Typical Performance Characteristics
To generate these curves the LM50 was mounted to a printed circuit board as shown in
Figure 2
Thermal Resistance
Junction to Air
Thermal Time Constant
Thermal Response in Still Air
with Heat Sink (Figure
2
)
Thermal Response
in Stirred Oil Bath
with Heat Sink
Start-Up Voltage
vs Temperature
Thermal Response in Still
Air without a Heat Sink
Quiescent Current vs
Temperature
(Figure 1)
Accuracy vs Temperature
Noise Voltage
Supply Voltage
vs Supply Current
Start-Up Response
TL H 12030 – 19
TL H 12030 – 18
FIGURE 2 Printed Circuit Board Used
for Heat Sink to Generate All Curves
Square Printed Circuit Board
with 2 oz Foil or Similar
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