Precision Centigrade Temperature Sensor Analog Serial 2 Wire 3 Pin

Specifications

The LM35 series are precision integrated-circuit temperature sensors, whose output voltage is linearly proportional to the Celsius (Centigrade) temperature. The LM35 thus has an advantage over linear temperature sensors calibrated in Kelvin, as the user is not required to subtract a large constant voltage from its output to obtain convenient Centigrade scaling. The LM35 does not require any external calibration or trimming to provide typical accuracies of ±1/4°C at room temperature and ±¾°C over a full -55 to +150°C temperature range. Low cost is assured by trimming and calibration at the wafer level. The LM35's low output impedance, linear output, and precise inherent calibration make interfacing to readout or control circuitry especially easy. It can be used with single power supplies, or with plus and minus supplies. As it draws only 60 uA from its supply, it has very low self-heating, less than 0.1°C in still air. The LM35 is rated to operate over a -55° to +150°C temperature range, while the LM35C is rated for a -40° to +110°C range (±10° with improved accuracy).

Features

Calibrated directly in ° Celsius (Centigrade)

Linear + 10.0 mV/°C scale factor

0.5°C accuracy guaranteeable (at +25°C)

Rated for full -55° to +150°C range

Suitable for remote applications

Low cost due to wafer-level trimming

Operates from 4 to 30 volts

Less than 60 uA current drain

Low self-heating, 0.08°C in still air

Nonlinearity only ±1/4°C typical

Low impedance output, 0.1 Ohm for 1 mA load