Overview
The LM60CIM3 is a precision analog bipolar temperature sensor manufactured by Texas Instruments. This device is designed to sense temperatures over a wide range of -40°C to +125°C while operating from a single supply voltage of 2.7V to 10V. The LM60CIM3 is available in SOT-23 and TO-92 packages, making it versatile for various applications. It features a calibrated linear scale factor of 6.25mV/°C and has a DC offset of 424mV, allowing for the measurement of negative temperatures with a single positive supply.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Min | Max | Unit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accuracy at 25°C | -2 | - | 2 | °C |
| Accuracy for -40°C to +125°C | -4 | - | 4 | °C |
| Temperature Slope | 6.25 | - | - | mV/°C |
| Power-Supply Voltage Range | 2.7 | - | 10 | V |
| Current Drain at 25°C (Legacy/New chip) | 82/52 | - | 110/70 | μA |
| Output Nonlinearity | -0.8 | - | 0.8 | °C |
| Output Impedance | - | - | 800 | Ω |
Key Features
- Calibrated linear scale factor of 6.25mV/°C.
- Rated for full -40°C to +125°C temperature range.
- Available in SOT-23 and TO-92 packages.
- Low power consumption with a quiescent current of less than 110μA (Legacy chip) and 70μA (New chip).
- Shutdown capability due to low power consumption.
- Output voltage is linearly proportional to Celsius temperature with a DC offset of 424mV.
- High accuracy with ±2°C at room temperature and ±3°C over the full temperature range.
Applications
- Mobile phones and notebooks.
- Power supply modules.
- Battery management systems.
- Home and multifunction printers.
- HVAC systems.
- Solid-state drives.
- Consumer and industrial appliances.
Q & A
- What is the temperature range of the LM60CIM3?
The LM60CIM3 can sense temperatures over a range of -40°C to +125°C.
- What is the power supply voltage range for the LM60CIM3?
The device operates from a single supply voltage of 2.7V to 10V.
- What is the accuracy of the LM60CIM3 at room temperature?
The accuracy at room temperature is ±2°C.
- What are the available packages for the LM60CIM3?
The device is available in SOT-23 and TO-92 packages.
- What is the typical current drain of the LM60CIM3?
The current drain at 25°C is less than 110μA for the Legacy chip and 70μA for the New chip.
- Does the LM60CIM3 have shutdown capability?
- What is the output impedance of the LM60CIM3?
The output impedance is 800Ω maximum.
- What is the temperature slope of the LM60CIM3?
The temperature slope is 6.25mV/°C.
- What are some common applications of the LM60CIM3?
Common applications include mobile phones, power supply modules, battery management, HVAC systems, and consumer appliances.
- Is the LM60CIM3 RoHS compliant?
