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US1881LUA-AAA-000-BU

US1881LUA-AAA-000-BU

Melexis Technologies NV
Digital Switch Latch Open Drain Hall Effect TO-92-3
Active22,217 in stock

Overview

The US1881LUA-AAA-000-BU is a high-sensitivity bipolar Hall-effect latch designed using CMOS technology. It features a chopper-stabilized amplifier stage to minimize offset drift and a wide 3.5V to 24V supply voltage range, making it suitable for both automotive and industrial applications. The open-drain output changes state when exposed to a magnetic south pole and latches until a north pole is detected.

Why Choose This Part

This sensor utilizes dynamic offset cancellation to maintain stability across its wide -40C to 150C operating temperature range. Its high magnetic sensitivity and integrated Schmitt trigger ensure clean, jitter-free switching even in electrically noisy environments.

Applications

Brushless DC Motor Commutation
Provides precise rotor position feedback for controlling BLDC motors in fans, pumps, and power tools.
Speed Sensing
Used with a multi-pole ring magnet to calculate rotational speed in automotive or industrial machinery.
Angular Position Sensing
Integrates into rotary encoders for detecting shaft position in robotics and steering systems.
Proximity Switching
Acts as a non-contact limit switch in harsh environments where mechanical switches would fail.

Key Specifications

Function Latch
Technology Hall Effect
Output Type Open Drain
Polarization South Pole
Mounting Type Through Hole
Sensing Range 9.5mT Trip, -9.5mT Release
Package / Case TO-226-3, TO-92-3 Short Body
Test Condition 150degC
Voltage - Supply 3.5V ~ 24V
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 150degC (TA)
Current - Output (Max) 50mA
Current - Supply (Max) 5mA
Supplier Device Package TO-92-3

Getting Started

Interface the open-drain output to a microcontroller GPIO using a 10k ohm pull-up resistor to VDD. For stable operation in automotive or industrial circuits, place a 100nF decoupling capacitor close to the supply pins as recommended by Melexis. Testing can be performed using a basic breadboard and a permanent magnet to observe the latching behavior on a multimeter or oscilloscope.

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