MCS1803
5V, Linear Hall-Effect Current Sensor
with ±2.5% Accuracy Over Temperature
DESCRIPTION
FEATURES
The MCS1803 is a linear Hall-effect current
sensor for AC or DC current sensing. The Hall
array is differential, which cancels out any stray
magnetic field.
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A primary conductor with a low resistance allows
current to flow close to the IC, which contains
high-accuracy Hall-effect sensors. This current
generates a magnetic field that is sensed at two
different points by the integrated Hall-effect
transducers. The magnetic field difference
between these two points is then converted into
a voltage that is proportional to the applied
current. A spinning current technique is used for
a low and stable offset.
5V Single Supply
Immune to External Magnetic Fields by
Differential Sensing
2.2kVRMS Minimum Isolation Voltage
Operating Temperature: -40°C to +125°C
0.9mΩ Internal Conductor Resistance
±5A to ±50A Range
Adjustable Bandwidth Up to 100kHz
4μs Output Rising Time
Ratiometric Output from Supply Voltage
Output Proportional to AC or DC Currents
Factory-Trimmed for Accuracy
No Magnetic Hysteresis
Available in an SOIC-8 Package
The galvanic isolation between the pins of the
primary conductive path and the sensor leads
allows the MCS1803 to replace opto-isolators or
other isolation devices.
The MCS1803 requires a minimal number of
readily available, standard external components.
The device’s small footprint saves board area
and makes it well-suited for space-constrained
applications. The MCS1803 is available in an
SOIC-8 package.
APPLICATIONS
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Motor Control
Automotive Systems
Load Detection and Management
Switch-Mode Power Supplies
Over-Current Fault Protection
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TYPICAL APPLICATION (1)
MCS1803
1
2
IP+
VCC
IP+
VOUT
IP-
FILT
5V
8
7
VOUT
CBYP
IP
3
4
IP-
GND
6
5
CF
Note:
1) VOUT is proportional to IP within the specified range. The noise vs. bandwidth tradeoff can be adjusted by connecting a capacitor (CF) between
FILT and GND.
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ORDERING INFORMATION
Part Number*
Optimized Primary
Current Range (A)
Typ Sensitivity
(SENS) (mV/A)
Top Marking
MCS1803GS-05
±5
400
MC180305
MCS1803GS-10
±10
200
MC180310
MCS1803GS-20
±20
100
MC180320
MCS1803GS-30
±30
66
MC180330
MCS1803GS-40
±40
50
MC180340
MCS1803GS-50
±50
40
MC180350
MSL
Rating
1
* For Tape & Reel, add suffix –Z (e.g. MCS1803GS-05–Z).
TOP MARKING (MCS1803GS-05)
MC180305: Part number
LLLLLLLL: Lot number
MPS: MPS prefix
Y: Year code
WW: Week code
TOP MARKING (MCS1803GS-10)
MC180310: Part number
LLLLLLLL: Lot number
MPS: MPS prefix
Y: Year code
WW: Week code
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TOP MARKING (MCS1803GS-20)
MC180320: Part number
LLLLLLLL: Lot number
MPS: MPS prefix
Y: Year code
WW: Week code
TOP MARKING (MCS1803GS-30)
MC180330: Part number
LLLLLLLL: Lot number
MPS: MPS prefix
Y: Year code
WW: Week code
TOP MARKING (MCS1803GS-40)
MC180340: Part number
LLLLLLLL: Lot number
MPS: MPS prefix
Y: Year code
WW: Week code
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TOP MARKING (MCS1803GS-50)
MC180350: Part number
LLLLLLLL: Lot number
MPS: MPS prefix
Y: Year code
WW: Week code
PACKAGE REFERENCE
TOP VIEW
IP+
1
8
VCC
IP+
2
7
VOUT
IP-
3
6
FILT
IP-
4
5
GND
SOIC-8 (5mmx4mm)
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PIN FUNCTIONS
Pin #
Name
1, 2
IP+
3, 4
IP-
5
GND
6
FILT
7
VOUT
8
VCC
Description
Primary current (+). IP+ is a terminal for the current being sampled. These pins are internally
connected together.
