ACS37220LEZATR-100B5 Current Sensor Compact Carrier -100A to +100A, 5V

This is the compact version of a simple carrier for Allegro’s ACS37220LEZATR-100B5 Hall effect-based, electrically isolated current sensor, which offers an extra-low-resistance (~0.1 mΩ) current path, a high 150 kHz bandwidth for fast response times, and an overcurrent fault output with a user-c...

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Description

Overview

ACS37220 Current Sensor Compact Carrier (top) and Large Carrier (bottom) size comparison.

We are offering these breakout boards with support from Allegro Microsystems as an easy way to use or evaluate their ACS37220 Hall effect-based, electrically isolated current sensors with user-configurable overcurrent fault output; we therefore recommend careful reading of the ACS37220 datasheet before using this product. The following list details some of the sensor’s key features:

Hall effect-based sensor with electrically isolated current path allows the sensor to be inserted anywhere along the current path and to be used in applications that require electrical isolation.
Extra-low IC primary current path resistance of 0.1 mΩ for higher efficiency.
Differential Hall sensing rejects common-mode fields, so the orientation of the sensor relative to uniform external magnetic fields (e.g. the Earth’s magnetic field) has less effect on the measurement.
High-bandwidth 150 kHz analogue output voltage proportional to AC or DC currents.
Less than 4 µs response time.
Output is not ratiometric (i.e. the zero point and sensitivity are independent of the actual supply voltage), which provides immunity from noisy supplies.
User-configurable overcurrent fault output with 3 µs response time indicates when the current magnitude exceeds the set threshold and can be used for fast short-circuit detection.
Integrated digital temperature compensation circuitry allows improved accuracy over the full operating temperature range.
Automotive-grade operating temperature range of -40°C to 150°C.
Carrier boards, available in compact and large sizes, offer a variety of ways to insert it into the current path and 0.1″-pitch (breadboard compatible) power, ground, and output pins.
The PCB is made with 2-layer (compact versions) or 6-layer (large versions) 2-oz copper, so very little power is lost in the module.
3.3V and 5V versions available.

The connection points are labelled on the silkscreen, which is on the bottom side of the compact versions and on both sides of the large versions. The bottom silkscreen also shows the direction that is interpreted as positive current flow via the +i arrow.

The following table lists the available ACS37220 carrier options:

	Pololu Item #	Part Suffix	Supply Voltage (V)	Current Range	Sensitivity (mV/A)	Zero Point	Size	PCB Details	Price


Large Carrier	#5295	100B3	3.15 to 3.45 (3.3 nominal)	±100 A	13.2	1.65 V	1.4″×1.2″	6 layers, 2-oz copper	$7.95
	#5296	150B3	3.15 to 3.45 (3.3 nominal)	±150 A	8.8	1.65 V
	#5297	100B5	4.5 to 5.5 (5 nominal)	±100 A	20	2.5 V
	#5298	150B5		±150 A	13.3
	#5299	200B5		±200 A	10

Compact Carrier	#5290	100B3	3.15 to 3.45 (3.3 nominal)	±100 A	13.2	1.65 V	0.7″×0.8″	2 layers, 2-oz copper	$4.95
	#5291	150B3	3.15 to 3.45 (3.3 nominal)	±150 A	8.8	1.65 V
	#5292	100B5	4.5 to 5.5 (5 nominal)	±100 A	20	2.5 V
	#5293	150B5		±150 A	13.3
	#5294	200B5		±200 A	10

Details for item #5292

ACS37220LEZATR-100B5 Current Sensor Compact Carrier -100A to +100A, 5V, bottom view.

ACS37220 Current Sensor Compact Carrier. (1)

This compact carrier features the ACS37220LEZATR-100B5, which is intended for nominal 5 V operation and is designed for bidirectional input current from -100 A to +100 A. This version can be visually distinguished from the other versions by the “5V B10” printed on the bottom side, as shown in the left picture above.

Part Suffix	Range	Supply Voltage	Sensitivity	Zero Point	Size	PCB layers
100B5	±100 A (bidirectional)	4.5 V to 5.5 V	20 mV/A	2.5 V	0.7″×0.8″	2

A larger carrier with a 6-layer PCB is also available for this sensor IC with room for larger connectors and thicker wires for the high-current path, offering different ways to use or evaluate this current sensor.

