ATS632LSC

HALL-EFFECT
ATS632LSC

Data Sheet
27627.126
GEAR-TOOTH SENSOR
SUBASSEMBLY

ZERO-SPEED, SELF-CALIBRATING,
NON-ORIENTED, HALL-EFFECT GEAR-TOOTH SENSOR
The ATS632LSC gear-tooth sensor is an optimized Hall-effect IC/
magnet combination that provides tooth/valley recognition and ex-
tremely accurate tooth edge detection when used with large-pitch
targets. The sensor subassembly consists of a high-temperature
plastic shell that holds together a compound samarium-cobalt magnet,
a single-element self-calibrating Hall-effect IC that has been optimized
to the magnetic circuit, and a voltage regulator. This small package,
with its non-oriented operation, can be easily assembled and used in
conjunction with a number of gear configurations.

The gear sensing technology used for this sensor subassembly is

Hall-effect based. The sensor incorporates a single-element Hall IC
that switches in response to absolute magnetic signals created by a
1 = Supply 3 ferrous target. The digital output is LOW over a tooth and HIGH over a
2 = Output 1 2
valley. The sophisticated processing circuitry contains self-calibrating
3 = Ground 6-bit A/D circuitry that adapts the thresholds to the peak-to-peak
Dwg. AH-008

signals to minimize the effects of variation in application air gap on

switch-point timing accuracy. The effects of system and device offsets
are minimized by using active offset cancellation circuitry. The digital
PRELIMINARY INFORMATION algorithm provides zero-speed detection capabilities without the
(subject to change without notice) associated running jitter inherent in classical digital solutions.
April 8, 1998
The sensor system is ideal for use in gathering speed, position and
profile information of ferrous objects. The device is particularly suited
to large tooth/valley sensing applications where accurate timing
accuracy is a desired feature. For applications requiring the sensing of
fine-pitch gears, the ATS611LSB is recommended.
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS

Supply Voltage, VCC ......................... 24 V

Reverse Supply Voltage, continued next page…
VRCC (1 minute max.) ................ -24 V
Output OFF Voltage, VOUT ................ 24 V
Output Current, IOUT .. Internally Limited
Reverse Output Current, I OUT ........ 50 mA
Package Power Dissipation,
PD .................................... See Graph
Operating Temperature Range,
TA ........................... -40°C to +150°C
Storage Temperature, TS ............ +170 °C
Always order by complete part number, e.g., ATS632LSC .
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1200
FEATURES AND BENEFITS

ALLOWABLE PACKAGE POWER DISSIPATION IN mW

■ Non-Oriented Installation 1000
■ Fully Optimized Gear-Tooth Sensors
■ Single-Chip Sensing IC for High Reliability RθJA = 119°C/W
800
■ Zero-Speed Digital Output Representing Target
Profile
600
■ Extremely Low Timing Accuracy Drift with Tempera-
ture
■ Large Operating Air Gaps 400

■ Optimized Magnetic Circuit

■ Self-Calibrating Circuitry 200
with Integrated Offset Cancellation
6-bit A/D Converters to Capture Peaks
0
Thresholds Proportional to Peak-to-Peak Signals 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE IN °C Dwg. GH-065-2

FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM

1 SUPPLY

REG

MAGNET
100 Ω
GAIN
2 OUTPUT
X – THRESHOLD
330 pF
OUTPUT

+
LOGIC

CURRENT
GENERATOR
REFERENCE

LIMIT
PEAK
OFFSET

POSITIVE PEAK
TRACK & HOLD

3 GROUND
NEGATIVE PEAK
TRACK & HOLD

Dwg. FH-015-3

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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS over operating voltage and temperature range (unless

otherwise specified).

