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LM34 Precision Fahrenheit Temperature Sensors

1 Features 3 Description
•
1 Calibrated Directly in Degrees Fahrenheit The LM34 series devices are precision integrated-
circuit temperature sensors, whose output voltage is
• Linear 10.0 mV/°F Scale Factor linearly proportional to the Fahrenheit temperature.
• 1.0°F Accuracy Assured (at 77°F) The LM34 device has an advantage over linear
• Rated for Full −50° to 300°F Range temperature sensors calibrated in degrees Kelvin,
• Suitable for Remote Applications because the user is not required to subtract a large
constant voltage from its output to obtain convenient
• Low Cost Due to Wafer-Level Trimming Fahrenheit scaling. The LM34 device does not
• Operates From 5 to 30 Volts require any external calibration or trimming to provide
• Less Than 90-μA Current Drain typical accuracies of ±1/2°F at room temperature and
±1-1⁄2°F over a full −50°F to 300°F temperature
• Low Self-Heating, 0.18°F in Still Air range. Lower cost is assured by trimming and
• Nonlinearity Only ±0.5°F Typical calibration at the wafer level. The low output
• Low-Impedance Output, 0.4 Ω for 1-mA Load impedance, linear output, and precise inherent
calibration of the LM34 device makes interfacing to
2 Applications readout or control circuitry especially easy. It can be
used with single power supplies or with plus and
• Power Supplies minus supplies. Because the LM34 device draws only
• Battery Management 75 µA from its supply, the device has very low self-
• HVAC heating, less than 0.2°F in still air.
• Appliances The LM34 device is rated to operate over a −50°F to
300°F temperature range, while the LM34C is rated
for a −40°F to 230°F range (0°F with improved
accuracy). The LM34 devices are series is available
packaged in hermetic TO-46 transistor packages;
while the LM34C, LM34CA, and LM34D are available
in the plastic TO-92 transistor package. The LM34D
device is available in an 8-lead, surface-mount, small-
outline package. The LM34 device is a complement
to the LM35 device (Centigrade) temperature sensor.

Device Information(1)
PART NUMBER PACKAGE BODY SIZE (NOM)
SOIC (8) 4.90 mm × 3.91 mm
LM34 TO-92 (3) 4.30 mm × 4.30 mm
TO-46 (3) 4.699 mm × 4.699 mm
(1) For all available packages, see the orderable addendum at
the end of the data sheet.

Basic Fahrenheit Temperature Sensor (5°F to Full-Range Fahrenheit Temperature Sensor

300°F)

An IMPORTANT NOTICE at the end of this data sheet addresses availability, warranty, changes, use in safety-critical applications,
intellectual property matters and other important disclaimers. PRODUCTION DATA.
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Table of Contents
1 Features .................................................................. 1 7.3 Feature Description................................................. 11
2 Applications ........................................................... 1 7.4 Device Functional Modes........................................ 12
3 Description ............................................................. 1 8 Application and Implementation ........................ 13
4 Revision History..................................................... 2 8.1 Application Information............................................ 13
8.2 Typical Application .................................................. 13
5 Pin Configuration and Functions ......................... 3
8.3 System Examples ................................................... 14
6 Specifications......................................................... 4
6.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings ...................................... 4 9 Power Supply Recommendations...................... 16
6.2 ESD Ratings.............................................................. 4 10 Layout................................................................... 16
6.3 Recommended Operating Conditions....................... 4 10.1 Layout Guidelines ................................................. 16
6.4 Thermal Information .................................................. 4 10.2 Layout Example .................................................... 17
6.5 Electrical Characteristics: LM34A and LM34CA ....... 5 11 Device and Documentation Support ................. 18
6.6 Electrical Characteristics: LM34, LM34C, and 11.1 Trademarks ........................................................... 18
LM34D........................................................................ 7 11.2 Electrostatic Discharge Caution ............................ 18
6.7 Typical Characteristics .............................................. 9 11.3 Glossary ................................................................ 18
7 Detailed Description ............................................ 11 12 Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable
7.1 Overview ................................................................. 11 Information ........................................................... 18
7.2 Functional Block Diagram ....................................... 11

