A3211 and A3212

Micropower Ultrasensitive Hall-Effect Switches

FEATURES AND BENEFITS DESCRIPTION

• AEC-Q100 automotive qualified The A3211 and A3212 integrated circuits are ultrasensitive, pole
• Micropower operation independent Hall-effect switches with latched digital output.
• Operation with north or south pole These devices are especially suited for operation in battery-
• 2.5 to 3.5 V battery operation operated, hand-held equipment such as cellular and cordless
• Chopper stabilized telephones, pagers, and palmtop computers. A 2.5 to 3.5 V
□ Superior temperature stability operation and a unique clocking scheme reduce the average
□ Extremely low switch point drift operating power requirements to less than 15 μW with a
□ Insensitive to physical stress 2.75 V supply.
• High ESD protection
Unlike other Hall-effect switches, either a north or south pole
• Solid-state reliability
of sufficient strength will turn the output on in the A3212,
• Small size
and in the absence of a magnetic field, the output is off. The
• Easily manufacturable with magnet pole independence
A3211 provides an inverted output. The polarity independence
PACKAGES: and minimal power requirements allow these devices to easily
replace reed switches for superior reliability and ease of
manufacturing, while eliminating the requirement for signal
conditioning.
DFN (EL) Improved stability is made possible through chopper
stabilization (dynamic offset cancellation), which reduces the
residual offset voltage normally caused by device overmolding,
temperature dependencies, and thermal stress.
DFN (EH) This device includes on a single silicon chip a Hall-voltage
generator, small-signal amplifier, chopper stabilization, a
latch, and a MOSFET output. Advanced CMOS processing
is used to take advantage of low-voltage and low-power
SIP (UA)
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SOT23W (LH) Not to scale

SUPPLY

SWITCH

TIMING
LOGIC
OUTPUT
OFFSET CANCELLATION

X
DYNAMIC

SAMPLE
& HOLD

LATCH

GROUND

Dwg. FH-020-5

Functional Block Diagram

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DESCRIPTION (continued)
requirements, component matching, very low input-offset errors, types EH and EL (0.75 and 0.50 mm nominal height) are leadless, LH
and small component geometries. is a 3-pin low-profile SMD, and UA is a three-pin SIP for through-
hole mounting. Packages are lead (Pb) free (suffix, –T) with 100%
Four package styles provide magnetically optimized solutions for
matte-tin-plated leadframes.
most applications. Miniature low-profile surface-mount package

SPECIFICATIONS
SELECTION GUIDE
Ambient Temperature State in
Part Number Packing [1] Package
TA (°C) Magnetic Field
A3211EEHLT–T [2][3][4] 3000 pieces per reel 2 mm × 3 mm, 0.75 mm nominal height DFN
A3211EELLT–T [2][4][5] 3000 pieces per reel 2 mm × 2 mm, 0.50 mm nominal height DFN
–40 to 85 Off
A3211ELHLT–T [4] 3000 pieces per reel 3-pin surface mount SOT23W
A3211ELHLX–T [4] 10000 pieces per 13-in. reel 3-pin surface mount SOT23W
A3212EEHLT–T [2][3] 3000 pieces per reel 2 mm × 3 mm, 0.75 mm nominal height DFN
A3212EELLT–T [2][5] 3000 pieces per reel 2 mm × 2 mm, 0.50 mm nominal height DFN
A3212ELHLT–T 3000 pieces per reel 3-pin surface mount SOT23W –40 to 85
A3212ELHLX–T 10000 pieces per 13-in. reel 3-pin surface mount SOT23W
On
A3212EUA–T 500 pieces per bulk bag SIP-3 through hole
A3212LLHLT–T 3000 pieces per reel 3-pin surface mount SOT23W
A3212LLHLX–T 10000 pieces per 13-in. reel 3-pin surface mount SOT23W –40 to 150
A3212LUA–T 500 pieces per bulk bag SIP-3 through hole
1 Contact Allegro for additional packaging and handling options.
2 Allegro products sold in DFN package types are not intended for automotive applications.
3 Variant is no longer in production. The device should not be purchased for new design applications. Samples are no longer available.
Date of status change: June 1, 2015 (A3212EEHLT-T), December 1, 2015 (A3211EEHLT-T).
4 For automotive sales, please contact the field applications engineer.
5 Variant is in production but has been determined to be LAST TIME BUY. This classification indicates that the product is obsolete and notice has been given. Sale of this

device is currently restricted to existing customer applications. The device should not be purchased for new design applications because of obsolescence in the near
future. Samples are no longer available. Date of status change: September 1, 2016.

ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS

Characteristic Symbol Notes Rating Units
Supply Voltage VDD 5 V
Magnetic Flux Density B Unlimited G
Output Off Voltage VOUT 5 V
Output Current IOUT 1 mA
Range E –40 to 85 °C
Operating Ambient Temperature TA
Range L –40 to 150 °C
Maximum Junction Temperature TJ(max) 165 °C
Storage Temperature Tstg –65 to 170 °C

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PINOUT DRAWINGS

Package Suffix ‘EH’ Pinning Package Suffix ‘EL’ Pinning

(Leadless Chip Carrier)
CONNECTION (Leadless Chip Carrier)

Dwg. PH-016-2
GROUND
SUPPLY

NO

3
6 5 4
VDD
X

V
DD

1 2
1 2 3

GROUND

OUTPUT
SUPPLY
OUTPUT

GROUND
NO
CONNECTION

n Dwg. PH-016-1

Package Suffix ‘LH’ Pinning Package Suffix ‘UA’ Pinning

(SOT23W) (SIP)

3
X

V
DD

V
DD
1 2 3
1 2
GROUND

OUTPUT
SUPPLY

GROUND

OUTPUT
SUPPLY

Dwg. PH-016-1 Dwg. PH-016

Pinning is shown viewed from branded side.

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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS: Over operating voltage and temperature range (unless otherwise specified)
Limits
Characteristic Symbol Test Conditions
Min. Typ.* Max. Units
Supply Voltage Range VDD Operating 2.5 2.75 3.5 V
Output Leakage Current IOFF VOUT = 3.5 V, Output off – <1.0 1.0 µA
Output On Voltage VOUT IOUT = 1 mA, VDD = 2.75 V – 100 300 mV
Awake Time tawake – 45 90 µs
Period tperiod – 45 90 ms
Duty Cycle d.c. – 0.1 – %
Chopping Frequency fC – 340 – kHz
IDD(EN) Chip awake (enabled) – – 2.0 mA
IDD(DIS) Chip asleep (disabled) – – 8.0 µA
Supply Current
VDD = 2.75 V – 5.1 10 µA
IDD(AVG)
VDD = 3.5 V – 6.7 10 µA
* Typical data is at TA = 25°C and VDD = 2.75 V, and is for design information only.

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A3211 MAGNETIC CHARACTERISTICS: Over operating voltage range (unless otherwise specified)
Limits
Characteristic Symbol Test Conditions
Min. Typ. Max. Units
Over Temperature Range E: TA = –40°C to 85°C
BOPS South pole to branded side; B > BOP, VOUT = High (Output Off) – 37 55 G
Operate Points
BOPN North pole to branded side; B > BOP, VOUT = High (Output Off) –55 –40 – G
BRPS South pole to branded side; B < BRP, VOUT = Low (Output On) 10 31 – G
Release Points
BRPN North pole to branded side; B < BRP, VOUT = Low (Output On) – –34 –10 G
Hysteresis BHYS |BOPx - BRPx| – 5.9 – G
NOTES: 1. Negative flux densities are defined as less than zero (algebraic convention), i.e., -50 G is less than +10 G.
2. BOPx = operate point (output turns off); BRPx = release point (output turns on).
3. Typical Data is at TA = +25°C and VDD = 2.75 V and is for design information only.
4. 1 gauss (G) is exactly equal to 0.1 millitesla (mT).

