ACS723KMA
High Accuracy, Hall-effect Based Current Sensor
IC in High Isolation SOIC16 Package
DESCRIPTION
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
• Patented integrated digital temperature compensation
circuitry allows for near closed loop accuracy over
temperature in an open loop sensor
• UL60950-1 (ed. 2) certified
□□ Dielectric Strength Voltage = 4.8 kVrms
□□ Basic Isolation Working Voltage = 1097 Vrms
□□ Reinforced Isolation Working Voltage = 565 Vrms
• Industry-leading noise performance with greatly improved
bandwidth through proprietary amplifier and filter
design techniques
• Pin-selectable band width: 80 kHz for high bandwidth
applications or 20 kHz for low noise performance
• 0.85 mΩ primary conductor resistance for low power loss
and high inrush current withstand capability
• Low-profile SOIC16 package suitable for spaceconstrained applications
• 4.5 to 5.5 V, single supply operation
• Output voltage proportional to AC or DC current
• Factory-trimmed sensitivity and quiescent output voltage
for improved accuracy
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Certificate Number:
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CB Certificate Number:
US-22339-A1-UL
Package: 16-pin SOICW (suffix MA)
The Allegro™ ACS723 current sensor IC is an economical and
precise solution for AC or DC current sensing in industrial,
commercial, and communication systems. The small package
is ideal for space constrained applications while also saving
costs due to reduced board area. Typical applications include
motor control, load detection and management, switched-mode
power supplies, and overcurrent fault protection.
The device consists of a precise, 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 field to the Hall transducer. A precise, proportional
voltage is provided by the low-offset, chopper-stabilized
BiCMOS Hall IC, which includes Allegro’s patented digital
temperature compensation, resulting in extremely accurate
performance over temperature. The output of the device has
a positive slope when an increasing current flows through the
primary copper conduction path (from pins 1 through 4, to pins
5 through 8), which is the path used for current sensing. The
internal resistance of this conductive path is 0.85 mΩ typical,
providing low power loss.
The terminals of the conductive path are electrically isolated
from the sensor leads (pins 9 through 16). This allows the
ACS723 current sensor IC to be used in high-side current sense
applications without the use of high-side differential amplifiers
or other costly isolation techniques.
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Approximate Scale 1:1
+IP
1
IP+
2
IP+
3
IP+
4
IP+
ACS723
NC
GND
NC
BW_SEL
IP
VIOUT
–IP
5
IP–
6
IP–
7
IP–
8
IP–
NC
VCC
NC
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
Typical Application
ACS723-DS
CL
C BYPASS
0.1 F
The ACS723 outputs an
analog signal, VIOUT , that
changes, proportionally, with
the bidirectional AC or DC
primary sensed current, IP ,
within the specified measurement range. The BW_SEL pin
can be used to select one of
the two bandwidths to optimize the noise performance.
Grounding the BW_SEL pin
puts the part in the high
bandwidth (80 kHz) mode.
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IC in High Isolation SOIC16 Package
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Features and Benefits (continued)
• Chopper stabilization results in extremely stable quiescent
output voltage
• Nearly zero magnetic hysteresis
• Ratiometric output from supply voltage
Description (continued)
The ACS723 is provided in a low profile surface mount SOIC16
package. The leadframe is plated with 100% matte tin, which is
compatible with standard lead (Pb) free printed circuit board assembly
processes. Internally, the device is Pb-free, except for flip-chip hightemperature Pb-based solder balls, currently exempt from RoHS.
The device is fully calibrated prior to shipment from the factory.
Selection Guide
Part Number
IPR (A)
Sens(Typ) at VCC = 5.0 V
(mV/A)
ACS723KMATR-10AB-T
±10
200
ACS723KMATR-20AB-T
±20
100
ACS723KMATR-40AB-T
±40
50
1Contact Allegro
TA (°C)
Packing1
-40 to 125
Tape and Reel, 3000 pieces per reel
for additional packing options.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Characteristic
Symbol
Notes
Rating
Units
Supply Voltage
VCC
6
V
Reverse Supply Voltage
VRCC
–0.1
V
Output Voltage
VIOUT
25
V
Reverse Output Voltage
VRIOUT
–0.1
V
Operating Ambient Temperature
TA
–40 to 125
°C
Junction Temperature
TJ(max)
Range K
165
°C
Storage Temperature
Tstg
–65 to 165
°C
Isolation Characteristics
Characteristic
Symbol
Dielectric Strength Test Voltage
VISO
Notes
Agency type-tested for 60 seconds per UL 60950-1
(edition. 2). Production tested at 3000 VRMS for 1 second,
in accordance with UL 60950-1 (edition. 2).
