TMPSNSRD-TCPL1 Microchip Technology, TMPSNSRD-TCPL1 Datasheet - Page 3

• Manufacturer Part Number: TMPSNSRD-TCPL1
• Description: BOARD RTD REFERENCE DESIGN
• Manufacturer: Microchip Technology

Specifications of TMPSNSRD-TCPL1

• Sensor Type: Temperature, Thermocouple
• Embedded: No
• Utilized Ic / Part: MCP3421, MCP9804
• Processor To Be Evaluated: MCP9804, MCP3421
• Interface Type: USB
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Lead free / RoHS Compliant
• Voltage - Supply: -
• Interface: -
• Sensitivity: -
• Sensing Range: -
• Lead Free Status / Rohs Status: Lead free / RoHS Compliant

Many system applications require the measurement of a
physical or electrical condition, or the presence or absence
of a known physical, electrical or chemical quantity. Analog
sensors are typically used to indicate the magnitude or
change in the environmental condition, by reacting to the
condition and generating a change in an electrical property
as a result.
Typical phenomena that are measured are:
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Summary Of Common Physical Conditions and Related Sensor Types
Sensor Overview
Phenomena
Magnetic
Temperature
Humidity
Force, Weight, Torque, Pressure
Motion and Vibration
Flow
Fluid Level and Volume
Light
Chemical
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Electrical Signal and Properties
Magnetic Signal and Properties
Temperature
Humidity
Force, Weight, Torque and Pressure
Motion and Vibration
Flow
Fluid Level and Volume
Light and Infrared
Chemistry/Gas
Hall Effect
Magneto-Resistive
Thermocouple
RTD
Thermistor
IC
Infrared
Thermopile
Capacitive
Infrared
Strain Gauge
Load Cell
Piezo-electric
Mechanical Transducer
LVDT
Piezo-electric
Microphone
Ultrasonic
Accelerometer
Magnetic Flowmeter
Mass Flowmeter
Ultrasound/Doppler
Hot-wire Anemometer
Mechanical Transducer (turbine)
Ultrasound
Mechanical Transducer
Capacitor
Switch
Thermal
Photodiode
pH Electrode
Solution Conductivity
CO Sensor
Photodiode (turbidity, colorimeter)
Sensor
There are sensors that respond to these phenomena by
producing the following electrical properties:
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This electrical property is then conditioned by an analog
circuit before being converted to a digital circuit. In this way,
the environmental condition can be “measured” and the
system can make decisions based on the result.
The table below provides an overview of typical phenomena,
the type of sensor commonly used to measure the
phenomena and electrical output of the sensor.
For additional information, please refer to Application Note
AN990.
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Voltage
Current
Resistance
Capacitance
Charge
Voltage
Resistance
Voltage
Resistance
Resistance
Voltage
Current
Voltage
Capacitance
Current
Resistance/Voltage
Resistance
Voltage or Charge
Resistance, Voltage, Capacitance
AC Voltage
Voltage or Charge
Voltage
Voltage, Resistive, Current
Voltage
Voltage
Resistance/Voltage
Frequency
Resistance
Voltage
Time Delay
Resistance, Voltage
Capacitance
On/Off
Voltage
Current
Voltage
Resistance/Current
Voltage or Charge
Current
Electrical Output
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