A3212 MAGNETIC CHARACTERISTICS: Over operating voltage range (unless otherwise specified)
Limits
Characteristic Symbol Test Conditions
Min. Typ. Max. Units
Over Temperature Range E: TA = –40°C to 85°C
BOPS South pole to branded side; B > BOP, VOUT = Low (Output On) – 37 55 G
Operate Points
BOPN North pole to branded side; B > BOP, VOUT = Low (Output On) –55 –40 – G
BRPS South pole to branded side; B < BRP, VOUT = High (Output Off) 10 31 – G
Release Points
BRPN North pole to branded side; B < BRP, VOUT = High (Output Off) – –34 –10 G
Hysteresis BHYS |BOPx - BRPx| – 5.9 – G
Over Temperature Range L: TA = –40°C to 150°C
BOPS South pole to branded side; B > BOP, VOUT = Low (Output On) – 37 65 G
Operate Points
BOPN North pole to branded side; B > BOP, VOUT = Low (Output On) –65 –40 – G
BRPS South pole to branded side; B < BRP, VOUT = High (Output Off) 10 31 – G
Release Points
BRPN North pole to branded side; B < BRP, VOUT = High (Output Off) – –34 –10 G
Hysteresis BHYS |BOPx - BRPx| – 5.9 – G
NOTES: 1. Negative flux densities are defined as less than zero (algebraic convention), i.e., -50 G is less than +10 G.
2. BOPx = operate point (output turns on); BRPx = release point (output turns off).
3. Typical Data is at TA = +25°C and VDD = 2.75 V and is for design information only.
4. 1 gauss (G) is exactly equal to 0.1 millitesla (mT).

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TYPICAL OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS

Switch Points
60 60

40 BOPS 40 BOPS

SWITCH POINTS IN GAUSS

BRPS BRPS
SWITCH POINTS IN GAUSS

20 20

0 VDD = 2.75 V 0 TA = 25°C

-20 -20

BRPN BRPN

-40 -40
BOPN BOPN

-60 -60
-50 -25 0 25 50 75 100 125 150 2.4 2.6 2.8 3.0 3.2 3.4 3.6

AMBIENT TEMPERATURE IN °C SUPPLY VOLTAGE IN VOLTS Dwg. GH-057-2

Dwg. GH-027-3

Supply Current
7.0 7.0
AVERAGE SUPPLY CURRENT IN µA

AVERAGE SUPPLY CURRENT IN µA

6.0 6.0

VDD =3.5 V

VDD =2.75 V
5.0 5.0

VDD =2.5 V
4.0 4.0 TA = 25°C

3.0 3.0
-50 -25 0 25 50 75 100 125 150 2.4 2.6 2.8 3.0 3.2 3.4 3.6

AMBIENT TEMPERATURE IN ° C SUPPLY VOLTAGE IN VOLTS Dwg. GH-058-7

Dwg. GH-028-11

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FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

Low Average Power

Internal timing circuitry activates the IC for 45 µs and deactivates
it for the remainder of the period (45 ms). A short "awake" time B
allows for stabilization prior to the sampling and data latching on +V
the falling edge of the timing pulse. The output during the "sleep"
time is latched in the last sampled state. The supply current is not
affected by the output state.

—
PERIOD

"AWAKE"
IDD(EN)
"SLEEP" HALL
VOLTAGE
SAMPLE &
OUTPUT LATCHED

IDD(DIS)
+
0

Dwg. WH-017-2
Dwg. AH-011-2

Chopper-Stabilized Technique
The Hall element can be considered as a resistor array similar to a
Wheatstone bridge. A large portion of the offset is a result of the
mismatching of these resistors. These devices use a proprietary
dynamic offset cancellation technique, with an internal high-fre-
quency clock to reduce the residual offset voltage of the Hall ele-
ment that is normally caused by device overmolding, temperature +V
dependencies, and thermal stress. The chopper-stabilizing tech-
nique cancels the mismatching of the resistor circuit by chang-
SAMPLE
& HOLD
ing the direction of the current flowing through the Hall plate
using CMOS switches and Hall voltage measurement taps, while
maintaing the Hall-voltage signal that is induced by the external
magnetic flux. The signal is then captured by a sample-and-hold
circuit and further processed using low-offset bipolar circuitry.
This technique produces devices that have an extremely stable
quiescent Hall output voltage, are immune to thermal stress, and X
have precise recoverability after temperature cycling. A relatively
high sampling frequency is used for faster signal processing capa-
bility can be processed.
More detailed descriptions of the circuit operation can be found
in: Technical Paper STP 97-10, Monolithic Magnetic Hall Sensing
Using Dynamic Quadrature Offset Cancellation and Technical
Paper STP 99-1, Chopper-Stabilized Amplifiers With A Track-and- Dwg. EH-012-1
Hold Signal Demodulator.

