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© 2011 Microchip Technology Inc. DS21743B-page 1
TC72
Features
Temperature-to-Digital Converter
SPI Compatible Interface
10-Bit Resolution (0.25°C/Bit)
±2°C (maximum) Accuracy from -40°C to +85°C
±3°C (maximum) Accuracy from -55°C to +125°C
2.65V to 5.5V Operating Range
Low Power Consumption:
- 250 µA (typical) Continuous Temperature
Conversion Mode
- 1 µA (maximum) 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
Package Types
General Description
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, and 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 V
DD
and GND pins.
TC72 can be used either in a Continuous Temperature
Conversion mode or a One-Shot Conversion mode.
The Continuous Conversion mode measures the
temperature approximately every 150 ms and stores
the data in the temperature registers. In contrast, the
One-Shot mode performs a single temperature
measurement and returns to the power saving
shutdown mode.
TC72 features high temperature accuracy, ease-of-use
and is the ideal solution for implementing thermal
management in a variety of systems. The device is
available in both 8-pin MSOP and 8-pin DFN space-
saving packages. TC72 also features a Shutdown
mode for low power operation.
Block Diagram
SCK
CE
GND
NC
SDI
1
2
3
4
8
7
6
5
SDO
V
DD
NC
TC72
3x3 DFN*
CE
SCK
GND
NC
SDO
1
2
3
4
8
7
6
5
SDI
V
DD
NC
EP
9
* Includes Exposed Thermal Pad (EP); see Table 3-1.
TC72
MSOP
TC72
Diode
Temperature
Sensor
V
DD
SCK
CE
Serial
Port
Interface
10-Bit
Sigma Delta
A/D Converter
Register
Temperature
Register
Internal
Control
Manufacturer
ID Register
GND
SDO
SDI
Digital Temperature Sensor with SPI
Interface

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