Using the sensor

ACS37220 Current Sensor Compact Carrier pinout.

This sensor has five required connections: the input current (IP+ and IP-), logic power (VDD and GND), and the sensor output (VOUT).

The sensor requires a supply voltage of 4.5 V to 5.5 V to be connected across the VDD and GND pads, which are labelled on the bottom silkscreen. The sensor outputs an analogue voltage on VOUT that is centred at 2.5 V and changes by 20 mV per amp of input current, with positive current increasing the output voltage and negative current decreasing the output voltage:

``V_"OUT" = 2.5 text(V) + 0.020 text(V)/text(A) * I_"P"``

``I_"P" = (V_"OUT" – 2.5 text(V)) / (0.020 text(V)/text(A)) = (V_"OUT" – 2.5 text(V)) * 50 text(A)/text(V)``

The output is not ratiometric, so the zero point and sensitivity are independent of the actual supply voltage.

Setting the overcurrent fault threshold

The optional VOC pin can be used to set the overcurrent fault threshold. An on-board 205 kΩ resistor between VOC and GND sets the default overcurrent fault threshold to approximately 200% of the nominal sensing range, and an external resistor can be added in parallel between VOC and GND to lower this threshold to between 50% and 200%. The following equation gives the value of this parallel resistor, R_OC, in kΩ as a function of overcurrent fault threshold percentage P:

``R_"OC" = (205 text(kΩ) * P) / (205% – P)``

So for example, to set the overcurrent fault limit to 50% of the nominal sensing range, a 66 kΩ external resistor can be added between VOC and GND:

``R_"OC" = (205 text(kΩ) * 50%) / (205% – 50%) ~~ 66 text(kΩ)``

As a shortcut, VOC can be connected directly to ground to set the overcurrent fault limit to 100% of the nominal sensing range.

Alternatively, the on-board resistor can be replaced, or a low-impedance voltage source can be applied directly to the VOC pin as described in the ACS37220 datasheet.

The optional FAULT pin is normally at VDD and is pulled low when the IP current magnitude exceeds the set overcurrent fault threshold in either direction. This pin only asserts while the fault condition is present (it is not latched).

We manufacture these boards in-house at our Las Vegas facility, which gives us the flexibility to make these current sensors with custom default overcurrent fault thresholds. If you are interested in customisation, please contact us.

Making connections to the board

ACS37220 Current Sensor Compact Carrier basic hole dimensions.

You can insert the board into your current path in a variety of ways. For typical high-current applications, you can solder wires directly to the through-holes that best match your wires, or you can use solderless ring terminal connectors. The largest through-holes are big enough for 10 AWG wires or #6 or M3.5 screws, and the second-largest through-holes (and mounting holes) are sized for 14 AWG wires or #2 or M2 screws. Holes with 0.1″, 3.5 mm, and 5 mm spacing are also available as shown in the diagram above for connecting male header pins or terminal blocks, but please note that these connection options will generally not be suitable for the kinds of high currents intended for this sensor.

The FAULT, VOUT, VDD, GND, and VOC pins work with 0.1″-pitch header pins and are compatible with standard solderless breadboards

Warning: This product is intended for use below 30 V. Working with higher voltages can be extremely dangerous and should only be attempted by qualified individuals with appropriate equipment and experience.

Schematic and dimension diagrams

ACS37220 Current Sensor Carrier schematic diagram.

The dimension diagram is available as a downloadable PDF (403k pdf).

Comparison of the Pololu current sensor carriers

We have a variety of current sensors available with different ranges, sensitivities, and features. The table below summarizes our selection of active and preferred options:


