January 2006
LM56
Dual Output Low Power Thermostat
General Description
Features
n Digital outputs support TTL logic levels
n Internal temperature sensor
n 2 internal comparators with hysteresis
n Internal voltage reference
The LM56 is a precision low power thermostat. Two stable
temperature trip points (VT1 and VT2) are generated by
dividing down the LM56 1.250V bandgap voltage reference
using 3 external resistors. The LM56 has two digital outputs.
OUT1 goes LOW when the temperature exceeds T1 and
goes HIGH when the the temperature goes below
(T1–THYST). Similarly, OUT2 goes LOW when the tempera-
ture exceeds T2 and goes HIGH when the temperature goes
below (T2–THYST). THYST is an internally set 5˚C typical
hysteresis.
n Available in 8-pin SO and Mini-SO8 plastic packages
Key Specifications
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Power Supply Voltage
Power Supply Current
VREF
2.7V–10V
230 µA (max)
1.250V 1% (max)
5˚C
The LM56 is available in an 8-lead Mini-SO8 surface mount
package and an 8-lead small outline package.
Hysteresis Temperature
Applications
Internal Temperature Sensor Output Voltage:
(+6.20 mV/˚C x T) + 395 mV
n Microprocessor Thermal Management
n Appliances
n Temperature Trip Point Accuracy:
n Portable Battery Powered 3.0V or 5V Systems
n Fan Control
n Industrial Process Control
n HVAC Systems
n Remote Temperature Sensing
n Electronic System Protection
LM56BIM
LM56CIM
3˚C (max)
3˚C (max)
4˚C (max)
+25˚C
2˚C (max)
2˚C (max)
3˚C (max)
+25˚C to +85˚C
−40˚C to +125˚C
Simplified Block Diagram and Connection Diagram
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Order
Number
LM56BIM LM56BIMX LM56CIM LM56CIMX LM56BIMM LM56BIMMX LM56CIMM LM56CIMMX
NS Package
Number
M08A
M08A
SOP-8
M08A
M08A
MUA08A
MSOP-8
MUA08A
MSOP-8
MUA08A
MSOP-8
MUA08A
MSOP-8
SOP-8
SOP-8
SOP-8
2500 Units
Tape &
Reel
2500 Units 1000 Units
3500 Units
1000 Units
3500 Units
Transport
Media
Rail
Rail
Tape &
Reel
Tape & Reel Tape & Reel Tape & Reel Tape & Reel
Package
Marking
LM56BIM LM56BIM LM56CIM LM56CIM
T02B
T02B
T02C
T02C
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