Working Voltage for Basic Isolation
VWVBI
Maximum approved working voltage for basic (single)
isolation according UL 60950-1 (edition 2)
Working Voltage for Reinforced Isolation
VWVRI
Maximum approved working voltage for reinforced
isolation according to UL 60950-1 (edition 2)
Rating
Unit
4800
VRMS
1550
VPK
1097
VRMS or VDC
800
VPK
565
VRMS or VDC
Clearance
Dcl
Minimum distance through air from IP leads to signal
leads.
7.5
mm
Creepage
Dcr
Minimum distance along package body from IP leads to
signal leads
8.2
mm
Thermal Characteristics
Characteristic
Symbol
Test Conditions*
Package Thermal Resistance
(Junction to Ambient)
RθJA
Mounted on the Allegro 85-0738 evaluation board with 700 mm2 of 4 oz.
copper on each side, connected to pins 1 and 2, and to pins 3 and 4, with
thermal vias connecting the layers. Performance values include the power
consumed by the PCB.
Package Thermal Resistance
(Junction to Lead)
RθJL
Mounted on the Allegro ASEK 723 evaluation board.
Value
Units
23
ºC/W
5
ºC/W
*Additional thermal information available on the Allegro website.
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VCC
Master Current
Supply
To All Subcircuits
Programming
Control
POR
Hall
Current
Drive
Temperature
Sensor
EEPROM and
Control Logic
Offset
Control
IP+
IP+
IP+
IP+
Dynamic Offset
Cancellation
Sensitivity
Control
IP –
IP –
IP –
IP–
Tuned
Filter
BW_SEL
VIOUT
GND
Functional Block Diagram
IP+ 1
16 NC
IP+ 2
15 GND
IP+ 3
14 NC
IP+ 4
13 BW_SEL
IP-
12 VIOUT
5
IP-
6
11 NC
IP-
7
10 VCC
IP-
8
9 NC
Pin-out Diagram
Terminal List Table
Number
Name
1, 2, 3, 4
IP+
Terminals for current being sensed; fused internally
5, 6, 7, 8
IP-
Terminals for current being sensed; fused internally
9, 16
NC
No internal connection; recommended to be left unconnected in order to
maintain high creepage.
10
VCC
11, 14
NC
12
VIOUT
13
BW_SEL
15
GND
Description
Device power supply terminal
No internal connection; recommened to connect to GND for the best ESD
performance
Analog output signal
Terminal for selecting 20 kHz or 80 kHz bandwidth
Signal ground terminal
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COMMON ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS1: valid through the full range of TA = –40°C to 125°C , and at VCC =
5 V; unless otherwise specified
Characteristic
Symbol
Supply Voltage
VCC
Supply Current
ICC
Output Capacitance Load
CL
Test Conditions
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Units
4.5
5
5.5
V
VCC within VCC(min) and VCC(max)
–
9
14
mA
VIOUT to GND
–
–
10
nF
4.7
–
–
kΩ
–
0.85
–
mΩ
Output Resistive Load
RL
VIOUT to GND
Primary Conductor Resistance
RIP
TA = 25°C
Magnetic Coupling Factor
CF
Rise Time
Propagation Delay
Response Time
Internal Bandwidth
Noise Density
Noise
Nonlinearity
Saturation Voltage2
Power-On Time
–
4.5
–
G/A
IP = IP(max), TA = 25°C, CL = 1 nF,
BW_SEL tied to GND
–
4
–
μs
IP = IP(max), TA = 25°C, CL = 1 nF,
BW_SEL tied to VCC
–
17.5
–
μs
IP = IP(max), TA = 25°C, CL = 1 nF,
BW_SEL tied to GND
–
2
–
μs
IP = IP(max), TA = 25°C, CL = 1 nF,