Primary current (-). IP- is a terminal for the current being sampled. These pins are internally
connected together.
Ground. Signal ground terminal.
Filter. FILT is a terminal for the external capacitor (CF), which sets the bandwidth. FILT can
be left floating when the bandwidth setting is not required.
Analog output.
Voltage supply. Connect VCC to a 5V power supply. Bypass with a 1µF low ESR ceramic
capacitor as close to VCC pin as possible.
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS (2)
Recommended Operating Conditions (3)
Supply voltage (VCC) .......................-0.1V to +6V
Output voltage (VOUT) ......................-0.1V to +6V
VFILT .................................................-0.1V to +6V
Junction temperature ................................165°C
Lead temperature .....................................260°C
Storage temperature ................ -65°C to +165°C
Supply voltage (VCC) ....................... 4.5V to 5.5V
Operating junction temp (TJ) .....-40°C to +125°C
Notes:
2)
3)
Exceeding these ratings may damage the device.
The device is not guaranteed to function outside of its
operating conditions.
ESD Ratings
Human body model (HBM) ........................ ±2kV
Charged device model (CDM) ................... ±2kV
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ISOLATION CHARACTERISTICS
Parameters
Dielectric surge
strength test voltage
Symbol
VSURGE
Condition
Rating
Units
Test ±5 pulses at 2/minute, 1.2µs (rise)/50µs (width)
according to IEC61000-4-5.
6000
V
2200
VRMS
350
VPK or VDC
250
VRMS
4.2
mm
4.2
mm
Withstand isolation
voltage
VISO
Agency type-tested for 60 seconds in accordance with
IEC62368-1. 100% Tested in production in accordance
with IEC 62368-1.
Maximum isolation
working voltage
VIOWM
Maximum approved working voltage for basic isolation,
according to IEC62368-1.
External clearance
CLR
External creepage
CPG
Shortest distance through the air from the IP leads to the
signal leads.
Shortest distance along the package body from the IP
leads to the signal leads.
WITHSTANDING CURRENT CAPABILITY
Parameters
Symbol
Surge current test
ISURGE
Transient current
test (4)
ITRANSIENT
Condition
Rating
Test ±5 pulses at 2/minute, 8µs (rise) / 20µs (width),
3000
according to IEC61000-4-5
Single peak, 10ms
250
Units
A
A
Note:
4) For the detailed transient current capability test, refer to MPS application note AN178, available on the MPS website.
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MCS1803 COMMON ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
VCC = 5V, TJ = -40°C to +125°C, unless otherwise noted. Typical values at TJ = 25°C.
Parameters
Supply voltage
VCC under-voltage lockout
threshold
VCC under-voltage lockout
hysteresis
Operating supply current
Output capacitance load (9)
Symbol
VCC
Condition
Min
4.5
Typ (5)
Max
5.5
Units
V
VCC_UVLO
VCC rising
2
2.5
3
V
400
750
mV
8.5
10.5
10
mA
nF
VCC_UVLO_HYS
ICC
CL
VCC = 5V
From VOUT to GND
Output resistive load (9)
RL
From VOUT to GND
Primary conductor
resistance (10)
RP
Effective
0.9
mΩ
Frequency bandwidth
fBW
FILT disconnected
100
kHz
Internal filter resistance
RFi
1.5
kΩ
Internal filter capacitance
CFi
1
nF
Power on time
tPO
IP = IPMAX, FILT disconnected
90
µs
Rise time
tR
IP = IPMAX, FILT disconnected
4
µs
Propagation delay
tPD
IP = IPMAX, FILT disconnected
1.5
µs
tRESPONSE
IP = IPMAX, FILT disconnected
5
µs
Response time
kΩ
4.7
Noise density
IND
Input referred noise density
200
µA(RMS)/
√Hz
Noise
IN
Input referred, 1nF on FILT
(60kHz bandwidth)
50
mA(RMS)
Across full IP range
0.5
%
Nonlinearity
ELIN
KSENS
Ratiometry
KV0
Zero current output voltage
First Hall magnetic coupling
factor
Second Hall magnetic
coupling factor
Hall plate matching
Saturation voltage
(6) (9)
VOUT(Q)
VCC = 4.5 to 5.5V
98
100
102
%
VCC = 4.5 to 5.5V, IP = 0A
99
100
101
%
IP = 0A
VCC / 2
V
PMCF1
0.6
mT/A
PMCF2
0.3
mT/A
MH
±1
%
VOUT(H)
RL = 4.7kΩ, TJ = 25°C
VOUT(L)
RL = 4.7kΩ, TJ = 25°C
VCC 0.5
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0.5
V
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MCS1803-05 PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
VCC = 5V, TJ = -40°C to +125°C, unless otherwise noted.