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Operation A3211
The output of the A3212 switches low (turns on) when a magnetic
field perpendicular to the Hall element exceeds the operate point OUTPUT OFF OUTPUT OFF
BOPS (or is less than BOPN). After turn-on, the output is capable 5V
MAX
B
of sinking up to 1 mA and the output voltage is VOUT(ON). When BRPN RPS

the magnetic field is reduced below the release point BRPS (or

OUTPUT VOLTAGE
increased above BRPN), the device output switches high (turns
off). The difference in the magnetic operate and release points is
the hysteresis (Bhys) of the device. This built-in hysteresis allows
clean switching of the output even in the presence of external
mechanical vibration and electrical noise. The A3211 functions in
the same manner, except the output voltage is reversed from the B OPN B OPS
A3212, as shown in the figures to the right. OUTPUT ON

0
As used here, negative flux densities are defined as less than zero -B 0 +B

(algebraic convention), i.e., -50 G is less than +10 G. MAGNETIC FLUX

Applications
A3212
Allegro's pole-independent processing technique allows for opera-
tion with either a north pole or south pole magnet orientation,
enhancing the manufacturability of the device. The state-of-the- 5V
OUTPUT OFF

art technology provides the same output polarity for either pole MAX
B OPN B OPS
face.
OUTPUT VOLTAGE

It is strongly recommended that an external bypass capacitor be

connected (in close proximity to the Hall element) between the
supply and ground of the device to reduce both external noise
and noise generated by the chopper-stabilization technique. This
is especially true due to the relatively high impedance of battery
supplies.
BRPN BRPS
The simplest form of magnet that will operate these devices is OUTPUT ON OUTPUT ON

a bar magnet with either pole near the branded surface of the 0
-B 0 +B
device. Many other methods of operation are possible. Extensive MAGNETIC FLUX
applications information for Hall-effect devices is available in:
• Hall-Effect IC Applications Guide, Application Note 27701;
• Hall-Effect Devices: Guidelines for Designing Subassemblies
Using Hall-Effect Devices, Application Note 27703.1; OUTPUT
2

• Soldering Methods for Allegro’s Products — SMD and Through-

Hole, Application Note 26009.
50 k Ω

All are provided at

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DD

SUPPLY
1
V

(3 V BATTERY)
0.1 µF Dwg. EH-013-2

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PACKAGE OUTLINE DRAWINGS

For Reference Only – Not for Tooling Use

(Reference Allegro DWG-0000373)
Dimensions in millimeters – NOT TO SCALE
Exact case and lead configuration at supplier discretion within limits shown

2.00 BSC 0.30

E 0.50
0.88 F
6
6

1.00

1.57 E
×2

3.00 BSC 3.70 1.25

C
0.15

A E

1 2

0.15 C ×2 1

0.95

7X D C C PCB Layout Reference View

0.75 ±0.05
0.08 C
SEATING
PLANE

0.25 ±0.05

0.5 BSC

1 2 YWW
LLL
0.55 ±0.10 NN

1.224 ±0.050
1
B
G Standard Branding Reference View
Y = Last two digits of year of manufacture
W = Week of manufacture
L = Lot number
N = Last two digits of device part number
6
+0.100
1.042
–0.150

A Terminal #1 mark area D Coplanarity includes exposed thermal pad and terminals

B Exposed thermal pad (reference only, terminal #1 identifier appearance at supplier discretion) E Hall Element (not to scale); U.S. customary dimensions controlling

C Reference land pattern layout; all pads a minimum of 0.20 mm from all adjacent pads; F Active Area Depth, 0.32 mm NOM
adjust as necessary to meet application process requirements and PCB layout tolerances;
when mounting on a multilayer PCB, thermal vias at the exposed thermal pad land can G Branding scale and appearance at supplier discretion
improve thermal dissipation (reference EIA/JEDEC Standard JESD51-5)

Package EH, 6-Pin DFN

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For Reference Only – Not for Tooling Use

(Reference DWG-2861 and JEDEC MO-229UCCD)
All dimension nominal – Dimensions in millimeters – NOT TO SCALE
Exact case and lead configuration at supplier discretion within limits shown