BW_SEL tied to VCC
–
5
–
μs
IP = IP(max), TA = 25°C, CL = 1 nF,
BW_SEL tied to GND
–
5
–
μs
IP = IP(max), TA = 25°C, CL = 1 nF,
BW_SEL tied to VCC
–
22.5
–
μs
Small signal –3 dB; CL = 1 nF,
BW_SEL tied to GND
–
80
–
kHz
Small signal –3 dB; CL = 1nF,
BW_SEL tied to VCC
–
20
–
kHz
Input referenced noise density;
TA = 25°C, CL = 1 nF
–
220
–
µA(rms)/
√Hz
Input referenced noise; BWi = 80 kHz,
TA = 25°C, CL = 1 nF
–
62
–
mA(rms)
Input referenced noise; BWi = 20 kHz,
TA = 25°C, CL = 1 nF
–
31
–
mA(rms)
ELIN
Through full range of IP
–
±1
VOH
RL = 4.7 kΩ, TA = 25°C
VCC – 0.5
–
–
V
VOL
RL = 4.7 kΩ, TA = 25°C
–
–
0.5
V
tPO
Output reaches 90% of steady-state
level, TA = 25°C, IP = IPR(max) applied
–
64
–
μs
tr
tpd
tRESPONSE
BWi
IND
IN
%
1Device
may be operated at higher primary current levels, IP , ambient temperatures, TA , and internal leadframe temperatures, provided the Maximum Junction Temperature, TJ(max), is not exceeded.
2The sensor IC will continue to respond to current beyond the range of I until the high or low saturation voltage; however, the nonlinearity in this region will be worse than
P
through the rest of the measurement range.
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xKMATR-10AB PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS: TA Range K, valid at TA = – 40°C to 125°C, VCC = 5.0 V, unless
otherwise specified
Characteristic
Symbol
Test Conditions
Min.
Typ.1
Max.
Units
Nominal Performance
Current Sensing Range
IPR
–10
–
10
A
Sens
IPR(min) < IP < IPR(max)
–
200
–
mV/A
VIOUT(Q)
Bidirectional; IP = 0 A
–
VCC x
0.5
–
V
IP = IPR(max), TA = 25°C to 125°C
–2.5
±1.4
2.5
%
IP = IPR(max), TA = –40°C to 25°C
–
±2
–
%
–2
±1.3
2
%
Sensitivity
Zero Current Output Voltage
Accuracy Performance
Total Output Error2
ETOT
Total Output Error Components
3:
Sensitivity Error
ESENS
Offset Voltage4
ETOT = ESENS + 100 × VOE/(Sens × IP)
TA = 25°C to 125°C; measured at IP = IPR(max)
TA = –40°C to 25°C; ; measured at IP = IPR(max)
–
±1.8
–
%
IP = 0 A; TA = 25°C to 125°C
–15
±10
15
mV
IP = 0 A; TA = -40°C to 25°C
–
±20
–
mV
Esens_drift
–
±1
–
%
Etot_drift
–
±1
–
%
VOE
Lifetime Drift Characteristics
Sensitivity Error Lifetime Drift
Total Output Error Lifetime
Drift
Typical values with +/- are 3 sigma values.
Percentage of IP , with IP = IPR(max)
part will not have both the maximum/minimum sensitivity error and maximum/minimum offset voltage, as that would violate the maximum/minimum total output
error specification. Also, 3 sigma distribution values are combined by taking the square root of the sum of the squares. See Application Information section.
4 Offset Voltage does not incorporate any error due to external magnetic fields. See section: Impact of External Magnetic Fields.
1
2
3 A single
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xKMATR-20AB PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS: TA Range K, valid at TA = – 40°C to 125°C, VCC = 5.0 V, unless
otherwise specified
Characteristic
Symbol
Test Conditions
Min.
Typ.1
Max.
