ACS714

Automotive Grade, Fully Integrated, Hall Effect-Based Linear Current Sensor IC

with 2.1 kVRMS Voltage Isolation and a Low-Resistance Current Conductor

Features and Benefits Description

Low-noise analog signal path
Device bandwidth is set via the FILTER pin
5 s output rise time in response to step input current
80 kHz bandwidth
Total output error 1.5% typical, at TA = 25C
Small footprint, low-profile SOIC8 package
1.2 m internal conductor resistance
2.1 kVRMS minimum isolation voltage from pins 1-4 to pins 5-8
5.0 V, single supply operation
66 to 185 mV/A output sensitivity
Output voltage proportional to AC or DC currents
Factory-trimmed for accuracy
Extremely stable output offset voltage
Nearly zero magnetic hysteresis
Ratiometric output from supply voltage
Operating temperature range, 40C to 150C
Package: 8 pin SOIC (suffix LC)
The Allegro ACS714 provides economical and precise
solutions for AC or DC current sensing in automotive systems.
The device package allows for easy implementation by the
customer. Typical applications include motor control, load
detection and management, switch-mode power supplies, and
overcurrent fault protection.
The device consists of a precise, low-offset, linear Hall 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 the Hall IC converts 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 after packaging.
The output of the device has a positive slope (>VIOUT(Q))
when an increasing current flows through the primary copper
conduction path (from pins 1 and 2, to pins 3 and 4), which is
the path used for current sampling. The internal resistance of
this conductive path is 1.2 m typical, providing low power
loss. The thickness of the copper conductor allows survival of
the device at up to 5 overcurrent conditions. The terminals of

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Approximate Scale 1:1

Typical Application

+5 V
8
1 VCC
IP+
7 VOUT
2 CBYP
IP+ VIOUT
0.1 F
IP ACS714
3 6
IP FILTER CF
4
IP 5 1 nF
GND

Application 1. The ACS714 outputs an analog signal, VOUT .

that varies linearly with the uni- or bi-directional AC or DC
primary sampled current, IP , within the range specified. CF
is recommended for noise management, with values that
depend on the application.

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Description (continued)
the conductive path are electrically isolated from the signal leads
(pins 5 through 8). This allows the ACS714 to be used in applications
requiring electrical isolation without the use of opto-isolators or
other costly isolation techniques.
The ACS714 is provided in a small, surface mount SOIC8 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 high-temperature
Pb-based solder balls, currently exempt from RoHS. The device is
fully calibrated prior to shipment from the factory.

Selection Guide
Optimized Range, IP Sensitivity, Sens TA
Part Number Packing*
(A) (Typ) (mV/A) (C)

ACS714ELCTR-05B-T 5 185
ACS714ELCTR-20A-T 20 100 40 to 85
ACS714ELCTR-30A-T 30 66
Tape and reel, 3000 pieces/reel
ACS714LLCTR-05B-T 5 185
ACS714LLCTR-20A-T 20 100 40 to 150
ACS714LLCTR-30A-T 30 66
*Contact Allegro for additional packing options.

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Characteristic Symbol Notes Rating Units
Supply Voltage VCC 8 V
Reverse Supply Voltage VRCC 0.1 V
Output Voltage VIOUT 8 V
Reverse Output Voltage VRIOUT 0.1 V
Pins 1-4 and 5-8; 60 Hz, 1 minute, TA=25C 2100 VAC
Reinforced Isolation Voltage VISO Maximum working voltage according to
184 Vpeak
UL60950-1
Pins 1-4 and 5-8; 60 Hz, 1 minute, TA=25C 1500 VAC
Basic Isolation Voltage VISO(bsc) Maximum working voltage according to
354 Vpeak
UL60950-1
Output Current Source IIOUT(Source) 3 mA
Output Current Sink IIOUT(Sink) 10 mA
Overcurrent Transient Tolerance IP 1 pulse, 100 ms 100 A
Range E 40 to 85 C
Nominal Operating Ambient Temperature TA
Range L 40 to 150 C
Maximum Junction Temperature TJ(max) 165 C
Storage Temperature Tstg 65 to 170 C

Parameter Specification
TV America
Certificate Number: CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1-03
U8V 06 05 54214 010 Fire and Electric Shock UL 60950-1:2003
EN 60950-1:2001

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Functional Block Diagram

+5 V
VCC
(Pin 8)