4 Revision History
Changes from Revision C (January 2015) to Revision D Page

• Changed NDV Package (TO-46) pinout from Top View to Bottom View ............................................................................... 3

Changes from Revision B (November 2000) to Revision C Page

• Added ESD Ratings table, Feature Description section, Device Functional Modes, Application and Implementation
section, Power Supply Recommendations section, Layout section, Device and Documentation Support section, and
Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information section. ................................................................................................. 1

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5 Pin Configuration and Functions

NDV Package
3-PIn TO-46
(Bottom View)

+VS VOUT
t
GND
Case is connected to negative pin (GND)

D Package
8-PIn SO8
(Top View)

VOUT 1 8 +VS
N.C. 2 7 N.C.
N.C. 3 6 N.C.
GND 4 5 N.C.
N.C. = No connection

LP Package
3-Pin TO-92
(Bottom View)

+VS VOUT GND

Pin Functions
PIN
TYPE DESCRIPTION
NAME TO46/NDV TO92/LP SO8/D
+VS — — 8 POWER Positive power supply pin
VOUT — — 1 O Temperature Sensor Analog Output
GND — — 4 GND Device ground pin, connect to power supply negative terminal
2
3
N.C. — — 5 — No Connection
6
7

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6 Specifications
6.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings (1) (2)
over operating free-air temperature range (unless otherwise noted)
MIN MAX UNIT
Supply voltage 35 –0.2 V
Output voltage 6 –1 V
Output current 10 mA
TO-46 Package −76 356
Storage temperature, Tstg TO-92 Package −76 300 °F
SO-8 Package −65 150

(1) Stresses beyond those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings
only, which do not imply functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated under Recommended
Operating Conditions. Exposure to absolute-maximum-rated conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
(2) If Military/Aerospace specified devices are required, contact the Texas Instruments Sales Office/ Distributors for availability and
specifications.

6.2 ESD Ratings

VALUE UNIT
V(ESD) Electrostatic discharge Human-body model (HBM), per ANSI/ESDA/JEDEC JS-001 (1) ±2500 V

(1) JEDEC document JEP155 states that 500-V HBM allows safe manufacturing with a standard ESD control process.

6.3 Recommended Operating Conditions

over operating free-air temperature range (unless otherwise noted)
MIN MAX UNIT
LM34, LM34A –50 300
Specified operating temperature range
LM34C, LM34CA –40 230 °F
(TMIN ≤ TA ≤ TMAX)
LM34D 32 212
Supply Voltage Range (+VS) 4 30 V

6.4 Thermal Information

LM34
(1)
THERMAL METRIC NDV (TO-46) LP (TO-92) D (SO8) UNIT
3 PINS 3 PINS 8 PINS
RθJA Junction-to-ambient thermal resistance 720 324 400
°F/W
RθJC Junction-to-case thermal resistance 43 — —

(1) For more information about traditional and new thermal metrics, see the IC Package Thermal Metrics application report, SPRA953.

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6.5 Electrical Characteristics: LM34A and LM34CA

Unless otherwise noted, these specifications apply: −50°F ≤ TJ ≤ 300°F for the LM34 and LM34A; −40°F ≤ TJ ≤ 230°F for the
LM34C and LM34CA; and 32°F ≤ TJ ≤ 212°F for the LM34D. VS = 5 Vdc and ILOAD = 50 µA in the circuit of Full-Range
Fahrenheit Temperature Sensor; 6 Vdc for LM34 and LM34A for 230°F ≤ TJ ≤ 300°F. These specifications also apply from
5°F to TMAX in the circuit of Basic Fahrenheit Temperature Sensor (5°F to 300°F).
LM34A LM34CA
PARAMETER TEST CONDITIONS UNIT
MIN TYP MAX MIN TYP MAX
Tested Limit (2) –1 1 –1 1
TA = 77°F Design Limit (3) °F
±0.4 ±0.4
Tested Limit
T A = 0°F Design Limit –2 2 °F

