Overview
The LM60CIM3X/NOPB is a precision analog bipolar temperature sensor produced by Texas Instruments. This device is designed to sense temperatures within the range of −40°C to +125°C and operates from a single supply voltage of 2.7V to 10V. The LM60 features a calibrated linear scale factor of 6.25mV/°C, allowing for accurate temperature measurement. It is available in the SOT-23 package, making it suitable for various applications where compact size and high accuracy are required.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Minimum | Typical | Maximum | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accuracy at 25°C | ±2°C | - | ±3°C | °C |
| Accuracy for −40°C to +125°C | - | - | ±4°C | °C |
| Temperature Slope | 6.25 | - | 6.5 | mV/°C |
| Power-Supply Voltage Range | 2.7 | - | 10 | V |
| Current Drain at 25°C (New Chip) | 52 | - | 70 | μA |
| Nonlinearity | -0.8 | - | 0.8 | °C |
| Output Impedance | - | - | 800 | Ω |
| Maximum Junction Temperature | - | - | 125 | °C |
| Storage Temperature | -65 | - | 150 | °C |
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 70μA (new chip).
- High accuracy with ±3°C over the full temperature range.
- Output voltage offset at 0°C allows reading negative temperatures with a single positive supply.
- Intrinsic shutdown capability due to low power consumption.
Applications
- Mobile phones and notebooks.
- Power supply modules.
- Battery management systems.
- Home and multifunction printers.
- HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) systems.
- Solid-state drives.
- Appliances.
Q & A
- What is the temperature range of the LM60CIM3X/NOPB?
The LM60CIM3X/NOPB can sense temperatures within the range of −40°C to +125°C.
- What is the power supply voltage range for the LM60CIM3X/NOPB?
The device operates from a single supply voltage of 2.7V to 10V.
- What is the accuracy of the LM60CIM3X/NOPB at 25°C?
The accuracy at 25°C is ±2°C to ±3°C.
- What is the typical current drain of the LM60CIM3X/NOPB at 25°C?
The typical current drain is less than 70μA for the new chip.
- What are the available package types for the LM60CIM3X/NOPB?
The device is available in SOT-23 and TO-92 packages.
- What is the output impedance of the LM60CIM3X/NOPB?
The output impedance is up to 800Ω.
- What is the nonlinearity of the LM60CIM3X/NOPB?
The nonlinearity is ±0.8°C.
- What are some common applications of the LM60CIM3X/NOPB?
Common applications include mobile phones, notebooks, power supply modules, battery management systems, and HVAC systems.
- How does the LM60CIM3X/NOPB handle negative temperatures with a single positive supply?
The device has an output voltage offset at 0°C, allowing it to read negative temperatures with a single positive supply.
- What is the maximum junction temperature of the LM60CIM3X/NOPB?
The maximum junction temperature is 125°C.
