MLX90217

Hall-Effect Cam Sensor

Features and Benefits

n Rotary Position Gear Tooth Sensor
n Short Circuit Protection
n On-chip 10 bit A/D Converter
n Self-Adjusting Magnetic Range
n High Speed Operation
n No Chopper Delay
n Zero Speed Detection
n No Rotary Orientation Concerns

Applications
n Camshaft Sensor
n Geartooth Sensor
n Linear Encoder
n Rotary Encoder
n Direction Detection*
*See applications example

Ordering Information
Part No. Temperature Suffix Package Temperature Range
MLX90217 L UA -40oC to 150oC Automotive

Functional Diagram Description

The MLX90217 is a self adjusting digital output ro-
tary position gear tooth sensor designed for use in
Hall
Plate automotive camshaft sensing as well as other speed
sensing applications. It is designed to be used with a
10-Bit

bias magnet south facing the back (non-marked) side

ADC
4-Bit

ADC

Amplifier
of the IC. The device has an open collector output
which is short circuit protected.

The MLX90217 is a sophisticated IC featuring an

Logic on-chip 10-bit A/D Converter and logic that acts as a
digital sample and hold circuit. A separate 4-bit A/D
converter provides a fixed hysteresis. The 90217 does
Voltage Protected not have a chopper delay. The 90217 uses a single Hall
Regulator Output plate which is immune to rotary alignment problems.
The bias magnet can be from 50 to 400mT.

As the signal is sampled, the logic recognizes an in-

1 2 3 creasing or decreasing flux density. The output will
turn on (BOP) after the flux has reached its peak and
Pin 1 - VDD (Supply) decreased by an amount equal to the hysteresis. Simi-
Pin 2 - VSS (Ground) larly the output will turn off (BOP) after the flux has
Pin 3 - Output reached its minimum value and increased by an
amount equal to the hysteresis.
Note: Static sensitive device, please observe ESD precautions.

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MLX90217 Electrical Specifications

DC Operating Parameters TA = -40oC to 150oC, VDD = 3.5V to 24V (unless otherwise specified).
Parameter Symbol Test Conditions Min Typ Max Units
Supply Voltage VDD Operating 3.5 - 24 V
Supply Current IDD VDD = 12V 1.5 3.0 4.5 mA
Supply Current IDD VDD = 3.5V to 24V 1 - 6 mA
Leakage Current ILEAK VOUT = 3.5V to 24V - - 10 µA
Output Current IOUT Operating - - 25 mA
Output Saturation Voltage VSAT VDD = 12V, IOUT = 25mA - - 600 mV
Output Short Circuit Current IFAULT Fault 50 100 150 mA
Output Short Circuit Shutdown TFAULT Fault 100 - 200 µS
Clock Frequency fCLK Operating 300 500 800 kHz
Output Rise Time tr VDD=12V R1 = 880W C1 = 20pf - 400 nS
Output Fall Time tf VDD=12V R1 = 880W C1 = 20pf - 400 nS
Bandwidth BW Operating - - 15 kHz
Thermal Resistance RTH Operating - - 200 oC/Watt

MLX90217 Magnetic Specifications

DC Operating Parameters TA = -40oC to 150oC, VDD = 3.5V to 24V (Unless otherwise specified)
Parameter Symbol Test Conditions Min Typ Max Units
Back Bias Range BBIAS Operating -30 - 400 mT
Linear Region VDD = 12V 50 - 500 mT
Hysteresis Bhys VDD = 3.5V to 24V 1.8 3.5 10 mT

Notes: 1 mT=10Gauss

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Performance Graphs
Switch Points Switch Points
versus versus
Irregular Magnetic Signal Regular Magnetic Signal
(Worn Gear) (New Gear)
500
MLX90217 500
MLX90217

400 400
Flux Density at Hall Plate (mT)

Flux Density at Hall Plate (mT)

