Common Question:
What are the differences between the temperature grades on the ordering part number of an ADI products with prefix of LT, LTC, LTM (Linear Technology legacy products)?
Example Question:
What is the difference between E and I in LTM8049EY#PBF and LTM8049IY#PBF?
Answer:
The table below shows the test temperature and sample size for each temperature grade.
|
Temperature Grade |
Room (25°C) Temperature Test |
Maximum Temperature Test |
Minimum Temperature Test |
|
A |
100% Tested |
125°C Not Tested |
-40°C Not Tested |
|
R |
100% Tested |
150°C Not Tested |
-40°C Not Tested |
|
C |
100% Tested |
70°C Sample Tested |
0°C Sample Tested |
|
E |
100% Tested |
85°C or 125°C Sample Tested |
0°C Sample Tested |
|
I |
100% Tested |
85°C or 125°C Sample Tested |
-40°C Sample Tested |
|
J |
100% Tested |
150°C Sample Tested |
-40°C Sample Tested |
|
H |
100% Tested |
125°C or 150°C 100% Tested |
-40°C Sample Tested |
|
MP |
100% Tested |
125°C or 150°C 100% Tested |
-55°C 100% Tested |
A brief description of thermal performance of the product that shows the differences of the temperature grades can also be found in the datasheet usually on the footnotes of the Electrical Characteristics section.