(1)
±0.6 ±0.6
Accuracy
Tested Limit –2 2 –2 2
TA = TMAX Design Limit °F
±0.8 ±0.8
Tested Limit –2 2
TA = TMIN Design Limit –3 3 °F
±0.8 ±0.8
Tested Limit
(4)
Nonlinearity Design Limit –0.7 0.7 –0.6 0.6 °F
TA = 77°F ±0.35 ±0.3
Tested Limit 9.9 10.1
Sensor gain (Average
Design Limit +9.9 10.1 mV/°F
Slope)
TA = 77°F +10 10
Tested Limit –1 1 –1 1
TA = 77°F
Design Limit mV/mA
0 ≤ IL ≤ 1 mA
±0.4 ±0.4
Load regulation (5)
Tested Limit
0 ≤ IL ≤ 1 mA Design Limit –3 3 –3 3 mV/mA
±0.5 ±0.5
Tested Limit –0.05 0.05 –0.05 0.05
TA = 77°F
Design Limit mV/V
5 V ≤ VS ≤ 30 V
(5)
±0.01 ±0.01
Line regulation
Tested Limit
5 V ≤ VS ≤ 30 V Design Limit –0.1 0.1 –0.1 0.1 mV/V
±0.02 ±0.02

(1) Accuracy is defined as the error between the output voltage and 10 mV/°F times the device’s case temperature at specified conditions of
voltage, current, and temperature (expressed in °F).
(2) Tested limits are specified and 100% tested in production.
(3) Design limits are specified (but not 100% production tested) over the indicated temperature and supply voltage ranges. These limits are
not used to calculate outgoing quality levels.
(4) Nonlinearity is defined as the deviation of the output-voltage-versus-temperature curve from the best-fit straight line over the rated
temperature range of the device.
(5) Regulation is measured at constant junction temperature using pulse testing with a low duty cycle. Changes in output due to heating
effects can be computed by multiplying the internal dissipation by the thermal resistance.
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Electrical Characteristics: LM34A and LM34CA (continued)

Unless otherwise noted, these specifications apply: −50°F ≤ TJ ≤ 300°F for the LM34 and LM34A; −40°F ≤ TJ ≤ 230°F for the
LM34C and LM34CA; and 32°F ≤ TJ ≤ 212°F for the LM34D. VS = 5 Vdc and ILOAD = 50 µA in the circuit of Full-Range
Fahrenheit Temperature Sensor; 6 Vdc for LM34 and LM34A for 230°F ≤ TJ ≤ 300°F. These specifications also apply from
5°F to TMAX in the circuit of Basic Fahrenheit Temperature Sensor (5°F to 300°F).
LM34A LM34CA
PARAMETER TEST CONDITIONS UNIT
MIN TYP MAX MIN TYP MAX
Tested Limit 90 90
VS = 5 V, TA = 77°F Design Limit µA
75 75
Tested Limit
VS = 5 V Design Limit 160 139 µA

(6)
131 116
Quiescent current
Tested Limit 92 92
VS = 30 V, TA = 77°F Design Limit µA
76 76
Tested Limit
VS = 30 V Design Limit 163 142 µA
132 117
Tested Limit 2 2
4 V ≤ VS ≤ 30 V, TA = 77°F Design Limit µA

Change of quiescent 0.5 0.5

current (5) Tested Limit
5 V ≤ VS ≤ 30 V Design Limit 3 3 µA
1 1
Tested Limit
Temperature coefficient
Design Limit 0.5 0.5 µA/°F
of quiescent current
0.3 0.3
In circuit of Basic Fahrenheit Tested Limit
Minimum temperature for Temperature Sensor (5°F to
Design Limit 5 5 °F
rated accuracy 300°F), IL = 0
TA = 77°F 3 3
Long-term stability TJ = TMAX for 1000 hours ±0.16 ±0.16 °F

(6) Quiescent current is defined in the circuit of Basic Fahrenheit Temperature Sensor (5°F to 300°F).

