Data Sheet
AR18 and AR35 Series
Miniature Programmable Single-Turn Absolute
Encoder with Resolution Ranging from 17 bits
to 21 Bits
Description
The Broadcom® AR18 and AR35 Series are the miniature
Absolute Encoder ASIC designed to cater for the growing
demand on the space constraint application.
The AR18 encoder is designed for an overall diameter of
18 mm and offers user-programmable resolution ranging
from 17, 19, and 21 bit single-turn absolute output. The
AR35 encoder is designed for an overall diameter of 35 mm
and offers 17 and 21 bits single-turn absolute output.
Both the AR18 and AR35 series provide the incremental ABI
and UVW in differential mode. Both come with a
recommended high temperature range of –40°C to 115°C
suitable for most industrial applications. Dual-mode
operating voltage of 3.3V and 5V enable handheld and
portable device applications.
Employing Broadcom patented Reflective Optical Encoding
Theory, the AR18 and AR35 series offer a high accuracy
with correction, which is unattainable by the magnetic
encoder.
Features
Applications
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Miniature absolute encoder ASIC surface mount DFN
package: 10.9 mm (L) x 9.1 mm (W) x 1.5 mm (H)
User-programmable resolution ranging from:
– 17, 19, and 21 bit single turn (OD18).
– 17 and 21 bit single turn (OD35).
User-programmable incremental output (ABI) resolution
ranging from 128 to 8192 CPR
User-programmable commutation signal (UVW)
ranging from 2, 3, 4, 5, 12, 30, 32 pole pair
Differential output for ABI and UVW
High temperature range of –40°C to 115°C suitable for
most of the industrial operation.
Dual-mode operating voltage of 3.3V and 5V, enabling
handheld and portable device applications.
Selectable SSI mode communication protocol.
Selectable RS485 mode communication protocol.
RoHs compliance.
Robotic automation and engineering
Factory automation and drone
Medical and dentistry, devices and equipment
High-accuracy portable and handheld devices
Miniature motor, servo motor, linear actuator
AR18-AR35-Series-DS100
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Miniature Programmable Single-Turn Absolute Encoder with Resolution Ranging from 17
bits to 21 Bits
AR18 and AR35 Series Data Sheet
Functional Block Diagram
With SSI 3-Wire Communication Protocol Selection
Figure 1: SSI 3-Wire Block Diagram
Vcc
GND
EEPROM_*
(Ext EEPROM I2C interface)
EXT
EEPROM
3.3V/5.0V
A / Probe 1
B / Probe 2
I / Probe 3
ADC
Digital Processing
(SinP/SinN/
CosP/CosN)
Analog Front End
PDA
U / Probe 4
V
W
SSI 3 Wire
NSL
SCLK
DOUT
LED
Regulation
SPI CLK
SPI DIN
MTP Interface
SPI
SPI DOUT
TST3
TST2
TST0
TST1
Analog I/Os
With ESL Communication Protocol Selection
Figure 2: ESL Block Diagram
Vcc
GND
EEPROM_*
(Ext EEPROM I2C interface)
EXT
EEPROM
3.3V/5.0V
EXT
OSC
A / Probe 1
B / Probe 2
I / Probe 3
ADC
PDA
Analog Front End
(SinP/SinN/
CosP/CosN)
Digital Processing
U / Probe 4
V
W
ESL
RS485+
RS485-
LED
Regulation
MTP Interface
SPI
Broadcom
TST3
TST2
TST1
TST0
Analog I/Os
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AR18 and AR35 Series Data Sheet
Mechanical Specifications
DFN Package Dimensions
Figure 3: Overall Package Dimensions and Pinout
Note: All dimensions given in mm. Tolerances of form and position according to JEDEC MO-220.
Package Markings
Figure 4: Product Marking Information
Part Type
A18S/E
A35S/E
Date Code
YYWW (Year,
Work Week)
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AR18 and AR35 Series Data Sheet
Miniature Programmable Single-Turn Absolute Encoder with Resolution Ranging from 17
bits to 21 Bits
Encoder Mounting
Figure 5: Encoder Mounting Guide
AR35
AR18
Notes of assembly:
The assembly of the encoder needs clean room condition, Class 100k or better.
The encoder needs to be enclosed with IP50 enclosure.
