Overview
The TMP116AIDRVT, produced by Texas Instruments, is a high-accuracy, low-power digital temperature sensor. This device is part of the TMP116 family, which includes the TMP116 and TMP116N models. It features integrated 64-bit non-volatile EEPROM memory and is packaged in a 6-pin WSON (DRV) package. The TMP116AIDRVT is designed to provide precise temperature measurements with an accuracy of up to ±0.2°C without the need for calibration. It operates over a wide temperature range of –55°C to +125°C and consumes minimal power, making it suitable for various applications requiring high precision and low power consumption.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Package | WSON (DRV) | - |
| Pins | 6 | - |
| Operating Temperature Range | –55 to +125 | °C |
| Temperature Accuracy (TMP116) | ±0.2°C (–10°C to +85°C) | °C |
| Temperature Accuracy (TMP116) | ±0.25°C (–40°C to +105°C) | °C |
| Temperature Accuracy (TMP116) | ±0.3°C (+105°C to +125°C) | °C |
| Supply Voltage Range | 1.9 V to 5.5 V | V |
| Quiescent Current | 3.5 µA (1-Hz conversion cycle) | µA |
| Shutdown Current | 250 nA | nA |
| Resolution | 16 bits at 0.0078°C (1 LSB) | - |
| Interface Compatibility | SMBus™, I²C | - |
Key Features
- High Accuracy: Up to ±0.2°C accuracy without calibration over the range of –10°C to +85°C.
- Low Power Consumption: 3.5 µA at 1-Hz conversion cycle and 250 nA in shutdown mode.
- Wide Operating Range: –55°C to +125°C.
- Programmable Temperature Alert Limits: Allows for setting high and low temperature limits.
- Selectable Averaging: Reduces noise in temperature readings by averaging multiple conversions.
- General-Purpose EEPROM: 64-bit non-volatile memory.
- NIST Traceability: 100% tested on a production setup that is NIST traceable and verified to ISO/IEC 17025 accredited standards.
- Interface Compatibility: Compatible with SMBus™ and I²C interfaces.
Applications
- Medical Grade: Meets ASTM and ISO specifications.
- Environmental Monitoring and Thermostats: Ideal for precise temperature control in various environmental conditions.
- Wearables: Suitable for wearable devices due to its low power consumption and high accuracy.
- Asset Tracking and Cold Chain: Ensures accurate temperature monitoring in logistics and cold chain applications.
- Gas Meters and Heat Meters: Used in metering applications requiring precise temperature measurements.
- Test and Measurement: Replaces RTDs (e.g., PT100, PT500, PT1000) with higher accuracy and lower power consumption.
- Cold-Junction Compensation of Thermocouples: Provides accurate temperature compensation for thermocouples.
Q & A
- What is the accuracy of the TMP116AIDRVT temperature sensor?
The TMP116AIDRVT has an accuracy of up to ±0.2°C from –10°C to +85°C without calibration.
- What is the operating temperature range of the TMP116AIDRVT?
The operating temperature range is –55°C to +125°C.
- What is the power consumption of the TMP116AIDRVT during a 1-Hz conversion cycle?
The device consumes 3.5 µA during a 1-Hz conversion cycle.
- What is the shutdown current of the TMP116AIDRVT?
The shutdown current is 250 nA.
- What is the resolution of the TMP116AIDRVT temperature sensor?
The resolution is 16 bits at 0.0078°C (1 LSB).
- Is the TMP116AIDRVT compatible with any specific interfaces?
Yes, it is compatible with SMBus™ and I²C interfaces.
- Does the TMP116AIDRVT have programmable temperature alert limits?
Yes, it allows for setting high and low temperature limits.
- Can the TMP116AIDRVT perform averaging to reduce noise in temperature readings?
Yes, it can be configured to perform averaging to reduce noise.
- What type of memory does the TMP116AIDRVT have?
The device has 64-bit general-purpose non-volatile EEPROM memory.
- Is the TMP116AIDRVT NIST traceable?
Yes, the device is 100% tested on a production setup that is NIST traceable and verified to ISO/IEC 17025 accredited standards.
