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High-Performance Power ICs and Hall-Effect Sensors
Allegro Microsystems, Inc. Adds New Automotive Grade
Relay Driver To Their Existing Portfolio 
Worcester, MA, November 27, 2006 — Allegro introduces a new automotive relay driver with 5 V regulator to complement their existing family of relay drivers. Large numbers of relay-based applications require the use of a microprocessor that implements a complex system control. In these systems there is the need for microprocessor logic supply voltage, power-on reset circuitry, and watch-dog capabilities. Allegro’s A2550 combines the functions of a voltage regulator, watch-dog and reset, as well as three low-side DMOS relay driver outputs. Primarily targeted at automotive applications, this IC is designed to provide robust performance over extended voltage and temperature ranges.
Three low-side DMOS drivers are meant to drive relay coils of up to 250 mA each. Each driver integrates rugged voltage clamps that survive automotive load dump pulses up to 48 V. The 40 V rating on VBB also ensures adequate survival in harsh automotive environments.
A 5 V linear regulator provides 40 mA of output current with a tolerance of 2% over the operating temperature range. To enhance the IC's usefulness in automotive applications, the 5 V regulator output as well as the three low-side driver outputs are protected against over-current conditions. The A2550 also includes power-on reset circuitry (NPOR) as well as an integrated watch-dog circuit. Combined, they service the monitoring and reset requirements of a system microprocessor.
About Allegro
Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. is a supplier of advanced mixed-signal power semiconductors and Hall-effect sensors targeted toward the automotive, communications, computer/office automation, consumer and industrial markets. Allegro maintains a leadership position in the integrated magnetic sensor and integrated motor driver product segments. With more than 2,000 employees, Allegro is headquartered in Worcester, MA. Further information about Allegro, including free samples of our products, can be found at www.allegromicro.com.
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Stephanie Fennelly
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Tel: (508) 854-5363
sfennelly@allegromicro.com