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6.6 Electrical Characteristics: LM34, LM34C, and LM34D

Unless otherwise noted, these specifications apply: −50°F ≤ TJ ≤ 300°F for the LM34 and LM34A; −40°F ≤ TJ ≤ 230°F for the
LM34C and LM34CA; and +32°F ≤ TJ ≤ 212°F for the LM34D. VS = 5 Vdc and ILOAD = 50 µA in the circuit of Full-Range
Fahrenheit Temperature Sensor; 6 Vdc for LM34 and LM34A for 230°F ≤ TJ ≤ 300°F. These specifications also apply from
5°F to TMAX in the circuit of Basic Fahrenheit Temperature Sensor (5°F to 300°F).
LM34 LM34C, LM34D
PARAMETER CONDITIONS UNIT
MIN TYP MAX MIN TYP MAX
Tested Limit (2) –2 2 –2 2
TA = 77°F Design Limit (3) °F
±0.8 ±0.8
Tested Limit
TA = 0°F Design Limit –3 3 °F

Accuracy, LM34, ±1 ±1
LM34C (1) Tested Limit –3 3
TA = TMAX Design Limit –3 3 °F
±1.6 ±1.6
Tested Limit
TA = TMIN Design Limit –3 3 –4 4 °F
±1.6 ±1.6
Tested Limit –3 3
TA = 77°F Design Limit °F
±1.2
Tested Limit
Accuracy, LM34D (1) TA = TMAX Design Limit –4 4 °F
±1.8
Tested Limit
TA = TMIN Design Limit –4 4 °F
±1.8
Tested Limit
(4)
Nonlinearity Design Limit –1.0 1 –1 1 °F
±0.6 ±0.4
Tested Limit 9.8 10.2
Sensor gain (Average
Design Limit 9.8 10.2 mV/°F
Slope)
10 10
TA = 77°F Tested Limit –2.5 2.5 –2.5 2.5
0 ≤ IL ≤ 1 mA Design Limit mV/mA
±0.4 ±0.4
Load regulation (5)
Tested Limit
TMIN ≤ TA ≤ 150°F
Design Limit –6.0 6 –6 6 mV/mA
0 ≤ IL ≤ 1 mA
±0.5 ±0.5
Tested Limit –0.1 0.1 –0.1 0.1
TA = 77°F,
Design Limit mV/V
5 V ≤ VS ≤ 30 V
±0.01 ±0.01
Line regulation (5)
Tested Limit
5 V ≤ VS ≤ 30 V Design Limit –0.2 0.2 –0.2 0.2 mV/V
±0.02 ±0.02

(1) Accuracy is defined as the error between the output voltage and 10 mV/˚F times the device’s case temperature at specified conditions of
voltage, current, and temperature (expressed in ˚F).
(2) Tested limits are specified and 100% tested in production.
(3) Design limits are specified (but not 100% production tested) over the indicated temperature and supply voltage ranges. These limits are
not used to calculate outgoing quality levels.
(4) Nonlinearity is defined as the deviation of the output-voltage-versus-temperature curve from the best-fit straight line over the rated
temperature range of the device.
(5) Regulation is measured at constant junction temperature using pulse testing with a low duty cycle. Changes in output due to heating
effects can be computed by multiplying the internal dissipation by the thermal resistance.
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Electrical Characteristics: LM34, LM34C, and LM34D (continued)

