LM50, LM50-Q1
SNIS118E –JULY 1999–REVISED SEPTEMBER 2013
LM50/LM50-Q1 SOT-23 Single-Supply Centigrade Temperature Sensor
Check for Samples: LM50, LM50-Q1
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FEATURES
DESCRIPTION
The LM50/LM50-Q1 is a precision integrated-circuit
temperature sensor that can sense a −40°C to
+125°C temperature range using a single positive
supply. The LM50/LM50-Q1's output voltage is
linearly proportional to Celsius (Centigrade)
temperature (+10 mV/°C) and has a DC offset of
+500 mV. The offset allows reading negative
temperatures without the need for a negative supply.
The ideal output voltage of the LM50/LM50-Q1
ranges from +100 mV to +1.75V for a −40°C to
+125°C temperature range. The LM50/LM50-Q1 does
not require any external calibration or trimming to
provide accuracies of ±3°C at room temperature and
±4°C over the full −40°C to +125°C temperature
range. Trimming and calibration of the LM50/LM50-
Q1 at the wafer level assure low cost and high
accuracy. The LM50/LM50-Q1's linear output, +500
mV offset, and factory calibration simplify circuitry
required in a single supply environment where
reading negative temperatures is required. Because
the LM50/LM50-Q1's quiescent current is less than
130 μA, self-heating is limited to a very low 0.2°C in
still air.
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Calibrated Directly in Degree Celsius
(Centigrade)
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Linear + 10.0 mV/°C Scale Factor
±2°C Accuracy Specified at +25°C
Specified for Full −40° to +125°C range
Suitable for Remote Applications
Low Cost Due to Wafer-level Trimming
Operates from 4.5V to 10V
Less than 130 μA Current Drain
Low Self-heating, Less than 0.2°C in Still Air
Nonlinearity Less than 0.8°C Over Temp
LM50Q is AEC-Q100 Grade 1 qualified and is
manufactured on an Automotive Grade flow.
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UL Recognized Component
APPLICATIONS
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Automotive
Computers
Disk Drives
Battery Management
Automotive
FAX Machines
Printers
Portable Medical Instruments
HVAC
Figure 1. SOT-23 Pin Out
Top View
See Package Number DBZ0003A
Power Supply Modules
Figure 2. Full-Range Centigrade Temperature
Sensor Application (−40°C to +125°C)
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