Units
–20
–
20
A
–
100
–
mV/A
Bidirectional; IP = 0 A
–
VCC x
0.5
–
V
IP = IPR(max), TA = 25°C to 125°C
–2
±1.3
2
%
IP = IPR(max), TA = –40°C to 25°C
–
±2
–
%
TA = 25°C to 125°C; measured at IP = IPR(max)
–1.5
±1.2
1.5
%
TA = –40°C to 25°C; ; measured at IP = IPR(max)
–
±1.8
–
%
Nominal Performance
Current Sensing Range
Sensitivity
Zero Current Output Voltage
IPR
Sens
VIOUT(Q)
IPR(min) < IP < IPR(max)
Accuracy Performance
Total Output Error2
ETOT
Total Output Error Components 3: ETOT = ESENS + 100 × VOE/(Sens × IP)
Sensitivity Error
ESENS
Offset Voltage4
VOE
IP = 0 A; TA = 25°C to 125°C
–10
±5
10
mV
IP = 0 A; TA = -40°C to 25°C
–
±12
–
mV
Esens_drift
–
±1
–
%
Etot_drift
–
±1
–
%
Lifetime Drift Characteristics
Sensitivity Error Lifetime Drift
Total Output Error Lifetime
Drift
Typical values with +/- are 3 sigma values.
Percentage of IP , with IP = IPR(max)
3 A single part will not have both the maximum/minimum sensitivity error and maximum/minimum offset voltage, as that would violate the maximum/minimum total output
error specification. Also, 3 sigma distribution values are combined by taking the square root of the sum of the squares. See Application Information section.
4 Offset Voltage does not incorporate any error due to external magnetic fields. See section: Impact of External Magnetic Fields.
1
2
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xKMATR-40AB PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS: TA Range K, valid at TA = – 40°C to 125°C, VCC = 5.0 V, unless
otherwise specified
Characteristic
Symbol
Test Conditions
Min.
Typ.1
Max.
Units
Nominal Performance
Current Sensing Range
IPR
–40
–
40
A
Sens
IPR(min) < IP < IPR(max)
–
50
–
mV/A
VIOUT(Q)
Bidirectional; IP = 0 A
–
VCC x
0.5
–
V
IP = IPR(max), TA = 25°C to 125°C
–2
±0.8
2
%
IP = IPR(max), TA = –40°C to 25°C
–
±1.8
–
%
–1.5
±0.8
1.5
%
Sensitivity
Zero Current Output Voltage
Accuracy Performance
Total Output Error2
ETOT
Total Output Error Components
3:
Sensitivity Error
ESENS
Offset Voltage4
ETOT = ESENS + 100 × VOE/(Sens × IP)
TA = 25°C to 125°C; measured at IP = IPR(max)
TA = –40°C to 25°C; ; measured at IP = IPR(max)
–
±1.8
–
%
IP = 0 A; TA = 25°C to 125°C
–10
±4
10
mV
IP = 0 A; TA = -40°C to 25°C
–
±6
–
mV
Esens_drift
–
±1
–
%
Etot_drift
–
±1
–
%
VOE
Lifetime Drift Characteristics
Sensitivity Error Lifetime Drift
Total Output Error Lifetime
Drift
Typical values with +/- are 3 sigma values.
Percentage of IP , with IP = IPR(max)
part will not have both the maximum/minimum sensitivity error and maximum/minimum offset voltage, as that would violate the maximum/minimum total output
error specification. Also, 3 sigma distribution values are combined by taking the square root of the sum of the squares. See Application Information section.
4 Offset Voltage does not incorporate any error due to external magnetic fields. See section: Impact of External Magnetic Fields.