Parameters
Optimized accuracy range (7)
Sensitivity
Sensitivity error
Offset voltage (8)
Total output error
Symbol Condition
IP
SENS -5A ≤ IP≤ +5A, TJ = 25°C
IP = 5A, TJ = 25°C to 125°C
ESENS
IP = 5A, TJ = -40°C to +25°C
IP = 0A, TJ = 25°C to 125°C
VOE
IP = 0A, TJ = -40°C to +25°C
ETOT
IP = 5A, TJ = 25°C to 125°C
Min
-5
Typ (5)
Max
+5
400
-2
+2
±1.5
-15
+15
±5
-2.5
IP = 5A, TJ = -40°C to +25°C
+2.5
Units
A
mV/A
%
%
mV
mV
%
±1.5
%
Sensitivity error lifetime drift
ESENS(D)
±1
%
Total output error lifetime drift
ETOT(D)
±1
%
MCS1803-10 PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
VCC = 5V, TJ = -40°C to +125°C, unless otherwise noted.
Parameters
Symbol Condition
Optimized accuracy range (7)
IP
Sensitivity
SENS -10A ≤ IP ≤ +10A, TJ = 25°C
IP = 10A, TJ = 25°C to 125°C
Sensitivity error
ESENS
IP = 10A, TJ = -40°C to +25°C
IP = 0A, TJ = 25°C to 125°C
Offset voltage (8)
VOE
IP = 0A, TJ = -40°C to +25°C
Total output error
ETOT
IP = 10A, TJ = 25°C to 125°C
IP = 10A, TJ = -40°C to +25°C
Min
-10
Typ (5)
Max
+10
200
-2
+2
±1.5
-15
+15
±5
-2.5
+2.5
Units
A
mV/A
%
%
mV
mV
%
±1.5
%
Sensitivity error lifetime drift
ESENS(D)
±1
%
Total output error lifetime drift
ETOT(D)
±1
%
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MCS1803-20 PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
VCC = 5V, TJ = -40°C to +125°C, unless otherwise noted.
Parameters
Optimized accuracy range (7)
Sensitivity
Sensitivity error
Offset voltage (8)
Total output error
Symbol Condition
IP
SENS -20A ≤ IP≤ +20A, TJ = 25°C
IP = 20A, TJ = 25°C to 125°C
ESENS
IP = 20A, TJ = -40°C to +25°C
IP = 0A, TJ = 25°C to 125°C
VOE
IP = 0A, TJ = -40°C to +25°C
ETOT
IP = 20A, TJ = 25°C to 125°C
Min
-20
Typ (5)
Max
+20
100
-2
2
±1.5
-10
10
±5
-2.5
IP = 20A, TJ = -40°C to +25°C
2.5
Units
A
mV/A
%
%
mV
mV
%
±1.5
%
Sensitivity error lifetime drift
ESENS(D)
±1
%
Total output error lifetime drift
ETOT(D)
±1
%
MCS1803-30 PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
VCC = 5V, TJ = -40°C to +125°C, unless otherwise noted.
Parameters
Optimized accuracy range (7)
Sensitivity
Sensitivity error
Offset voltage (8)
Total output error
Symbol Condition
IP
SENS -30A ≤ IP ≤ +30A, TJ = 25°C
IP = 30A, TJ = 25°C to 125°C
ESENS
IP = 30A, TJ = -40°C to +25°C
IP = 0A, TJ = 25°C to 125°C
VOE
IP = 0A, TJ = -40°C to +25°C
ETOT
IP = 30A, TJ = 25°C to 125°C
IP = 30A, TJ = -40°C to +25°C
Min
-30
Typ (5)
Max
+30
66
-2
+2
±1.5
-10
+10
±5
-2.5
+2.5
Units
A
mV/A
%
%
mV
mV
%
±1.5
%
Sensitivity error lifetime drift
ESENS(D)
±1
%
Total output error lifetime drift
ETOT(D)
±1
%
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MCS1803-40 PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
VCC = 5V, TJ = -40°C to +125°C, unless otherwise noted.