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AR18 and AR35 Series Data Sheet
Recommended PCB Land Pattern
Figure 6: PCB Land Pattern
PIN-17
PIN-18
SMT Reflow Profile: JEDEC Pb-Free (J-STD-020D)
Electrical Specifications
Recommended Operating Conditions
Value
Parameter
Symbol
Min
Typical
Max
Unit
DC Supply Voltage
Vdd
+4.5
+5.0
+5.5
V
DC Supply Voltage
Vdd
+3.0
+3.3
+3.6
V
—
—
100
mVpp
Tamb
—
+25
—
°C
Operational Temperature
TA
–40
+25
+115
°C
Storage Temperature
TS
–40
+25
+115
°C
Humidity
RH
—
—
85
%
—
—
128
kHz
–200
0
+200
μm
Ripple of Supply Voltage
Ambient Temperature
INC Operating Frequency
Radial Misalignment
Tangential Misalignment
Notes
100 kHz
Temp = 40°C
Velocity (rpm) x CPR/60
–200
0
+200
μm
Encoder Shaft Speed
SRPM
—
—
30000
rpm
256CPR (AR18)
Encoder Shaft Speed
SRPM
—
—
15000
rpm
512CPR (AR35)
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AR18 and AR35 Series Data Sheet
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter
Symbol
Value
Storage Temperature
TS
–40°C to 115°C
Operating Temperature
TA
–40°C to 115°C
Supply Voltage
Vdd
7V
Moisture Sensitive Level
3 (Maximum floor life = 168h)
DC Characteristics
DC characteristics over recommended operating range, typical at 25°C.
Value
Parameter
Symbol
Conditions
Min
Typ.
Max
Unit
Idd
Vdd = 3.3V/5V
—
70
—
mA
Absolute Single-Turn Resolution
(AR18)
—
17, 19, and 21
—
Bit
Absolute Single-Turn Resolution
(AR35)
—
17 and 21
—
Bit
Incremental Resolution
—
—
CPR
Vdd Supply Current
2n
Notes
n = 7, 8, 9,10, 11, 12, 13
Encoder Characteristics
Incremental encoder characteristics over recommended operating range, at 25°C.
Symbol
Min
Typ
Maxa
Unit
Cycle Error
ΔC
—
—
45
°e
State Error
ΔS
—
—
45
°e
Index Pulse Width
Po
—
90,180, 360
—
°e
Parameter
a. Maximum values represent the encoder performance across the range of recommended mounting tolerance.
Encoder Pin Functions
Figure 7: Pinouts from Top View
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AR18 and AR35 Series Data Sheet
SSI 3-Wire Option Pinout Configuration
NOTE:
Pin 35 must be grounded to VSSA and pin 17 connect to common GND.
Table 1: SSI 3-Wire Pinout
Analog/Digital
Input/
Output
5V/3.3V pads
Analog
I/O
5V/3.3V pads
Analog
I/O
5V/3.3V pads
Analog
I/O
5V/3.3V pads
Analog
I/O
3.3V/5V (VDDPAD)
Digital
Output
Pin
Name
Function
Pad Type
1
CN/TST3
Analog Voltage Output NCOS
2
CP/TST2
Analog Voltage Output PCOS
3
SN/TST1
Analog Voltage Output NSIN
4
SP/TST0
Analog Voltage Output PSIN
5
SPI DOUT
SPI Data Output
6
SPI DIN
SPI Data Input
3.3V/5V (VDDPAD)
Digital
Input
7
SPI CLK
SPI Clock
3.3V/5V (VDDPAD)
Digital
Input
8
VDD
Digital Supply Voltage
3.3V/5V (VDDPAD)
Digital
Power
9
VSS
Digital GND
Digital ground
Digital ground
Ground
10
+ SSI DOUT
SSI Data Output (+)
3.3V/5V (VDDPAD)
Digital
I/O
11
– SSI DOUT
SSI Data Output (–)
3.3V/5V (VDDPAD)
Digital
I/O
12
+ SSI NSL
SSI Input (+)
3.3V/5V (VDDPAD)
Digital
I/O
13
– SSI NSL
SSI Input (–)
3.3V/5V (VDDPAD)
Digital
Input
14
+ SSI SCL
SSI Clock (+)
3.3V/5V (VDDPAD)
Digital
Input
15
– SSI SCL
SSI Clock (–)
3.3V/5V (VDDPAD)
Digital
Input
ESL SEL
Protocol Selection
Selection (GND)
Ground
Ground
18
EEPROM SCL
EXT EEPROM Clock
3.3V/5V (VDDPAD)
Digital
I/O
19
EEPROM SDA
EXT EEPROM Data
3.3V/5V (VDDPAD)
Digital
I/O
20
EEPROM WP
EXT EEPROM Write Protect
