SNIS118I July   1999  – October 2025 LM50 , LM50HV

PRODUCTION DATA  

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  2. Features
  3. Applications
  4. Description
  5. Device Comparison
  6. Pin Configuration and Functions
  7. 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. 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. 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. 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

Features

  • Industry-Standard Sensor Gain/Offset:
    • 10mV/°C, 500mV at 0°C
  • LM50HV (Next-generation):
    • Drop-in replacement for LM50B/LM50C
    • Wide supply range: 3V to 36V
    • Temperature Accuracy:
      • ±2°C (Max) over 20°C to 70°C
      • ±2.5°C (Max) over -10°C to 125°C
      • ±3°C (Max) over -20°C to 150°C
    • Quiescent Current (Typ): 52μA
    • Nonlinearity: ±1.2°C (Max)
  • LM50:
    • Operating supply range: 4.5V to 10V
    • LM50B Temperature Accuracy:
      • ±2°C (Max) at 25°C
      • ±3°C (Max) over temperature range
    • LM50C Temperature Accuracy:
      • ±3°C (Max) at 25°C
      • ±4°C (Max) over temperature range
    • Quiescent Current (Typ): 95μA
    • Nonlinearity: ±0.8°C (Max)
  • Available in Standard SOT23-3 package
  • DC Output Impedance: 2kΩ/4kΩ (Typ/Max)
    • Enables driving large capacitive loads
  • Designed for LDO-less applications
  • UL Recognized Component (LM50B, LM50C)