Two-Wire, Zero-Speed, High Accuracy Differential Sensor IC

The A1684LUB is an optimized Hall-effect sensing integrated circuit that provides a user-friendly solution for true zero-speed digital ring magnet and—when magnetically back-biased—gear tooth sensing in two-wire applications. The Hall-effect IC has been optimized for the automotive environment. This small package can be used in conjunction with a wide variety of target shapes and sizes.

The single integrated circuit incorporates a dual element Hall effect sensor IC and signal processing circuitry that switches in response to differential magnetic signals created by a ring magnet, or by a rotating ferromagnetic target when used in combination with a back-biasing magnet. The device contains a sophisticated compensating circuit to eliminate magnetic and system offsets.

Digital tracking of the analog signal is used to achieve true zero-speed operation. Advanced calibration algorithms are used to adjust the device gain and offset at power-up, resulting in air gap independent switchpoints, which greatly improves output accuracy. In addition, advanced running mode calibration circuits mitigate the effect of system anomalies such as target vibration and sudden changes in air gap.

The regulated current output is configured for two-wire operation. When configured with a back-biasing magnet, this sensor IC is ideal for obtaining edge and duty cycle information in gear-tooth–based applications such as transmission speed.

The A1684 is provided in a 2-pin miniature SIP package (suffix UB) that is lead (Pb) free, with 100% matte tin leadframe plating.