2.00 1.250 0.325

E 0.30
1.03 F
3
3

E
0.74 E

0.925
2.00 2.40 0.138

0.65

1 2
1

0.30
1.00
C
9X D 0.50
0.08 C SEATING
C PCB Layout Reference View
PLANE

0.25
1.00

1 2
A Terminal #1 mark area
0.40
B Exposed thermal pad (reference only, terminal #1 identifier appearance at supplier discretion)

C Reference land pattern layout (reference IPC7351); all pads a minimum of 0.20 mm from all
adjacent pads; adjust as necessary to meet application process requirements and PCB layout
tolerances; when mounting on a multilayer PCB, thermal vias at the exposed thermal pad land
0.138 0.925 can improve thermal dissipation (reference EIA/JEDEC Standard JESD51-5)
B
D Coplanarity includes exposed thermal pad and terminals

E Hall element (not to scale); U.S. customary dimensions controlling

F Active area depth = 0.18

3

1.250 0.325

Package EL, 3-Pin DFN

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For Reference Only – Not for Tooling Use

(Reference Allegro DWG-0000628, Rev. 1)
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

+0.125
2.975 –0.075

1.49
4°±4°
3 Active Area Depth
0.28 ±0.04 mm
+0.020
0.180–0.053

2.40
0.96 0.70
+0.10 +0.19
2.90 –0.20 1.91 –0.06

Hall element 1.00

(not to scale) 0.25 MIN
0.38 NOM

0.95
1 2
PCB Layout Reference View
0.55 REF 0.25 BSC All pads a minimum of 0.20 mm from all adjacent pads; adjust as necessary
Seating Plane to meet application process requirements and PCB layout tolerances
Gauge Plane

8× 10° ±5° Branded Face

0.57 ±0.04
3× 1.00 ±0.13 C XXX

0.10 C 0.41 ±0.04

SEATING
PLANE 1
+0.10
0.05 –0.05
Standard Branding Reference View
0.95 BSC
0.40 ±0.10 Line 1 = 3 characters

Line 1: Last 2 digits of Part Number

Branding scale and appearance at supplier discretion

Package LH, 3-Pin SOT-23W

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For Reference Only – Not For Tooling Use

(Reference DWG-0000404, Rev. 1)
NOT TO SCALE
Dimensions in millimeters
Exact case and lead configuration at supplier discretion within limits shown

Ejector pin flash Mold gate and tie bar

protrusion protrusion zone

R0.25 MAX (2×) 5° (2×) 0.56 MAX

XXX
45° (2×) 1.52 ±0.05 1.68 MAX
0.10 MAX
5° (2×) 1

Standard Branding Reference View

+0.08 Line 1,2 = 3 characters
4.09 –0.05

3.00 ±0.05 Line 1: Logo A

Line 2: Last 3 digits of Part Number
Branding scale and appearance at supplier discretion
Mold gate and tie bar
protrusion zone 0.15 MAX

Ejector pin +0.05 0.50 ±0.08 Active Area Depth

(far side) 2.04 0.08 –0.00
Including gate and
tie bar burrs
Ejector pin flash
protrusion
1.44
3.10 MAX +0.08
3.02 –0.05
Hall Element
(not to scale) 45°
10° (3×)

1.02 MAX 0.79 REF

0.51 REF

0.05 NOM
0.05 NOM

14.99 ±0.25 +0.03

0.41 –0.06

0.10 MAX

0.10 MAX
Dambar Trim Detail

1.27 NOM (2×) +0.05

0.43 –0.07 (3×)

Package UA, 3-Pin SIP

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Revision History
Number Date Description
18 December 11, 2013 Update application note references
19 August 1, 2014 Revised footnote on Selection Guide
20 January 1, 2015 Added LX option to Selection Guide
21 September 22, 2015 Corrected LH package Active Area Depth value; added AEC-Q100 qualification under
Features and Benefits
22 December 1, 2015 Updated product status in Selection Guide and footnotes
23 December 5, 2016 Updated product status in Selection Guide and footnotes
24 February 27, 2017 Minor editorial updates
25 February 19, 2019 Minor editorial updates
26 February 24, 2020 Minor editorial updates
27 February 16, 2022 Updated package drawings (pages 9, 11-12)

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