AFF755

MagnetoResistive Magnetic Field Sensor

The AFF755A is a low noise magnetic field sensor based on the anisotropic magnetoresistive (AMR) effect. The sensor contains a Wheatstone bridge including a flip coil for offset correction. This measurement principle also reduces the temperature coefficient of the offset by a factor of 100. This sensor is ideally suited for the detection of weak magnetic fields (< 20 ?G) including the earth magnetic field. The voltage necessary for driving the required flip-current of 150 mA is smaller than 0.5 V. This allows the serial connection of 3 sensors for a 3-axis measurement with typical supply voltages available in battery powered devices.

Product Overview
Article Description Package Delivery Type
AFF755AHA-AB SO8 Tape On Reel
Quick reference guide
Symbol Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Unit
VCC Supply Voltage - 5 9 V
IF Flip current - +/- 100 +/- 150 mA
S Sensitivity (in range +/- 400 A/m) 11.25 12.75 14.25 mV/V/kA/m
RB Bridge Resistance 2.4 2.7 3.0
RF Flip coil resistance 1.2 1.7 2.2 Ω

Features

  • Based on the anisotropic magnetoresistive (AMR) effect*/
  • Contains one Wheatstone Bridge
  • Integrated flip coil*/
  • Temperature range from -40 °C to +125 °C*/

Advantages

  • Extreme sensitivity*/
  • Wide range of magnetic field strength*/
  • Low power consumption*/
  • Low flip coil resistance*/
  • Very good signal to noise ratio*/

Applications

  • Compass*/
  • Navigation Systems*/
  • Battery powered applications*/
  • Magnetometry*/
  • Measurement of terrestrial magnetic field*/
  • Traffic detection*/
  • Nondestructive testing*/

The product is under development, qualification has not started. Delivered Products have a sample status. The datasheet is preliminary.