Features   – programmable linear Hall effect sensor with ratio- metric output and digital signal processing – 12-bit analog output – multiple programmable magnetic characteristics in a non-volatile memory (EEPROM) with redundancy and lock function – open-circuit (ground and supply line break detec- tion) with 10 k pull-up and pull-down resistor, overvoltage and undervoltage detection – for programming an individual sensor within several sensors in parallel to the same supply voltage, a selection can be done via the output pin – temperature characteristics are programmable for matching common magnetic materials – programmable clamping function – programming through a modulation of the supply voltage – operates from 40 °C up to 140 °C junction temper- ature – operates from 4.5 V up to 5.5 V supply voltage in specification and functions up to 8.5 V