1
2
3 A single
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CHARACTERISTIC PERFORMANCE
xKMATR-10AB Key Parameters
Zero Current Output Voltage vs. Temperature
Offset Voltage vs. Temperature
25
2520
20
2515
15
Offset Voltage (mV)
2525
VIOUT(Q) (mV)
2510
2505
2500
2495
2490
10
5
0
-5
-10
2485
-15
2480
-20
2475
-50
-25
0
50
100
150
-50
0
50
Temperature (ºC)
Sensitivity Error vs. Temperature
Sensitivity vs. Temperature
2.5
204
2.0
203
1.5
Sensitivity Error (%)
Sensitivity (mV/A)
150
Temperature (ºC)
205
202
201
200
199
198
1.0
0.5
0.0
-0.5
-1.0
197
-1.5
196
195
-2.5
-50
100
-2.0
0
50
100
150
-50
0
Temperature (ºC)
50
100
150
Temperature (ºC)
Total Error at IPR(max) vs. Temperature
Nonlinearity vs. Temperature
2.5
1.5
2.0
1.5
0.5
Total Error (%)
Nonlinearity (%)
1.0
0.0
-0.5
1.0
0.5
0.0
-0.5
-1.0
-1.0
-1.5
-1.5
-2.5
-2.0
-50
0
50
100
150
-50
Temperature (ºC)
0
50
100
150
Temperature (ºC)
+3 Sigma
Average
-3 Sigma
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xKMATR-20AB Key Parameters
Offset Voltage vs. Temperature
2520
20
2515
15
2510
10
Offset Voltage (mV)
VIOUT(Q) (mV)
Zero Current Output Voltage vs. Temperature
2505
2500
2495
2490
2485
0
-5
-10
-15
2480
-50
5
-20
0
50
100
150
-50
0
50
Temperature (ºC)
100
150
Temperature (ºC)
Sensitivity Error vs. Temperature
Sensitivity vs. Temperature
103
2.5
2.0
1.5
Sensitivity Error (%)
Sensitivity (mV/A)
102
101
100
99
1.0
0.5
0.0
-0.5
-1.0
-1.5
98
-2.0
97
-50
-2.5
0
50
100
150
-50
0
Temperature (ºC)
50
100
150
Temperature (ºC)
Total Error at IPR(max) vs. Temperature
Nonlinearity vs. Temperature
3.0
1.0
0.8
2.0
0.4
Total Error (%)
Nonlinearity (%)
0.6
0.2
0.0
-0.2
-0.4
-0.6
1.0
0.0
-1.0
-2.0
-0.8
-3.0
-1.0
-50
0
50
100
150
-50
Temperature (ºC)
0
50
100
150
Temperature (ºC)
+3 Sigma
Average
-3 Sigma
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xKMATR-40AB Key Parameters
Offset Voltage vs. Temperature
2508
8
2506
6
2504
4
Offset Voltage (mV)
VIOUT(Q) (mV)
Zero Current Output Voltage vs. Temperature
2502
2500
2498
2496
0
-2
-4
-6
2494
2492
-50
2
-8
0
50
100
150
-50
0
50
Temperature (ºC)
100
150
Temperature (ºC)
Sensitivity Error vs. Temperature
Sensitivity vs. Temperature
51.5
2.5
2.0
1.5
Sensitivity Error (%)
Sensitivity (mV/A)
51.0
50.5
50.0
49.5
49.0
48.5
-50
1.0
0.5
0.0
-0.5
-1.0
-1.5
-2.0
-2.5
0
50
100
150
-50
0
Temperature (ºC)
0.4
2.0
0.3
1.5
0.2
1.0
Total Error (%)
Nonlinearity (%)
2.5
0.1
0.0
-0.1
-0.2
0.5
-0.5
-1.0
-1.5
-0.4
-0.5
-2.0
-2.5
50
150
0.0
-0.3
0
100
Total Error at IPR(max) vs. Temperature
Nonlinearity vs. Temperature
0.5
-50
50
Temperature (ºC)
100
150
-50
Temperature (ºC)
0
50
100
150
Temperature (ºC)
+3 Sigma
Average
-3 Sigma
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DEFINITIONS OF ACCURACY CHARACTERISTICS
Sensitivity (Sens)
The change in sensor IC output in response to a 1 A change
through the primary conductor. The sensitivity is the product
of the magnetic coupling factor (G / A) (1 G = 0.1 mT)and the
linear IC amplifier gain (mV/G). The linear IC amplifier gain is
programmed at the factory to optimize the sensitivity (mV/A) for
the full-scale current of the device.
due to sensitivity error, and at relatively low currents, ETOT will
be mostly due to Offset Voltage (VOE ). In fact, at IP = 0, ETOT
approaches infinity due to the offset. This is illustrated in Figures
1 and 2. Figure 1 shows a distribution of output voltages versus IP
at 25°C and across temperature. Figure 2 shows the corresponding ETOT versus IP .