Unless otherwise noted, these specifications apply: −50°F ≤ TJ ≤ 300°F for the LM34 and LM34A; −40°F ≤ TJ ≤ 230°F for the
LM34C and LM34CA; and +32°F ≤ TJ ≤ 212°F for the LM34D. VS = 5 Vdc and ILOAD = 50 µA in the circuit of Full-Range
Fahrenheit Temperature Sensor; 6 Vdc for LM34 and LM34A for 230°F ≤ TJ ≤ 300°F. These specifications also apply from
5°F to TMAX in the circuit of Basic Fahrenheit Temperature Sensor (5°F to 300°F).
LM34 LM34C, LM34D
PARAMETER CONDITIONS UNIT
MIN TYP MAX MIN TYP MAX
Tested Limit 100 100
VS = 5 V, TA = 77°F Design Limit µA
75 75
Tested Limit
VS = 5 V Design Limit 176 154 µA

(6)
131 116
Quiescent current
Tested Limit 103 103
VS = 30 V, TA = 77°F Design Limit µA
76 76
Tested Limit
VS = 30 V Design Limit 181 159 µA
132 117
Tested Limit 3 3
4 V ≤ VS ≤ 30 V,
Design Limit µA
TA = +77°F
Change of quiescent 0.5 0.5
current (5) Tested Limit
5 V ≤ VS ≤ 30 V Design Limit 5 5 µA
1 1
Tested Limit
Temperature coefficient
Design Limit 0.7 0.7 µA/°F
of quiescent current
0.3 0.3
In circuit of Basic Tested Limit
Minimum temperature Fahrenheit
Design Limit 5.0 5 °F
for rated accuracy Temperature Sensor
(5°F to 300°F), IL = 0 3 3
Long-term stability TJ = TMAX for 1000 hours ±0.16 ±0.16 °F

(6) Quiescent current is defined in the circuit of Basic Fahrenheit Temperature Sensor (5°F to 300°F).

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6.7 Typical Characteristics

Figure 1. Thermal Resistance Junction to Air Figure 2. Thermal Time Constant

Figure 3. Thermal Response in Still Air Figure 4. Thermal Response in Stirred Oil Bath

Figure 5. Minimum Supply Voltage vs Temperature Figure 6. Quiescent Current vs Temperature (in Circuit of
Basic Fahrenheit Temperature Sensor (5°F to 300°F))

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Typical Characteristics (continued)

Figure 7. Quiescent Current vs Temperature Figure 8. Accuracy vs Temperature (Specified)

(in Circuit of Full-Range Fahrenheit Temperature Sensor;
−VS = −5V, R1 = 100k)

Figure 10. Noise Voltage

Figure 9. Accuracy vs Temperature (Specified)

Figure 11. Start-Up Response

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7 Detailed Description

7.1 Overview
The LM34 series devices are precision integrated-circuit temperature sensors, whose output voltage is linearly
proportional to the Fahrenheit temperature. The LM34 device has an advantage over linear temperature sensors
calibrated in degrees Kelvin, because the user is not required to subtract a large constant voltage from its output
to obtain convenient Fahrenheit scaling. The LM34 device does not require any external calibration or trimming
to provide typical accuracies of ±1/2°F at room temperature and ±1-1⁄2°F over a full −50°F to 300°F temperature
range. Lower cost is assured by trimming and calibration at the wafer level. The low output impedance, linear
output, and precise inherent calibration of the LM34 device makes interfacing to readout or control circuitry
especially easy. It can be used with single power supplies or with plus and minus supplies. Because the LM34
device draws only 75 µA from its supply, the device has very low self-heating, less than 0.2°F in still air.
The temperature sensing element is comprised of a simple base emitter junction that is forward biased by a
current source. The temperature sensing element is buffered by an amplifier and provided to the OUT pin. The
amplifier has a simple class-A output stage thus providing a low impedance output that can source 16 μA and
sink 1 μA.
The temperature sensing element is comprised of a delta-VBE architecture. The temperature sensing element is
then buffered by an amplifier and provided to the VOUT pin. The amplifier has a simple class A output stage with
typical 0.5-Ω output impedance as shown in the Functional Block Diagram. Therefore, the LM34 device can only
source current and the sinking capability of the device is limited to 1 µA.

