LM 20
LM 20
LM20
SNIS106Q – DECEMBER 1999 – REVISED JANUARY 2015
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LM20
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Table of Contents
1 Features .................................................................. 1 7.3 Feature Description................................................... 8
2 Applications ........................................................... 1 7.4 Device Functional Modes.......................................... 9
3 Description ............................................................. 1 8 Application and Implementation ........................ 10
4 Revision History..................................................... 2 8.1 Application Information............................................ 10
8.2 Typical Applications ................................................ 11
5 Pin Configuration and Functions ......................... 3
8.3 System Examples ................................................... 14
6 Specifications......................................................... 3
6.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings ...................................... 3 9 Power Supply Recommendations...................... 15
6.2 ESD Ratings ............................................................ 4 10 Layout................................................................... 15
6.3 Recommended Operating Conditions....................... 4 10.1 Layout Guidelines ................................................. 15
6.4 Thermal Information .................................................. 4 10.2 Layout Examples................................................... 15
6.5 Electrical Characteristics: LM20B ............................ 4 10.3 Thermal Considerations ........................................ 15
6.6 Electrical Characteristics: LM20C ............................ 5 11 Device and Documentation Support ................. 17
6.7 Electrical Characteristics: LM20S ............................ 6 11.1 Trademarks ........................................................... 17
6.8 Typical Characteristics ............................................. 7 11.2 Electrostatic Discharge Caution ............................ 17
7 Detailed Description .............................................. 8 11.3 Glossary ................................................................ 17
7.1 Overview ................................................................... 8 12 Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable
7.2 Functional Block Diagram ......................................... 8 Information ........................................................... 17
4 Revision History
Changes from Revision P (Feburary 2013) to Revision Q Page
• Added Pin Configuration and Functions section, ESD Ratings table, Feature Description section, Device Functional
Modes, Application and Implementation section, Power Supply Recommendations section, Layout section, Device
and Documentation Support section, and Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information section .............................. 1
DCK Package
5-Pin SC70
(Top View)
YZR Package
4-Pin DSBGA
(Top View)
Pin Functions
PIN
TYPE DESCRIPTION
NAME DSBGA SC70
Device substrate and die attach paddle, connect to power supply negative
GND — 2 GND terminal. For optimum thermal conductivity to the PC board ground plane, pin
2 must be grounded. This pin may also be left floating.
GND A2 5 GND Device ground pin, connect to power supply negative terminal.
NC (pin 1) must be left floating or grounded. Other signal traces must not be
NC A1 1 —
connected to this pin.
Analog
VO B1 3 Temperature sensor analog output
Output
+
V B2 4 Power Positive power supply pin
6 Specifications
6.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
over operating free-air temperature range (unless otherwise noted) (1) (2)
MIN MAX UNIT
Supply Voltage −0.2 6.5 V
Output Voltage −0.6 (V+ + 0.6 ) V
Output Current 10 mA
Input Current at any pin (3) 5 mA
Maximum Junction Temperature (TJMAX) 150 °C
Storage temperature, Tstg −65 150 °C
(1) Stresses beyond those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings
only, which do not imply functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated under Recommended
Operating Conditions. Exposure to absolute-maximum-rated conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
(2) Soldering process must comply with TI's Reflow Temperature Profile specifications. Refer to http://www.ti.com/packaging.
(3) When the input voltage (VI) at any pin exceeds power supplies (VI < GND or VI > V+), the current at that pin should be limited to 5 mA.
(1) JEDEC document JEP155 states that 500-V HBM allows safe manufacturing with a standard ESD control process.
(2) JEDEC document JEP157 states that 250-V CDM allows safe manufacturing with a standard ESD control process.
(1) Stresses beyond those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings
only, which do not imply functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated under Recommended
Operating Conditions. Exposure to absolute-maximum-rated conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
(1) For more information about traditional and new thermal metrics, see the IC Package Thermal Metrics application report, SPRA953.
