SNIS118I
July 1999 – October 2025
LM50
,
LM50HV
PRODUCTION DATA
1
1
Features
2
Applications
3
Description
4
Device Comparison
5
Pin Configuration and Functions
6
Specifications
6.1
Absolute Maximum Ratings
6.2
ESD Ratings
6.3
Recommended Operating Conditions
6.4
Thermal Information
6.5
Electrical Characteristics: LM50 (LM50B and LM50C)
6.6
Electrical Characteristics: LM50HV
6.7
Typical Characteristics (LM50B and LM50C)
6.8
Typical Characteristics (LM50HV)
7
Detailed Description
7.1
Overview
7.2
Functional Block Diagram
7.3
Feature Description
7.3.1
LM50 and LM50HVTransfer Function
7.4
Device Functional Modes
8
Application and Implementation
8.1
Application Information
8.2
Typical Application
8.2.1
Full-Range Centigrade Temperature Sensor
8.2.1.1
Design Requirements
8.2.1.2
Detailed Design Procedure
8.2.1.2.1
Capacitive Bypass and Loads
8.2.1.2.2
LM50HV Self-heating
8.2.1.3
Application Curve
8.3
System Examples
8.4
Power Supply Recommendations
8.5
Layout
8.5.1
Layout Guidelines
8.5.2
Layout Example
8.5.3
Thermal Considerations
9
Device and Documentation Support
9.1
Documentation Support
Related Documentation
9.2
Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
9.3
Support Resources
9.4
Trademarks
9.5
Electrostatic Discharge Caution
9.6
Glossary
10
Revision History
11
Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information
1
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)