TMP36 Temperature Sensor

Linear Analog Output Signal: Generates a precise, highly linear voltage output directly proportional to the ambient temperature (10 mV°C scale factor), simplifying analog-to-digital conversion without complex lookup tables.

Wide Operating Voltage Range: Operates reliably on low supply voltages from 2.7V to 5.5V DC, making it natively compatible with both 3.3V and 5V microcontroller platforms.

No External Calibration Required: Factory-calibrated to deliver a typical accuracy of -+ 1°C at +25°C and -+ 2°C across its complete operational temperature range.

Built-in Celsius Offset Voltage: Features a 500 mV output offset at 0°C, allowing reading of negative temperatures without requiring a dual power supply rail.

Low Self-Heating & Low Current Draw: Draws less than 50uA of quiescent current, ensuring minimal self-heating drift and long operational life in battery-powered applications.

Housing Material: Standard molded plastic TO-92 through-hole package with three solid tin-plated copper leads.

Technical Specifications:

Sensor Type: Analog Precision Temperature Sensor IC.

Operating Voltage: 2.7V – 5.5V DC.

Temperature Measurement Range: -40°C – +125°C.

Scale Factor: 10 mV°C (500 mV output at 0°C)

Accuracy: -+ 1°C typical at +25°C.

Package Type: TO-92 (3-Pin Through-Hole).

Enclosure Color: Black Molded Epoxy with Silver Pins.

Usage Advice: Connect Pin 1 to VCC (2.7V - 5.5V), Pin 2 to host ADC input, and Pin 3 to Ground; add a 0.1 uF decoupling capacitor near the supply pin to reject power supply noise.

Maintenance: Keep the physical leads free from oxidation or heavy stress; avoid operating in direct liquid immersion without waterproof protection or thermal sleeving.

Essential Analog Prototyping Component: Position as an indispensable, easy-to-use temperature IC for STEM students, electronics hobbyists, analog circuit training, and low-power IoT devices.

Highlight Linear Analog Simplicity: Emphasize how direct linear voltage output simplifies coding by allowing instant temperature calculations using standard analog read commands.

Recommended Cross-Sell Add-ons: Pair with LM35DZ PrecisionTemperature Sensor IC, DS18B20 Digital Temperature Sensor, LM335Z Precision Temperature Sensor -40-100 °C, and ESD antistatic mat 50x40CM PCB Welding Mat.

Featured Collection Star: Display prominently on your Temperature & Humidity ICs collection page as your standard low-voltage analog temperature sensor element.