LM2907 - Frequency to Voltage Converter
Datasheet Packaging Samples & Pricing Reliability Application Notes Knowledge Base

Features
Ground referenced tachometer input interfaces directly with variable reluctance magnetic pickups
Op amp/comparator has floating transistor output
50 mA sink or source to operate relays, solenoids, meters, or LEDs
Frequency doubling for low ripple
Tachometer has built-in hysteresis with either differential input or ground referenced input
Built-in zener on LM2917
±0.3% linearity typical
Ground referenced tachometer is fully protected from damage due to swings above VCC and below ground

General Description


The LM2907, LM2917 series are monolithic frequency to voltage converters with a high gain op amp/comparator designed to operate a relay, lamp, or other load when the input frequency reaches or exceeds a selected rate. More...


Applications


Over/under speed sensing
Frequency to voltage conversion (tachometer)
Speedometers
Breaker point dwell meters
Hand-held tachometer
Speed governors
Cruise control
Automotive door lock control
Clutch control
Horn control
Touch or sound switches
  Typical Application
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ParametersValues
Temperature Min -40 deg C
Temperature Max 85 deg C
Function Frequency to Voltage


Typical Performance


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  Additional Resources
Application Notes


Connection Diagram


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LM2907 8-Pin Package

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LM2907N 14-Pin Package

Datasheet
RoHS Compliance Information Size in KbytesDate Click link below to Download
LM2907/LM2917 Frequency to Voltage Converter 542
Kbytes
9-Dec-08 Download

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Package Availability, Models, Samples & Pricing
Part NumberPackageFactory Lead TimeModelsSamples &
Electronic
Orders
Budgetary PricingStd
Pack
Size
Package
Marking
Format
TypePinsSpec.MSL
Rating
Peak
Reflow
RoHS
Report
CAD
Symbols
WeeksQtyQty$US each
LM2907M-8SOIC NARROW8NOPB
STD
1
1
260
235
RoHS N/A Full productionN/A
Samples
Buy Now
1K+$0.70rail
of
95
NSZXTT
LM29
07M-8
6 weeks1000
LM2907MX-8SOIC NARROW8NOPB
STD
1
1
260
235
RoHS N/A Full productionN/A
 
Buy Now
1K+$0.70reel
of
2500
NSZXTT
LM29
07M-8
6 weeks3000
LM2907MSOIC NARROW14NOPB
STD
1
1
260
235
RoHS N/A Full productionN/A
Samples
Buy Now
1K+$0.70rail
of
55
NSUZXYTTE#
LM2907M
6 weeks2000
LM2907MXSOIC NARROW14NOPB
STD
1
1
260
235
RoHS N/A Full productionN/A
 
Buy Now
1K+$0.70reel
of
2500
NSUZXYTTE#
LM2907M
12 weeks7500
LM2907N-8MDIP8NOPB
STD
1
1
NA
NA
RoHS N/A Full productionN/A
Samples
Buy Now
1K+$0.70rail
of
40
NSUZXYTTE#
LM
2907N-8
6 weeks2000
LM2907NMDIP14NOPB
STD
1
1
NA
NA
RoHS N/A Full productionN/A
Samples
Buy Now
1K+$0.76rail
of
25
NSUZXYYTTE#
LM2907N
6 weeks2000

Obsolete Versions

Obsolete PartAlternate Part or SupplierSourceLast Time Buy Date
LM2907MX-8EP
NONE
NATIONAL SEMICONDUCTOR
16 Nov 2008

General Description


The LM2907, LM2917 series are monolithic frequency to voltage converters with a high gain op amp/comparator designed to operate a relay, lamp, or other load when the input frequency reaches or exceeds a selected rate. The tachometer uses a charge pump technique and offers frequency doubling for low ripple, full input protection in two versions (LM2907-8, LM2917-8) and its output swings to ground for a zero frequency input.

The op amp/comparator is fully compatible with the tachometer and has a floating transistor as its output. This feature allows either a ground or supply referred load of up to 50 mA. The collector may be taken above VCC up to a maximum VCE of 28V.

The two basic configurations offered include an 8-pin device with a ground referenced tachometer input and an internal connection between the tachometer output and the op amp non-inverting input. This version is well suited for single speed or frequency switching or fully buffered frequency to voltage conversion applications.

The more versatile configurations provide differential tachometer input and uncommitted op amp inputs. With this version the tachometer input may be floated and the op amp becomes suitable for active filter conditioning of the tachometer output.

Both of these configurations are available with an active shunt regulator connected across the power leads. The regulator clamps the supply such that stable frequency to voltage and frequency to current operations are possible with any supply voltage and a suitable resistor.

Reliability Metrics


Part Number Process EFR Reject EFR Sample Size PPM LTA Rejects LTA Device Hours FITS MTTF (Hours)
LM2907MSLM04404600353250011002356520
LM2907M-8SLM04404600353250011002356520
LM2907MXSLM04404600353250011002356520
LM2907MX-8SLM04404600353250011002356520
LM2907NSLM04404600353250011002356520
LM2907N-8SLM04404600353250011002356520

Note: The Early Failure Rates (EFR) were calculated as point estimate PPM based on rejects and sample size for EFR. The Long Term Failure Rates were calculated at 60% confidence using the Arrhenius equation at 0.7eV activation energy and derating the assumed stress temperature of 150°C to an application temperature of 55°C.

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[Information as of 8-Nov-2009]