(1) Limits are ensured to TI's AOQL (Average Outgoing Quality Level).
(2) Typicals are at TJ = TA = 25°C and represent most likely parametric norm.
(3) Accuracy is defined as the error between the measured and calculated output voltage at the specified conditions of voltage, current, and
temperature (expressed in °C).
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(4) Non-linearity is defined as the deviation of the calculated output-voltage-versus-temperature curve from the best-fit straight line, over the
temperature range specified.
(5) The LM20 can at most sink 1 μA and source 16 μA.
(6) Load regulation or output impedance specifications apply over the supply voltage range of 2.4 V to 5.5 V.
(7) Regulation is measured at constant junction temperature, using pulse testing with a low duty cycle. Changes in output due to heating
effects can be computed by multiplying the internal dissipation by the thermal resistance.
(8) Line regulation is calculated by subtracting the output voltage at the highest supply input voltage from the output voltage at the lowest
supply input voltage.
(1) Limits are ensured to TI's AOQL (Average Outgoing Quality Level).
(2) Typicals are at TJ = TA = 25°C and represent most likely parametric norm.
(3) Accuracy is defined as the error between the measured and calculated output voltage at the specified conditions of voltage, current, and
temperature (expressed in °C).
(4) Non-linearity is defined as the deviation of the calculated output-voltage-versus-temperature curve from the best-fit straight line, over the
temperature range specified.
(5) The LM20 can at most sink 1 μA and source 16 μA.
(6) Load regulation or output impedance specifications apply over the supply voltage range of 2.4 V to 5.5 V.
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(7) Regulation is measured at constant junction temperature, using pulse testing with a low duty cycle. Changes in output due to heating
effects can be computed by multiplying the internal dissipation by the thermal resistance.
(8) Line regulation is calculated by subtracting the output voltage at the highest supply input voltage from the output voltage at the lowest
supply input voltage.
(1) Limits are ensured to TI's AOQL (Average Outgoing Quality Level).
(2) Typicals are at TJ = TA = 25°C and represent most likely parametric norm.
(3) Accuracy is defined as the error between the measured and calculated output voltage at the specified conditions of voltage, current, and
temperature (expressed in °C).
(4) Non-linearity is defined as the deviation of the calculated output-voltage-versus-temperature curve from the best-fit straight line, over the
temperature range specified.
(5) The LM20 can at most sink 1 μA and source 16 μA.
(6) Load regulation or output impedance specifications apply over the supply voltage range of 2.4 V to 5.5 V.
(7) Regulation is measured at constant junction temperature, using pulse testing with a low duty cycle. Changes in output due to heating
effects can be computed by multiplying the internal dissipation by the thermal resistance.
(8) Line regulation is calculated by subtracting the output voltage at the highest supply input voltage from the output voltage at the lowest
supply input voltage.
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7 Detailed Description
7.1 Overview
The LM20 device is a precision analog output CMOS integrated-circuit temperature sensor that operates over a
temperature range of −55°C to 130°C. The power supply operating range is 2.4 V to 5.5 V. The transfer function
of LM20 is predominately linear, yet has a slight predictable parabolic curvature. The accuracy of the LM20 when
specified to a parabolic transfer function is typically ±1.5°C at an ambient temperature of 30°C. The temperature
error increases linearly and reaches a maximum of ±2.5°C at the temperature range extremes for the LM20. The
temperature range is affected by the power supply voltage. At a power supply voltage of 2.7 V to 5.5 V, the
temperature range extremes are 130°C and −55°C. Decreasing the power supply voltage to 2.4 V changes the
negative extreme to −30°C, while the positive remains at 130°C.
The LM20 quiescent current is less than 10 μA. Therefore, self-heating is less than 0.02°C in still air. Shutdown
capability for the LM20 is intrinsic because its inherent low power consumption allows it to be powered directly
from the output of many logic gates or, does not necessitate shutdown at all.
