Bidirectional 1.5 mΩ Hall Effect Based Linear Current Sensor with Voltage Isolation and 20 A Dynamic Range

The Allegro ACS706 family of current sensors provides economical and precise solutions for current sensing in industrial, automotive, commercial, and communications systems. The device package allows for easy implementation by the customer. Typical applications include motor control, load detection and management, switched-mode power supplies, and overcurrent fault protection.

The device consists of a precision, low-offset linear Hall sensor circuit with a copper conduction path located near the surface of the die. Applied current flowing through this copper conduction path generates a magnetic field which is sensed by the integrated Hall IC and converted into a proportional voltage. Device accuracy is optimized through the close proximity of the magnetic signal to the Hall transducer. A precise, proportional voltage is provided by the low-offset, chopper-stabilized BiCMOS Hall IC, which is programmed for accuracy at the factory.

Features and Benefits

• Small footprint, low-profile SOIC8 package

• 1.5 mΩ internal conductor resistance

• Excellent replacement for sense resistors

• 1600 V

RMS minimum isolation voltage between pins 1-4 and 5-8

• 4.5 to 5.5 V, single supply operation

• 50 kHz bandwidth

• 100 mV/A output sensitivity and 20 A dynamic range

• Output voltage proportional to ac and dc currents

• Factory-trimmed for accuracy

• Extremely stable output offset voltage

• Near-zero magnetic hysteresis

• Ratiometric output from supply voltage