Vdd
PD/CS
1

CLK

MSB

DATA

LSB

NVR

Parity

MSB

tSetUp
Figure 6 Timing Characteristics Continuous Read Out Mode
*Note:

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Multiple latching of 1 measured value in Continuous Read Out Mode is possible due to internal anticollision of the Value Update.

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Magnetic Input Characteristics*

Symbol

Parameter

Conditions

Min.

Typ.

Max.

Units

Bmin-max

Processing magnetic field

strength input range

At package surface

30

40

50

mT

Off mag

Magnetic Offset

mT

DistFmag

Magnetic distortion factor

Td

Magnet Temperature drift

Diameter of encoder magnet

Input frequency

Sinusoidal magnetic field

density along 3mm
concentric circle.

-0.035

%/K

mm

Both directions

30000

rpm

*Note: Please ask for our preferred Magnet Supplier List.

Output Characteristics
Symbol

Parameter

Conditions

Min.

Typ.

RES

Resolution

bits

LSB

Minimum step

5.625

deg

INL

Integral Non-Linearity

DNL

Differential Non-Linearity

See Note 1)

Max.

Units

0.5

LSB

0.5

LSB

No missing codes guaranteed

TN

Transition-Noise

0.1

LSB

1) Linearity is defined in terms of end point fit and guaranteed by design, proved by simulated test signals
63

6 b it

2
1
0

5 .6 2 5
32

0
0

180

360

Figure 5 Output value versus input angle

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Magnet Placement
Symbol

Parameter

Conditions

Min.

RDisp

Displacement radius of
rotational axis with
reference to pins

Magnet centered on rotational

axis

ZDist

Distance between
permanent magnet and
package surface

With reference magnet (depends

on used magnet;)

Typ.

Max.

Units

250

mm

ZDist

RDisp
RDisp

Referenced to pins

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Typical Application Areas

Non Contact Rotary Switch:

Position Control

4, 8,16,32 Position Rotary Switch

Isolated Switching

n of 64 Position Rotary Switch

Rotation Detection

Digital Potentiometer, Dimmer

and many more

Angular Encoding

Advantages:
No switch contacts
Long mechanical life time
Digital output
Similar to Daisy Chain configuration
multiple devices can be connected over
a serial bus structure. In this
configuration the PROG pins can be
connected together and allows
simultaneous calibration.

Figure 6 Front Panel Control

Address
C

Address
Decoder

Parallel

1 Programming

PD/CS PROG
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CLK DATA

PD/CS PROG
AS5020
CLK DATA

n
PD/CS PROG
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CLK DATA

CLK
Data IN

Figure 7 Serial Bus Structure

For your interest:

A demonstration board for the AS5020 is available. The board includes the AS5020, an encoder
magnet, Micro-Controller and LED Display to indicate the position. Please ask your local sales
office. Further information can be found at our web-page:
http://www.amsint.com/products/product/index.html

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