ACS754xCB-100
Description
The Allegro ACS75x 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, 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 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.
The output of the device has a positive slope (>VCC
/ 2) when an
increasing current flows through the primary copper conduction
path (from terminal 4 to terminal 5), which is the path used for
current sensing. The internal resistance of this conductive path
is typically 100 μΩ, providing low power loss. The thickness
of the copper conductor allows survival of the device at up to
ACS754100-DS Rev. 4
Features and Benefits
Monolithic Hall IC for high reliability
Single +5 V supply
3 kVRMS isolation voltage between terminals 4/5 and
pins 1/2/3 for up to 1 minute
35 kHz bandwidth
Automotive temperature range
End-of-line factory-trimmed for gain and offset
Ultra-low power loss: 100 μΩ internal conductor
resistance
Ratiometric output from supply voltage
Extremely stable output offset voltage
Small package size, with easy mounting capability
Output proportional to AC and DC currents
Fully Integrated, Hall Ef fect-Based Linear Current Sensor
with High Voltage Isolation and a Low-Resistance Current Conductor
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Package: 5 pin module (leadform PFF)
Typical Application
+5 V
VOU
T
RF
CF
CBYP
0.1 µF
IP+
IP–
2
GND
4
5
ACS754
3
1
VIOUT
VCC
IP
Application 1. The ACS754 outputs an analog signal, VOUT
.
that varies linearly with the uni- or bi-directional AC or DC
primary sensed current, IP
, within the range specified. CF
is recommended for noise management, with values that
depend on the application.
Fully Integrated, Hall Ef fect-Based Linear Current Sensor
with High Voltage Isolation and a Low-Resistance Current Conductor
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5× overcurrent conditions. The terminals of the conductive path are
electrically isolated from the sensor leads (pins 1 through 3). This
allows the ACS75x family of sensors to be used in applications
requiring electrical isolation without the use of opto-isolators or
other costly isolation techniques.
The device is fully calibrated prior to shipment from the factory.
The ACS75x family is lead (Pb) free. All pins are coated with
100% matte tin, and there is no lead inside the package. The
heavy gauge leadframe is made of oxygen-free copper.
Description (continued)
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Characteristic Symbol Notes Rating Units
Supply Voltage VCC 16 V
Reverse Supply Voltage VRCC –16 V
Output Voltage VIOUT 16 V
Reverse Output Voltage VRIOUT –0.1 V
Maximum Basic Isolation Voltage VISO 353 VAC, 500 VDC, or Vpk V
Maximum Rated Input Current IIN 200 A
Output Current Source IOUT(Source) 3mA
Output Current Sink IOUT(Sink) 10 mA
Nominal Operating Ambient Temperature TA
Range L –40 to 150 ºC
Range S –20 to 85 ºC
Maximum Junction TJ(max) 165 ºC
Storage Temperature Tstg –65 to 170 ºC
TÜV America
Certificate Number:
U8V 04 11 54214 001
Fire and Electric Shock
EN60950-1:2001
Selection Guide
Part Number TOP
(°C)
Primary Sensed
Current, IP
(A)
Sensitivity
Sens (Typ.)
(mV/A)
Package Packing1
Terminals Signal Pins
ACS754LCB-100-PFF –40 to 150 ±100 20 Formed Formed
Bulk, 170 pieces/bagACS754LCB-100-PSF2–40 to 150 ±100 20 Straight Formed
ACS754SCB-100-PFF2–20 to 85 ±100 20 Formed Formed
1Contact Allegro for additional packing options.
2Variant is in production but has been determined to be NOT FOR NEW DESIGN. This classification indicates that sale of the variant is currently
restricted to existing customer applications. The variant should not be purchased for new design applications because obsolescence in the near future
is probable. Samples are no longer available. Status change: April 28, 2008.