Hall Current
Drive

IP+ Sense Temperature

(Pin 1)
Coefficient Trim
IP+
Dynamic Offset

(Pin 2)
Cancellation

Signal VIOUT
Recovery (Pin 7)
RF(INT)

IP
(Pin 3)
Sense
Trim
IP
(Pin 4) 0 Ampere
Offset Adjust

GND FILTER
(Pin 5) (Pin 6)

Pin-out Diagram

IP+ 1 8 VCC
IP+ 2 7 VIOUT
IP 3 6 FILTER
IP 4 5 GND

Terminal List Table

Number Name Description
1 and 2 IP+ Terminals for current being sampled; fused internally
3 and 4 IP Terminals for current being sampled; fused internally
5 GND Signal ground terminal
6 FILTER Terminal for external capacitor that sets bandwidth
7 VIOUT Analog output signal
8 VCC Device power supply terminal

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COMMON OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS1 over full range of TA , CF = 1 nF, and VCC = 5 V, unless otherwise specified
Characteristic Symbol Test Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Supply Voltage VCC 4.5 5.0 5.5 V
Supply Current ICC VCC = 5.0 V, output open 10 13 mA
Output Capacitance Load CLOAD VIOUT to GND 10 nF
Output Resistive Load RLOAD VIOUT to GND 4.7 k
Primary Conductor Resistance RPRIMARY TA = 25C 1.2 m
Rise Time tr IP = IP(max), TA = 25C, COUT = open 5 s
Frequency Bandwidth f 3 dB, TA = 25C; IP is 10 A peak-to-peak 80 kHz
Nonlinearity ELIN Over full range of IP 1.5 %
Symmetry ESYM Over full range of IP 98 100 102 %
VCC
Zero Current Output Voltage VIOUT(Q) Bidirectional; IP = 0 A, TA = 25C V
0.5
Output reaches 90% of steady-state level, TJ = 25C, 20 A present
Power-On Time tPO 35 s
on leadframe
Magnetic Coupling2 12 G/A
Internal Filter Resistance3 RF(INT) 1.7 k
1Device may be operated at higher primary current levels, IP, and ambient, TA , and internal leadframe temperatures, TA , provided that the Maximum
Junction Temperature, TJ(max), is not exceeded.
21G = 0.1 mT.
3R
F(INT) forms an RC circuit via the FILTER pin.

COMMON THERMAL CHARACTERISTICS1

Min. Typ. Max. Units
E range 40 85 C
Operating Internal Leadframe Temperature TA
L range 40 150 C
Value Units
Junction-to-Lead Thermal Resistance2 RJL Mounted on the Allegro ASEK 714 evaluation board 5 C/W
Mounted on the Allegro 85-0322 evaluation board, includes the power con-
Junction-to-Ambient Thermal Resistance RJA 23 C/W
sumed by the board
1Additional thermal information is available on the Allegro website.
2The Allegro evaluation board has 1500 mm2 of 2 oz. copper on each side, connected to pins 1 and 2, and to pins 3 and 4, with thermal vias connect-
ing the layers. Performance values include the power consumed by the PCB. Further details on the board are available from the Frequently Asked
Questions document on our website. Further information about board design and thermal performance also can be found in the Applications Informa-
tion section of this datasheet.

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x05B PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS1 over Range E: TA = 40C to 85C, CF = 1 nF, and VCC = 5 V, unless otherwise specified
Characteristic Symbol Test Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units
Optimized Accuracy Range IP 5 5 A
Sensitivity Sens Over full range of IP, TA = 25C 180 185 190 mV/A
Peak-to-peak, TA = 25C, 185 mV/A programmed Sensitivity,
Noise VNOISE(PP) 21 mV
CF = 47 nF, COUT = open, 2 kHz bandwidth
TA = 40C to 25C 0.26 mV/C
Zero Current Output Slope IOUT(Q)
TA = 25C to 150C 0.08 mV/C
TA = 40C to 25C 0.054 mV/A/C
Sensitivity Slope Sens
TA = 25C to 150C 0.008 mV/A/C
Electrical Output Voltage VOE IP = 0 A 40 40 mV
Total Output Error2 ETOT IP =5 A, TA = 25C 1.5 %
1Device may be operated at higher primary current levels, IP, and ambient temperatures, TA, provided that the Maximum Junction Temperature, TJ(max),
is not exceeded.
2Percentage of I , with I = 5 A. Output filtered.
P P

