AKM AK8778

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AK8778
Hall Effect IC for Pulse Encoders
Overview
The AK8778 is a Hall effect latch which detects both “vertical magnetic field” and “horizontal magnetic field”
(perpendicular and parallel to the marking side of the package) at the same time. The pulse output F and direction
output D are switched according to the vertical and horizontal magnetic fields applied to the device. The direction
is calculated internally and output D is switched at a rising or falling edge of output F. The AK8778 is for use in the
incremental pulse encoders or rotational detection systems.
Features

4.0 to 24V supply voltage operation

Low power consumption : 1.4mA(Typ.)

Sensitivity (Vertical, Horizontal) : ±2.5mT(Typ.)
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Two outputs : F (Pulse), D (Direction)

Small package: SOP-6pin
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Halogen free
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Block Diagram
VDD
0.1mF
REGULATOR
VSS
BIAS
OSC
HE_DRIVE
TIMING
LOGIC
VREG
COMP
CHOP_AMP
LATCH & LOGIC
CHOPPER_SW
F
D
HALL SENSORS
Figure 1. Block diagram
Circuit Configuration
Table 1. Circuit configuration
Block
REGULATOR
HALL SENSORS
CHOPPER_SW
CHOP_AMP
COMP
BIAS
HE_DRIVE
OSC
TIMING LOGIC
LATCH & LOGIC
Function
Generate internal operating voltage.
Two Hall elements fabricated by CMOS process.
Perform chopping in order to cancel the offset of Hall sensor.
Amplifies two Hall sensor output voltage with summation and subtraction circuit.
Hysteresis comparator.
Generates bias current to internal circuits.
Generates bias current for Hall sensors.
Generates operating clock.
Generates timing signal for internal circuits.
Logical circuits and open drain driver.
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Pin/Function
Table 2. Description of pin name and function
Pin No.
Pin name
I/O
Function
1
VDD
Power supply pin
2
TAB
(TAB pin)
3
F
O
Output F (Pulse) pin
4
D
O
Output D (Direction) pin
5
TAB
(TAB pin)
6
VSS
Ground pin
Note) TAB pins should be connected to VSS.
Note
Open drain
Open drain
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Table 3. Absolute maximum ratings
Parameter
Symbol
Min.
Max.
Unit
+32
Supply voltage
VDD
V
0.3
Output voltage
VOUT
+32
V
0.3
Output current
ISINK
20
mA
+150
Storage temperature
TSTG
55
C
Note) Stress beyond these listed values may cause permanent damage to the device.
Note
VSS=0V
F,D pin VSS=0V
F,D pin
Recommended Operating Conditions
Parameter
Supply voltage
Output current
Operating temperature
Table 4. Recommended operating conditions
Symbol
Min.
Typ.
VDD
4.0
12.0
ISINK
Ta
40
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15
+115
Unit
V
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Electrical Characteristics
Table 5. Electrical characteristics at VDD=4.0 to 24.0V, Ta= 40 to +115C
Parameter
Symbol
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Unit
Note
Current consumption
IDD
0.7
1.4
2.5
mA
Average
Output saturation voltage
VSAT
0.4
V
F, D pin, ISINK= 15mA
Output leak current
ILEAK
10
F, D=VDD
mA
48.8
Pulse drive period
TPD1
24.4
97.6
ms
24.4
Pulse drive duration time
TPD2
12.2
48.8
ms
Magnetic Characteristics
Table 6. Magnetic characteristics at VDD=4.0 to 24.0V, Ta= 40 to +115C
Parameter
Symbol
Operating point of
BopV
vertical magnetic field
Releasing point of
BrpV
vertical magnetic field
Operating point of
BopH
horizontal magnetic field
Operating point of
BrpH
horizontal magnetic field
Hysteresis
BhV, BhH
(*1) Horizontal magnetic flux density is zero.
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Unit
Note
0.1
2.5
6.0
mT
(*1)
6.0
2.5
0.1
mT
(*1)
0.1
2.5
6.0
mT
(*2)
6.0
2.5
0.1
mT
(*2)
mT
(*1), (*2)
5.0
(*2) Vertical magnetic flux density is zero.
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Operational Characteristics
