MCP98242T-BE/ST

Product Overview

Category

The MCP98242T-BE/ST belongs to the category of temperature sensors.

Use

This product is used for accurately measuring temperature in various applications.

Characteristics

• High accuracy and precision
• Wide temperature range
• Digital output interface
• Low power consumption

Package

The MCP98242T-BE/ST comes in a small package, suitable for surface mount technology (SMT) applications.

Essence

The essence of this product lies in its ability to provide accurate temperature measurements with high reliability and low power consumption.

Packaging/Quantity

The MCP98242T-BE/ST is typically packaged in reels or tubes, with a quantity of 2500 units per reel/tube.

Specifications

• Temperature Range: -40°C to +125°C
• Accuracy: ±0.5°C (typical)
• Resolution: 12-bit
• Supply Voltage: 2.7V to 5.5V
• Interface: I2C

Detailed Pin Configuration

The MCP98242T-BE/ST has the following pin configuration:

1. VDD - Power supply voltage input
2. GND - Ground connection
3. SDA - Serial data line for I2C communication
4. SCL - Serial clock line for I2C communication
5. ALERT - Interrupt output for temperature threshold detection

Functional Features

• High-resolution temperature measurement
• Programmable temperature alert thresholds
• One-shot and continuous conversion modes
• Configurable resolution and conversion rate
• Non-volatile memory for storing user-defined settings

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages

• High accuracy and precision
• Wide temperature range
• Low power consumption
• Flexible configuration options

Disadvantages

• Limited to I2C interface
• Requires external pull-up resistors for I2C communication

Working Principles

The MCP98242T-BE/ST utilizes a temperature sensor based on the principle of thermal voltage generation. It converts the measured temperature into a digital value using an internal analog-to-digital converter (ADC). The digital temperature data is then made available through the I2C interface.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The MCP98242T-BE/ST can be used in various applications, including but not limited to:

1. Industrial temperature monitoring systems
2. HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) systems
3. Consumer electronics
4. Automotive temperature control systems
5. Medical equipment

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. MCP9808 - Similar temperature sensor with higher accuracy and resolution.
2. TMP102 - Low-power temperature sensor with I2C interface.
3. DS18B20 - One-wire digital temperature sensor with programmable resolution.

These alternative models offer different features and specifications, providing options for specific application requirements.

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