Texas Instruments provides a recommended PCB layout in the LM96530 evaluation module documentation, which includes guidelines for thermal vias, copper pours, and component placement to minimize thermal resistance and ensure optimal heat dissipation.
To ensure accurate temperature measurement, it's essential to follow proper calibration procedures, use a high-accuracy voltage reference, and minimize noise and interference in the system. Additionally, the LM96530 datasheet provides guidelines for temperature sensor calibration and compensation.
Although the datasheet specifies a recommended operating voltage range of 3.3V to 5.5V, the absolute maximum rating for the VCC pin is 6.5V. However, it's essential to ensure that the device operates within the recommended voltage range to maintain reliability and performance.
The LM96530 is rated for operation up to 125°C, but it's essential to consider the device's thermal performance, power dissipation, and reliability when operating in high-temperature environments. Texas Instruments provides thermal derating guidelines in the datasheet to help engineers design for high-temperature applications.
The LM96530 provides a digital output that can be easily interfaced with microcontrollers or FPGAs using standard digital communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, or UART. Texas Instruments provides example code and application notes to help engineers integrate the LM96530 with popular microcontrollers and FPGAs.
LM96530SQE/NOPB datasheet
by Texas Instruments
