R&E International
RE46C127
CMOS Ionization Smoke Detector ASIC with Interconnect and Timer Mode
Product Specification
General Description
The RE46C127 is low power CMOS ionization type
smoke detector IC. With few external components this
circuit will provide all the required features for an
ionization type smoke detector.
An internal oscillator strobes power to the smoke
detection circuitry for 10.5mS every 1.66 seconds to
keep standby current to a minimum. A check for a low
battery condition is performed every 40 seconds when
in standby. A 2/3 duty cycle continuous horn pattern is
used for the alarm condition.
An interconnect pin allows multiple detectors to be
connected such that when one units alarms all units will
sound.
An internal 8 minute timer allows for a separate button
to be used for reduced sensitivity mode.
Although this device was designed for smoke detection
utilizing an ionization chamber it could be used in a
variety of security applications.
Utilizing low power CMOS technology the RE46C127
was designed for use in smoke detectors that comply
with Underwriters Laboratory Specification UL217 and
UL268.
Features
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Guard Outputs for Ion Detector Input
+/-0.75pA Detect Input Current
Internal Reverse Battery Protection
Low Quiescent Current Consumption (<6.5uA)
Available in 16L PDIP or 16L N SOIC
ESD Protection on all Pins
Internal Low Battery Detection
Interconnect up to 40 Detectors
8 Minute Timer for Sensitivity Control
Compatible with Allegro A5348
Pin Configuration
TSTART
IO
LBADJ
TSTROBE
LED
VDD
RBIAS
FEED
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
GUARD2
DETECT
GUARD1
VSEN
OSCAP
HS
HB
VSS
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
PARAMETER
Supply Voltage
Input Voltage Range Except FEED, IO
FEED Input Voltage Range
IO Input Voltage Range
Reverse Battery Time
Input Current except FEED
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
Maximum Junction Temperature
SYMBOL
V
DD
V
in
V
infd
V
io1
T
RB
I
in
T
A
T
STG
T
J
VALUE
15
-.3 to V
dd
+.3
-10 to +22
-.3 to 17
5
10
-10 to 60
-55 to 125
150
UNITS
V
V
V
V
S
mA
°C
°C
°C
Stresses beyond those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings may cause permanent damage to the device. These are
stress ratings only and operation at these conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
This product utilizes CMOS technology with static protection; however proper ESD prevention procedures should be used
when handling this product. Damage can occur when exposed to extremely high static electrical charge.
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DC Electrical Characteristics at TA = 25°C, VDD=9V, OSCAP=.1uF, RBIAS=8.2MΩ, VSS=0V (unless
otherwise noted)
Test
Pin
6
6
6
8
2
1
8
2
1
15
15
8
15
15
8
2
4,5
1
10,11
10,11
4
5
2
2
2
6
13
3
VDD=9V, DETECT=VSS, 0-40% RH
VDD=9V, DETECT=VSS, 85% RH
Note 1
FEED=-10V
VDD=9V, DETECT=VDD, 0-40% RH
VDD=9V, DETECT=VDD, 85% RH
Note 1
FEED=22V
No Alarm, Vio=17V
Outputs Off
TSTART=9V
IOH=-16mA, VDD=7.2V
IOL=16mA, VDD=7.2V
IOL=500ua
IOL=10mA, VDD=7.2V
No Alarm, Vio=Vdd-2V
Alarm, Vio=Vdd-2V or Vio=0V
At Conclusion of Local Alarm or Test,
Vio=1V
T
A
=-10 to 60ºC, Note 3
Parameter
Supply Voltage
Supply Current
Symbol
V
DD
I
DD1
I
DD2
V
IH1
V
IH2
V
IH3
Test Conditions
Operating
RBIAS=8.2MΩ, OSCAP=.1uF
RBIAS=8.2MΩ, OSCAP=.1uF;Vdd=12V
Min
6
Limits
Typ
Max
12
4
6.5
9
Units
V
uA
uA
V
V
V
Input Voltage High
6.2
No Local Alarm, IO as an Input
3
4.5
4.5
Input Voltage Low
V
IL1
V
IL2
V
IL3
4.5
No Local Alarm, IO as an Input
2.7
1
2.5
-0.75
-1.50
-50
0.75
1.50
50
150
1
V
V
V
pA
pA
uA
pA
pA
uA
uA
uA
uA
V
V
V
V
uA
mA
mA
Input Leakage Low
IL
DET1
IL
DET2
IL
FD
Input Leakage High
IH
DET1
IH
DET2
IH
FD
I
IOL2
Output Off Leakage High
Input Pull Down Current
Output High Voltage
Output Low Voltage
I
IOHZ
I
PD1
V
OH1
V
OL1
V
OL2
V
OL3
20
6.3
50
80
.9
.5
1
Output Current
I
IOL1
I
IOH1
I
IODMP
25
-4
5
7.2
48.5
7.5
50
65.5
60
-16
Low Battery Voltage
Internal Sensitivity Set Voltage
V
LB
V
SET1
V
SET2
7.8
51.5
V
%V
DD
%V
DD
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DC Electrical Characteristics - Continued
Parameter
Offset Voltage
Symbol
VG
OS1
VG
OS2
VG
OS3
Test
Pin
14,15
15,16
14,15
14,15
13,15
14,16
13
Test Conditions
Guard Amplifier
Guard Amplifier
Smoke Comparator
Guard Amplifier, Note 2
Smoke Comparator, Note 2
Guard Amplifier Outputs, Note 2
No Alarm to Alarm Condition
Min
-50
-50
-50
2
.5
Limits
Typ
Max
50
50
50
V
DD
-.5
V
DD
-2
Units
mV
mV
mV
V
V
kΩ
mV
Common Mode Voltage
V
CM1
V
CM2
Z
OUT
V
HYS
Output Impedance
Hysteresis
10
90
130
170
Note 1: Sample test only
Note 2: Not 100% production tested
Note 3: Production test at room with temperature guardbanded limits.