Fully Integrated, Hall Ef fect-Based Linear Current Sensor
with High Voltage Isolation and a Low-Resistance Current Conductor
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IP+
IP–
VIOUT
GND
VCC
4
5
3
2
1
Terminal List Table
Number Name Description
1 VCC Device power supply pin
2 GND Signal ground pin
3 VIOUT Analog output signal pin
4 IP+ Terminal for current being sensed
5 IP– Terminal for current being sensed
Functional Block Diagram
Pin-out Diagram
Amp Out
VCC
+5 V
VIOUT
GND
Filter
Dynamic Offset
Cancellation
0.1 μF
IP–
IP+
Gain Temperature
Coefficient Offset
Voltage
Regulator
Trim Control
To all subcircuits
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with High Voltage Isolation and a Low-Resistance Current Conductor
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS, over operating ambient temperature range unless otherwise stated
Characteristic Symbol Test Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units
Primary Sensed Current IP–100 100 A
Supply Voltage VCC 4.5 5.0 5.5 V
Supply Current ICC VCC = 5.0 V, output open 6.5 8 10 mA
Output Resistance ROUT IOUT = 1.2 mA 1 2 Ω
Output Capacitance Load CLOAD VOUT to GND 10 nF
Output Resistive Load RLOAD VOUT to GND 4.7 kΩ
Primary Conductor Resistance RPRIMARY IP = ±100A; TA = 25°C 100 μΩ
Isolation Voltage VISO Pins 1-3 and 4-5; 60 Hz, 1 minute 3.0 kV
PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS, -20°C to +85°C, VCC = 5 V unless otherwise specified
Propagation time tPROP IP = ±50 A, TA = 25°C 4 μs
Response time tRESPONSE IP = ±50 A, TA = 25°C 11 μs
Rise time trIP = ±50 A, TA = 25°C 10 μs
Frequency Bandwidth f –3 dB , TA = 25°C 35 kHz
Sensitivity Sens Over full range of IP
, TA = 25°C 20 mV/A
Over full range of IP 19.0 21.2 mV/A
Noise VNOISE Peak-to-peak, TA = 25°C,
no external filter –45 mV
Linearity ELIN Over full range of IP ±0.8 %
Symmetry ESYM Over full range of IP 98 100 102 %
Zero Current Output Voltage VOUT(Q) I = 0 A, TA = 25°C VCC / 2 V
Electrical Offset Voltage
(Magnetic error not included) VOE
I = 0 A, TA = 25°C –10 10 mV
I = 0 A –20 20 mV
Magnetic Offset Error IERROM I = 0 A, after excursion of 100 A ±0.1 ±0.30 A
Total Output Error
(Including all offsets) ETOT
Over full range of IP
, TA = 25°C ±0.9 %
Over full range of IP ±5.0 %
PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS, -40°C to +150°C, VCC = 5 V unless otherwise specified
Propagation time tPROP IP = ±50 A, TA = 25°C 4 μs
Response time tRESPONSE IP = ±50 A, TA = 25°C 11 μs
Rise time trIP = ±50 A, TA = 25°C 10 μs
Frequency Bandwidth f –3 dB , TA = 25°C 35 kHz
Sensitivity Sens Over full range of IP
, TA = 25°C 20 mV/A
Over full range of IP 18.0 21.5 mV/A
Noise VNOISE Peak-to-peak, TA = 25°C,
no external filter –45 mV
Linearity ELIN Over full range of IP ±1.5 %
Symmetry ESYM Over full range of IP 98 100 102 %
Zero Current Output Voltage VOUT(Q) I = 0 A, TA = 25°C VCC / 2 V
Electrical Offset Voltage
(Magnetic error not included) VOE
I = 0 A, TA = 25°C –10 10 mV
I = 0 A –35 35 mV
Magnetic Offset Error IERROM I = 0 A, after excursion of 100 A ±0.1 ±0.55 A
Total Output Error
(Including all offsets) ETOT
Over full range of IP
, TA = 25°C ±1.0 %
Over full range of IP ±9.2 %
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Sensitivity (Sens). The change in sensor output in response to a
1 A change through the primary conductor. The sensitivity is the
product of the magnetic circuit sensitivity (G / A) and the linear
IC amplifier gain (mV/G). The linear IC amplifier gain is pro-
grammed at the factory to optimize the sensitivity (mV/A) for the
full-scale current of the device.
Noise (VNOISE). The product of the linear IC amplifier gain
(mV/G) and the noise floor for the Allegro Hall effect linear IC
(1 G). The noise floor is derived from the thermal and shot
noise observed in Hall elements. Dividing the noise (mV) by the
sensitivity (mV/A) provides the smallest current that the device is
able to resolve.
Linearity (ELIN). The degree to which the voltage output from
the sensor varies in direct proportion to the primary current
through its full-scale amplitude. Nonlinearity in the output can be
attributed to the saturation of the flux concentrator approaching
the full-scale current. The following equation is used to derive the
linearity:
where
gain = the gain variation as a function of temperature
changes from 25ºC,
% sat = the percentage of saturation of the flux concentra-
tor, which becomes significant as the current being sensed
approaches full-scale ±IP , and
VIOUT_full-scale amperes = the output voltage (V) when the sensed
current approximates full-scale ±IP .
Symmetry (ESYM). The degree to which the absolute voltage
output from the sensor varies in proportion to either a positive
or negative full-scale primary current. The following equation is
used to derive symmetry:
Quiescent output voltage (VIOUT(Q)). The output of the sensor
when the primary current is zero. For a unipolar supply voltage,
it nominally remains at VCC 2. Thus, VCC = 5 V translates into
VIOUT(Q) = 2.5 V. Variation in VOUT(Q) can be attributed to the res-
olution of the Allegro linear IC quiescent voltage trim, magnetic
hysteresis, and thermal drift.
