±2.0

±1.5

±1.0

±0.5

0.0

0.5

1.0

1.5

2.0

±75

±25

25

75

125

175

TEMPERATURE (

ƒC)

C008

LM35

LM35A

LM35

LM35A

TYPICAL

LM35

(4 V to 20 V)

OUTPUT

0 mV + 10.0 mV/°C

LM35

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8.2 Typical Application

8.2.1 Basic Centigrade Temperature Sensor

Figure 14. Basic Centigrade Temperature Sensor (2 °C to 150 °C)

8.2.1.1 Design Requirements

Table 1. Design Parameters

PARAMETER

VALUE

Accuracy at 25°C

±0.5°C

Accuracy from –55 °C to 150°C

±1°C

Temperature Slope

10 mV/°C

8.2.1.2 Detailed Design Procedure

Because the LM35 device is a simple temperature sensor that provides an analog output, design requirements

related to layout are more important than electrical requirements. For a detailed description, refer to the Layout.

8.2.1.3 Application Curve

Figure 15. Accuracy vs Temperature (Ensured)

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