General Description

The TC72 is a digital temperature sensor capable of reading temperatures from -55°C to +125°C. This sensor features a serial interface that allows communication with a host controller or other peripherals. The TC72 interface is compatible with the SPI protocol. The TC72 does not require any additional external components. However, it is recommended that a decoupling capacitor of 0.01 μF to 0.1 μF be provided between the VDD and GND pins.

Features

? Temperature-to-Digital Converter

? SPI? Compatible Interface

? 10-Bit Resolution (0.25°C/Bit)

? ±2°C (max.) Accuracy from -40°C to +85°C

? ±3°C (max.) Accuracy from -55°C to +125°C

? 2.65V to 5.5V Operating Range

? Low Power Consumption:

- 250 μA (typ.) Continuous Temperature Conversion Mode

- 1 μA (max.) Shutdown Mode

? Power Saving One-Shot Temperature Measurement

? Industry Standard 8-Pin MSOP Package

? Space Saving 8-Pin DFN (3x3 mm) Package

Typical Applications

? Personal Computers and Servers

? Hard Disk Drives and Other PC Peripherals

? Entertainment Systems

? Office Equipment

? Datacom Equipment

? Mobile Phones

? General Purpose Temperature Monitoring