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AH3601
ULTRA-SENSITIVE BIPOLAR HALL-EFFECT SWITCHES
The Hall-effect switch is designed for magnetic actuation using a bipolar magnetic field, i.e., a north-south alternating field, and they are designed to operate continuously over extended temperatures to +100°C, They combine extreme magnetic sensitivity with excellent stability over varying temperature and supply voltage. The high sensitivity permits their use with multi-pole ring magnets over relatively large distances.
Each device includes a voltage regulator, quadratic Hal voltage generator, temperature stability circuit, signal amplifier, Schmitt trigger, and open-collector output on a single silicon chip. The on-board regulator permits operation with supply voltages of 2.5 to 18 V. The switch output can sink up to 15 mA.