x05B PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS1 over Range L: TA = 40C to 150C, CF = 1 nF, and VCC = 5 V, unless otherwise specified
Characteristic Symbol Test Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units
Optimized Accuracy Range IP 5 5 A
Sensitivity Sens Over full range of IP, TA = 25C 185 mV/A
Peak-to-peak, TA = 25C, 185 mV/A programmed Sensitivity,
Noise VNOISE(PP) 21 mV
CF = 47 nF, COUT = open, 2 kHz bandwidth
TA = 40C to 25C 0.26 mV/C
Zero Current Output Slope IOUT(Q)
TA = 25C to 150C 0.08 mV/C
TA = 40C to 25C 0.054 mV/A/C
Sensitivity Slope Sens
TA = 25C to 150C 0.008 mV/A/C
Electrical Output Voltage VOE IP = 0 A 60 60 mV
IP =5 A, TA = 25C 1.5 %
Total Output Error2 ETOT
IP =5 A, TA = 40C to 150C 7 7 %
1Device may be operated at higher primary current levels, IP, and ambient temperatures, TA, provided that the Maximum Junction Temperature, TJ(max),
is not exceeded.
2Percentage of I , with I = 5 A. Output filtered.
P P

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x20A PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS over Range E: TA = 40C to 85C1, CF = 1 nF, and VCC = 5 V, unless otherwise specified
Characteristic Symbol Test Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units
Optimized Accuracy Range IP 20 20 A
Sensitivity Sens Over full range of IP, TA = 25C 96 100 104 mV/A
Peak-to-peak, TA = 25C, 100 mV/A programmed Sensitivity,
Noise VNOISE(PP) 11 mV
CF = 47 nF, COUT = open, 2 kHz bandwidth
TA = 40C to 25C 0.34 mV/C
Zero Current Output Slope IOUT(Q)
TA = 25C to 150C 0.07 mV/C
TA = 40C to 25C 0.017 mV/A/C
Sensitivity Slope Sens
TA = 25C to 150C 0.004 mV/A/C
Electrical Output Voltage VOE IP = 0 A 30 30 mV
Total Output Error2 ETOT IP = 20 A, TA = 25C 1.5 %
1Device may be operated at higher primary current levels, IP, and ambient temperatures, TA, provided that the Maximum Junction Temperature,
TJ(max), is not exceeded.
2Percentage of I , with I = 20 A. Output filtered.
P P

x20A PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS over Range L: TA = 40C to 150C1, CF = 1 nF, and VCC = 5 V, unless otherwise specified
Characteristic Symbol Test Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units
Optimized Accuracy Range IP 20 20 A
Over full range of IP, TA = 25C 100 mV/A
Sensitivity Sens
Over full range of IP, TA = 40C to 150C 94 104 mV/A
Peak-to-peak, TA = 25C, 100 mV/A programmed Sensitivity,
Noise VNOISE(PP) 11 mV
CF = 47 nF, COUT = out, 2 kHz bandwidth
TA = 40C to 25C 0.34 mV/C
Zero Current Output Slope IOUT(Q)
TA = 25C to 150C 0.07 mV/C
TA = 40C to 25C 0.017 mV/A/C
Sensitivity Slope Sens
TA = 25C to 150C 0.004 mV/A/C
Electrical Output Voltage VOE IP = 0 A 40 40 mV
IP = 20 A, TA = 25C 1.5 %
Total Output Error2 ETOT
IP = 20 A, TA = 40C to 150C 5 5 %
1Device may be operated at higher primary current levels, IP, and ambient temperatures, TA, provided that the Maximum Junction Temperature,
TJ(max), is not exceeded.
2Percentage of I , with I = 20 A. Output filtered.
P P

