Overview
The TMP36FS, produced by Analog Devices Inc., is a low voltage, precision centigrade temperature sensor. It provides a voltage output that is linearly proportional to the Celsius (centigrade) temperature. This sensor does not require any external calibration and offers typical accuracies of ±1°C at +25°C and ±2°C over the −40°C to +125°C temperature range. The TMP36FS is designed for single-supply operation from 2.7 V to 5.5 V and features a low quiescent current of less than 50 μA, resulting in minimal self-heating of less than 0.1°C in still air.
Key Specifications
Parameter | Value |
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Manufacturer | Analog Devices Inc. |
Sensor Type | Analog, Local |
Sensing Temperature Range | −40°C to +125°C |
Output Type | Analog Voltage |
Output Scale Factor | 10 mV/°C |
Supply Voltage | 2.7 V to 5.5 V |
Accuracy at 25°C | ±1°C (typ), ±2°C (max) |
Accuracy over Temperature Range | ±2°C (typ), ±3°C (max) |
Quiescent Current | < 50 μA |
Shutdown Current | < 0.5 μA |
Package Types | 3-lead TO-92, 8-lead SOIC_N, 5-lead SOT-23 |
Key Features
- Low voltage operation from 2.7 V to 5.5 V.
- Calibrated directly in °C with a 10 mV/°C scale factor.
- High accuracy with ±2°C over the −40°C to +125°C temperature range.
- Low self-heating of less than 0.1°C in still air.
- Shutdown function to reduce supply current to less than 0.5 μA.
- Stable with large capacitive loads.
- Qualified for automotive applications.
Applications
- Environmental control systems.
- Thermal protection systems.
- Industrial process control.
- Fire alarms.
- Power system monitors.
- CPU thermal management.
Q & A
- What is the temperature range of the TMP36FS? The TMP36FS operates over a temperature range of −40°C to +125°C.
- What is the output scale factor of the TMP36FS? The output scale factor is 10 mV/°C.
- What is the supply voltage range for the TMP36FS? The supply voltage range is from 2.7 V to 5.5 V.
- What is the typical accuracy of the TMP36FS at 25°C? The typical accuracy at 25°C is ±1°C.
- Does the TMP36FS require external calibration? No, the TMP36FS does not require any external calibration.
- What are the available package types for the TMP36FS? The TMP36FS is available in 3-lead TO-92, 8-lead SOIC_N, and 5-lead SOT-23 packages.
- What is the quiescent current of the TMP36FS? The quiescent current is less than 50 μA.
- Does the TMP36FS have a shutdown function? Yes, the TMP36FS has a shutdown function that reduces the supply current to less than 0.5 μA.
- What are some common applications of the TMP36FS? Common applications include environmental control systems, thermal protection, industrial process control, fire alarms, power system monitors, and CPU thermal management.
- Is the TMP36FS qualified for automotive applications? Yes, the TMP36FS is qualified for automotive applications.