7.2 Functional Block Diagram

7.3 Feature Description

7.3.1 Capacitive Drive Capability
Like most micropower circuits, the LM34 device has a limited ability to drive heavy capacitive loads. The LM34
device, by itself, is able to drive 50 pF without special precautions. If heavier loads are anticipated, it is easy to
isolate or decouple the load with a resistor; see Figure 12. You can improve the tolerance of capacitance with a
series R-C damper from output to ground; see Figure 13. When the LM34 is applied with a 499-Ω load resistor
(as shown Figure 18 and Figure 19), the device is relatively immune to wiring capacitance because the
capacitance forms a bypass from ground to input, not on the output. However, as with any linear circuit
connected to wires in a hostile environment, its performance can be affected adversely by intense
electromagnetic sources such as relays, radio transmitters, motors with arcing brushes, transients of the SCR,
and so on, as the wiring of the device can act as a receiving antenna and the internal junctions can act as
rectifiers. For best results in such cases, a bypass capacitor from VIN to ground and a series R-C damper, such
as 75 Ω in series with 0.2 μF or 1 μF from output to ground, are often useful. See Figure 23, Figure 24 and
Figure 26 for more details.

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Feature Description (continued)

Figure 12. LM34 With Decoupling from Capacitive Figure 13. LM34 With R-C Damper
Load

7.3.2 LM34 Transfer Function

The accuracy specifications of the LM34 devices are given with respect to a simple linear transfer function shown
in Equation 1:
VOUT = 10 mV/°F × T °F
where
• VOUT is the LM34 output voltage
• T is the temperature in °F (1)

7.4 Device Functional Modes

The only functional mode of the LM34 device is that it has an analog output directly proportional to temperature.

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8 Application and Implementation

NOTE
Information in the following applications sections is not part of the TI component
specification, and TI does not warrant its accuracy or completeness. TI’s customers are
responsible for determining suitability of components for their purposes. Customers should
validate and test their design implementation to confirm system functionality.

8.1 Application Information

The features of the LM34 device make it suitable for many general temperature sensing applications. Multiple
package options expand on flexibility of the device.

8.2 Typical Application

8.2.1 Basic Fahrenheit Temperature Sensor Application

Figure 14. Basic Fahrenheit Temperature Sensor (5°F to 300°F)

8.2.1.1 Design Requirements

Table 1. Key Requirements

PARAMETER VALUE
Accuracy at 77°F ±2°F
Accuracy from –50°F to 300°F ±3°F
Temperature Slope 10 mV/°F

8.2.1.2 Detailed Design Procedure

Because the LM34 is a simple temperature sensor that provides an analog output, design requirements related
to layout are more important than electrical requirements (see Layout).

8.2.1.3 Application Curve

Figure 15. Temperature Error

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8.3 System Examples

Figure 16. Full-Range Fahrenheit Temperature Figure 17. Full Range Farenheit Sensor (–50 °F to
Sensor 300 °F)

VOUT = 10 mV/°F (TA+3°F) from 3°F to 100°F

Figure 18. Two-Wire Remote Temperature Sensor Figure 19. Two-Wire Remote Temperature Sensor
(Grounded Sensor) (Output Referred to Ground)

Figure 20. 4- to -20 mA Current Source (0°F to Figure 21. Fahrenheit Thermometer (Analog Meter)
100°F)

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System Examples (continued)

Figure 22. Expanded Scale Thermometer Figure 23. Temperature-to-Digital Converter

(50°F to 80°F, for Example Shown) (Serial Output, 128°F Full Scale)

∗ = 1% or 2% film resistor
— Trim RB for VB = 3.525V
— Trim RC for VC = 2.725V
— Trim RA for VA = 0.085V + 40 mV/°F x TAMBIENT
— Example, VA = 3.285V at 80°F

Figure 24. LM34 With Voltage-to-Frequency Figure 25. Bar-Graph Temperature Display
Converter and Isolated Output (Dot Mode)
(3°F to 300°F; 30 Hz to 3000 Hz)

Figure 26. Temperature-to-Digital Converter Figure 27. Temperature Controller

(Parallel TRI-STATE Outputs for Standard Data Bus
to µP Interface, 128°F Full Scale)

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9 Power Supply Recommendations

It may be necessary to add a bypass filter capacitor in noisy environments, as shown in as shown in Figure 13.