3.3V/5V (VDDPAD)
Digital
Output
16
17
21
–A
Incremental –A Output
3.3V/5V (VDDPAD)
Digital
Output
22
+A/PROBE1
Incremental +A Output
3.3V/5V (VDDPAD)
Digital
Output
23
–B
Incremental –B Output
3.3V/5V (VDDPAD)
Digital
Output
24
+B/PROBE2
Incremental +B Output
3.3V/5V (VDDPAD)
Digital
Output
25
–I
Incremental –Index Output
3.3V/5V (VDDPAD)
Digital
Output
26
+I/PROBE3
Incremental +Index Output
3.3V/5V (VDDPAD)
Digital
Output
27
VSSA
Analog GND
Analog ground
Analog ground
Ground
28
VDDA
Analog Supply Voltage
3.3V/5V (VDDPAD)
Analog
Power
29
–U
Incremental –U Output
3.3V/5V (VDDPAD)
Digital
Output
30
+U/PROBE4
Incremental +U Output
3.3V/5V (VDDPAD)
Digital
Output
31
–V
Incremental –V Output
3.3V/5V (VDDPAD)
Digital
Output
32
+V
Incremental +V Output
3.3V/5V (VDDPAD)
Digital
Output
33
–W
Incremental –W Output
3.3V/5V (VDDPAD)
Digital
Output
34
+W
Incremental +W Output
3.3V/5V (VDDPAD)
Digital
Output
35
Common GND (VSSA)
Ground to VSSA
Analog ground
Analog ground
Ground
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AR18 and AR35 Series Data Sheet
ESL Option Pinout Configuration
NOTE:
Pin 35 must be grounded to VSSA and pin 17 connect to VDD (5V/3.3V).
Table 2: ESL Pinout
Pin
Name
Function
Pad Type
Analog/Digital
Input/
Output
1
CN/TST3
Analog Voltage Output NCOS
5V/3.3V pads
Analog
I/O
2
CP/TST2
Analog Voltage Output PCOS
5V/3.3V pads
Analog
I/O
3
SN/TST1
Analog Voltage Output NSIN
5V/3.3V pads
Analog
I/O
4
SP/TST0
Analog Voltage Output PSIN
5V/3.3V pads
Analog
I/O
VDD
Digital Supply Voltage
3.3V/5V (VDDPAD)
Digital
Power
5
6
7
8
9
VSS
Digital GND
Digital ground
Digital ground
Ground
10
+ RS485
RS485 Data Output (+)
3.3V/5V (VDDPAD)
Digital
I/O
11
– RS485
RS485 Data Output (–)
3.3V/5V (VDDPAD)
Digital
I/O
16
OSC_EXT
External Oscillator
3.3V pads
Digital
Input
17
ESL SEL
Protocol Selection
Selection (VDD)
Digital
Power
18
EEPROM SCL
EXT EEPROM Clock
3.3V/5V (VDDPAD)
Digital
I/O
19
EEPROM SDA
EXT EEPROM Data
3.3V/5V (VDDPAD)
Digital
I/O
20
EEPROM WP
EXT EEPROM Write Protect
3.3V/5V (VDDPAD)
Digital
Output
12
13
14
15
21
–A
Incremental –A Output
3.3V/5V (VDDPAD)
Digital
Output
22
+A/PROBE1
Incremental +A Output
3.3V/5V (VDDPAD)
Digital
Output
23
–B
Incremental –B Output
3.3V/5V (VDDPAD)
Digital
Output
24
+B/PROBE2
Incremental +B Output
3.3V/5V (VDDPAD)
Digital
Output
25
–I
Incremental –Index Output
3.3V/5V (VDDPAD)
Digital
Output
26
+I/PROBE3
Incremental +Index Output
3.3V/5V (VDDPAD)
Digital
Output
27
VSSA
Analog GND
Analog ground
Analog ground
Ground
28
VDDA
Analog Supply Voltage
3.3V/5V (VDDPAD)
Analog
Power
29
–U
Incremental –U Output
3.3V/5V (VDDPAD)
Digital
Output
30
+U/PROBE4
Incremental +U Output
3.3V/5V (VDDPAD)
Digital
Output
31
–V
Incremental –V Output
3.3V/5V (VDDPAD)
Digital
Output
32
+V
Incremental +V Output
3.3V/5V (VDDPAD)
Digital
Output
33
–W
Incremental –W Output
3.3V/5V (VDDPAD)
Digital
Output
34
+W
Incremental +W Output
3.3V/5V (VDDPAD)
Digital
Output
35
Common GND (VSSA)
Ground to VSSA
Analog ground
Analog ground
Ground
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AR18 and AR35 Series Data Sheet
Communication Protocol
SSI 3-Wire
Figure 8: SSI 3-Wire Timing Diagram
n cycle (depending on absolute resolution settings)
Notes:
NSL toggles from high to low to start request position data.