The temperature sensing element is comprised of a simple base emitter junction that is forward biased by a
current source. The temperature sensing element is then buffered by an amplifier and provided to the OUT pin.
The amplifier has a simple class A output stage thus providing a low impedance output that can source 16 µA
and sink 1 µA.
V+
VO
Thermal Diodes
GND
(3)
NOTE
Information in the following applications sections is not part of the TI component
specification, and TI does not warrant its accuracy or completeness. TI’s customers are
responsible for determining suitability of components for their purposes. Customers should
validate and test their design implementation to confirm system functionality.
Figure 2. LM20 No Decoupling Required for Capacitive Loads Less Than 300 pF
Figure 3. LM20 With Compensation for Capacitive Loading Greater Than 300 pF
Figure 4. LM20 With Filter for Noisy Environment and Capacitive Loading Greater Than 300 pF
NOTE
Either placement of resistor, as shown in Figure 3 and Figure 4, is just as effective.
Figure 5. Full-Range Celsius (Centigrade) Temperature Sensor (−55°C To 130°C) Operating from a Single
Li-Ion Battery Cell
(6)
An alternative to the quadratic equation a second order transfer function can be determined using the least-
squares method:
T = (−2.3654×VO 2) + (−78.154×VO ) + 153.857
where
• T is temperature express in °C and VO is the output voltage expressed in volts. (7)
A linear transfer function can be used over a limited temperature range by calculating a slope and offset that give
best results over that range. A linear transfer function can be calculated from the parabolic transfer function of
the LM20. The slope of the linear transfer function can be calculated using the Equation 8 equation:
m = −7.76 × 10−6× T − 0.0115,
where
• T is the middle of the temperature range of interest and m is in V/°C. (8)
For example for the temperature range of TMIN = −30 to TMAX = 100°C:
T = 35°C (9)
and
m = −11.77 mV/°C (10)
The offset of the linear transfer function can be calculated using the Equation 11 equation:
b = (VOP(TMAX) + VOP(T) − m × (TMAX+T))/2
where
• VOP(TMAX) is the calculated output voltage at TMAX using the parabolic transfer function for VO
• VOP(T) is the calculated output voltage at T using the parabolic transfer function for VO. (11)
The best fit linear transfer function for many popular temperature ranges was calculated in Table 3. As shown in
Table 3, the error introduced by the linear transfer function increases with wider temperature ranges.
R4
V+ LM20
VTemp
U2
(4.1)R2
VT1 =
R2 + R1||R3 (12)
(4.1)R2||R3
VT2 =
R1 + R2||R3 (13)
VT1
VT2
VOUT
Figure 10. Suggested Connection to a Sampling Analog to Digital Converter Input Stage
10 Layout
NC GND
GND
Vo V+
NC GND
GND NC
Vo V+
Figure 12. Layout Used for Measurements With Small Heat Sink
Table 5. Temperature Rise of LM20 Due to Self-Heating and Thermal Resistance (RΘJA)
See more Layout Examples
SC70-5 SC70-5
No Heat Sink Small Heat Sink
RθJA TJ − TA RθJA TJ − TA
(°C/W) (°C) (°C/W) (°C)
Still air 412 0.2 350 0.19
Moving air 312 0.17 266 0.15
DSBGA
No Heat Sink
RθJA TJ − TA
(°C/W) (°C)
Still air 340 0.18
11.3 Glossary
SLYZ022 — TI Glossary.
This glossary lists and explains terms, acronyms, and definitions.
