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DS18B20U+T&R

ADIDS18B20U+T&R

Analog Devices Inc./Maxim Integrated
Temperature Sensor Digital, Local -55°C ~ 125°C 12 b 8-uMAX/uSOP
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Overview

The DS18B20U+T&R is a digital temperature sensor providing 9-bit to 12-bit Celsius measurements with a unique 1-wire interface. This interface allows for multidrop capability, where multiple sensors can share a single data line, and enables the device to be powered directly from the data signal via parasite power. It operates over a wide supply range of 3V to 5.5V and covers a temperature range of -55 to +125 degrees Celsius.

Why Choose This Part

The primary advantage is the 1-wire protocol, which significantly reduces wiring complexity and PCB trace requirements. It requires no external components for operation and includes on-board EEPROM for storing alarm thresholds and configuration settings. The 8-uMAX package offers a compact surface-mount footprint for space-constrained designs while maintaining a broad 12-bit measurement resolution.

Applications

Distributed Temperature Sensing
Utilizing the 64-bit unique ROM ID and multidrop capability to monitor multiple points in a building or large piece of machinery using a single microcontroller pin.
HVAC Environmental Controls
Providing precise temperature feedback in climate control systems with a sensitivity of 0.0625 degrees Celsius at 12-bit resolution.
Industrial Process Monitoring
Reliable thermal tracking in industrial environments with user-definable nonvolatile alarm settings for over- and under-temperature conditions.

Key Specifications

Features Output Switch, Programmable Limit, Programmable Resolution
Resolution 12 b
Output Type 1-Wire
Sensor Type Digital, Local
Mounting Type Surface Mount
Package / Case 8-TSSOP, 8-MSOP (0.118", 3.00mm Width)
Test Condition -10degC ~ 85degC (-55degC ~ 125degC)
Voltage - Supply 3V ~ 5.5V
Operating Temperature -55degC ~ 125degC
Supplier Device Package 8-uMAX/uSOP
Accuracy - Highest (Lowest) +/-0.5degC (+/-2degC)
Sensing Temperature - Local -55degC ~ 125degC

Getting Started

To interface with this sensor, use a microcontroller with a 1-wire library, such as the OneWire library for Arduino or the DallasTemperature library. Ensure a 4.7k ohm pull-up resistor is placed between the DQ data line and VDD for stable communication. For initial evaluation, the DS18B20-PAR or a standard breadboard-friendly TO-92 variant is often used before transitioning to the 8-uMAX surface-mount version.

Also Consider

TMP102 TITexas Instruments - An I2C alternative that offers high precision in a small SOT-563 package for systems where a 1-wire bus is not available.
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