Limits

Characteristic Symbol Test Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units

Supply Voltage VCC Operating, TJ < 165°C 6.0 12 24 V

Under-Voltage Lockout VCC(UV) IOUT = 5 mA, VCC = 0 → 6 V – 5.0 – V

Low Output Voltage VOUT(L) IOUT = 5 mA, Output ON – 0.7 1.6 V

Output Current Limit IOUTM VOUT = 12 V 25 45 55 mA

Output Leakage Current IOFF VOUT = 24 V, Output OFF – 5.0 10 µA

Supply Current ICC Output OFF, Target Speed = 0 RPM – 9.0 15 mA

Calibration Count ncal Output falling mechanical edges 16 16 16 Pulses

after power on for startup calibration
to be complete

Calibration Update nup Output falling mechanical edges 64 64 64 Pulses

for the threshold calibration to be
complete

Power-On Time tpo VCC > 6 V – 200 500 µs

Output Rise Time tr RL = 2.5 kΩ, CL = 10 pF – 3.0 6.0 µs

Output Fall Time tf RL = 2.5 kΩ, CL = 10 pF – 1.0 3.0 µs

NOTE: Typical data is at V CC = 12 V and T A = +25°C and is for design information only.
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OPERATION over operating voltage and temperature range with reference target (unless oth-
erwise specified).
Limits

Characteristic Symbol Test Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units

Operating Air Gap Range AG Operating, 0.3 – 1.9 mm

Target Speed > 20 RPM

Output Polarity – Operating, Over Tooth Low Low Low –

Operating, Over Valley High High High –

Timing Accuracy tθ Target Speed < 3500 RPM, – ±0.25 ±0.50 °

0.3 mm ≤ AG ≤ 1.9 mm

NOTE: Air Gap is defined as the distance from the face of the sensor subassembly to the target.

TARGET DESIGN CRITERIA

Limits

Characteristic Symbol Description Min. Typ. Max. Units

Valley Depth ht – 5.0 – mm

Valley Width (P C - T) – 5.0 – mm

Tooth Width T – 5.0 – mm

Thickness F – 5.0 – mm

Eccentricity – Timing accuracy may change – – ±0.25 mm

TARGET DIMENSIONS

Diameter Thickness Tooth Width Valley Width Valley Depth

Type (D o) (F) (T) (PC - T) (ht )

Reference Target 84 mm 16 mm 9 mm 13 mm 5 mm

Characterization Target #1 84 mm 16 mm 1 tooth, 180° 5 mm

Characterization Target #2 35 mm 7 mm 1 tooth, 180° 6 mm

NOTE: Timing accuracy data is taken by recalibrating the unit at each air gap.

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TYPICAL OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS

3.0 3.0

TARGET #1 TARGET #1
RELATIVE TIMING ACCURACY IN DEGREES

RELATIVE TIMING ACCURACY IN DEGREES

2.0 -40°C 2.0 -40°C
+25°C +25°C
+150°C +150°C

1.0 1.0

RISING EDGE

0 0

FALLING EDGE

-1.0 -1.0

-2.0 -2.0

-3.0 -3.0
0 0.25 0.5 0.75 1.0 1.25 1.5 1.75 0 0.25 0.5 0.75 1.0 1.25 1.5 1.75
AIR GAP IN MILLIMETERS AIR GAP IN MILLIMETERS
Dwg. GH-063-4 Dwg. GH-063-5

3.0 3.0

TARGET #2 TARGET #2
RELATIVE TIMING ACCURACY IN DEGREES
RELATIVE TIMING ACCURACY IN DEGREES

2.0 -40°C 2.0 -40°C

+25°C +25°C
+150°C +150°C

1.0 1.0

0 0

RISING EDGE FALLING EDGE

-1.0 -1.0

-2.0 -2.0

-3.0 -3.0
0 0.25 0.5 0.75 1.0 1.25 1.5 1.75 0 0.25 0.5 0.75 1.0 1.25 1.5 1.75
AIR GAP IN MILLIMETERS AIR GAP IN MILLIMETERS
Dwg. GH-063-6 Dwg. GH-063-7

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TYPICAL OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS — Continued

51.0 51.0

TARGET #1 TARGET #2
50.5 -40°C 50.5 -40°C
+25°C +25°C
+150°C +150°C
DUTY CYCLE IN PER CENT

DUTY CYCLE IN PER CENT

50.0 50.0

49.5 49.5

49.0 49.0

48.5 48.5

48.0 48.0
0 0.25 0.5 0.75 1.0 1.25 1.5 1.75 0 0.25 0.5 0.75 1.0 1.25 1.5 1.75
AIR GAP IN MILLIMETERS AIR GAP IN MILLIMETERS
Dwg. GH-008-11 Dwg. GH-008-12