Increasing
VIOUT (V)
Nonlinearity (ELIN)
The nonlinearity is a measure of how linear the output of the sensor IC is over the full current measurement range. The nonlinearity is calculated as:
{ [
ELIN = 1–
VIOUT (IPR(max)) – VIOUT(Q)
2 × VIOUT (IPR(max)/2) – VIOUT(Q)
[{
Accuracy at
25°C Only
IPR(min)
Full Scale IP
Accuracy at
25°C Only
Decreasing
VIOUT (V)
Accuracy Across
Temperature
Figure 1: Output Voltage versus Sensed Current
+ETOT
The deviation of the device output from its ideal quiescent value
of 0.5 × VCC (bidirectional) or 0.1 × VCC (unidirectional) due to
nonmagnetic causes. To convert this voltage to amperes, divide
by the device sensitivity, Sens.
Across Temperature
25°C Only
Total Output Error (ETOT)
The the difference between the current measurement from the
sensor IC and the actual current (IP), relative to the actual current.
This is equivalent to the difference between the ideal output voltage and the actual output voltage, divided by the ideal sensitivity,
relative to the current flowing through the primary conduction
path:
VIOUT_ideal(IP) – VIOUT(IP)
Sensideal(IP) × IP
IPR(max)
0A
Offset Voltage (VOE)
ETOT(IP) =
+IP (A)
VIOUT(Q)
–IP (A)
Zero Current Output Voltage (VIOUT(Q))
The output of the sensor when the primary current is zero. For
a unipolar supply voltage, it nominally remains at 0.5 × VCC for
a bidirectional device and 0.1 × VCC for a unidirectional device.
For example, in the case of a bidirectional output device, VCC =
5.0 V translates into VIOUT(Q) = 2.50 V. Variation in VIOUT(Q) can
be attributed to the resolution of the Allegro linear IC quiescent
voltage trim and thermal drift.
Accuracy at
25°C Only
Ideal VIOUT
Accuracy Across
Temperature
× 100 (%)
where VIOUT(IPR(max)) is the output of the sensor IC with the
maximum measurement current flowing through it and
VIOUT(IPR(max)/2) is the output of the sensor IC with half of the
maximum measurement current flowing through it.
Accuracy Across
Temperature
× 100 (%)
The Total Output Error incorporates all sources of error and is a
function of IP . At relatively high currents, ETOT will be mostly
–IP
+IP
–ETOT
Figure 2: Total Output Error versus Sensed Current
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APPLICATION INFORMATION
Impact of External Magnetic Fields
The ACS723 works by sensing the magnetic field created by the
current flowing through the package. However, the sensor cannot
differentiate between fields created by the current flow and external magnetic fields. This means that external magnetic fields can
cause errors in the output of the sensor. Magnetic fields which are
perpendicular to the surface of the package affect the output of
the sensor, as it only senses fields in that one plane. The error in
Amperes can be quantified as:
B
CF
For example, an external field of 1 Gauss will result in around
0.22 A of error. If the ACS723KMATR-10AB, which has a nominal sensitivity of 200 mV/A, is being used, that equates to 44 mV
of error on the output of the sensor.
Table 1: External Magnetic Field (Gauss) Impact
Error (A)
0.5
0.11
(
Error (mV)
10AB
20AB
40AB
22
11
6
1
0.22
44
22
11
2
0.44
88
44
22
Estimating Total Error vs. Sensed Current
The Performance Characteristics tables give distribution (±3
sigma) values for Total Error at IPR(max); however, one often
wants to know what error to expect at a particular current. This
can be estimated by using the distribution data for the components of Total Error, Sensitivity Error and Offset Voltage. The
2
)
100 × VOE
Sens × IP
Here, ESENS and VOE are the ±3 sigma values for those error
terms. If there is an average sensitivity error or average offset
voltage, then the average Total Error is estimated as:
ETOTAVG (IP) = ESENSAVG +
where B is the strength of the external field perpendicular to the
surface of the package in Gauss, and CF is the coupling factor in
G/A. Then, multiplying by the sensitivity of the part (Sens) gives
the error in mV.
External Field
(Gauss)
2
ETOT(IP) = ESENS +
100 × VOEAVG
Sens × IP
The resulting total error will be a sum of ETOT and ETOT_AVG.
Using these equations and the 3 sigma distributions for Sensitivity Error and Offset Voltage, the Total Error vs. sensed current
(IP) is below for the ACS723KMATR-40AB. As expected, as one
goes towards zero current, the error in percent goes towards infinity due to division by zero (refer to Figure 3).
