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DESCRIPTION 
The DS18B20 digital thermometer provides 9-bit 
to 12-bit  Celsius  temperature measurements and 
has an alarm function with nonvolatile user-
programmable upper and lower trigger points. 
The DS18B20 communicates over a  1-Wire  bus 
that by definition requires only one data line (and 
ground) for communication with a central 
microprocessor. It has an operating temperature 
range of -55°C to +125°C and  is accurate to 
±0.5°C over the range of -10°C to +85°C. In 
addition, the DS18B20 can derive power directly 
from the data line (“parasite power”), eliminating 
the need for an external power supply.  
Each DS18B20 has a unique 64-bit serial code, 
which allows multiple DS18B20s to function on 
the same 1-Wire bus. Thus, it is simple to use one 
microprocessor to control many DS18B20s 
distributed over a large area. Applications that 
can benefit from this feature include HVAC 
environmental controls, temperature monitoring 
systems inside buildings, equipment,  or 
machinery, and process monitoring and control 
systems. 
FEATURES 
  Unique 1-Wire® Interface Requires Only One 
Port Pin for Communication 
  Each Device has a Unique 64-Bit Serial Code 
Stored in an On-Board ROM 
  Multidrop Capability Simplifies Distributed 
Temperature-Sensing Applications  
  Requires No External Components 
  Can Be Powered from Data Line; Power Supply 
Range is 3.0V to 5.5V 
  Measures Temperatures from -55°C to +125°C 
(-67°F to +257°F) 
  ±0.5°C Accuracy from -10°C to +85°C 
  Thermometer Resolution is User Selectable 
from 9 to 12 Bits 
  Converts Temperature to 12-Bit Digital Word in 
750ms (Max) 
  User-Definable Nonvolatile (NV) Alarm 
Settings 
  Alarm Search Command Identifies and 
Addresses Devices Whose Temperature is 
Outside Programmed Limits (Temperature 
Alarm Condition) 
  Available in 8-Pin SO (150 mils), 8-Pin µSOP, 
and 3-Pin TO-92 Packages 
  Software Compatible with the DS1822 
  Applications Include Thermostatic Controls, 
Industrial Systems, Consumer Products, 
Thermometers, or Any Thermally Sensitive 
System 
PIN CONFIGURATIONS 
DS18B20 
Programmable Resolution 
1-
Wire Digital Thermometer  
TO-92  
(DS18B20) 
1   
(BOTTOM VIEW) 
2   
3   
MAXIM 
18B20 
1 
GND 
DQ 
V
DD
2 
3 
SO (150 mils) 
(DS18B20Z)  
N.C. 
N.C. 
N.C. 
N.C. 
GND 
DQ 
V
DD
N.C. 
6 
8 
7 
5 
3 
1 
2 
4 
MAXIM 
18B20 
N.C. 
V
DD
N.C. 
N.C. 
N.C. 
GND 
N.C. 
DQ 
6 
8 
7 
5 
3 
1 
2 
4 
18B20 
µSOP 
(DS18B20U) 
1-Wire is a registered trademark of  Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. 