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x30A PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS over Range E: TA = 40C to 85C1, CF = 1 nF, and VCC = 5 V, unless otherwise specified
Characteristic Symbol Test Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units
Optimized Accuracy Range IP 30 30 A
Sensitivity Sens Over full range of IP, TA = 25C 64 66 68 mV/A
Peak-to-peak, TA = 25C, 66 mV/A programmed Sensitivity,
Noise VNOISE(PP) 7 mV
CF = 47 nF, COUT = open, 2 kHz bandwidth
TA = 40C to 25C 0.35 mV/C
Zero Current Output Slope IOUT(Q)
TA = 25C to 150C 0.08 mV/C
TA = 40C to 25C 0.007 mV/A/C
Sensitivity Slope Sens
TA = 25C to 150C 0.002 mV/A/C
Electrical Output Voltage VOE IP = 0 A 30 30 mV
Total Output Error2 ETOT IP = 30 A , TA = 25C 1.5 %
1Device may be operated at higher primary current levels, IP, and ambient temperatures, TA, provided that the Maximum Junction Temperature,
TJ(max), is not exceeded.
2Percentage of I , with I = 30 A. Output filtered.
P P

x30A PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS over Range L: TA = 40C to 150C1, CF = 1 nF, and VCC = 5 V, unless otherwise specified
Characteristic Symbol Test Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units
Optimized Accuracy Range IP 30 30 A
Over full range of IP, TA = 25C 66 mV/A
Sensitivity Sens
Over full range of IP, TA = 40C to 150C 63 69 mV/A
Peak-to-peak, TA = 25C, 66 mV/A programmed Sensitivity,
Noise VNOISE(PP) 7 mV
CF = 47 nF, COUT = open, 2 kHz bandwidth
TA = 40C to 25C 0.35 mV/C
Zero Current Output Slope IOUT(Q)
TA = 25C to 150C 0.08 mV/C
TA = 40C to 25C 0.007 mV/A/C
Sensitivity Slope Sens
TA = 25C to 150C 0.002 mV/A/C
Electrical Output Voltage VOE IP = 0 A 40 40 mV
IP = 30 A , TA = 25C 1.5 %
Total Output Error2 ETOT
IP = 30 A , TA = 40C to 150C 5 5 %
1Device may be operated at higher primary current levels, IP, and ambient temperatures, TA, provided that the Maximum Junction Temperature,
TJ(max), is not exceeded.
2Percentage of I , with I = 30 A. Output filtered.
P P

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Characteristic Performance
IP = 5 A, unless otherwise specified
Mean Supply Current versus Ambient Temperature Supply Current versus Supply Voltage
10.30 10.9
10.25 10.8
10.20
10.7
10.15

ICC (mA)
10.10 10.6
Mean ICC (mA)

10.05 VCC = 5 V 10.5 VCC = 5 V

10.00 10.4
9.95
10.3
9.90
10.2
9.85
9.80 10.1
9.75 10.0
-50 -25 0 25 50 75 100 125 150 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5
TA (C) VCC (V)

Magnetic Offset versus Ambient Temperature Nonlinearity versus Ambient Temperature

0 0.6
0.5
1.0 0.5

1.5 VCC = 5 V
0.4

ELIN (%)
IOM (mA)

2.0
VCC = 5 V; IP = 0 A,
2.5 0.3
After excursion to 20 A
3.0
3.5 0.2
4.0
0.1
4.5
5.0 0
-50 -25 0 25 50 75 100 125 150 50 25 0 25 50 75 100 125 150
TA (C) TA (C)

Mean Total Output Error versus Ambient Temperature Sensitivity versus Ambient Temperature
8 186.5
6 186.0
185.5
Sens (mV/A)

4 185.0
ETOT (%)

2 184.5
184.0
0
183.5
2 183.0
4 182.5
182.0
6 181.5
8 181.0
50 25 0 25 50 75 100 125 150 50 25 0 25 50 75 100 125 150
TA (C) TA (C)

Output Voltage versus Sensed Current Sensitivity versus Sensed Current

4.0 200.00
3.5 190.00
180.00
VCC = 5 V
Sens (mV/A)

3.0
170.00
VIOUT (V)

2.5 160.00 TA (C)

2.0 TA (C) 150.00 40
40 140.00 25
1.5 25 85
85 130.00 150
1.0
150 120.00
0.5 110.00
0 100.00
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 -6 -4 -2 0 2 4 6
Ip (A)
IP (A)

0 A Output Voltage versus Ambient Temperature 0 A Output Voltage Current versus Ambient Temperature
2520 0.20

2515 0.15

2510 IP = 0 A 0.10 IP = 0 A
VIOUT(Q) (mV)

IOUT(Q) (A)

2505 0.05

2500 0

2495 0.05

2490 0.10

2485 0.15
-50 -25 0 25 50 75 100 125 150 -50 -25 0 25 50 75 100 125 150
TA (C) TA (C)