+3 +3
RELATIVE TIMING ACCURACY IN DEGREES

RELATIVE TIMING ACCURACY IN DEGREES

+2 +2

+1 +1

0 0

RISING EDGE FALLING EDGE

-1 -1
AIR GAPS AIR GAPS
0.5 mm 0.5 mm
-2 1.0 mm -2 1.0 mm
1.5 mm 1.5 mm
2.0 mm 2.0 mm

-3 -3
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000
REFERENCE TARGET SPEED IN RPM REFERENCE TARGET SPEED IN RPM
Dwg. GH-064-3 Dwg. GH-064-4

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CRITERIA FOR DEVICE QUALIFICATION

All Allegro sensors are subjected to stringent qualification requirements prior to being released to production. To
become qualified, except for the destructive ESD tests, no failures are permitted.

Test Method and Samples

Qualification Test Test Conditions Test Length Per Lot Comments

Temperature Humidity JESD22-A101, 1000 hrs 48 Device biased for

Bias Life TA = 85°C, RH = 85% minimum power

Bias Life JESD22-A108, 1000 hrs 48

TA = 150°C, TJ = 165°C
(Surge Operating Life) JESD22-A108, 168 hrs 48
TA = 175°C, TJ = 190°C

Autoclave, Unbiased JESD22-A102, 96 hrs 48

TA = 121°C, 15 psig

High-Temperature JESD22-A103, 1000 hrs 48

(Bake) Storage Life TA = 170°C

Temperature Cycle JESD22-A104 1000 cycles 48 -55°C to +150°C

ESD, CDF-AEC-Q100-002 Pre/Post 3 per Test to failure

Human Body Model Reading test All leads > 8 kV

APPLICATIONS INFORMATION

Recommended Evaluation Technique. The self- self-calibration periodically (after every 64 output pulses) if
calibrating feature of the ATS632LSC requires that a necessary. These two functions should be tested using
special evaluation technique be used to measure its high- the following procedure.
accuracy performance capabilities. Installation inaccura- 1. Set the air gap to the desired value.
cies are calibrated out at power on; hence, it is extremely 2. Power down and then power on the device.
important that the device be re-powered at each air gap
3. Rotate the target at the desired speed.
when gathering timing accuracy data.
4. Wait for calibration to complete (16 output pulses to
occur).
Self-Calibrating Functions. This subassembly is
designed to minimize performance variation caused by 5. Monitor output for correct switching and measure
the large air gap variations resulting from installation by accuracy.
self-calibrating at power-on. It is also designed to mini- 6. Repeat the above for multiple air gaps within the
mize performance variation caused by the smaller, slower operating range of the device.
air gap changes resulting from temperature change and 7. This can be repeated over the entire temperature
gear run-out during continuous operation by updating the range.
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APPLICATIONS INFORMATION — Continued

Measurement of the effect of changing air gap after power Operation with Fine-Pitch Gears. The self-calibration
on: routines allow the detection of fine-pitch gears once the
1. Set the air gap to the desired value (nominal, for target is rotating. The major issue in these applications is
example). Rotate the target at the desired speed. the impact of gear run-out on the baseline of the magnetic
Apply power to the subassembly. Wait for 16 output field. Excessive run-out may result in tooth edges not
pulses to occur. Monitor output for correct switching being detected.
and measure accuracy.
2. Change the air gap by ± 0.25 mm. Do not re-power Signal Duty Cycle. For regular tooth geometries, precise
subassembly. Wait for 64 output pulses to occur. duty cycle is maintained over the operating air gap and
Monitor the output for correct switching and measure temperature range due to the good symmetry of the
accuracy. magnetic switch points of the device.

