TM
AD590
2-Wire, Current Output
Temperature Transducer
January 2002
Features
Description
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The AD590 is an integrated-circuit temperature transducer
which produces an output current proportional to absolute tem-
perature. The device acts as a high impedance constant cur-
• Linear Current Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1µA/ K
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• Wide Temperature Range . . . . . . . . . . . -55 C to 150 C
• Two-Terminal Device Voltage In/Current Out
• Wide Power Supply Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . +4V to +30V
• Sensor Isolation From Case
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rent regulator, passing 1µA/ K for supply voltages between
+4V and +30V. Laser trimming of the chip's thin film resistors is
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used to calibrate the device to 298.2µA output at 298.2 K
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(25 C).
The AD590 should be used in any temperature-sensing
• Low Cost
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application between -55 C to 150 C in which conventional
electrical temperature sensors are currently employed. The
inherent low cost of a monolithic integrated circuit combined
with the elimination of support circuitry makes the AD590 an
attractive alternative for many temperature measurement sit-
uations. Linearization circuitry, precision voltage amplifiers,
resistance measuring circuitry and cold junction compensa-
tion are not needed in applying the AD590. In the simplest
application, a resistor, a power source and any voltmeter
can be used to measure temperature.
Ordering Information
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PART
NUMBER
LINEARITY TEMP. RANGE
PKG.
NO.
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( C)
( C)
PACKAGE
AD590JH
±1.5
-55× to 150× 3 Ld Metal Can T3.A
(TO-52)
In addition to temperature measurement, applications include
temperature compensation or correction of discrete
components, and biasing proportional to absolute temperature.
The AD590 is particularly useful in remote sensing applica-
tions. The device is insensitive to voltage drops over long
lines due to its high-impedance current output. Any well
insulated twisted pair is sufficient for operation hundreds of
feet from the receiving circuitry. The output characteristics
also make the AD590 easy to multiplex: the current can be
switched by a CMOS multiplexer or the supply voltage can
be switched by a logic gate output.
Pinout
Functional Diagram
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AD590
(METAL CAN)
R1 260Ω
R2 1040Ω
Q5
Q3
Q2
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Q1
Q4
1
Q6
3
CASE
C1 26pF
Q12
Q7
Q8
2
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CHIP
SUBSTRATE
R3 5kΩ
R4 11kΩ
Q10
Q9
8
Q11
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R6 820Ω
R5 146Ω
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CAUTION: These devices are sensitive to electrostatic discharge; follow proper IC Handling Procedures.
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