TC72 Digital Temperature Sensor SPI Interface SMD (MSOP-8)

The TC72 is a high-performance, digital temperature-to-digital converter designed to simplify thermal management in a wide range of electronic systems. This device acts as a standalone sensor that communicates directly with a host controller via a standard SPI-compatible interface, eliminating the need for complex analog-to-digital conversion circuitry. It offers an impressive accuracy of +/- 2.0 degrees Celsius in the most critical temperature ranges and provides updates approximately every 150 milliseconds in continuous mode. For battery-powered designs, the TC72 includes a one-shot conversion mode and a dedicated shutdown state that reduces current draw to nearly zero when not in use. This sensor is an ideal solution for monitoring personal computers, hard disk drives, mobile devices, and industrial automation equipment where precise temperature tracking is essential for hardware safety and performance.

Key Features:

High 10-bit resolution providing 0.25 C per bit for precise thermal data.

Compatible with 4-wire SPI serial interface for simple microcontroller integration.

Versatile operating supply voltage range from 2.65V to 5.5V.

Ultra-low power consumption with a 1 microamp maximum shutdown mode.

Space-saving surface mount design (SMD) in an 8-pin MSOP or DFN package.