Digital Thermometers/Thermostats feature SPI/3-wire interface.February 15, 2012 -
Operating from voltage supply as low as 1.7 V, Models MAX31722 and MAX31723 provide local temperature readings over user-selectable SPI or 3-wire interface with accuracy of ±2.0°C and ±0.5°C, respectively. User can adjust readout resolution between 9-12 bits, and nonvolatile memory can be set at, or prior to, component placement with no need for reprogramming at each power up. Housed in 8-pin µMAX® package, devices operate and measure over temperature range of -55 to +125°C.
Original Press release
Maxim Integrated Products
120 San Gabriel Dr.
Sunnyvale, CA, 94086
USA
Industry's First Low-Voltage Digital Thermometers/Thermostats with Versatile SPI/3 Wire Interface
Devices are true temperature-to-digital converters with no additional components necessary.
Sunnyvale, CA -Maxim Integrated Products (NASDAQ: MXIM) announces the MAX31722/MAX31723 digital thermometers and thermostats. The devices provide local temperature readings over a user-selectable SPI or 3-wire interface. While most competitive solutions require at least a 2.7V supply, these temperature sensors can operate from a voltage supply as low as 1.7V. This low supply voltage, along with a 2.4µA low-power standby mode, makes these products ideal for low-power or battery-operated systems.
The MAX31722/MAX31723 offer the designer an array of options to help ease design. An SPI or 3-wire interface is available for reading and writing data. The user can adjust the readout resolution between 9 and 12 bits for applications that require greater temperature resolution. Both high- and low-accuracy applications are satisfied with the MAX31723 (±0.5°C) or MAX31722 (±2.0°C).
The MAX31722/MAX31723 provide even more versatility for the user. Nonvolatile (NV) memory for thermostat thresholds and configuration register can be set at, or prior to, component placement with no need for reprogramming at each power up. This nonvolatile memory also increases system reliability by preventing loss of data when there is an unplanned loss of power.
Both devices offer a user-selectable 1-shot or continuous temperature-conversion modes. The 1-shot mode allows the device to limit its power usage by waking up and performing a single temperature conversion only upon user request. The continuous mode enables stand-alone temperature monitoring which relieves some of the burden on the system processor.
The MAX31722/MAX31723 have a 1.7V to 3.7V power-supply range. They operate and measure over the -55°C to +125°C temperature range. Both parts are available in an 8-pin µMAX® package and pricing starts at $0.79 (1000-up, FOB USA).
About Maxim Integrated Products
Maxim makes highly integrated analog and mixed-signal semiconductors. Maxim reported revenue of approximately $2.5 billion for fiscal 2011. For more information, go to www.maxim-ic.com.
µMAX is a registered trademark of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.
DATA SHEET: A Data Sheet for these products is available on the web.
http://www.maxim-ic.com/MAX31722
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