SCL maximum frequency is 10 MHz.
tREQ = 10 μs is the time of data request processing.
Figure 9: AR18 SSI 3-Wire Format Output
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Figure 10: AR35 SSI 3-Wire Format Output
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AR18 and AR35 Series Data Sheet
ESL
Figure 11: General Transmission Frames Format on Half Duplex Line
Data Frames
IDLE
1
0
RCF
IDLE
CF
SF
Transmission Frame
(Master Request)
DF0
CRC
Transmission Frames set
(Encoder Response)
Master request frames set
Start of transmission frames set: Upon detected the first logic of Low state 0 on the transmission line after idling state,
and if the following 3 bit conforms to command identifier, the encoder will acknowledge as a valid Request Command Frame
(RCF), indicating the start of transmission frame set; else, it will continue to search for next available logic of low state 0.
End of transmission frames set: After the Request Command Frame is detected, if there is no Start Bit after the End Bit
of the last frame read and no subsequent frame detected, end of transmission frame set is concluded.
Idle state: Idle state means a space between each transmission frames set and subsequent transmission frames. At idling
state, logic of output in transmission line is kept to high state 1.
Encoder Data Read Out Frame Sets Format and Timing
Figure 12: Encoder Data Read Out Frames Set
0
IDLE
10.0±0.2us (typ)
1
RCF
CF
SF
Master Request
DF0
DF1
CRC
Encoder Response
Position Latch
Master request frames set
Upon the master issue a RCF frame request, after 10.0 μs (typ.), the encoder will respond with encoder data frames set with
the following content:
1. CF: Corresponds to the Request Command Frame (RCF) issued from master.
2. SF: Status Frame.
3. DF0~DF7: Data Frames.
4. CRC: Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC) Frame.
Encoder position calculation will be completed within 10.0 μs (typ.) after the end bit of Master Request Command Frame
(RCF).
The Encoder Response data frames set format are dependent on the requested operation by the master, see Table 3.
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AR18 and AR35 Series Data Sheet
Table 3: Data Frames Content with Respective Command ID
Command ID
DF0
DF1
DF2
DF3
DF4
b
ABS3
Command ID 4
ALMC
ABS0
ABS1
ABS2
Command ID 6
ABS0
ABS1
ABS2
ABS3
Command ID 8
c
ENID
Command ID A
ALMC
a
Command ID B
ALMC
ABS0
ABS1
ABS2
ABS3
Command ID C
ALMC
ABS0
ABS1
ABS2
ABS3
DF5
DF6
DF7
a. ALMC: Encoder Alarm Flags.
b. ABSn: Single-turn counts. LSB of the single-turn counts are located in ABS0, and MSB of the counts data are located in ABS3. Combining
ABS0~ABS3 will provide total to 32 bits of single-turn data. For single-turn 25 bits encoder option, the 7 MSB of ABS3 is fixed to 0, hence
giving total 25 bits single turn-data.
c. ENID: Encoder Single-turn bits identification.
Memory Data Read Out Frames Set Format and Timing
Figure 13: Memory Data Read Out Frames Set
10.0±0.2us (typ)
1
0
RCF
MAF
Command
Frame
Memory
Address Frame
CRC
CF
MAF
MDF
CRC
CRC Frame
Command
Frame
Memory
Address Frame
Memory Data
Frame
CRC Frame
Master Request
0.5us max
Encoder Response
Internal latch of Data
Master request frames set
Frame content will change base on the command issued
Content of transmission frames:
