LM57CISD-5/NOPB Sensors, Transducers

Temperature sensors are devices that measure the temperature of a particular object or environment. It is used in a range of applications like controlling industrial process, monitoring automotive cooling systems, and helping regulate the climate of a home. The LM57CISD-5/NOPB is a temperature sensor used for commercial, industrial and military grade applications. It is a solid state thermostat which provides accurate and reliable measurements of temperature.

LM57CISD-5/NOPB Application Field

The LM57CISD-5/NOPB is a temperature sensor that is mainly designed for in-situ applications. In this the sensor is mounted on to the equipment thereby measuring the actual temperature of the equipment itself. This is important in applications where the local environment temperature is different than the operating temperature. Additionally, this thermal sensor is deployed in a variety of industrial and non-industrial applications including automotive, military, telecommunications, industrial controls, etc.

This temperature sensor is also used in high power density applications where it performs as an overtemperature detector with alarms, shut-downs, or other safety mechanisms. The accuracy of this solid state thermostat also helps in eliminating maintenance problems. It is easy to install and can be used with various temperature probes.

Working Principle

The LM57CISD-5/NOPB is a solid state thermostat that works on the principle of thermistors, just like other temperature sensors. It contains a semiconductor material which is sensitive to temperature changes. The semiconductor material changes its resistance when its temperature changes. This resistance change is then amplified and converted to a voltage change that can be interpreted by electronic circuits to measure the temperature.

The LM57CISD-5/NOPB can be programmed to turn on an alarm or shut down a system with a change in the temperature by its Lead- FREE terminals. It has an operating temperature range from -40 degree C to +125 degree C and is available in various package sizes. It has a high speed response to prevent thermal runaway conditions and its thermal cycling tolerance also helps in increasing the life span of the device significantly.

Conclusion

The LM57CISD-5/NOPB is a solid state thermostat specifically designed for commercial, industrial and military grade applications. This device uses a thermistor to measure temperature using semiconductor material and converts it into a voltage change. It has an operating temperature range from -40 degree C to +125 degree C and is available in various package sizes. Apart from in-situ applications, this temperature sensor is also used in high power density applications like automotive, military, telecommunications, industrial controls, etc. Moreover, its high speed response and thermal cycling tolerance features helps in making it a reliable and durable device for temperature measurement.