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ACS712ELCTR-20A

ACS712ELCTR-20A

Allegro MicroSystems
Widely used Hall-effect current sensor family with comparable ease of use for lower current ranges.
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Overview

The ACS712ELCTR-20A is a fully integrated, Hall-effect based linear current sensor IC designed for AC or DC current sensing in industrial, commercial, and communications systems. It provides a ratiometric analog output voltage that varies linearly with the sensed current up to 20A, featuring 2.1kVRMS isolation and a low-resistance internal conductor path.

Why Choose This Part

The device features a 5us output rise time and a low-noise analog signal path for high-speed applications. Its SOIC-8 package integrates the primary conductor, eliminating the need for external sense resistors and reducing PCB footprint while providing electrical isolation.

Applications

Motor Control
Monitoring phase currents in fractional horsepower motors and brushless DC motor drives.
Load Management
Real-time current monitoring in power distribution units and smart plug applications.
Switch-Mode Power Supplies
Providing feedback for overcurrent protection and control loops in DC-DC converters.
Solar Inverters
Tracking DC current strings and monitoring inverter output for power management.

Key Specifications

Output Ratiometric, Voltage
Accuracy +/-1.5%
Frequency DC ~ 80kHz
Linearity +/-1.5%
Sensitivity 100mV/A
Sensor Type Hall Effect, Open Loop
Polarization Bidirectional
For Measuring AC/DC
Mounting Type Surface Mount
Response Time 5us
Package / Case 8-SOIC (0.154", 3.90mm Width)
Voltage - Supply 5V
Current - Sensing 20A
Number of Channels 1
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 85degC
Current - Supply (Max) 13mA
Supplier Device Package 8-SOIC

Getting Started

Engineers should interface the analog output to a 5V ADC input on a microcontroller, ensuring the ratiometric output is compensated for supply voltage fluctuations. For prototyping, several breakout boards are available from suppliers like Adafruit or SparkFun that simplify the high-current terminal connections.

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