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AS5600
12-Bit Programmable Contactless
Potentiometer
The AS5600 is an easy to program magnetic rotary position
sensor with a high-resolution 12-bit analog or PWM output. This
contactless system measures the absolute angle of a diametric
magnetized on-axis magnet. This AS5600 is designed for
contactless potentiometer applications and its robust design
eliminates the influence of any homogenous external stray
magnetic fields.
The industry-standard I²C interface supports simple user
programming of non-volatile parameters without requiring a
dedicated programmer.
By default the output represents a range from 0 to 360 degrees.
It is also possible to define a smaller range to the output by
programming a zero angle (start position) and a maximum
angle (stop position).
The AS5600 is also equipped with a smart low power mode
feature to automatically reduce the power consumption.
An input pin (DIR) selects the polarity of the output with regard
to rotation direction. If DIR is connected to ground, the output
value increases with clockwise rotation. If DIR is connected to
VDD, the output value increases with counterclockwise
rotation.
Ordering Information and Content Guide appear at end of
datasheet.
Key Benefits & Features
The benefits and features of AS5600, 12-bit Programmable
Contactless Potentiometer are listed below:
Figure 1:
Added Value of Using AS5600
Benefits Features
• Highest reliability and durability • Contactless angle measurement
• Simple programming
• Simple user-programmable start and stop positions over the I²C
interface
• Great flexibility on angular excursion • Maximum angle programmable from 18° up to 360°
• High-resolution output signal • 12-bit DAC output resolution
• Selectable output
• Analog output ratiometric to VDD or PWM-encoded digital
output
General Description