Parameters
Optimized accuracy range (7)
Sensitivity
Sensitivity error
Offset voltage (8)
Total output error
Symbol Condition
IP
SENS -40A ≤ IP ≤ +40A, TJ = 25°C
IP = 40A, TJ = 25°C to 125°C
ESENS
IP = 40A, TJ = -40°C to +25°C
IP = 0A, TJ = 25°C to 125°C
VOE
IP = 0A, TJ = -40°C to +25°C
ETOT
IP = 40A, TJ = 25°C to 125°C
Min
-40
Typ (5)
Max
+40
50
-2
+2
±1.5
-10
+10
±5
-2.5
IP = 40A, TJ = -40°C to +25°C
+2.5
Units
A
mV/A
%
%
mV
mV
%
±1.5
%
Sensitivity error lifetime drift
ESENS(D)
±1
%
Total output error lifetime drift
ETOT(D)
±1
%
MCS1803-50 PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
VCC = 5V, TJ = -40°C to +125°C, unless otherwise noted.
Parameters
Optimized accuracy range (7)
Sensitivity
Sensitivity error
Offset voltage (8)
Total output error
Symbol Condition
IP
SENS -50A ≤ IP ≤ +50A, TJ = 25°C
IP = 50A, TJ = 25°C to 125°C
ESENS
IP = 50A, TJ = -40°C to +25°C
IP = 0A, TJ = 25°C to 125°C
VOE
IP = 0A, TJ = -40°C to +25°C
ETOT
IP = 50A, TJ = 25°C to 125°C
IP = 50A, TJ = -40°C to +25°C
Min
-50
Typ (5)
Max
+50
40
-2
+2
±1.5
10
10
±5
-2.5
+2.5
Units
A
mV/A
%
%
mV
mV
%
±1.5
%
Sensitivity error lifetime drift
ESENS(D)
±1
%
Total output error lifetime drift
ETOT(D)
±1
%
Notes:
5) Typical values denoted with the “±” sign signify ±3 sigma values.
6) Beyond the maximum specified current range (IP), the current sensor continues to provide an analog output voltage proportional to the primary
current until the device reaches the high or low saturation voltage. However, the nonlinearity increases beyond the specified range (IP).
7) The device can operate at higher primary current levels (IP) and ambient temperatures (TA), as long as the maximum junction temperature
(TJ (MAX)) is not exceeded.
8) The offset voltage does not incorporate any error due to the external magnetic fields.
9) Guaranteed by design and characterization.
10) The resistance is defined as the total resistance measured from a point of the lead next to the solder joint, assuming that the two IP+ pins
(and IP- pins) have the same potential (see Figure 1). This definition corresponds to the effect resistance used to estimate the joule heating,
calculated with R x IP2.
Figure 1: Total Resistance
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TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS
MCS1803GS-50, unless otherwise noted.
Sensitivity vs. Temperature
40.600
6
40.500
4
2
0
-2
-4
mean
-3sigma
+3sigma
-6
-8
-60 -40 -20
0
20 40 60 80 100 120 140
SENSITIVITY (mV/A)
OFFSET VOLTAGE (mV)
Offset Voltage vs. Temperature
8
40.400
40.300
40.200
40.100
40.000
39.900
39.800
39.700
-60 -40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140
TEMPERATURE (°C)
TEMPERATURE (°C)
Total Error vs. Temperature
2.000
2.000
1.500
1.500
0.500
0.000
mean
-3sigma
+3sigma
-0.500
TOTAL ERROR (%)
SENSITIVITY ERROR (%)
Sensitivity Error vs. Temperature
1.000
mean
-3sigma
+3sigma
1.000
0.500
0.000
mean
-3sigma
+3sigma
-0.500
-1.000
-1.000
-60 -40 -20
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140
TEMPERATURE (°C)
-60 -40 -20
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140
TEMPERATURE (°C)
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TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS
MCS1803GS-40, unless otherwise noted.