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Characteristic Performance
IP = 20 A, unless otherwise specified
Mean Supply Current versus Ambient Temperature Supply Current versus Supply Voltage
9.7 10.4

9.6 10.2

10.0 VCC = 5 V
9.5
Mean ICC (mA)

ICC (mA)
9.8
9.4 VCC = 5 V
9.6
9.3
9.4
9.2 9.2

9.1 9.0
-50 -25 0 25 50 75 100 125 150 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5
TA (C) VCC (V)

Magnetic Offset versus Ambient Temperature Nonlinearity versus Ambient Temperature

0 0.35
0.5
0.30
1.0
1.5 0.25

ELIN (%)
2.0 0.20
IOM (mA)

2.5 VCC = 5 V; IP = 0 A,
After excursion to 20 A 0.15
3.0
3.5 0.10
4.0
0.05
4.5
5.0 0
-50 -25 0 25 50 75 100 125 150 50 25 0 25 50 75 100 125 150
TA (C) TA (C)
Mean Total Output Error versus Ambient Temperature Sensitivity versus Ambient Temperature
8 100.8
6 100.6

4 100.4
100.2
Sens (mV/A)

2
ETOT (%)

100.0
0
99.8
2
99.6
4 99.4
6 99.2
8 99.0
50 25 0 25 50 75 100 125 150 50 25 0 25 50 75 100 125 150
TA (C) TA (C)
Output Voltage versus Sensed Current Sensitivity versus Sensed Current
5.0 110.00
4.5 108.00 TA (C)
40
4.0 106.00
25
3.5 VCC = 5 V 104.00 85
Sens (mV/A)

3.0 102.00 150

VIOUT (V)

2.5 TA (C) 100.00

40 98.00
2.0
20
1.5 25 96.00
1.0 85 94.00
0.5 125 92.00
0 90.00
25 20 15 10 5 0 5 10 15 20 25 25 20 15 10 5 0 5 10 15 20 25
Ip (A)
IP (A)

0 A Output Voltage versus Ambient Temperature 0 A Output Voltage Current versus Ambient Temperature
2525 0.25
2520 0.20
2515 0.15
VIOUT(Q) (mV)

IOUT(Q) (A)

2510 IP = 0 A 0.10 IP = 0 A

2505 0.05
2500 0
2495 0.05

2490 0.10

2485 0.15
-50 -25 0 25 50 75 100 125 150 -50 -25 0 25 50 75 100 125 150
TA (C) TA (C)

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Characteristic Performance
IP = 30 A, unless otherwise specified
Mean Supply Current versus Ambient Temperature Supply Current versus Supply Voltage
9.6 10.2

9.5 10.0
9.4
9.8

ICC (mA)
VCC = 5 V
Mean ICC (mA)

9.3 VCC = 5 V
9.6
9.2
9.4
9.1

9.0 9.2

8.9 9.0
-50 -25 0 25 50 75 100 125 150 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5
TA (C) VCC (V)

Magnetic Offset versus Ambient Temperature Nonlinearity versus Ambient Temperature

0 0.45
0.5 0.40
1.0 0.35
1.5 0.30 VCC = 5 V

ELIN (%)
IOM (mA)

2.0
0.25
2.5 VCC = 5 V; IP = 0 A,
0.20
3.0 After excursion to 20 A
0.15
3.5
4.0 0.10

4.5 0.05
5.0 0
-50 -25 0 25 50 75 100 125 150 50 25 0 25 50 75 100 125 150
TA (C) TA (C)

Mean Total Output Error versus Ambient Temperature Sensitivity versus Ambient Temperature
8 66.6
6 66.5
66.4
Sens (mV/A)

4
ETOT (%)

66.3
2
66.2
0
66.1
2
66.0
4 65.9
6 65.8
8 65.7
50 25 0 25 50 75 100 125 150 50 25 0 25 50 75 100 125 150
TA (C) TA (C)

Output Voltage versus Sensed Current Sensitivity versus Sensed Current

5.0 70.00
4.5 69.00
4.0 68.00
Sens (mV/A)

3.5 VCC = 5 V 67.00

VIOUT (V)

