MLX91206LDC-CAH-104-SP

Current Sensors Overview

The MLX91206LDC-CAH-104-SP is a programmable IMC-Hall current sensor from Melexis, utilizing Triaxis technology for non-contact AC/DC measurement. It features an 8-SOIC surface-mount package and operates on a 5V supply with a maximum current consumption of 12mA. The device offers a sensitivity of 77.5mV/mT, a detection limit of 25mT, and a frequency range of DC to 90kHz. Key performance metrics include ±1% accuracy, ±0.5% linearity, and an 8µs response time. It supports ratiometric voltage or PWM outputs and functions within a temperature range of -40°C to 150°C.

Current Sensors Feature Summary

• Implements Triaxis technology with integrated magnetic concentrator (IMC-Hall) to enhance signal-to-noise ratio.
• Allows full customer programming of transfer characteristics including offset, gain, and clamping levels.
• Provides selectable output modes between linear analog voltage and stable PWM signals.

Current Sensors Applications

• Non-contact current sensing in hybrid electric vehicles (HEV)
• Current monitoring in electric vehicles (EV)
• Energy conversion systems in renewable energy applications

Current Sensors Procurement Notes

This component is marked as not recommended for new designs due to potential minimum order quantity restrictions associated with its standard packaging configuration. Verify availability through authorized distributors and confirm that the specific suffix aligns with required output types and sensitivity settings before procurement.

Current Sensors Selection Notes

Select this part when high bandwidth up to 90kHz is required for precise AC/DC current monitoring. Ensure the application can accommodate the 8-SOIC footprint and utilizes the Triaxis magnetic field orientation. Consider alternative models if new design inclusion is mandatory, as this series is being phased out in favor of newer generations.

Current Sensors Part Context

The MLX91206 belongs to Melexis' IMC-Hall family, designed for robust industrial and automotive sensing. It integrates a CMOS Hall sensor with a thin ferromagnetic layer to detect external conductor currents without physical contact. This architecture enables low insertion loss and high reliability compared to traditional shunt-based solutions.

Current Sensors Replacement Considerations

Public documentation identifies MLX91208, MLX91216, and MLX91218 as providing similar functionality for applications requiring current sensing capabilities.