SS360NT/SS360ST/SS460S

High Sensitivity Bipolar Latching

Digital Hall-Effect Sensor ICs

DESCRIPTION
The SS360NT/SS360ST/SS460S High Sensitivity Bipolar For brushless dc motor manufacturers that need latching
Latching Digital Hall-Effect Sensor ICs are small, sensitive and sensors with reliable, consistent performance for more efficient
versatile devices that are operated by the magnetic field from a and smaller designs, Honeywell’s new family of High
permanent magnet or an electromagnet. They are designed to Sensitivity Hall-Effect Bipolar Latching Sensor ICs responds to
respond to alternating North and South poles. The SS360NT is low magnetic fields and offers consistent repeatability while
turned ON by a North pole while the SS360ST and SS460S delivering faster response times to a change in magnetic field
are turned ON by a South pole. for better motor efficiency.

The SS360NT/SS360ST/SS460S offers reliable switching These Hall-effect devices are available in two package styles:
points with a high magnetic sensitivity of 30 G typical (55 G the SS360NT and SS360ST in the miniature SOT-23 surface
maximum). This sensor IC does not use chopper stabilization mount package and the SS460S in the leaded, flat TO-92-style
on the Hall element, providing a clean output signal and a package.
faster latch response time when compared to competitive high
sensitivity Hall-effect bipolar latching sensor ICs which do use The SS360NT and SS360ST are available on tape and reel
chopper stabilization. (3000 units per reel). The SS460S is available in a bulk
package (1000 units per bag).
These products offer reverse polarity protection, deliver a
stable output over a -40 °C to 150 °C [-40 °F to 302 °F]
temperature range, and can accept any dc supply voltage from
3 Vdc to 24 Vdc.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

Fastest response time in its class: Provides more Small, leaded, flat TO-92-style package (SS460S): Allows
efficiency in commutating a brushless dc motor for a compact PC board layout
No chopper stabilization: Results in a clean output signal Wide operating voltage range of 3 Vdc to 24 Vdc: Allows
High sensitivity: Operates from only 30 Gauss typical, at for potential use in a wide range of applications
25°C [77 °F] and 55 Gauss maximum over the full -40 °C to Built-in reverse voltage: Enhances the protection of the
150 °C [-40 °F to 302 °F] temperature range, allowing for sensor and the circuits
the use of smaller, magnets or a wider air gap Durable design: Allows operation up to 150 °C [302 °F]
Bipolar latching magnetics: Makes these products well- RoHS-compliant material meets Directive 2002/95
suited for accurate speed sensing and RPM (revolutions per
minute) measurement
Sub-miniature, SOT-23 surface mount package
(SS360NT/SS360ST) supplied on tape and reel: Allows
for compact design with automated component placement
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POTENTIAL APPLICATIONS
Industrial/Commercial Transportation
Brushless dc motor commutation Speed and RPM sensing
Flow-rate sensing for appliances Tachometer, counter pickup
Speed and RPM sensing Motor and fan control
Tachometer, counter pickup Electronic window lift
Motor and fan control Convertible roof position
Robotics control
Medical
Medical equipment using electric motors

Table 1. SS360NT/SS360ST/SS460S Performance Specifications (At 3 Vdc to 24 Vdc supply, 20 mA load, TA = -40 ºC to
150 ºC [-40 ºF to 302 ºF] except where otherwise specified.)
Characteristic Condition Min. Typ. Max. Unit
Supply voltage -40 °C to 150 °C [-40 °F to 302 °F] 3 – 24 Vdc
Supply current Vsupply = 3 V at 25 °C [77 °F] – 3.5 6
mA
– – – 8
Vsat Gauss >55 – – 0.6 V
Output leakage current Gauss >55 – – 10 µA
Rise/fall time Vsupply = 12 V at 25 °C [77 °F] – – 1.5 µs
Thermal resistance:
SS460S (flat TO-92-style) – – 233 – °C/W
SS360NT/SS360ST (SOT-23) – 303 –
Operate -40 °C to 125 °C [-40 °F to 257 °F] 5 30 55 Gauss
Release -40 °C to 125 °C [-40 °F to 257 °F] -55 -30 -5 Gauss
Differential -40 °C to 125 °C [-40 °F to 257 °F] 40 60 80 Gauss
Operating temperature Vsupply = 3 Vdc to 24 Vdc -40 [-40] – 150 [302] °C [°F]
Storage temperature – -40 [-40] – 165 [329] °C [°F]

NOTICE
Bipolar Hall-effect sensor ICs may have an initial output in either the ON or OFF state if powered up with an applied magnetic
field in the differential zone (applied magnetic field >Brp and <Bop). Honeywell recommends allowing 10 µs for output voltage to
stabilize after supply voltage has reached its final rated value.

NOTICE
The magnetic field strength (Gauss) required to cause the switch to change state (operate
and release) will be as specified in the magnetic characteristics. To test the switch against
the specified magnetic characteristics, the switch must be placed in a uniform magnetic
field.

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Table 2. SS360NT/SS360ST/SS460S Absolute Maximum Ratings
Characteristic Min. Typ. Max. Unit
Supply voltage -26.0 – 26.0 V
Applied output voltage -0.5 – 26.0 V
Output current – – 20 mA
Magnetic flux – – no limit Gauss
Note 1: Absolute maximum ratings are the extreme limits that the device will withstand without damage to the device. However, the
electrical and mechanical characteristics are not guaranteed as the maximum limits (above recommended operating conditions)
are approached, nor will the device necessarily operate at absolute maximum ratings.

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Figure 1. Sensor IC Block Diagram

VS VREG OUT

ESD
Clamp Hall + + Current
Amplifier Comparator Sinking ESD
Output Clamp

GND
Programming
Circuit

Figure 2. Typical Magnetic Characteristics vs Ambient Temperature at Figure 3. SS360NT and SS360ST Rated Supply
Supply Voltages Voltage vs Temperature

Figure 4. Magnetic Activation

SS360NT SS360ST

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Figure 5. SS360NT/SS360ST Mounting and Tape/Reel Dimensions (For reference only. mm/[in].)
Tape

Reel

Figure 6. SS460S Mounting Dimensions (For reference only. mm/[in].)

2,5 0,46 NOMINAL

[0.100] [0.018] TO IC
SENSING
SURFACE
4,1
[0.161] 1,6
[0.062]
NOMINAL
IC CENTER
3.0
[0.118]
NS
1,83
[0.072]

14,61
[0.575]

VS GND OUT

3X 0,3
2X 1,3 3X 0,43 [0.015]
0,76
[0.050] [0.017] [0.03]
3X 0,38
[0.015]

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Catalog Listing Description
SS360NT High sensitivity bipolar latching, digital Hall-effect sensor IC, North pole activated, SOT-23 package, tape
and reel packaging (3000 units per reel)
SS360ST High sensitivity bipolar latching, digital Hall-effect sensor IC, South pole activated, SOT-23 package, tape
and reel packaging (3000 units per reel)
SS460S High sensitivity bipolar latching, digital Hall-effect sensor IC, South pole activated, flat TO-92-style package,
bulk packaging (1000 units per bag)

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