	ACS711 CurrentSensor Carriers	ACS71240 CurrentSensor Carriers	ACS724 CurrentSensor Carriers	ACS37220Current SensorCompact Carriers	ACS37220Current SensorLarge Carriers	ACS72981Current SensorCompact Carriers	ACS72981Current SensorLarge Carriers
Sensor IC	Allegro ACS711KEXT	Allegro ACS71240	Allegro ACS724LLCTR	Allegro ACS37220		Allegro ACS72981xLR
Vcc range (V)	3.0–5.5	3.3V versions: 3.0–3.6 5V versions: 4.5–5.5	4.5–5.5	3.3V versions: 3.15–3.45 5V versions: 4.5–5.5		3.3V versions: 3.0–3.6 5V versions: 4.5–5.5
Current range / sensitivity	Bidirectional:⁽¹⁾ ±15.5 A / 90 mV/A ±31 A / 45 mV/A	3.3V Bidirectional: ±10 A / 132 mV/A ±30 A / 44 mV/A ±50 A / 26.4 mV/A 5V Unidirectional: 0–⁠50 A / 80 mv/A	5V Bidirectional:⁽²⁾ ±2.5 A / 800 mV/A ±5 A / 400 mV/A ±10 A / 200 mV/A ±20 A / 100 mV/A ±30 A / 66 mV/A ±50 A / 40 mV/A 5V Unidirectional:⁽²⁾ 0–⁠5 A / 800 mv/A 0–⁠10 A / 400 mv/A 0–⁠20 A / 200 mv/A 0–⁠30 A / 133 mV/A	3.3V Bidirectional: ±100 A / 13.2 mV/A ±150 A / 8.8 mV/A 5V Bidirectional: ±100 A / 20 mV/A ±150 A / 13.3 mV/A ±200 A / 10 mV/A	3.3V Bidirectional: ±100 A / 13.2 mV/A ±150 A / 8.8 mV/A 5V Bidirectional: ±100 A / 20 mV/A ±150 A / 13.3 mV/A ±200 A / 10 mV/A	3.3V Bidirectional:⁽¹⁾ ±50 A / 26.4 mV/A ±100 A / 13.2 mV/A ±150 A / 8.8 mV/A 3.3V Unidirectional:⁽¹⁾ 0–⁠50 A / 52.8 mv/A 0–⁠100 A / 26.4 mv/A 0–⁠150 A / 17.6 mv/A 5V Bidirectional:⁽²⁾ ±50 A / 40 mV/A ±100 A / 20 mV/A 5V Unidirectional:⁽²⁾ 0–⁠100 A / 40 mv/A	3.3V Bidirectional:⁽¹⁾ ±50 A / 26.4 mV/A ±100 A / 13.2 mV/A ±150 A / 8.8 mV/A 3.3V Unidirectional:⁽¹⁾ 0–⁠50 A / 52.8 mv/A 0–⁠100 A / 26.4 mv/A 0–⁠150 A / 17.6 mv/A 5V Bidirectional:⁽²⁾ ±50 A / 40 mV/A ±100 A / 20 mV/A 5V Unidirectional:⁽²⁾ 0–⁠100 A / 40 mv/A
IC path resistance	0.6 mΩ	0.6 mΩ	0.6 mΩ	0.1 mΩ		0.2 mΩ
PCB	2 layers, 2-oz copper	2 layers, 2-oz copper	2 layers, 2- or 4-oz copper⁽⁴⁾	2 layers, 2-oz copper	6 layers, 2-oz copper	6 layers, 2-oz copper	6 layers, 2-oz copper
Max bandwidth	100 kHz	120 kHz	120 kHz⁽³⁾	150 kHz		250 kHz
Size	0.7″ × 0.8″	0.7″ × 0.8″	0.7″ × 0.8″	0.7″ × 0.8″	1.4″ × 1.2″	0.7″ × 0.8″	1.4″ × 1.2″
Overcurrent fault output				User-configurable threshold
Differential sensing
Non-ratiometric output
1-piece price	$3.49	$3.95	$6.95 – $7.49	$4.95	$7.95	$9.95	$12.95

⁽¹⁾ Sensitivity when Vcc = 3.3 V; sensitivity is ratiometric.
⁽²⁾ Sensitivity when Vcc = 5 V; sensitivity is ratiometric.
⁽³⁾ Bandwidth can be reduced by adding a filter capacitor.
⁽⁴⁾ ±50A version uses 4-oz copper PCB; all other versions use 2-oz copper.

Specifications

Dimensions

Size:	0.7″ × 0.8″
Weight:	1.0 g

General specifications

Typical operating voltage:	5 V
Current sense:	20 mV/A
Minimum logic voltage:	4.5 V
Maximum logic voltage:	5.5 V
Supply current:	16 mA¹
Version:	-100A to +100A (bidirectional 100A), 5V
Current sensor:	Allegro ACS37220LEZATR-100B5