Sensitivity vs. Temperature
Offset Voltage vs. Temperature
50.8
6
4
2
0
-2
-4
Mean
-3sigma
+3sigma
-6
SENSITIVITY (mV/A)
OFFSET VOLTAGE (mV)
8
-8
50.6
50.4
50.2
50
49.8
49.6
49.4
-60 -40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140
TEMPERATURE (°C)
-60 -40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140
TEMPERATURE ( C)
Sensitivity Error vs. Temperature
Total Error vs. Temperature
2
1.5
1
0.5
-0.5
Mean
-3sigma
+3sigma
TOTAL ERROR (%)
SENSITIVITY ERROR (%)
2
0
Mean
-3sigma
+3sigma
1.5
1
0.5
0
-0.5
Mean
-3sigma
+3sigma
-1
-1
-1.5
-1.5
-60 -40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140
TEMPERATURE ( C)
-60 -40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140
TEMPERATURE ( C)
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TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS
MCS1803GS-30, unless otherwise noted.
Offset Voltage vs. Temperature
Sensitivity vs. Temperature
67.5
6
4
2
0
-2
Mean
-3sigma
+3sigma
-4
-6
SENSITIVITY (mV/A)
OFFSET VOLTAGE (mV)
8
-8
67
66.5
66
65.5
65
-60 -40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140
TEMPERATURE (°C)
-60 -40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140
TEMPERATURE ( C)
Sensitivity Error vs. Temperature
Total Error vs. Temperature
2.5
2
1.5
1
0.5
-0.5
-1
Mean
-3sigma
+3sigma
-60 -40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140
TEMPERATURE ( C)
TOTAL ERROR (%)
SENSITIVITY ERROR (%)
2.5
0
Mean
-3sigma
+3sigma
2
1.5
1
0.5
0
-0.5
-1
Mean
-3sigma
+3sigma
-60 -40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140
TEMPERATURE ( C)
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TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS
MCS1803GS-20, unless otherwise noted.
Offset Voltage vs. Temperature
Sensitivity vs. Temperature
102
6
101.5
4
2
0
-2
SENSITIVITY (mV/A)
OFFSET VOLTAGE (mV)
8
Mean
-3sigma
+3sigma
-4
-6
101
100.5
-8
100
99.5
98.5
-60 -40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140
TEMPERATURE (°C)
-60 -40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140
TEMPERATURE ( C)
Sensitivity Error vs. Temperature
Total Error vs. Temperature
2
1.5
1
0.5
0
-1
-1.5
Mean
-3sigma
+3sigma
-60 -40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140
TEMPERATURE ( C)
TOTAL ERROR (%)
SENSITIVITY ERROR (%)
2
-0.5
Mean
-3sigma
+3sigma
99
1.5
1
0.5
0
-0.5
Mean
-3sigma
+3sigma
-1
-1.5
-60 -40 -20 0
20 40 60 80 100 120 140
TEMPERATURE ( C)
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TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS
MCS1803GS-10, unless otherwise noted.
Offset Voltage vs. Temperature
Sensitivity vs. Temperature
204
8
6
4
Mean
-3sigma
+3sigma
2
0
-2
-4
SENSITIVITY (mV/A)
OFFSET VOLTAGE (mV)
10
203
202
201
200
199
198
197
-6
196
-60 -40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140
TEMPERATURE (°C)
-60 -40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140
TEMPERATURE ( C)
Sensitivity Error vs. Temperature
Total Error vs. Temperature
2
1
0.5
0
-0.5
-1.5
-2
Mean
-3sigma
+3sigma
-60 -40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140
TEMPERATURE ( C)
TOTAL ERROR (%)
SENSITIVITY ERROR (%)
2
1.5
-1
Mean
-3sigma
+3sigma
1.5
1
0.5
0
-0.5
-1
-1.5
-2
Mean
-3sigma
+3sigma
-60 -40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140
TEMPERATURE ( C)
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TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS
MCS1803GS-05, unless otherwise noted.
