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AS5048

Magnetic Rotary Encoder

The AS5048 is a magnetic rotary encoder from ams OSRAM Group. View the full AS5048 datasheet below including electrical characteristics, absolute maximum ratings.

Manufacturer

ams OSRAM Group

Category

Magnetic Rotary Encoder

Overview

Part: AS5048A/AS5048B — ams OSRAM Group

Type: Magnetic Rotary Encoder (14-Bit Angular Position Sensor)

Description: The AS5048 is an easy to use 360° angle position sensor with a 14-bit high resolution output, offering standard SPI (AS5048A) or I²C (AS5048B) interface and PWM output, and a wide operating temperature range of -40°C to 150°C.

Operating Conditions:

  • Supply voltage: 3.0–5.5 V
  • Operating temperature: -40 to 150 °C (Only for 5V operation. T_amb_max for 3V is 125°C)
  • Magnetic input field: 30–70 mT
  • Output resolution: 14 Bit

Absolute Maximum Ratings:

  • Max supply voltage: 7 V (VDD5V)
  • Max junction/storage temperature: 150 °C (Storage temperature)

Key Specs:

  • Output resolution: 14 Bit
  • Output sampling rate: 10.2–12.4 kHz
  • PWM frequency: 0.907–1.102 kHz
  • Sensor output noise: 0.06 deg (max, 2.73LSB@14bit, rms value)
  • Non-linearity (optimum placement): ±0.8 deg (at 25°C)
  • Non-linearity (optimum placement, full temp range): ±1 deg
  • Supply current: 15 mA (max)
  • Input leakage current: 1 μA (max)

Features:

  • Contactless rotary position sensor over 360°
  • 3.3V / 5V compliant
  • Standard SPI (AS5048A) or I²C (AS5048B) interface and PWM output
  • 14-bit resolution (0.0219°/LSB)
  • Zero position programmable via SPI or I²C
  • Immune to external magnetic stray fields
  • Daisy chain capability for serial data read out

Applications:

  • Robotic joint position detection
  • Industrial motor position control
  • Medical robots and fitness equipment

Package:

  • 14-pin TSSOP (5 x 6.4mm)

Features

The benefits and features of AS5048A/AS5048B, Magnetic Rotary Encoder (14-Bit Angular Position Sensor) are listed below:

Figure 2: AS5048A Block Diagram

Figure 2: AS5048A Block Diagram

  • Contactless rotary position sensor over 360°
  • Temperature range: -40°C to 150°C
  • 3.3V / 5V compliant
  • Package: 14-pin TSSOP (5 x 6.4mm)

Applications

The applications of AS5048 include:

  • Robotic joint position detection
  • Industrial motor position control
  • Medical robots and fitness equipment

Pin Configuration

Figure 4:

TSSOP14 Pin Configurations

Figure 5: TSSOP14 Pin Descriptions for AS5048A

PinAS5048APin TypeDescription
1CSnDigital input with Schmitt triggerSPI chip select - active low
2CLKDigital input with Schmitt triggerSPI clock input
3MISODigital I/O with Schmitt trigger in the input pathSPI master in/slave out
4MOSIDigital input with Schmitt triggerSPI master out/slave in
5TESTAnalog I/OTest pin should be connected to GND.
6TESTAnalog I/OTest pins should be left open during normal operation.
7TESTAnalog I/OTest pins should be left open during normal operation.
8TESTAnalog I/OTest pins should be left open during normal operation.
9TESTAnalog I/OTest pins should be left open during normal operation.
10TESTAnalog I/OTest pins should be left open during normal operation.
11VDD5VSupply padPositive Supply Voltage, 3.0 to 5.5 V
12VDD3VSupply pad3.3V Regulator output; internally regulated from VDD. Connect to VDDfor3Vsupplyvoltage. 10μF capacitor to GNDrequired in 5V operation mode
13GNDSupply padNegative Supply Voltage (GND)
14PWMDigital output - push-pullPulse Width Modulation output

The AS5048A/AS5048B pin assignments are described below.

Figure 6:

Electrical Characteristics

Figure 8: Operating Conditions

SymbolParameterMinMaxUnitNote
VDD5VPositive supply voltage4.55.5V5V Operation via LDO
VDD3V33.6VLDO output voltage
VDDCOREPositive core supply voltage33.6V
T AMBAmbient temperature-40150°COnly for 5V operation. T_amb_maxfor 3V is 125°C
I SUPSupply current15mA

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Figure 7: Absolute Maximum Ratings

SymbolParameterMinMaxUnitNote
Electrical ParametersElectrical ParametersElectrical ParametersElectrical ParametersElectrical ParametersElectrical Parameters
VDD5VDC supply voltage at VDD pin-0.37V
VDD3VDC voltage at VDD3V pin-0.35V
GNDDC voltage at GNDpin-0.30.3V
V INInput pin voltageVDD+0.3V
I SCRInput current (latchup immunity)-100100mAJedec 78
Electrostatic DischargeElectrostatic DischargeElectrostatic DischargeElectrostatic DischargeElectrostatic DischargeElectrostatic Discharge
ESDElectrostatic discharge±2kVMIL 883 E method 3015
Power DissipationPower DissipationPower DissipationPower DissipationPower DissipationPower Dissipation
P TTotal power dissipation (all supplies and outputs)150mW
Temperature Ranges and Storage ConditionsTemperature Ranges and Storage ConditionsTemperature Ranges and Storage ConditionsTemperature Ranges and Storage ConditionsTemperature Ranges and Storage ConditionsTemperature Ranges and Storage Conditions
T STRGStorage temperature-55150°C
T BODYPackage body temperature260°CThe reflow peak soldering temperature (body temperature) specified is in accordance with IPC/JEDEC J-STD-020 'Moisture Solid State Surface Mount Devices' . The lead finish from Pb-free leaded packages is matte tin (100%Sn)
RH NCRelative humidity non-condensing585%
MSLMoisture sensitivity level33Represents a maximum floor life time of 168h

Stresses beyond those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only. Functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated under Operating Conditions is not implied. Exposure to absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.

Package Information

The internal Hall elements are placed in the center of the package on a circle with a radius of 1.1 mm.

Related Variants

The following components are covered by the same datasheet.

Part NumberManufacturerPackage
AS5048Aams OSRAM Group
AS5048A-HTSPams OSRAM Group14-pin TSSOP (5 x 6.4mm)
AS5048Bams OSRAM Group
AS5048B-HTSPams OSRAM GroupTSSOP 14
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