Microchip Introduces Resistor-Programmable Logic-Output Temperature Switches

Publication date on this website: Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Company: Microchip Technology
Category: Press Releases : Active Components

Summary:
Key Facts:
• Provides temperature measurement across a wide range using a single reference resistor
• Low power operation of just 30µA makes it ideal for battery powered applications
• Three output configuration available to meet system design requirements

Full Text:
Microchip announces the MCP9509 and MCP9510 (MCP9509/10) resistor-programmable, logic-output temperature switches. The MCP9509/10 temperature switches complement market trends toward smaller, lower power and less expensive end-products and represent a significant expansion of Microchip´s thermal-management product family.


The low power devices´ temperature-switch threshold can be programmed with a single external resistor, allowing designers to specify a single device for measuring multiple temperature points, by varying a single resistor value. With an operating voltage range of 2.7 – 5.5V, and the ability to trigger on temperatures between the range of -40 to +125ºC with high accuracy, the MCP9509/10 switches enable better, smaller and less expensive designs.


Many applications require monitoring multiple temperature points within the system. The MCP9509/10 switches monitor temperature based on the user-programmed resistance values. When the programmed temperature threshold is reached, the switches alert the system and the system can react accordingly. User-programmable features such as 2ºC and 10ºC (typical) switch hysteresis and output-structure configuration, mean the switches simplify designs and provide more flexibility to the designer. The MCP9509 has a low static operating current of just 30µA and is offered in three different user-selectable output configurations; active low push-pull, active high push-pull and active low open-drain output with an internal 100kΩ pull-up resistor.


The MCP9509/10 switches are well suited for battery powered applications in the industrial, automotive, medical, appliance and consumer markets.


The MCP9509 temperature switches are available in a 5-pin SOT-23 package, the MCP9510 is available in a 6-pin SOT-23 package. Samples can be ordered today and volume production quantities can be ordered today at microchipDIRECT (www.microchipdirect.com).

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David Wright, Microchip Technology.
Tel: +44 118 921 5858
E-mail: david.wright@microchip.com


Suzy Kenyon, Napier Partnership.
Tel: +44 1243 531123 E-mail: suzy@napier.co.uk


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