3.0 66.00
2.5 TA (C) 65.00
40 64.00 TA (C)
2.0
20 40
1.5 25 63.00
25
1.0 85 62.00 85
0.5 125 61.00 150
0 60.00
30 20 10 0 10 20 30 30 20 10 0 10 20 30
Ip (A)
IP (A)
0 A Output Voltage versus Ambient Temperature 0 A Output Voltage Current versus Ambient Temperature
2535 0.35
2530 0.30
2525 0.25
2520 0.20
VIOUT(Q) (mV)

IP = 0 A IP = 0 A
IOUT(Q) (A)

2515 0.15
2510 0.10
2505 0.05
2500 0
2495 0.05
2490 0.10
2485 0.15
-50 -25 0 25 50 75 100 125 150 -50 -25 0 25 50 75 100 125 150
TA (C) TA (C)

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Definitions of Accuracy Characteristics

Sensitivity (Sens). The change in device output in response to a Accuracy is divided into four areas:
1 A change through the primary conductor. The sensitivity is the
0 A at 25C. Accuracy at the zero current flow at 25C, with-
product of the magnetic circuit sensitivity (G / A) and the linear
out the effects of temperature.
IC amplifier gain (mV/G). The linear IC amplifier gain is pro-
grammed at the factory to optimize the sensitivity (mV/A) for the 0 A over temperature. Accuracy at the zero current flow
full-scale current of the device. including temperature effects.

Noise (VNOISE). The product of the linear IC amplifier gain Full-scale current at 25C. Accuracy at the the full-scale current
(mV/G) and the noise floor for the Allegro Hall effect linear IC at 25C, without the effects of temperature.
(1 G). The noise floor is derived from the thermal and shot Full-scale current over temperature. Accuracy at the full-
noise observed in Hall elements. Dividing the noise (mV) by the scale current flow including temperature effects.
sensitivity (mV/A) provides the smallest current that the device is
Ratiometry. The ratiometric feature means that its 0 A output,
able to resolve.
VIOUT(Q), (nominally equal to VCC/2) and sensitivity, Sens, are
Linearity (ELIN). The degree to which the voltage output from proportional to its supply voltage, VCC . The following formula is
the IC varies in direct proportion to the primary current through
used to derive the ratiometric change in 0 A output voltage,
its full-scale amplitude. Nonlinearity in the output can be attrib-
uted to the saturation of the flux concentrator approaching the VIOUT(Q)RAT (%).
full-scale current. The following equation is used to derive the VIOUT(Q)VCC / VIOUT(Q)5V
linearity: 100
VCC / 5 V
{ [
100 1
gain % sat ( VIOUT_full-scale amperes VIOUT(Q) )
2 (VIOUT_half-scale amperes VIOUT(Q) ) [{ The ratiometric change in sensitivity, SensRAT (%), is defined as:
SensVCC / Sens5V
where VIOUT_full-scale amperes = the output voltage (V) when the 100
sampled current approximates full-scale IP . VCC / 5 V 
Symmetry (ESYM). The degree to which the absolute voltage
output from the IC varies in proportion to either a positive or Output Voltage versus Sampled Current
Accuracy at 0 A and at Full-Scale Current
negative full-scale primary current. The following formula is
used to derive symmetry: Increasing VIOUT(V)
Accuracy
VIOUT_+ full-scale amperes VIOUT(Q) Over $Temp erature
100
VIOUT(Q) VIOUT_full-scale amperes Accuracy
25C Only

Quiescent output voltage (VIOUT(Q)). The output of the device

Average
when the primary current is zero. For a unipolar supply voltage, VIOUT

it nominally remains at VCC 2. Thus, VCC = 5 V translates into Accuracy

Over $Temp erature
VIOUT(Q) = 2.5 V. Variation in VIOUT(Q) can be attributed to the
resolution of the Allegro linear IC quiescent voltage trim and Accuracy
thermal drift. IP(min)
25C Only

Electrical offset voltage (VOE). The deviation of the device out- IP (A) +IP (A)

put from its ideal quiescent value of VCC / 2 due to nonmagnetic Full Scale
IP(max)
causes. To convert this voltage to amperes, divide by the device
sensitivity, Sens. 0A

Accuracy (ETOT). The accuracy represents the maximum devia-

tion of the actual output from its ideal value. This is also known
as the total output error. The accuracy is illustrated graphically in Accuracy
25C Only

the output voltage versus current chart at right. Accuracy

Over $Temp erature

Decreasing VIOUT(V)

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Definitions of Dynamic Response Characteristics

Power-On Time (tPO). When the supply is ramped to its operat-

ing 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.