10
8
6
4
2
0
-2
-4
-6
-8
-10
Mean
-3sigma
+3sigma
Sensitivity vs. Temperature
SENSITIVITY (mV/A)
OFFSET VOLTAGE (mV)
Offset Voltage vs. Temperature
410
408
406
404
402
400
398
396
394
392
-60 -40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140
TEMPERATURE (°C)
-60 -40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140
TEMPERATURE ( C)
Mean
-3sigma
+3sigma
-60 -40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140
TEMPERATURE ( C)
Total Error vs. Temperature
TOTAL ERROR (%)
SENSITIVITY ERROR (%)
Sensitivity Error vs. Temperature
2.5
2
1.5
1
0.5
0
-0.5
-1
-1.5
-2
Mean
-3sigma
+3sigma
2.5
2
1.5
1
0.5
0
-0.5
-1
-1.5
-2
Mean
-3sigma
+3sigma
-60 -40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140
TEMPERATURE ( C)
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FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
5V
VCC
Regulator
Power Supply
Pre-Setting
POR
Hall
Driver
Temperature
Sensor
Control
Logic
IP+
Sensitivity
Control
Hall
Dynamic
Offset
Cancellation
VOUT
EA
RFi
CFi
IP-
IP-
VOUT
+
Hall
IP
Offset
Control
-
IP+
GND
MCS1803
FILT
CF
Figure 2: Functional Block Diagram
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OPERATION
Current Rating
IPMAX is the rated current. The sensor output is
linear, as a function of the primary current (IP). IP
follows the specified performances when IP is
between -IPMAX and + IPMAX (see Figure 3).
VOUT
VCC
VCC / 2
0
-IPMAX
IP
0
+IPMAX
Figure 3: Sensor Output Function
Sensitivity (SENS)
The sensitivity (SENS) (in mV/A) indicates how
the output changes when the primary current
changes. SENS is the product of the average
between the two coupling constants (PMCF1 and
PMCF2) (in mT/A) and the transducer gain (in
mV/mT). The gain is factory-trimmed to the
sensor target sensitivity.
Coupling Constants (PMCF1 and PMCF2)
Figure 4 shows a cross-section of the sensor.
The first and second Hall magnetic coupling
factors are defined as the amount of the vertical
magnetic field (B1 and B2) produced at the
sensing points 1 and 2, per unit of current
injected in the primary conductor. Due to the
asymmetrical shape of the primary conductor,
the magnetic field generated in the two sensing
points are different.
B1
Sensing
Point 1
Primary
Conductor
Sensing
Point 2
B2
Figure 4: Cross Section of the Sensor
Noise (IN)
The noise (IN) is a random deviation that cannot
be removed by calibrating the device. The input’s
referred noise is the root mean square of the
sensor’s output noise (in mV) divided by the
sensitivity (in mV/A). IN represents the smallest
current that the device is able to resolve without
any external signal treatment.
Zero Current Output Voltage (VOUT(Q))
VOUT(Q) is the voltage output when the primary
current is 0A. The nominal value is VCC / 2.
Offset Voltage (VOE)
The offset voltage (VOE) is the difference
between VCC / 2 and the zero current output
voltage VOUT(Q). The variation is due to thermal
drift, as well as the factory’s resolution limits
related to voltage offset trimming. To convert this
voltage into amperes, divide VOE by the
sensitivity.
Nonlinearity (ELIN)
The primary current and sensor output should
have a linear relationship, indicated by a straight
line. A line that is not straight indicates
nonlinearity, which is a deviation.
Nonlinearity (in %) can be calculated with
Equation (1):
ELIN =
Max(VOUT (IP ) − VLIN (IP ))
100 (1)
VOUT (IPMAX ) − VOUT ( −IPMAX )
Where VLIN(IP) is the approximate straight line
calculated by the least square method. Note that
depending on the curvature of VOUT(IP), ELIN can
be positive or negative.