1. RCF: Request Command Frame from master.
2. CF: Corresponds to the Request Command Frame (RCF) issued from master.
3. MAF: Memory Address Frame indicates the memory location to read.
4. MDF: Memory Data Frame contains the data read from memory.
5. CRC: Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC) Frame.
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AR18 and AR35 Series Data Sheet
Memory Data Write Frames Set Format and Timing
Figure 14: Memory Data Write Frames Set
10.0±0.2us (typ)
1
0
RCF
MDF
MDF
CRC
CF
MAF
MDF
CRC
Command
Frame
Memory
Address Frame
Memory Data
Frame
CRC Frame
Command
Frame
Memory
Address Frame
Memory Data
Frame
CRC Frame
Encoder Response
Master Request
0.5us max
Internal latch of Data
Master request frames set
Frame content will change base on the command issued
Content of transmission frames:
1. RCF: Request Command Frame from master.
2. CF: Corresponds to the Request Command Frame (RCF) issued from master.
3. MAF: Memory Address Frame indicates the memory location to write.
4. MDF: Memory Data Frame contains the data write from memory.
5. CRC: Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC) Frame.
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AR18 and AR35 Series Data Sheet
Configurations and Signal Output
Customer Configurations
Table 4: Encoder Configuration Settings
Page
(Hex)
Address
Bit (s)
0x08
0x00
0x0E
0x09
0x0A
Unlock (Write 0xAB)
Unlock register
8'h00
0
Disable EEPROM
8'h00
1
Enable EEPROM
0
Count UP (CCW)
0-7
Register Unlock
7
EEPROM Disable
5
CW Direction
1
Count UP (CW)
3-4
RS485 Baud Rate Setting
0
SSI 3W
1
2.5MHz ESL
11
10MHz ESL
0-2
RS485 Encoder ID
000
Default
5-7
UVW Setting [2:0]
0
2 pole-pairs
1
3 pole-pairs
10
4 pole-pairs
0-2
Broadcom
Default
(Hex)
Settings
3-4
0x0B
Output
Name
0-1
I-width Setting
CPR Setting
Abs Resolution
11
5 pole-pairs
100
12 pole-pairs
101
30 pole-pairs
110
32 pole-pairs
111
32 pole-pairs
0
90 edeg
1
180 edeg
10
360 edeg
11
90 edeg
0
8192
1
4096
10
2048
11
1024
100
512
101
256
110
128
111
128
AR35 Bit: 00
17 Bit
AR35 Bit: 01
21 Bit
AR18 Bit: 00
17 Bit
AR18 Bit: 01
19 Bit
AR18 Bit: 10
21 Bit
8'hC0
8'h3F
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AR18 and AR35 Series Data Sheet
Customer Reserved Zero Offset and Calibration Registers
Table 5: Customer Zero Offset and Calibration
Page
Address
Bit (s)
Name
Description
0x0E
0x09
0x0A
0x0C
0x0D
0x0E
0x00
0x0B
0x08
0x10
0x19
0x14
0-5
0-7
0-7
0-7
0-7
0-7
2-7
2-7
0-5
1 and 5
7
Customer Configuration 1
Customer Configuration 2
Zero Reset 0
Zero Reset 1
Zero Reset 2
Ext Gain Calibration
Mon Calibration
Phase Calibration (Config_Sync)
Probe and PMUX
Calibration and Function ON
Safety Nrst
User Programmable
User Programmable
Zero Reset Position [8:1]
Zero Reset Position [16:9]
Zero Reset Position [24:17]
Calibration
Calibration
Calibration
Calibration
Calibration
Alarm Clear
Incremental Output Format
Figure 15: ABI Signals Output (based on codewheel direction settings = 0)
C
A
S1
S2
S3
S4
View From
TOP (CCW)
B
I(1/4T)
I(1/2T)
I(1T)
Figure 16: UVW Signals Output (based on codewheel direction settings = 0)
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X
Y
2pp
180
30
3pp
120
20
4pp
90
15
5pp
72
12
12pp
30
5
30pp
12
2
32pp
11.25
1.875
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AR18 and AR35 Series Data Sheet
Ordering Information
Encoder Ordering Information
A
Avago
Absolute
R
R:
ReŇecƟve
Y
Y
-
EEncoder
d
OD
A
B
Encoder
coder
ResoluƟon
R
l Ɵ
A : ASIC
21 : 21Bits
18 : 18mm
35 : 35mm
B
X
CommunicaƟon
mmun
Protocol
S: SSI 3 Wires
E : Encoder Serial
Link (RS 485)
Calibration Kit
Ordering Part No: A21E-0010
Description: AR18/35 Electronic Calibration Kits
Packaging
Encoder Packaging Information (Tray): 60 units per tray
Codewheel Packaging Information (Tray): 30 units per tray
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