Rise time (tr). The time interval between a) when the device I (%) Primary Current
reaches 10% of its full scale value, and b) when it reaches 90% 90
of its full scale value. The rise time to a step response is used to
derive the bandwidth of the device, in which (3 dB) = 0.35 / tr.
Transducer Output
Both tr and tRESPONSE are detrimentally affected by eddy current 10
losses observed in the conductive IC ground plane. 0
t
Rise Time, tr

Power on Time versus External Filter Capacitance Step Response

200
180 TA=25C
160 IP = 5 A
140
120
tPO (s)

IP = 0 A
100
80
60
40
20
0 Output (mV)
0 10 20 30 40 50
CF (nF)
Noise vs. Filter Cap

10000
Noise versus External Filter Capacitance 15 A
Excitation Signal
1000
Noise(p-p) (mA)

100

10

1
0.01 0.1 1 10 100 1000
CF (nF)

Rise Time versus External Filter Capacitance Rise Time versus External Filter Capacitance
1200 CF (nF) tr (s)
400
1000 0 6.6 350
1 7.7 300
800 4.7 17.4
250
tr(s)
tr(s)

10 32.1
600 22 68.2 200
47 88.2 150
400
200
0
} Expanded in chart at right
100
220
470
291.3
623.0
1120.0
100
50
0
0 100 200 300 400 500 0 25 50 75 100 125 150
CF (nF) CF (nF)

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Chopper Stabilization Technique

Chopper Stabilization is an innovative circuit technique that is This technique is made possible through the use of a BiCMOS
used to minimize the offset voltage of a Hall element and an asso- process that allows the use of low-offset and low-noise amplifiers
ciated on-chip amplifier. Allegro patented a Chopper Stabiliza- in combination with high-density logic integration and sample
tion technique that nearly eliminates Hall IC output drift induced and hold circuits.
by temperature or package stress effects. This offset reduction
Regulator
technique is based on a signal modulation-demodulation process.
Modulation is used to separate the undesired DC offset signal
from the magnetically induced signal in the frequency domain. Clock/Logic
Then, using a low-pass filter, the modulated DC offset is sup- Hall Element
Low-Pass
Filter
pressed while the magnetically induced signal passes through

Sample and
the filter. As a result of this chopper stabilization approach, the

Hold
Amp
output voltage from the Hall IC is desensitized to the effects
of temperature and mechanical stress. This technique produces
devices that have an extremely stable Electrical Offset Voltage,
are immune to thermal stress, and have precise recoverability
after temperature cycling.
Concept of Chopper Stabilization Technique

Typical Applications
+5 V
+5 V
VPEAK
CBYP
CBYP R1
C2 0.1 F 100 k
0.1 F 0.1 F VRESET
R4 Q1
10 k 2N7002 R2
8 COUT 100 k LM321
1 VCC 0.1 F 8 1 + 5
IP+ 1 4 VOUT
7 VOUT + IP+ VCC
2
IP+ VIOUT 2 7 3
RF IP+ VIOUT 2
IP ACS714 10 k
RF
R1 U1 D1 C1
6 LT1178 1N914 IP ACS714 1 k
3 1 M 1000 pF
IP FILTER CF 3 6 R3
4 1 nF IP FILTER CF
3.3 k
IP 5 4
GND IP 5 0.01 F
R3 C1 GND
R2 0.1 F
33 k 330 k

Application 3. This configuration increases gain to 610 mV/A

(tested using the ACS714ELC-05A).
Application 2. Peak Detecting Circuit
+5 V
+5 V
CBYP
R1
0.1 F 33 k
CBYP
0.1 F RPU
R2 100 k
100 k
8 8
1 1 VCC
VCC D1 IP+
IP+ 1N4448W 7 VOUT 4
2 7 VOUT 2 5
IP+ VIOUT
A-to-D IP+ VIOUT 1 Fault
Converter
RF 3
IP ACS714 IP ACS714 +
2 k R1 2 U1
6 C1 3 6
LMV7235
3
IP FILTER
10 k IP FILTER CF
CF 4 1 nF
4 1 nF IP 5
IP 5 GND
GND
D1
1N914

Application 4. Rectified Output. 3.3 V scaling and rectification application Application 5. 10 A Overcurrent Fault Latch. Fault threshold set by R1 and
for A-to-D converters. Replaces current transformer solutions with simpler R2. This circuit latches an overcurrent fault and holds it until the 5 V rail is
ACS circuit. C1 is a function of the load resistance and filtering desired. powered down.
R1 can be omitted if the full range is desired.