The internal signal A switches „Low‟ state when the magnetic field perpendicular to the marking side of the package
exceeds BopV. When the magnetic field is reduced below BrpV, the internal signal A goes „High‟ state. Otherwise;
that is, in case of the magnetic field strength is greater than BrpV and smaller than BopV; the internal signal A keeps
its status.
S
Internal signal A
Top(Marking)
BhV
BopV
BrpV
Bottom
0
N
N
S
Figure 2. Switching behavior of the internal signal A when vertical magnetic field is applied
The internal signal B switches „Low‟ state when the magnetic field parallel to the marking side of the package
exceeds BopH. When the magnetic field is reduced below BrpH, the internal signal B goes „High‟ state. Otherwise;
that is, in case of the magnetic field strength is greater than BrpH and smaller than BopH; the internal signal B keeps
its status.
Internal signal B
Line Marking
Top(Marking)
VSS pin
BhH
S
N
BopH
BrpH
0
N
D pin
S
Bottom
Figure 3. Switching behavior of the internal signal B when horizontal magnetic field is applied
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Behaviors of internal signal A,B and output signal F, D when a rotating magnetic field is applied on AK8778
F signal (Pulse) is correspond to the result of EX-OR operation of internal signal A and B. And signal D (Direction)
is calculated by the state of internal signal A and B.
Direction changed
Direction changed
BopV
Vertical M.F.D.
BrpV
0
t
BopH
Horizontal M.F.D.
0
t
BrpH
Supply voltage VDD
0
t
Internal signal A
(Vertical)
t
Internal signal B
(Horizontal)
t
F (Pulse)
0
t
D (Direction)
0
t
Undefined (High or Low)
Signal F, D is determined.
Figure 4. Behaviors of internal signal A,B and signal F, D when a
rotating magnetic field is applied on AK8778
*M.F.D. is Magnetic Flux Density.
Note) Signal D is determined after one signal F pulse is sent out. The indeterminate output state appears only in the
powering up of this device.
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Functional Timing
IDD
TPD1: 48.8μs(Typ.)
TPD2: 24.4μs(Typ.)
IDD ON: 2.8mA(Typ.)
0
t
Vertical M.F.D.
BopV
0
BrpV
t
Horizontal M.F.D.
BopH
0
BrpH
t
Internal signal A
(Vertical)
t
Internal signal B
(Horizontal)
t
F (Pulse)
0
t
Figure 5. Timing diagram
*M.F.D. is Magnetic Flux Density.
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Direction
changed
Direction
changed
IDD
0
t
M.F.D.
Vertical M.F.D.
Horizontal M.F.D.
BopV,BopH
0
BrpV,BrpH
t
11μs(Typ.)
11μs(Typ.)
11μs(Typ.)
11μs(Typ.)
F (Pulse)
50%VDD
0
t
11μs(Typ.)
11μs(Typ.)
D (Direction)
50%VDD
0
t
Figure 6. Timing diagram (in detail)
*M.F.D. is Magnetic Flux Density.
Note 1) VDD=12.0V ,RL=10k, CL=20pF
Note 2) Signal F and D are changed at the same time.
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Typical Characteristic Data (for reference)
Figure 7. Temperature dependence of sensitivity
Figure 8. Temperature dependence of current consumption
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Package
6
5
4
1
2
3
1:VDD
2:TAB
3:F
4:D
5:TAB
6:VSS
Unit in mm
Figure 9. Package dimensions
Note 1) The center of the sensitive area is located within the 0.3mm circle.
Note 2) Coplanarity: The differences between standoff of terminals are max. 0.1mm.
Note 3) The sensor part is located 0.71mm(Typ.) from marking surface.
Material of terminals： Cu alloy
Material of plating for terminals： Sn 100％
Thickness of plating for terminals：10μm (Typ.)
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Marking
Line Marking
6
5
4
Marking is performed by laser
8YWWL
Product name ：8 (AK8778)
：YWWL
Date code
Y：Manufactured year
WW：Manufactured week
1
2
3
L：Lot
Figure 10. Marking
Recommended External Circuit
10kΩ
VDD
Output (F)
GND
5
4
Top View
1
2
3
VDD
10kΩ
VDD
0.1μF
6
Output (D)
Figure 11. Recommended external circuit
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