Electrical offset voltage (VOE). The deviation of the device out-
put from its ideal quiescent value of VCC 2 due to nonmagnetic
causes.
Magnetic offset error (IERROM). The magnetic offset is due to
the residual magnetism (remnant field) of the core material. The
magnetic offset error is highest when the magnetic circuit has
been saturated, usually when the device has been subjected to a
full-scale or high-current overload condition. The magnetic offset
is largely dependent on the material used as a flux concentrator.
The larger magnetic offsets are observed at the lower operating
temperatures.
Accuracy (ETOT). The accuracy represents the maximum devia-
tion of the actual output from its ideal value. This is also known
as the total ouput error. The accuracy is illustrated graphically in
the output voltage versus current chart on the following page.
Accuracy is divided into four areas:
0 A at 25°C. Accuracy of sensing zero current flow at 25°C,
without the effects of temperature.
0 A over Δ temperature. Accuracy of sensing zero current
flow including temperature effects.
Full-scale current at 25°C. Accuracy of sensing the full-scale
current at 25°C, without the effects of temperature.
Full-scale current over Δ temperature. Accuracy of sensing full-
scale current flow including temperature effects.
Definitions of Accuracy Characteristics
100 1–
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VIOUT_full-scale amperes VIOUT(Q)
Δ gain × % sat ( )
2 (VIOUT_half-scale amperes VIOUT(Q) )
100
VIOUT_+ full-scale amperes VIOUT(Q)
VIOUT(Q) VIOUT_–full-scale amperes

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Definitions of Dynamic Response Characteristics
Propagation delay (tPROP). The time required for the sensor
output to reflect a change in the primary current signal. Propaga-
tion delay is attributed to inductive loading within the linear IC
package, as well as in the inductive loop formed by the primary
conductor geometry. Propagation delay can be considered as a
fixed time offset and may be compensated.
Primary Current
Transducer Output
90
0
I (%)
Propagation Time, tPROP
t
Primary Current
Transducer Output
90
0
I (%)
Response Time, tRESPONSE t
Primary Current
Transducer Output
90
10
0
I (%)
Rise Time, trt
Rise time (tr). The time interval between a) when the sensor
reaches 10% of its full scale value, and b) when it reaches 90%
of its full scale value. The rise time to a step response is used to
derive the bandwidth of the current sensor, 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.
Response time (tRESPONSE). The time interval between
a) when the primary current signal reaches 90% of its final
value, and b) when the sensor reaches 90% of its output
corresponding to the applied current.
Output Voltage versus Sensed Current
Accuracy at 0 A and at Full-Scale Current
Increasing VIOUT(V)
+IP (A)
Accuracy
Accuracy
Accuracy
25°C Only
Accuracy
25°C Only
Accuracy
25°C Only
Accuracy
0 A
vrOe$Temperature
Average
VIOUT
–IP (A)
vrOe$Temperature
vrOe$Temperature
Decreasing VIOUT(V)
IP(min)
IP(max)
Full Scale
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Step Response
No external filter, TA=25°C
x100 Device
Output (mV)
100 A
Excitation
Signal
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with High Voltage Isolation and a Low-Resistance Current Conductor
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ACS754
RCBPPP
YYWWA
ACS Allegro Current Sensor
754 Device family number
ROperating ambient temperature range code
CB Package type designator
PPP Primary sensed current
YY Date code: Calendar year (last two digits)
WW Date code: Calendar week
ADate code: Shift code
ACS754
RCBPPP
L...L
YYWW
ACS Allegro Current Sensor
754 Device family number
ROperating ambient temperature range code
CB Package type designator
PPP Primary sensed current
L...L Lot code
YY Date code: Calendar year (last two digits)
WW Date code: Calendar week
Package Branding
Two alternative patterns are used
4.157
R1 .039
1.91 .075
3.118
21.4 .843
0.5 .020
R3 .118
0.8 .031
1.5 .059
0.5 .020
R2 .079
Perimeter through-holes recommended
Straight terminal leadform (PSF)
Recommended PCB Layout View
Formed Leadforms (PFF, PSF)
23
14.00
13.00
4.40
2.90
10.00
7.00
3.50
0.50
1.90
17.50
23.50
4.00
3.00
1.50
2.75
3.18
0.381
1
4
5
A
A
Dambar removal intrusion
B
C
C
B
All dimensions nominal, not for tooling use
Dimensions in millimeters
Exact configuration at supplier discretion within limits shown
Package CB, 5-pin module, leadform PFF unless otherwise noted
Creepage distance, current terminals to sensor pins: 7.25 mm
Clearance distance, current terminals to sensor pins: 7.25 mm
Package mass: 4.63 g typical
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