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Local sensor accuracy (max) 1.5 Type Remote Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 125 Supply voltage (min) (V) 2.7 Interface type I2C, SMBus Supply voltage (max) (V) 5.5 Features One-shot conversion Supply current (max) (µA) 38 Temp resolution (max) (bps) 12 Remote channels (#) 3 Addresses 2 Rating Automotive
Local sensor accuracy (max) 1.5 Type Remote Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 125 Supply voltage (min) (V) 2.7 Interface type I2C, SMBus Supply voltage (max) (V) 5.5 Features One-shot conversion Supply current (max) (µA) 38 Temp resolution (max) (bps) 12 Remote channels (#) 3 Addresses 2 Rating Automotive
SOT-23 (DCN) 8 4.64 mm² 2.9 x 1.6
  • AEC-Q100 Qualified with the Following Results
    • Temperature Grade 1: –40°C to +125°C
    • Device HBM ESD Classification Level 2
    • Device CDM ESD Classification Level C5
  • SOT23-8 Package
  • ±1°C Remote Diode Sensor (Maximum)
  • ±1.5°C Local Temperature Sensor (Maximum)
  • Series Resistance Cancellation
  • n-Factor Correction
  • Two-Wire I2C or SMBus™ Compatible Serial Interface
  • Multiple Interface Addresses
  • Diode Fault Detection
  • RoHS Compliant and No Sb/Br
  • AEC-Q100 Qualified with the Following Results
    • Temperature Grade 1: –40°C to +125°C
    • Device HBM ESD Classification Level 2
    • Device CDM ESD Classification Level C5
  • SOT23-8 Package
  • ±1°C Remote Diode Sensor (Maximum)
  • ±1.5°C Local Temperature Sensor (Maximum)
  • Series Resistance Cancellation
  • n-Factor Correction
  • Two-Wire I2C or SMBus™ Compatible Serial Interface
  • Multiple Interface Addresses
  • Diode Fault Detection
  • RoHS Compliant and No Sb/Br

The TMP421-Q1, TMP422-Q1, and TMP423-Q1 devices are single, dual, and triple remote, automotive-qualified temperature sensor monitors with a built-in local temperature sensor. The remote temperature sensor diode-connected transistors are typically low-cost, NPN- or PNP-type transistors or diodes that are an integral part of microcontrollers, microprocessors, or field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs).

Remote accuracy is ±1°C for multiple device manufacturers, with no calibration needed. The two-wire serial interface accepts SMBus write byte, read byte, send byte, and receive byte commands to configure the device.

The TMP421-Q1, TMP422-Q1, and TMP423-Q1 include series resistance cancellation, programmable non-ideality factor, wide remote temperature measurement range (up to +150°C), and diode fault detection.

The TMP421-Q1, TMP422-Q1, and TMP423-Q1 are all available in an 8-pin SOT-23 package.

The TMP421-Q1, TMP422-Q1, and TMP423-Q1 devices are single, dual, and triple remote, automotive-qualified temperature sensor monitors with a built-in local temperature sensor. The remote temperature sensor diode-connected transistors are typically low-cost, NPN- or PNP-type transistors or diodes that are an integral part of microcontrollers, microprocessors, or field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs).

Remote accuracy is ±1°C for multiple device manufacturers, with no calibration needed. The two-wire serial interface accepts SMBus write byte, read byte, send byte, and receive byte commands to configure the device.

The TMP421-Q1, TMP422-Q1, and TMP423-Q1 include series resistance cancellation, programmable non-ideality factor, wide remote temperature measurement range (up to +150°C), and diode fault detection.

The TMP421-Q1, TMP422-Q1, and TMP423-Q1 are all available in an 8-pin SOT-23 package.

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* Data sheet TMP42x-Q1 ±1°C Remote and Local Temperature Sensor datasheet PDF | HTML 29 Nov 2016
Application brief How to Protect Displays with the Latest Temperature Sensing Technology PDF | HTML 26 Jul 2021
Technical article How to maximize powertrain efficiency and reliability with high-accuracy temperatu PDF | HTML 10 May 2021

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TMP421SW-LINUX — Linux Driver for TMP421

The Linux driver supports the TMP421 series of Remote and Local Temp Sensors. The Linux driver supports communication through the I2C bus and interfaces with the Hardware Monitoring sub-system.
Linux Mainline Status

Available in Linux Main line: Yes
Available through git.ti.com: N/A

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Reference designs

TIDA-01008 — Optical Sense Backlight Reference Design with Temperature Sensing

This reference design conserves power and extends life of LCD and backlight by adjusting the backlight brightness relative to the ambient light level. The capTIvate touch slider allows the brightness to be finetuned per the user's brightness preference. The sensitive thermal requirements of the (...)
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Schematic: PDF
Reference designs

TIDA-01381 — Automotive Multiple Channel Temperature Sensing for LED Headlight Reference Design

This reference design details how to drive a string of matrix LED headlights, measure the temperature of the LEDs and implement support for thermal foldback which reduces the current in the LEDs as the LED temperature rises to prevent damage to the LEDs. The design uses temperature sensing (...)
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