ACS711
Hall Effect Linear Current Sensor with Overcurrent
Fault Output for <100 V Isolation Applications
Features and Benefits
▪ No external sense resistor required; single package solution
▪ Reduced Power Loss:
▫ 0.6 mΩ internal conductor resistance on EX package
▫ 1.2 mΩ internal conductor resistance on LC package
▪ Economical low- and high-side current sensing
▪ Output voltage proportional to AC or DC currents
▪ ±12.5 A and ±25 A full scale sensing ranges on LC package
▪ ±15.5 A and ±31 A full scale sensing ranges on EX package
▪ Overcurrent ¯F¯A¯¯U¯¯L¯¯T¯ trips and latches at 100% of full-scale current
▪ Low-noise analog signal path
▪ 100 kHz bandwidth
▪ Small footprint, low-profile SOIC8 and QFN packages
▪ 3.0 to 5.5 V, single supply operation
▪ Integrated electrostatic shield for output stability
▪ Factory-trimmed for accuracy
▪ Extremely stable output offset voltage
▪ Zero magnetic hysteresis
▪ Ratiometric output from supply voltage
Packages:
8-pin SOICN
with internally fused path
(LC package)
12-contact QFN
3 mm × 3 mm × 0.75 mm
(EX package)
Description
The Allegro™ ACS711 provides economical and precise
solutions for AC or DC current sensing in <100 V audio,
communications systems, and white goods. The device package
allows for easy implementation by the customer. Typical
applications include circuit protection, current monitoring,
and motor and inverter control.
The device consists of a linear Hall sensor 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 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.
The output of the device has a positive slope proportional to
the current flow from IP+ to IP– (pins 1 and 2, to pins 3 and
4). The internal resistance of this conductive path is 0.6 mΩ
for the EX package, and 1.2 mΩ for the LC package, providing
a non-intrusive measurement interface that saves power in
applications that require energy efficiency.
The ACS711 is optimized for low-side current sensing
applications, although the terminals of the conductive path
are electrically isolated from the sensor IC leads, providing
sufficient internal creepage and clearance dimensions for a
low AC or DC working voltage applications. The thickness
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Typical Application
IP+ VCC
IP+
VIOUT
IP
ACS711
FAULT
IP–
IP– GND
+3.3 V
CBYP
0.1 μF
RPU
CLOAD
ACS711A-DS
Application 1. The ACS711 outputs an analog signal, VIOUT , that varies linearly with the
bi-directional AC or DC primary current, IP, within the range specified. The ¯F¯¯A¯U¯¯L¯¯T¯ pin trips
when IP reaches ±100% of its full-scale current.