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AS5600-ASOM

12-Bit Programmable Contactless Potentiometer

The AS5600-ASOM is a 12-bit programmable contactless potentiometer from ams-OSRAM. View the full AS5600-ASOM datasheet below including electrical characteristics, absolute maximum ratings.

Manufacturer

ams-OSRAM

Category

12-Bit Programmable Contactless Potentiometer

Overview

Part: AS5600

Type: 12-Bit Programmable Contactless Potentiometer

Description: The AS5600 is an easy to program magnetic rotary position sensor with a high-resolution 12-bit analog or PWM output, designed for contactless potentiometer applications with a programmable angle range from 18° up to 360° via an I²C interface.

Operating Conditions:

  • Supply voltage: 3–3.6 V (3.3V mode), 4.5–5.5 V (5V mode)
  • Operating temperature: -40 to 125 °C
  • Maximum angle programmable: 18° up to 360°
  • I²C SCL clock frequency: up to 1.0 MHz

Absolute Maximum Ratings:

  • Max supply voltage (VDD5V): 6.1 V
  • Max supply voltage (VDD3V3): 4.0 V
  • Max input current (latch-up immunity): ±100 mA
  • Max storage temperature: 125 °C

Key Specs:

  • Resolution: 12 bit
  • Output: Analog (ratiometric to VDD) or PWM-encoded digital
  • Supply current (NOM): Max 6.5 mA
  • Orthogonal magnetic field strength (Bz): 30–90 mT
  • System INL: Max ±1 degree (360° maximum angle)
  • PWM frequency: 115 Hz, 230 Hz, 460 Hz, 920 Hz (selectable)
  • DAC integral-non-linearity (INL_DAC): Max ±5 LSB
  • I²C SCL clock frequency: Max 1.0 MHz

Features:

  • Contactless angle measurement
  • Simple user-programmable start and stop positions over the I²C interface
  • Maximum angle programmable from 18° up to 360°
  • 12-bit DAC output resolution
  • Analog output ratiometric to VDD or PWM-encoded digital output
  • Automatic entry into low-power mode
  • Automatic magnet detection
  • Wide temperature range: -40°C to 125°C

Applications:

  • Contactless potentiometers
  • Contactless knobs
  • Pedals
  • RC servos
  • Angular position measurement solutions

Package:

  • SOIC-8

Features

The benefits and features of AS5600, 12-bit Programmable Contactless Potentiometer are listed below:

BenefitsFeatures
• Low-power consumption• Automatic entry into low-power mode
• Easy setup• Automatic magnet detection
• Small form factor• SOIC-8 package
• Robust environmental tolerance• Wide temperature range: -40°C to 125°C

Applications

The AS5600 is ideally suited for contactless potentiometers, contactless knobs, pedals, RC servos and other angular position measurement solutions.

Pin Configuration

Figure 4: Pin Description

Pin NumberNameTypeDescription
1VDD5VSupplyPositive voltage supply in 5V mode (requires 100nF decoupling capacitor)
2VDD3V3SupplyPositive voltage supply in 3.3V mode (requires an external 1-μF decoupling capacitor in 5V mode)
3OUTAnalog/digital outputAnalog/PWM output
4GNDSupplyGround
5PGODigital inputProgram option (internal pull-up, connected to GND=Programming Option B)
6SDADigital input/outputI²C Data (consider external pull-up)
7SCLDigital inputI²C Clock (consider external pull-up)
8DIRDigital inputDirection polarity (GND = values increase clockwise, VDD = values increase counterclockwise)

Figure 3: SOIC-8 Pin-Out

Figure 4: Pin Description

Electrical Characteristics

Figure 6:

System Electrical Characteristics and Temperature Range

SymbolParameterConditionsMinTypMaxUnits
VDD5VPositive supply voltage in 5.0V mode5.0V operation mode4.555.5V
VDD5VPositive supply voltage in 5.0V modeDuring OTP burn procedure (2)4.555.5V
VDD3V3Positive supply voltage in 3.3V mode3.3V operation mode33.33.6V
VDD3V3Positive supply voltage in 3.3V modeDuring OTP burn procedure (2)3.253.33.35V
IDDSupply current inNOM (1)PM=00 Always on6.5mA
lDD_LPM1Supply current in LPM1 (1)PM=01 Polling time = 5ms3.4mA
lDD_ LPM2Supply current in LPM2 (1)PM=10 Polling time = 20ms1.8mA
lDD_ LPM3Supply current in LPM3 (1)PM=11 Polling time = 100ms1.5mA
IDD_BURNSupply current per bit for burn procedureInitial peak, 1 μs100mA
IDD_BURNSupply current per bit for burn procedureSteady burning,<30 μs40mA
T AOperating temperature-40125°C
T PProgramming temperature2030°C
  1. For typical magnetic field (60mT) excluding current delivered to the external load and tolerance on polling times.
  2. For OTP burn procedure the supply line source resistance should not exceed 1Ohm.

All limits are guaranteed. The parameters with minimum and maximum values are guaranteed with production tests or SQC (Statistical Quality Control) methods.

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Figure 5: Absolute Maximum Ratings

SymbolParameterMinMaxUnitsComments
Electrical ParametersElectrical ParametersElectrical ParametersElectrical ParametersElectrical ParametersElectrical Parameters
VDD5VDCSupplyVoltage atVDD5V pin-0.36.1V
VDD3V3DC Supply Voltage at VDD3V3 pin-0.34.0V
VIODC Supply Voltage at all digital or analog pins-0.3VDD+0.3V
I SCRInput current (latch-up immunity)-100100mAJESD78
Continuous Power Dissipation (T A = 70°C)Continuous Power Dissipation (T A = 70°C)Continuous Power Dissipation (T A = 70°C)Continuous Power Dissipation (T A = 70°C)Continuous Power Dissipation (T A = 70°C)Continuous Power Dissipation (T A = 70°C)
P TContinuous power dissipation50mW
Electrostatic DischargeElectrostatic DischargeElectrostatic DischargeElectrostatic DischargeElectrostatic DischargeElectrostatic Discharge
ESD HBMElectrostatic dischargeHBM±1kVMIL 883 E method 3015.7
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 range-55125°C
T BODYPackage body temperature260°CICP/JEDEC J-STD-020 The reflow peak soldering temperature (body temperature) is specified according to IPC/JEDEC J-STD-020 'Moisture/Reflow Sensitivity Classification for Non-hermetic Solid State Surface Mount Devices.'The lead finish for Pb-free leaded packages is 'Matte Tin'(100% Sn)
RH NCRelative humidity (non-condensing)585%
MSLMoisture sensitivity level3ICP/JEDEC J-STD-033

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.

Typical Application

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Schematic Magnetic Requirements Mechanical Data

  • 35 Package Drawings & Markings
  • 37 Ordering & Contact Information
  • 38 RoHS Compliant & ams Green Statement
  • 39 Copyrights & Disclaimer
  • 40 Document Status
  • 41 Revision Information

Package Information

The internal Hall elements are placed in the center of the package on a circle with a radius of 1 mm.

Related Variants

The following components are covered by the same datasheet.

Part NumberManufacturerPackage
AS5600ams-OSRAM
AS5600-ASOTams-OSRAM
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