LM35 is a precision IC temperature sensor with its output proportional to the temperature (in ^oC). The sensor circuitry is sealed and therefore it is not subjected to oxidation and other degrading processes. With LM35, temperature can be measured more accurately than with a thermistor although not the same range(s). It also possesses low self-heating protection and does not cause more than 0.1 ^oC temperature rise in still air.

The operating temperature range is from -55°C to 150°C. The output voltage varies by 10mV in response to every ^oC rise/fall in ambient temperature i.e. its sennsitivity factor is 0.01V/ ^oC.

Features:

• Calibrated Directly in Celsius (Centigrade)
• Linear +/- 10mV/°C Sensitivity
• +/-0.5°C ensured Accuracy (at 25°C)
• Rated for full −55°C to 150°C Operating Range
• Suitable for Remote Applications
• Low-Cost due to wafer-level Trimming
• Operates from 4V to 30V
• Less than 60µA Current Drain
• Low Self-heating, 0.08°C in Still Air
• Non-Linearity as low as ¼°C Typical
• Low-Impedance Output - 0.1 for 1mA Load