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PACKAGING INFORMATION
Orderable Status Material type Package | Pins Package qty | Carrier RoHS Lead finish/ MSL rating/ Op temp (°C) Part marking
part number (1) (2) (3) Ball material Peak reflow (6)
(4) (5)
LM20BIM7 NRND Production SC70 (DCK) | 5 1000 | SMALL T&R No Call TI Level-1-260C-UNLIM -55 to 130 T2B
LM20BIM7X NRND Production SC70 (DCK) | 5 3000 | LARGE T&R No Call TI Level-1-260C-UNLIM -55 to 130 T2B
LM20BIM7X/NOPB Active Production SC70 (DCK) | 5 3000 | LARGE T&R Yes SN Level-1-260C-UNLIM -55 to 130 T2B
LM20CIM7/NOPB Obsolete Production SC70 (DCK) | 5 - - Call TI Call TI -55 to 130 T2C
LM20CIM7X NRND Production SC70 (DCK) | 5 3000 | LARGE T&R No Call TI Level-1-260C-UNLIM -55 to 130 T2C
LM20CIM7X/NOPB Active Production SC70 (DCK) | 5 3000 | LARGE T&R Yes SN Level-1-260C-UNLIM -55 to 130 T2C
LM20SITL/NOPB Obsolete Production DSBGA (YZR) | 4 - - Call TI Call TI -40 to 125
LM20SITLX/NOPB Active Production DSBGA (YZR) | 4 3000 | LARGE T&R Yes SNAGCU Level-1-260C-UNLIM -40 to 125
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PACKAGE MATERIALS INFORMATION
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B0 W
Reel
Diameter
Cavity A0
A0 Dimension designed to accommodate the component width
B0 Dimension designed to accommodate the component length
K0 Dimension designed to accommodate the component thickness
W Overall width of the carrier tape
P1 Pitch between successive cavity centers
Sprocket Holes
Q1 Q2 Q1 Q2
Pocket Quadrants
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Width (mm)
H
W
Pack Materials-Page 2
PACKAGE OUTLINE
DCK0005A SCALE 5.600
SOT - 1.1 max height
SMALL OUTLINE TRANSISTOR
C
2.4
1.8 0.1 C
1.4
B A 1.1 MAX
PIN 1 1.1
INDEX AREA
1 5
2X 0.65 NOTE 4
2.15
1.3 (0.15) 1.3
2 1.85
(0.1)
4
0.33 3
5X
0.15
0.1 C A B 4X 0 -12 0.1
(0.9) TYP
NOTE 5 0.0
4X 4 -15
0.15
GAGE PLANE 0.22
TYP
0.08
8 0.46
TYP TYP
0 0.26
SEATING PLANE
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NOTES:
1. All linear dimensions are in millimeters. Any dimensions in parenthesis are for reference only. Dimensioning and tolerancing
per ASME Y14.5M.
2. This drawing is subject to change without notice.
3. Refernce JEDEC MO-203.
4. Support pin may differ or may not be present.
5. Lead width does not comply with JEDEC.
6. Body dimensions do not include mold flash, protrusions, or gate burrs. Mold flash, protrusions, or gate burrs shall not exceed
0.25mm per side
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EXAMPLE BOARD LAYOUT
DCK0005A SOT - 1.1 max height
SMALL OUTLINE TRANSISTOR
PKG
5X (0.95)
1
5
5X (0.4)
SYMM
(1.3)
2
2X (0.65)
3 4
SOLDER MASK
SOLDER MASK METAL METAL UNDER OPENING
OPENING SOLDER MASK
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NOTES: (continued)
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EXAMPLE STENCIL DESIGN
DCK0005A SOT - 1.1 max height
SMALL OUTLINE TRANSISTOR
PKG
5X (0.95)
1
5
5X (0.4)
SYMM
(1.3)
2
2X(0.65)
3 4
(R0.05) TYP
(2.2)
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NOTES: (continued)
9. Laser cutting apertures with trapezoidal walls and rounded corners may offer better paste release. IPC-7525 may have alternate
design recommendations.
10. Board assembly site may have different recommendations for stencil design.
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MECHANICAL DATA
YZR0004xxx
D
0.600±0.075
TLA04XXX (Rev D)
4215042/A 12/12
NOTES: A. All linear dimensions are in millimeters. Dimensioning and tolerancing per ASME Y14.5M-1994.
B. This drawing is subject to change without notice.
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