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October 2007
Stratix II GX Device Handbook, Volume 1
Configuration & Testing
Table 3–5 shows the specifications for bias voltage and current of the
Stratix II GX temperature sensing diode.
The temperature-sensing diode works for the entire operating range
Figure 3–2. Temperature Versus Temperature-Sensing Diode Voltage
Table 3–5. Temperature-Sensing Diode Electrical Characteristics
Parameter
Minimum
Typical
Maximum
Unit
IBIAS high
80
100
120
μA
IBIAS low
8
10
12
μA
VBP - VBN
0.3
0.9
V
VBN
0.7
V
Series resistance
3
Ω
0.90
0.85
0.95
0.75
0.65
Voltage
(Across Diode)
Temperature (C)
0.55
0.45
0.60
0.50
0.40
0.70
0.80
–55
–30
–5
20
45
70
95
120
10
μA Bias Current
100
μA Bias Current