Total Output Error (ETOT)
ETOT (in %) is the relative difference between the
sensor output and the ideal output at a given
primary current. ETOT can be estimated with
Equation (2):
ETOT (IP ) =
VOUT (IP ) − VOUT_IDEAL (IP )
Where VOUT_IDEAL
Equation (3):
SENS IP
can
VOUT_IDEAL (IP ) =
be
100 (2)
calculated
VCC
+ SENS IP
2
with
(3)
The total output error incorporates all error
sources, and is a function of IP. At currents close
to IPMAX, ETOT is affected mainly by the sensitivity
error. At currents close to 0A, ETOT is mostly
caused by the offset voltage (VOE). Note that
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when IP = 0A, ETOT diverges to infinity due to the
constant offset.
1. t1: The primary current signal reaches 20%
of its final value.
Ratiometry Coefficients
Ideally, the sensor output is ratiometric. This
means that the sensitivity and the zero current
output scale with VCC. The ratiometry coefficients
measure if the sensitivity and zero output current
are proportional.
2. t2: VOUT reaches 20% of its final value, as it
corresponds to the applied primary current
(see Figure 6).
VOUT_FINAL
KSENS can be estimated with Equation (4):
K SENS =
SENS(VCC ) / SENS(5V)
VCC / 5V
20% of IP_FINAL
(5)
VOUT_FINAL
0 t1
Ideally, both KSENS and KVO are 1.
t2
t
Figure 6: Propagation Delay (tPD)
Power On Time (tPO)
The power on time (tPO) is the time interval after
power is first applied to the device, until the
output can correctly indicate the applied primary
current. tPO is defined as the time between the
following moments:
1. t1: The supply reaches the minimum
operating voltage (VCC_UVLO).
2. t2: VOUT settles to 90% of its final value under
an applied primary current (see Figure 5).
Rising Time (tR)
The rising time (tR) is defined as the time
between the following moments:
1. t1: The sensor’s VOUT reaches 10% of its fullscale value.
2. t2: The sensor’s VOUT reaches 90% of its fullscale value (see Figure ).
IP
IPMAX
90% of
VOUTMAX
VCC
VOUT_FINAL
tPD
20% of
V (I = 0, VCC ) / VOUT (IP = 0,5V)
= OUT P
VCC / 5V
VCC_TYP
90% of
VOUT
(4)
KVO can be calculated with Equation (5):
K VO
IP
IP_FINAL
VOUT
VOUT
VCC_UVLO
tPO
tR
10% of
VOUTMAX
0
0
t1
t2
t1
t2
t
Figure 7: Rising Time (tR)
t
Figure 5: Power On Time (tPO)
Propagation Delay (tPD)
The propagation delay (tPD) represents the
internal latency between an event that has been
measured and the sensor’s response. tPD is
defined as the time between the following
moments:
The sensor bandwidth (fBW) is defined as the 3dB
cutoff frequency. By using the rising time, fBW can
be estimated with Equation (6):
fBW = 0.35 / tR
(6)
Response Time (tRESPONSE)
The response time (tRESPONSE) is defined as the
time between the following moments:
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1. t1: the primary current signal reaches 90% of
its final value.
2. t2: VOUT reaches 90% of its final value, as it
corresponds to the applied primary current
(see Figure 8).
90% of
IP_FINAL
IP
90% of
VOUT
VOUT_FINAL
fBW =
t1
t2
1
1
2 RFi (CFi + CF )
(7)
Where RFi is the internal filter resistance, CFi is
the internal filter capacitance.
tRESPONSE
0
Adjustable Bandwidth
The sensor dynamic can be adjusted with an
external capacitor (CF). In this scenario, the
bandwidth (fBW) can be calculated with Equation
(7):
Figure 9 shows the typical bandwidth curve.
t
Figure 8: Response Time (tRESPONSE)
Figure 9: Bandwidth vs. CF
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APPLICATION INFORMATION
Self-Heating Performance
The conductor and MCS1803 temperatures can
rise when current flows through the primary
conductor. This means that self-heating should
be carefully verified to ensure that the IC junction
temperature does not exceed the maximum
value 165°C.
Figure 11 shows the top and bottom layers of the
PCB. The board includes a total of 2200mm2,
4oz (139µm) copper connected to the primary
conductor by the IP+ and IP- pins. The copper
covers both the top and bottom sides, and
thermal vias connect the two layers.