300 300

200 200

100 100

Time Time

Output Output
Signal Signal

Switch Points
versus
Analog Magnetic Signal
(Cam Lobe)
500
MLX90217

400 Absolute Maximum Ratings

Flux Density at Hall Plate (mT)

Supply Voltage (Operating), VDD 30V

300 Supply Current (Fault), IDD 50mA
Output Current (Fault), IOUT 30mA
200 Output Current (Fault), Ifault 50mA
Output Voltage, VOUT 30V
100 Power Dissipation, PD 100mW
Time Operating Temperature Range, T A 40°C to 150°C
Storage Temperature Range, T S 65°C to 150°C
Output
Signal Maximun Junction Temp, TJ 175°C
ESD Sensitivity +/- 7KV

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Application Notes
Maximum dynamic range is 500 mT. The hysteresis is
fixed at 5.0 mT. Best angular accuracy will be ob-
tained when the magnetic circuit provides peak mag-
netic flux at the chip near the high end of the linear
range of 500 mT. EMC protection using external com-
ponents are recommended. Two possibilities are
shown on the following page. Normally the South pole
faces the unbranded side of the device. A North pole
will enable a test sequence used in factory testing.

Unique Features
The output is reset to the high state at power on
(output driver is off) whatever the field is. The output
only changes after the first min is detected. The reset
state holds no information about the field. If the supply
of the chip is raised slowly, the reset state is not stable.
This has been observed at 0 field but it should be the
same with small and large fields.

Gear tooth sensors often need to be adjusted after the

module is assembled to align the magnet with differen-
tial Hall plates or orient with teeth. However the
MLX90217 is “self adjusting” over a wide range of
back bias flux eliminating the need for any trimming
in the application. The magnet may be glued to the
back surface (non branded side) of the IC using a
cyanoacrylate adhesive or suitable epoxy.

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Applications Examples
Edge Sensing (unidirectional) Flux Concentration - Tooth Position
B OP

B RP

B OP

S N S N

Flux Concentration - Valley Position

Lobe Sensing (bidirectional)

B RP

Clockwise
CW
B OP
S N
S N
CCW
B RP

B OP

Counter Clockwise

Recommended Wiring and Severe Environment and

Minimum Protection Circuit Automotive Protection Circuit
VDD VDD

R1 R1

MLX MLX
90217 R2
90217

Output Output

C1 C1 C2

R1 = 5.6k Ω R1 = 5.6k Ω
C1 = 10nF R2 =332 Ω
C1 = 10nF
C2 = 2.2nF

In severe cases it may be necessary to include a Zener diode to clamp positive

interference and Schottky diodes to clamp negative excursions.

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Physical Characteristics

1.60
45o
UA Package Dimensions UA Hall Plate / Chip Location
Typical
1.40
2.13 0.45
4.30 1.87 0.41
0.84
3.90 5o
0.63
Typical
2.64
2.34 1.53
1.27

17AB 3.20
2.80 45o
4936 Typical Marked
0.48
Surface
0.43 1.75
1.55

0.38
All Dimensions in millimeters
0.20
Typical
0.00
(see note 3)

0.41
0.35
NOTES:
1-Controling Dimension: mm
UA Marking and Pinout
2-Leads must be free of flash and First line (17) = part number of 90217.
plating voids
15.5 First Line (AB) = series & die revision.
14.5
1 2 3 3-Leads must not arc toward
the rear of package
Second Line: Lot & Date Code.
(4) = Lot Identification.
17AB (9) = Year 1999.
4936 (36) = Week of Year.

Pin 1 - VDD (Supply)

1 2 3
Pin 2 - VSS (GND)
Pin 3 - Output (open collector)
1.30
1.24 0.41
2.57
0.35
2.51

For more information, please contact:

Melexis, Inc.
41 Locke Road
Concord, NH 03301
Phone: (603) 223-2362 Fax: (603) 223-9614
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.melexis.com

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