AG931-07E

AG931-07E AAT003 40 KΩ Angle Sensor Evaluation Kit SN12447 NVE Corporation (800) 467-7141 sensor-apps@nve.com www.nve.com Kit Overview Evaluation Kit Features • AAT003-10E Angle Sensor • Part # 12426 Split-Pole Alnico 5 Round Horseshoe Magnet • Unity-Gain Buffer Amplifier • 1.5 V to 5.5 V Power Supply • Magnet Locating Fixture AAT003-10E Features • Tunneling Magnetoresistance (TMR) Technology • Very High Output Signal Without Amplification • Wide Airgap Tolerance • 40 KΩ Nominal Bridge Resistance for Low Power • Sine and Cosine Outputs for Direction Detection • Ultraminiature TDFN6 Package AAT-Series Sensor Applications • Rotary Encoders • Motor Shaft Position Sensors • Battery-Powered Angle Sensors (AAT001-10E low-power version) AAT003-10E Angle Sensor Description The AAT003-10E angle sensor is a low power, high output magnetic sensor element for position measurements when a rotating magnetic field is applied. Sine and cosine signals are available for a quadrature output. The sensor element has a resistance of approximately 40 KΩ, allowing a lownoise interface to signal-processing circuitry while still maintaining low power. Outputs are proportional to the supply voltage and peak-to-peak output voltages are much larger than conventional sensor technologies. The part is packaged in NVE’s 2.5 mm x 2.5 mm x 0.8 mm TDFN6 surfacemount package Visit www.nve.com for complete AAT003 product specifications. Quick Start ⇒ Connect VCC1 and VCC2 to a 5 V power supply. ⇒ Connect the “SIN” and “COS” screw terminals to an oscilloscope or to meters. ⇒ Place the split-pole magnet in the Plexiglas pocket SLOT DOWN. ⇒ Rotate the magnet. VOLTAGE ⇒ The outputs should be similar to the following graph: 3 Sin 2.75 2.5 Cos 2.25 2 0 90 180 270 ROTATION 360 The output is insensitive to magnet spacing over a wide range. Signal is lost if the magnet is too far away; if the magnet is too close the outputs will be nonsinusoidal. A relatively large magnet-sensor airgap is possible with the magnet provided with the kit, although smaller magnets will require a smaller gap. Evaluation Board Layout AAT003-10E TMR angle sensor 100 nF decoupling capacitor Dual unity-gain buffer amplifier Large output signal Wide airgap tolerance Low power 5.5V max. sensor supply input VCC1 = 5.5V Max VCC2 = 1.5V to 5.5V Angular reticle (10° per division) 1.5V to 5.5V buffer amp power supply input GND RAW SIN 10° per division FCVe Pocket for split-pole magnet RAW COS VCC1 VCC2 SIN COS GND GND www.nve.com (800) GMR-7141 Raw sensor outputs (unbuffered) AG931-06 ©NVE Corporation © Cosine and sine buffered outputs Principles of Operation Each of the four sensor elements contains two magnetic layers: a “pinned,” or fixed direction layer; and a movable-direction, or “free” layer. Internal sensor pairs are 90° out of phase to provide quadrature outputs. The diagram below illustrates the configuration, using arrows to represent the magnetic orientation of the layers: Pinned Layer Fr ee La ye r Free layer aligns with applied magnetic field Ap pli ed (30 Ma to gne 20 tic 0 O Fi e) eld Angle between pinned and free layers determines sensor resistance The sensor element free layers will align with the external field. As the applied field changes direction, the angle between the free layer and the pinned layer changes, changing the resistance of spintronic Tunneling Magnetoresistance (TMR) elements, which changes the device output voltages. In the typical configuration, an external magnet provides a saturating magnetic field (30 to 200 Oe) in the plane of the sensor, as demonstrated in this kit. Depending on the application, a bar magnet can also be used instead of a splitpole magnet. PCB Assembly Raw output signals from the AAT003 are available as test points on the board. The PCB assembly also includes a unity-gain buffer that provides lowimpedance outputs and buffers the sensor bridge from loading by downstream electronics. Ouput buffering may not be necessary in the end application depending on the impedance of the connections to the outputs of the board. AAT003-10E 1 Vcc 100 nF R3 (Cosine) 6 Vcc - R2 (Sine) 5 Sin 2 Cos 1.5 V to 5.5 V R1 (Sine) 0V to 5.5 V + VCC1 VCC2 SIN COS GND Raw Sin Raw Cos GND 3 R4 (Cosine) GND 4 + TSV622 100 nF AG931-07E Evaluation Kit schematic. Separate power supply connections for the sensor and op amp (VCC1 and VCC2) allow monitoring the current requirements of the sensor only. The minimum op amp supply voltage is 1.5 V, while the AAT003 sensor has no minimum. Sensitivity increases proportionately to the sensor supply voltage, as does current consumption. VCC1 and VCC2 can be connected together if desired. Limited Warranty and Liability Information in this document is believed to be accurate and reliable. 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