The A120x Hall-effect bipolar switches include the following on a single silicon chip: voltage regulator, Hall-voltage generator, small-signal amplifier, Schmitt trigger, and NMOS output transistor. The integrated voltage regulator permits operation from 3.8 to 24 V. The extensive on-board protection circuitry makes possible a 30 V absolute maximum voltage rating for superior protection in automotive and motor commutation applications, without adding external components. All devices in the family are identical, except for magnetic switchpoints. |