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Improving Sensing System Accuracy Using the FILTER Pin

In low-frequency sensing applications, it is often advantageous
to add a simple RC filter to the output of the device. Such a low-
pass filter improves the signal-to-noise ratio, and therefore the
resolution, of the device output signal. However, the addition of
an RC filter to the output of a sensor IC can result in undesirable
device output attenuation even for DC signals.
Signal attenuation, VATT , is a result of the resistive divider
effect between the resistance of the external filter, RF (see
Application 6), and the input impedance and resistance of the
customer interface circuit, RINTFC. The transfer function of this
resistive divider is given by:
RINTFC
VATT = VIOUT .
RF + RINTFC
Even if RF and RINTFC are designed to match, the two individual
resistance values will most likely drift by different amounts over
+5 V
temperature. Therefore, signal attenuation will vary as a function
of temperature. Note that, in many cases, the input impedance,
RINTFC , of a typical analog-to-digital converter (ADC) can be as
low as 10 k.
The ACS714 contains an internal resistor, a FILTER pin connec-
tion to the printed circuit board, and an internal buffer amplifier.
With this circuit architecture, users can implement a simple
RC filter via the addition of a capacitor, CF (see Application 7)
from the FILTER pin to ground. The buffer amplifier inside of
the ACS714 (located after the internal resistor and FILTER pin
connection) eliminates the attenuation caused by the resistive
divider effect described in the equation for VATT. Therefore, the
ACS714 device is ideal for use in high-accuracy applications
that cannot afford the signal attenuation associated with the use
of an external RC low-pass filter.

Pin 3 Pin 4 VCC

IP IP Pin 8

Allegro ACS706
Application 6. When a low pass filter is constructed
externally to a standard Hall effect device, a resistive Voltage
Regulator
divider may exist between the filter resistor, RF, and To all subcircuits
the resistance of the customer interface circuit, RINTFC.
VIOUT Resistive Divider
This resistive divider will cause excessive attenuation, Pin 7
Dynamic Offset

Input
Cancellation

as given by the transfer function for VATT.

Filter

Amp Out RF Application

N.C.
0.1 MF Pin 6 Interface
Circuit

Low Pass Filter

Temperature
Gain Offset CF
Coefficient
1 nF RINTFC

Trim Control

IP+ IP+ GND

Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 5

+5 V

VCC
Pin 8
Allegro ACS714
Application 7. Using the FILTER pin
provided on the ACS714 eliminates the Hall Current
Drive
attenuation effects of the resistor divider
between RF and RINTFC, shown in Appli- IP+
Pin 1 Sense Temperature
Coefficient Trim
cation 6. IP+ Buffer Amplifier
Dynamic Offset

Pin 2 and Resistor

Cancellation

Signal VIOUT
Recovery Pin 7
Input

IP Application
Pin 3 Interface
Sense
Trim Circuit
IP
Pin 4 0 Ampere
Offset Adjust

RINTFC

GND FILTER
Pin 5 Pin 6 CF
1 nF

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Package LC, 8-pin SOIC

4.90 0.10
8
0 8 1.27
0.65
8
1.75
0.25
0.17

3.90 0.10 6.00 0.20 5.60

A
1.04 REF

1 2 1 2
1.27
0.40

0.25 BSC C PCB Layout Reference View

SEATING PLANE
Branded Face
GAUGE PLANE
8X C
SEATING NNNNNNN
0.10 C PLANE
PPT-AAA
LLLLL
1.75 MAX
0.51
0.31 0.25 1
0.10
1.27 BSC

B Standard Branding Reference View

For Reference Only; not for tooling use (reference MS-012AA) N = Device part number
Dimensions in millimeters P = Package Designator
Dimensions exclusive of mold flash, gate burrs, and dambar protrusions T = Device temperature range
Exact case and lead configuration at supplier discretion within limits shown A = Amperage
L = Lot number
A Terminal #1 mark area Belly Brand = Country of Origin
B Branding scale and appearance at supplier discretion
C Reference land pattern layout (reference IPC7351
D 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

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