Typical Performance Characteristics

To generate these curves the LM50 was mounted to a printed circuit board as shown in

Figure 2

Junction to Air

Thermal Resistance

Thermal Time Constant

with Heat Sink (

Figure 2 )

Thermal Response in Still Air

with Heat Sink

in Stirred Oil Bath

Thermal Response

vs Temperature

Start-Up Voltage

Air without a Heat Sink

Thermal Response in Still

Temperature

(Figure 1)

Quiescent Current vs

Accuracy vs Temperature

Noise Voltage

vs Supply Current

Supply Voltage

Start-Up Response

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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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