15.00
Total Error (% of current measured)
Error(B) =
±3 sigma value for Total Error (ETOT) as a function of the sensed
current (IP) is estimated as:
10.00
-40C+3sig
5.00
-40C-3sig
25C+3sig
0.00
25C-3sig
125C+3sig
-5.00
125C-3sig
-10.00
-15.00
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
Current (A)
Figure 3: Predicted Total Error as a Function of Sensed
Current for the ACS723KMATR-40AB
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DEFINITIONS OF DYNAMIC RESPONSE CHARACTERISTICS
Power-On Time (tPO)
When the supply is ramped to its operating voltage, the device
requires a finite time to power its internal components before
responding to an input magnetic field.
Power-On Time (tPO) is defined as the time it takes for the output
voltage to settle within ±10% of its steady state value under an
applied magnetic field, after the power supply has reached its
minimum specified operating voltage (VCC(min)) as shown in the
chart at right (refer to Figure 4).
V
Propagation Delay (tpd )
The propagation delay is measured as the time interval between:
a) when the primary current signal reaches 20% of its final value;
and b) when the device reaches 20% of its output corresponding
to the applied current (refer to Figure 5).
Response Time (tRESPONSE)
The time interval between: a) when the primary current signal
reaches 90% of its final value; and b) when the device reaches
90% of its output corresponding to the applied current (refer to
Figure 6).
VIOUT
90% VIOUT
VCC(min.)
t1
t2
tPO
t1= time at which power supply reaches
minimum specified operating voltage
t2= time at which output voltage settles
within ±10% of its steady state value
under an applied magnetic field
Rise Time (tr)
The time interval between: a) when the sensor IC reaches 10%
of its full scale value; and b) when it reaches 90% of its full scale
value (refer to Figure 5). The rise time to a step response is used
to derive the bandwidth of the current sensor IC, in which ƒ(–3
dB) = 0.35 / tr. Both tr and tRESPONSE are detrimentally affected by
eddy current losses observed in the conductive IC ground plane.
VCC
VCC(typ.)
0
t
Figure 4: Power-On Time
(%)
90
Primary Current
VIOUT
Rise Time, tr
20
10
0
Propagation Delay, tpd
t
Figure 5: Rise Time and Propagation Delay
(%)
90
Primary Current
VIOUT
Response Time, tRESPONSE
0
t
Figure 6: Response Time
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NOT TO SCALE
All dimensions in millimeters.
15.75
9.54
0.65
1.27
Package Outline
Slot in PCB to maintain >8 mm creepage
once part is on PCB
2.25
7.25
1.27
3.56
17.27
Current
Out
Current
In
21.51
Perimeter holes for stitching to the other,
matching current trace design, layers of
the PCB for enhanced thermal capability.
Figure 7: High-Isolation PCB Layout
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PACKAGE OUTLINE DRAWING
For Reference Only – Not for Tooling Use
(Reference MS-013AA)
NOT TO SCALE
Dimensions in millimeters
Dimensions exclusive of mold flash, gate burrs, and dambar protrusions
Exact case and lead configuration at supplier discretion within limits shown
8°
0°
10.30 ±0.20
16
0.33
0.20
7.50 ±0.10
10.30 ±0.33
A
1
1.27 1.40 REF
0.40
2
Branded Face
0.25 BSC
SEATING PLANE
16X
C
2.65 MAX
0.10
C
GAUGE PLANE
SEATING
PLANE
0.30
0.10
1.27 BSC
0.51
0.31
0.65
1.27
16
NNNNNNNNNNNN
YYWW
LLLLLLLLLLLL
2.25
1
9.50
1
C
2
PCB Layout Reference View
B
Standard Branding Reference View
N = Device part number
= Supplier emblem
Y = Last two digits of year of manufacture
W = Week of manufacture
L = Lot number
A
Terminal #1 mark area
B
Branding scale and appearance at supplier discretion
C Reference land pattern layout (reference IPC7351 SOIC127P600X175-8M);
all pads a minimum of 0.20 mm from all adjacent pads; adjust as necessary
to meet application process requirements and PCB layout tolerances
Figure 8: Package MA, 16-pin SOICW
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Document Revision History
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Date
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