Device Switch Points. The device switch points are Output. The output of the subassembly is a short-circuit-
referenced to the peak-to-peak values of the gain-ad- protected open-collector stage capable of sinking 20 mA.
justed signal. The comparator thresholds have been An external pull-up (resistor) to a supply voltage of not
chosen to provide timing accuracy, as well as limited more than 24 V must be supplied either at the sensor
immunity from mis-detection caused by short valley module or at the controller.
conditions or by gear run-out.
Output Polarity. The switching of the output is independent
Gear Design Criteria.* The system was designed to of the direction of gear rotation.
work correctly with minimum valley depths of 5 mm and
minimum valley widths of 13 mm. As the valley depth Power Supply Protection. These devices require
decreases, the valley field rises above the open-circuit minimal protection circuitry during operation from a low-
value of the magnetic circuit when the sensor is at mini- voltage line. The internal voltage regulator provides
mum air gap. The same is true when the valley width immunity to power supply variations between 6 V and
decreases. In both cases, the metal mass from the valley 24 V. EMI/RFI protection is provided as part of the
bottom or side walls provides an interference at minimum internal regulator. In extremely noisy environments,
air gap and will provide a signal that may be interpreted additional (external) components may be required.
as a tooth upon power on. It is important to note that this
anomaly will normally only affect the power-on state of the
device and the self-calibration circuitry will null this
baseline shift when the device is in running mode.
* In application, the terms “gear” and “target” are often
interchanged. However, “gear” is preferred when motion
is transferred.

Signal-Timing Accuracy. Timing accuracy is improved

with larger gear diameters. The magnetic field profile has
a defined spread that narrows in degrees as the target Additional applications Information on gear-tooth and
diameter increases. The slope of this magnetic profile other Hall-effect sensors is provided in the Allegro Inte-
also changes with air gap. For highest accuracy, targets grated and Discrete Semiconductors Data Book or
greater than 100 mm diameter should be used. Application Note 27701.

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MECHANICAL INFORMATION

Component Material Function Units

Package Polyamide 6/12, 264 psi deflection temp. (DTUL) 200°C

33% glass filled Approximate melting temperature 219°C

Circuit Board High-temperature FR-4 Glass transition temperature 170°C

Terminals 1 oz Copper – –

Terminal Finish 63/37 tin/lead solder plate – †

Flame Class Rating – – UL94V-0

† All industry-accepted soldering techniques are permitted for these subassemblies provided the indicated
maximum temperature for each component (e.g., sensor face, plastic housing) is not exceeded. Reasonable
dwell times, which do not cause melting of the plastic housing, should be used.

Sensor Location (in millimeters)

(sensor location relative to package center is the design
objective)

A
0.1

Dwg. MH-021 mm

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DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETERS

GATE
PROTRUSION
0.3 MAX
1

A
6.6 5.0 1.5 TYP
3

1.0 Ø
PLATED THRU
TYP

5.0 6.0

0.8 4.9

10.0
11.0 Ø MAX 27.5
3
2

1.0
1

TYP

Dwg. MH-020 mm

Tolerances unless otherwise specified: 1 place ±0.1 mm, 2 places ±0.05 mm.

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ADAPTIVE THRESHOLD SENSORS

SELECTION GUIDE
Part Number Application
ATS535CSB Programmable, TPOS, large-tooth gear-position or proximity sensing (commercial temp. range)
ATS535JSB Programmable, TPOS, large-tooth gear-position or proximity sensing (industrial/auto. temp. range)
ATS610LSA Large-tooth, gear-position sensing – crank angle, cam angle
ATS610LSC Large-tooth, gear-position sensing
with internal voltage regulator – crank angle, cam angle
ATS611LSB Fine-pitch, large air gap, gear speed sensing – transmission speed, ABS
ATS612JSB Large/small-tooth gear-position sensing – crank angle, transmission speed,
cam angle
ATS632LSA Large-tooth, gear-position sensing (LOW digital output state over a tooth),
cam angle
ATS632LSC Large-tooth, gear-position sensing (LOW digital output state over a tooth),
with internal voltage regulator – cam angle
ATS640JSB TPOS, gear-position sensing for two-wire applications

Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. reserves the right to make, from time to time,
such departures from the detail specifications as may be required to permit
improvements in the design of its products.
The information included herein is believed to be accurate and reliable.
However, Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. assumes no responsibility 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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