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

3 Description

The LM50 and LM50HV devices are precision analog temperature sensors that can measure temperatures from -40°C to 125°C (for LM50) and -40°C to 150°C (for LM50HV) using a single positive supply. Unlike NTC thermistors, LM50 and LM50HV do not require any external calibration, trimming or software linearization leading to simplifying the circuitry requirements. The output voltage of the devices are linearly proportional to temperature (10mV/°C) and has a DC offset of 500mV at 0°C. The offset allows reading negative temperatures without the need for a negative supply. The output voltage of the LM50 and LM50HV ranges from 100mV (at -40°C) to 1.75V (at 125°C for LM50) and 2V (at 150°C for LM50HV), simplifying analog-to-digital converter (ADC) interfacing.

LM50HV is designed for LDO-less application due to stable functionality across wide supply range of 3V to 36V. Trimming and calibration of the LM50 and LM50HV at the wafer level provide long-term availability, low cost and consistent accuracy: LM50B (±3°C over temperature range), LM50C (±4°C over temperature range) and LM50HV (±3°C over -20°C to 150°C).

Package Information
PART NUMBERPACKAGE(1)PACKAGE SIZE(2)
LM50 and LM50HVDBZ (SOT-23, 3)2.37mm × 2.92mm
(1) For more information, see Section 11.
(2) The package size (length × width) is a nominal value and includes pins, where applicable.
LM50 LM50HV Simplified SchematicSimplified Schematic
LM50 LM50HV Full-Range Temperature Sensor LM50 (–40°C to 125°C) and LM50HV (–40°C to 150°C)Full-Range Temperature Sensor LM50 (–40°C to 125°C) and LM50HV (–40°C to 150°C)