The thermal behavior strongly depends on the
thermal environment of the IC, as well as its
cooling capacity. In particular, thermal behavior
depends on the PCB copper area’s thickness.
The thermal response is also related to the
current (e.g. the amplitude and frequency of an
AC current, or the peaks and duty cycle of a
pulsed DC current).
Figure 10 shows the self-heating performance of
the MCS1803 with a DC current input. The data
is collected with the part mounted on the
MCS1803 evaluation board when TA = 10°C.
Values were taken 10 minutes after a continuous
current.
Top Layer
DIE TEMPERATURE CHANGE (℃)
120
100
80
60
40
20
0
0
10
20
30
40
50
PRIMARY DC CURRENT (A)
Bottom Layer
Figure 11: Recommended PCB Layout
Figure 10: Self-Heating Performance with DC
Current Input
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TYPICAL APPLICATION CIRCUIT
MCS1803
IP+
1
2
3
IP-
4
IP+
VCC
IP+
VOUT
IP-
FILT
IP-
GND
VCC
8
7
C1
1μF
VOUT
6
5
C2
(Optional,
GND
float if not used)
Figure 12: Typical Application Circuit
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PACKAGE INFORMATION
SOIC-8
0.189(4.80)
0.197(5.00)
0.050(1.27)
0.024(0.61)
8
5
0.063(1.60)
0.150(3.80)
0.157(4.00)
PIN 1 ID
1
0.228(5.80)
0.244(6.20)
0.213(5.40)
4
TOP VIEW
RECOMMENDED LAND PATTERN
0.053(1.35)
0.069(1.75)
SEATING PLANE
0.004(0.10)
0.010(0.25)
0.013(0.33)
0.020(0.51)
SEE DETAIL "A"
0.050(1.27)
BSC
SIDE VIEW
FRONT VIEW
0.010(0.25)
x 45o
0.020(0.50)
GAUGE PLANE
0.010(0.25) BSC
0o-8o
DETAIL "A"
NOTE:
1) CONTROL DIMENSION IS IN INCHES. DIMENSION IN
BRACKET IS IN MILLIMETERS.
2) PACKAGE LENGTH DOES NOT INCLUDE MOLD FLASH,
PROTRUSION, OR GATE BURRS.
3) PACKAGE WIDTH DOES NOT INCLUDE INTERLEAD FLASH
OR PROTRUSIONS.
4) LEAD COPLANARITY (BOTTOM OF LEADS AFTER FORMING)
SHALL BE 0.004" INCHES MAX.
5) DRAWING CONFORMS TO JEDEC MS-012, VARIATION AA.
6) DRAWING IS NOT TO SCALE.
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CARRIER INFORMATION
1
Pin1
1
1
1
ABCD
ABCD
ABCD
ABCD
Feed Direction
Part Number
Package
Description
Quantity/
Reel
Quantity/
Tube
Quantity
/Tray
Reel
Diameter
MCS1803GS-05–Z
MCS1803GS-10–Z
MCS1803GS-20–Z
MCS1803GS-30–Z
MCS1803GS-40–Z
MCS1803GS-50–Z
SOIC-8
SOIC-8
SOIC-8
SOIC-8
SOIC-8
SOIC-8
2500
2500
2500
2500
2500
2500
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
13in
13in
13in
13in
13in
13in
Carrier
Tape
Width
12mm
12mm
12mm
12mm
12mm
12mm
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Carrier
Tape
Pitch
8mm
8mm
8mm
8mm
8mm
8mm
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REVISION HISTORY
Revision #
1.0
1.1
Revision Date
4/12/2021
7/19/2022
Description
Initial Release
Added UL certification
Added the Withstanding Current Capability table and Note
4
Adjusted the note numbers for the EC table
Updated the Noise (IN) section
Updated Figure 3
Updated Figure 5, Figure 6, and Figure 7
Updated the Power On Time (tPO), Propagation Delay (tPD),
and Rising Time (tR) sections
Updated the Response Time (tRESPONSE) section
Updated Figure 8
Updated the Self-Heating Performance section
Pages Updated
1
6
7–10
18
18
19
19
19–20
20
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