SNIS118I July   1999  – October 2025 LM50 , LM50HV

PRODUCTION DATA  

  1.   1
  2. 1 Features
  3. 2 Applications
  4. 3 Description
  5. 4 Device Comparison
  6. 5 Pin Configuration and Functions
  7. 6 Specifications
    1. 6.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 6.2 ESD Ratings
    3. 6.3 Recommended Operating Conditions
    4. 6.4 Thermal Information
    5. 6.5 Electrical Characteristics: LM50 (LM50B and LM50C)
    6. 6.6 Electrical Characteristics: LM50HV
    7. 6.7 Typical Characteristics (LM50B and LM50C)
    8. 6.8 Typical Characteristics (LM50HV)
  8. 7 Detailed Description
    1. 7.1 Overview
    2. 7.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 7.3 Feature Description
      1. 7.3.1 LM50 and LM50HVTransfer Function
    4. 7.4 Device Functional Modes
  9. 8 Application and Implementation
    1. 8.1 Application Information
    2. 8.2 Typical Application
      1. 8.2.1 Full-Range Centigrade Temperature Sensor
        1. 8.2.1.1 Design Requirements
        2. 8.2.1.2 Detailed Design Procedure
          1. 8.2.1.2.1 Capacitive Bypass and Loads
          2. 8.2.1.2.2 LM50HV Self-heating
        3. 8.2.1.3 Application Curve
    3. 8.3 System Examples
    4. 8.4 Power Supply Recommendations
    5. 8.5 Layout
      1. 8.5.1 Layout Guidelines
      2. 8.5.2 Layout Example
      3. 8.5.3 Thermal Considerations
  10. 9 Device and Documentation Support
    1. 9.1 Documentation Support
      1.      Related Documentation
    2. 9.2 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    3. 9.3 Support Resources
    4. 9.4 Trademarks
    5. 9.5 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    6. 9.6 Glossary
  11. 10Revision History
  12. 11Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

7.1 Overview

The LM50 and LM50HV devices are precision integrated-circuit temperature sensor that can sense a -40°C to 125°C (for LM50) or -40°C to 150°C (for LM50HV) temperature range using a single positive supply. The output voltage of the LM50 and LM50HV has a positive temperature slope of 10mV/°C. A 500mV offset is included enabling negative temperature sensing when biased by a single supply.

The temperature-sensing element is comprised of a delta-VBE architecture. The temperature-sensing element is then buffered by an amplifier and provided to the VO pin. The amplifier has a simple class A output stage with typical 2kΩ output impedance as shown in the Functional Block Diagram.