10 Layout

10.1 Layout Guidelines

The LM34 device can be easily applied in the same way as other integrated-circuit temperature sensors. The
device can be glued or cemented to a surface and its temperature will be within about 0.02°F of the surface
temperature. This presumes that the ambient air temperature is almost the same as the surface temperature; if
the air temperature were much higher or lower than the surface temperature, the actual temperature of the LM34
die would be at an intermediate temperature between the surface temperature and the air temperature. This is
especially true for the TO-92 plastic package, where the copper leads are the principal thermal path to carry heat
into the device, so its temperature might be closer to the air temperature than to the surface temperature.
To minimize this problem, be sure that the wiring to the LM34, as it leaves the device, is held at the same
temperature as the surface of interest. The easiest way to do this is to cover up these wires with a bead of
epoxy, which will insure that the leads and wires are all at the same temperature as the surface, and that the die
temperature of the LM34 device will not be affected by the air temperature.
The TO-46 metal package can be soldered to a metal surface or pipe without damage. In the case where
soldering is used, the V− terminal of the circuit will be grounded to that metal. Alternatively, the LM34 device can
be mounted inside a sealed-end metal tube, and can then be dipped into a bath or screwed into a threaded hole
in a tank. As with any IC, the LM34 and accompanying wiring and circuits must be kept insulated and dry, to
avoid leakage and corrosion. This is especially true if the circuit may operate at cold temperatures where
condensation can occur. Printed-circuit coatings and varnishes such as a conformal coating and epoxy paints or
dips are often used to insure that moisture cannot corrode the LM34 or its connections.
These devices are sometimes soldered to a small, light-weight heat fin to decrease the thermal time constant
and speed up the response in slowly-moving air. On the other hand, a small thermal mass may be added to the
sensor to give the steadiest reading despite small deviations in the air temperature.

Table 2. Temperature Rise of LM34 Due to Self-Heating (Thermal Resistance)

TO-46, TO-92,
TO-46 TO-92, SO-8 SO-8
CONDITIONS SMALL HEAT SMALL HEAT
NO HEAT SINK NO HEAT SINK NO HEAT SINK SMALL HEAT Fin
Fin (1) Fin (2)
Still air 720°F/W 180°F/W 324°F/W 252°F/W 400°F/W 200°F/W
Moving air 180°F/W 72°F/W 162°F/W 126°F/W 190°F/W 160°F/W
Still oil 180°F/W 72°F/W 162°F/W 126°F/W — —
Stirred oil 90°F/W 54°F/W 81°F/W 72°F/W — —
(Clamped to metal,
(43°F/W ) — — (95°F/W )
infinite heart sink)

(1) Wakefield type 201 or 1-inch disc of 0.020-inch sheet brass, soldered to case, or similar.
(2) TO-92 and SO-8 packages glued and leads soldered to 1-inch square of 1/16 inches printed circuit board with 2 oz copper foil, or
similar.

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10.2 Layout Example

VIA to ground plane

VIA to power plane

VOUT +VS

N.C. N.C. 0.01µ F

N.C. N.C.

GND N.C.

Figure 28. Layout Example

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11.1 Trademarks
All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
11.2 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
These devices have limited built-in ESD protection. The leads should be shorted together or the device placed in conductive foam
during storage or handling to prevent electrostatic damage to the MOS gates.

11.3 Glossary
SLYZ022 — TI Glossary.
This glossary lists and explains terms, acronyms, and definitions.

12 Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

The following pages include mechanical, packaging, and orderable information. This information is the most
current data available for the designated devices. This data is subject to change without notice and revision of
this document. For browser-based versions of this data sheet, refer to the left-hand navigation.

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