Hall-Effect Sensor - US1881 (Latching)

The US1881 is an integrated Hall effect latched sensor. That's nice but what does it do? Holding a magnet near the sensor will cause the output pin to toggle. This makes for a robust presence sensor. A reed sensor also works nicely, but can be limited by the glass encapsulation and size. A hall effect sensor is much smaller, but can handle less current than a reed switch.

The device includes an on-chip Hall voltage generator for magnetic sensing, a comparator that amplifies the Hall voltage, and a Schmitt trigger to provide switching hysteresis for noise rejection, and open-collector output. An internal bandgap regulator is used to provide temperature compensated supply voltage for internal circuits and allows a wide operating supply range.

If a magnetic flux density larger than threshold Bop, DO is turned on (low). The output state is held until a magnetic flux density reversal falls below Brp causing DO to be turned off (high).

Features:

* 3.5V to 24V DC operation voltage

* Low current consumption

* Temperature compensation

* Wide operating voltage range

* Open-Collector pre-driver

* 50mA maximum sinking output current

* Reverse polarity protection

* Lead Free Package: TO-92

Documents:

* Datasheet

* Bildr Tutorial