AC Electrical Characteristics at TA = 25°C, VDD=9V, OSCAP=.1uF, RBIAS=8.2MΩ, VSS=0V (unless
otherwise noted)
Test
Pin
12
12
5
5
5
5
5
10,11
10,11
10,11
10,11
2
2
2
2
Parameter
Oscillator Period
Symbol
T
PER1
T
PER2
T
PW
T
LON
T
LOF1
T
LOF2
T
LOF3
Test Conditions
No Alarm Condition
Alarm Condition
Operating
Operating
Standby, No Alarm
Alarm Condition
Timer Mode, No Alarm
Operating, Alarm Condition
Low Battery, No Alarm
Operating, Alarm Condition
Low Battery, No Alarm
At Conclusion of Local Alarm or Test
From Start of Local Alarm to IO Active
IO pulse width guaranteed to be filtered.
IO as Input, No Local Alarm
No Local Alarm, IO as input, From IO
active to Horn Active
No Alarm
Min
1.34
37.5
9.4
9.4
32
.8
8
141
9.4
71
32
1.34
Limits
Typ
Max
1.67
41.5
10.5
10.5
40
1
10
166
10.5
83
40
1.67
3
450
2
45.8
12.9
12.9
48
1.2
12
190
12.9
95
48
2.0
Units
S
mS
mS
mS
S
S
S
mS
mS
mS
S
S
S
mS
S
Min
Oscillator Pulse Width
LED On Time
LED Off Time
Horn On Time
T
HON1
T
HON2
T
HOF1
T
HOF3
T
IODMP
T
IODLY1
T
IOFILT
T
IODLY2
T
TPER
Horn Off Time
IO Charge Dump Duration
IO Delay
IO Filter
Remote Alarm Delay
Timer Period
.450
6.2
8
2.2
9.8
4
Note 4 – See the timing diagram for complete horn pattern
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DEVICE DESCRIPTION and APPLICATION NOTES
Internal Timing – With external components as indicated on the application drawing the period of the
oscillator is nominally 1.67 seconds in standby. Every 1.66 seconds the detection circuitry is powered up
for 10.5mS and the status of the smoke comparator is latched. In addition every 40 seconds the LED
driver is turned on for 10.5mS and the status of the low battery comparator is latched. The smoke
comparator status is not checked during the low battery test, during the low battery horn warning chirp, or
when the horn is on due to an alarm condition.
If an alarm condition is detected the oscillator period increases to 41.5mS.
Due to the low currents used in the oscillator the capacitor on pin 12 should be a low leakage type.
Oscillator accuracy will depend mainly on the tolerance of the RBIAS resistor and OSCAP capacitor.
Smoke Detection Circuit – The smoke comparator compares the ionization chamber voltage to a voltage
derived from a resistor divider across VDD. This divider voltage is available externally on pin 13 (VSEN).
When smoke is detected this voltage is internally increased by 130mV nominal to provide hysteresis and
make the detector less sensitive to false triggering.
Pin 13 (VSEN) can be used to modify the internal set point for the smoke comparator by use of external
resistors to VDD or VSS. Nominal values for the internal resistor divider are indicated on the block
diagram. These internal resistor values can vary by up to ±20% but the resistor matching should be <2%
on any one device. Transmission switches on VSEN and LBADJ prevent any interaction from the external
adjustment resistors.
The guard amplifier and outputs are always active and will be within 50mV of the DETECT input to
reduce surface leakage. The guard outputs also allow for measurement of the DETECT input without
loading the ionization chamber.
Low Battery Detection - An internal reference is compared to the voltage divided VDD supply. The battery
can be checked under load via the LED low side driver output since low battery status is latched at the
end of the 10.5mS LED pulse. Pin 3 (LBADJ) can be used to modify the low battery set point by placing a
resistor to VDD or VSS. Transmission switches on VSEN and LBADJ prevent any interaction from
external adjustment resistance.
LED Pulse – The LED is pulsed on for 10.5mS every 40S in standby. In alarm the LED is pulsed on for
10.5mS every 1S.
Interconnect – Pin 2 (IO) provides the capability to common many detectors in a single system. If a single
unit goes into alarm the IO pin is driven high. This high signal causes the interconnected units to alarm.
The LED flashes every 1S for 10.5mS on the signaling unit and is inhibited on the units that are in alarm
due to the IO signal. An internal sink device on the IO pin helps to discharge the interconnect line. This
charge dump device is active for 1 clock cycle after the unit exits the alarm condition (1.67S).
The interconnect input has a 500mS nominal digital filter. This allows for interconnection to other types of
alarms (carbon monoxide for example) that may have a pulsed interconnect signal.
Testing – At power up all internal registers are reset. The low battery set point can be tested at power up
by holding FEED and OSCAP low at power up. HB will change state as VDD passes through the low
battery set point. By holding pin 12 (OSCAP) low the internal power strobe is active. Functional testing
can be accelerated by driving pin 12 with a 4kHZ square wave however the 10.5mS strobe period must
be maintained for proper operation of the analog circuitry. Please refer to the timing diagrams.
Timer Mode – The transition of pin 1 (TSTART) from a high to low level initiates an 8 minute timer. During
this 8 minute nominal period the open drain NMOS on pin 4 (TSTROBE) is strobed on with the internal
clock. A resistor connected to this pin could be used to modify the detector sensitivity for the timer period.
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