Sensor Lm35

Precision Centigrade Temperature Sensors
General Description
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 toobtain 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 ± 3⁄4˚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 orcontrol circuitry especially easy. It
can be used with single power supplies, or with plus and
minus supplies. As it draws only 60 µA 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). The LM35 series is availablepack-

aged in hermetic TO-46 transistor packages, while the
LM35C, LM35CA, and LM35D are also available in the
plastic TO-92 transistor package. The LM35D is also available in an 8-lead surface mount small outline package and a
plastic TO-220 package.

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Calibrated directly in ˚ Celsius (Centigrade)
Linear + 10.0 mV/˚C scale factor
0.5˚Caccuracy 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 µA current drain
Low self-heating, 0.08˚C in still air
Nonlinearity only ± 1⁄4˚C typical
Low impedance output, 0.1 Ω for 1 mA load

Typical Applications

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FIGURE 1. Basic CentigradeTemperature Sensor
(+2˚C to +150˚C)

Choose R1 = −VS/50 µA
V OUT =+1,500 mV at +150˚C
= +250 mV at +25˚C
= −550 mV at −55˚C

FIGURE 2. Full-Range Centigrade Temperature Sensor

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LM35 Precision Centigrade Temperature Sensors

November 2000

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Connection Diagrams
TO-46
Metal Can Package*

SO-8
SmallOutline Molded Package

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*Case is connected to negative pin (GND)

N.C. = No Connection

Order Number LM35H, LM35AH, LM35CH, LM35CAH or
LM35DH
See NS Package Number H03H

Top View
Order Number LM35DM
See NS Package Number M08A

TO-92
Plastic Package

TO-220
Plastic Package*

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Order Number LM35CZ,
LM35CAZ or LM35DZ
See NS Package Number Z03ADS005516-24

*Tab is connected to the negative pin (GND).
Note: The LM35DT pinout is different than the discontinued LM35DP.

Order Number LM35DT
See NS Package Number TA03F

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TO-92 and TO-220 Package,
(Soldering, 10 seconds)
260˚C
SO Package (Note 12)
Vapor Phase (60 seconds)
215˚C
Infrared (15 seconds)
220˚C
ESD Susceptibility (Note 11)
2500VSpecified Operating Temperature Range: TMIN to T MAX
(Note 2)
LM35, LM35A
−55˚C to +150˚C
LM35C, LM35CA
−40˚C to +110˚C
LM35D
0˚C to +100˚C

If Military/Aerospace specified devices are required,
please contact the National Semiconductor Sales Office/
Distributors for availability and specifications.
Supply Voltage
Output Voltage
Output Current
Storage Temp.;
TO-46 Package,
TO-92 Package,SO-8 Package,
TO-220 Package,
Lead Temp.:
TO-46 Package,
(Soldering, 10 seconds)

+35V to −0.2V
+6V to −1.0V
10 mA
−60˚C
−60˚C
−65˚C
−65˚C

to
to
to
to

+180˚C
+150˚C
+150˚C
+150˚C

300˚C

Electrical Characteristics
(Notes 1, 6)
LM35A
Parameter

Conditions

Tested
Typical

LM35CA
Design

T MIN≤TA≤TMAX

± 0.2
± 0.3
± 0.4
± 0.4
± 0.18

T MIN≤TA≤TMAX...