Datasheet
Data Sheet AD590
Rev. G | Page 11 of 16
Figure 21 is an example of a current transmitter designed to be
used with 40 V, 1 kΩ systems; it uses its full current range of 4
to 20 mA for a narrow span of measured temperatures. In this
example, the 1 µA/K output of the AD590 is amplified to
1 mA/°C and offset so that 4 mA is equivalent to 17°C and
20 mA is equivalent to 33°C. R
T
is trimmed for proper reading
at an intermediate reference temperature. With a suitable choice
of resistors, any temperature range within the operating limits
of the AD590 can be chosen.
Figure 21. 4 to 20 mA Current Transmitter
Figure 22 is an example of a variable temperature control circuit
(thermostat) using the AD590. R
H
and R
L
are selected to set the
high and low limits for R
SET
. R
SET
could be a simple pot, a
calibrated multiturn pot, or a switched resistive divider. Powering
the AD590 from the 10 V reference isolates the AD590 from
supply variations while maintaining a reasonable voltage (~7 V)
across it. Capacitor C1 is often needed to filter extraneous noise
from remote sensors. R
B
is determined by the β of the power
transistor and the current requirements of the load.
Figure 22. Simple Temperature Control Circuit
The voltage compliance and the reverse blocking characteristic
of the AD590 allow it to be powered directly from 5 V CMOS
logic. This permits easy multiplexing, switching, or pulsing for
minimum internal heat dissipation. In Figure 23, any AD590
connected to a logic high passes a signal current through the
current measuring circuitry, while those connected to a logic
zero pass insignificant current. The outputs used to drive the
AD590s can be employed for other purposes, but the additional
capacitance due to the AD590 should be taken into account.
Figure 23. AD590 Driven from CMOS Logic
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30pF
V+
4mA = 17°C
12mA = 25°C
20mA = 33°C
–
+
–
+
AD581
V
OUT
R
T
5kΩ
10Ω
10kΩ
12.7kΩ
35.7kΩ
5kΩ 500Ω
AD590
OP177
–
+
0.01µF
V–
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AD790
–
+
C1
2
3
4
1
7
10kΩ
R
SET
R
L
R
B
R
H
V–
V+
V+
AD590
–
+
AD581
OUT
HEATING
ELEMENTS
GND
10V
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5V
CMOS
GATES
AD590
1kΩ (0.1%)
–
+
–
+
–
+
–
+