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FEATURES
High Precalibrated Accuracy: 0.5؇C max @ +25؇C
Excellent Linearity: 0.15؇C max (0؇C to +70؇C)
Wide Operating Temperature Range: –25؇C to +105؇C
Single Supply Operation: +4 V to +30 V
Excellent Repeatability and Stability
High Level Output: 1 A/K
Two Terminal Monolithic IC: Temperature In/
Current Out
Minimal Self-Heating Errors
Low Cost, Precision IC
Temperature Transducer
AD592
CONNECTION DIAGRAM
PIN 3
PIN 2
PIN 1
(–)
(NC)
(+)
* PIN 2 CAN BE EITHER ATTACHED OR UNCONNECTED
BOTTOM VIEW
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
The AD592 is a two terminal monolithic integrated circuit temperature transducer that provides an output current proportional to absolute temperature. For a wide range of supply
voltages the transducer acts as a high impedance temperature
dependent current source of 1 µA/K. Improved design and laser
wafer trimming of the IC’s thin film resistors allows the AD592
to achieve absolute accuracy levels and nonlinearity errors previously unattainable at a comparable price.
1. With a single supply (4 V to 30 V) the AD592 offers
0.5°C temperature measurement accuracy.
Typical application areas include: appliance temperature sensing, automotive temperature measurement and control, HVAC
(heating/ventilating/air conditioning) system monitoring, industrial temperature control, thermocouple cold junction compensation, board-level electronics temperature diagnostics,
temperature readout options in instrumentation, and temperature correction circuitry for precision electronics. Particularly
useful in remote sensing applications, the AD592 is immune to
voltage drops and voltage noise over long lines due to its high
impedance current output. AD592s can easily be multiplexed;
the signal current can be switched by a CMOS multiplexer or
the supply voltage can be enabled with a tri-state logic gate.
The AD592 is available in three performance grades: the
AD592AN, AD592BN and AD592CN. All devices are packaged in a plastic TO-92 case rated from –45°C to +125°C. Performance is specified from –25°C to +105°C. AD592 chips are
also available, contact the factory for details.
3. The AD592 is electrically rugged; supply irregularities
and variations or reverse voltages up to 20 V will not
damage the device.
4. Because the AD592 is a temperature dependent current
source, it is immune to voltage noise pickup and IR
drops in the signal leads when used remotely.
5. The high output impedance of the AD592 provides
greater than 0.5°C/V rejection of supply voltage drift and
ripple.
6. Laser wafer trimming and temperature testing insures
that AD592 units are easily interchangeable.
7. Initial system accuracy will not degrade significantly over
time. The AD592 has proven long term performance
and repeatability advantages inherent in integrated circuit design and construction.
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343
IOUT – µA
The AD592 can be employed in applications between –25°C
and +105°C where conventional temperature sensors (i.e., thermistor, RTD, thermocouple, diode) are currently being used.
The inherent low cost of a monolithic integrated circuit in a
plastic package, combined with a low total parts count in any
given application, make the AD592 the most cost effective temperature transducer currently available. Expensive linearization
circuitry, precision voltage references, bridge components, resistance measuring circuitry and cold junction compensation are
not required with the AD592.
2. A wide operating temperature range (–25°C to +105°C)
and highly linear output make the AD592 an ideal substitute for older, more limited sensor technologies (i.e.,
thermistors, RTDs, diodes, thermocouples).
1µA/oK
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248
–45
–25
0
+70
+105 +125
TEMPERATURE – oC
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