TMP 36 - Temperature Sensor
Specification:
Size: TO-92 package (about 0.2" x 0.2" x 0.2") with three leads
Temperature range: -40°C to 150°C / -40°F to 302°F
Output range: 0.1V (-40°C) to 2.0V (150°C) but accuracy decreases after 125°C
Power supply: 2.7V to 5.5V only, 0.05 mA current draw
How to Measure Temperature
Using the TMP36 is easy, simply connect the left pin to power (2.7-5.5V) and the right pin to ground. Then the middle pin will have an analog voltage that is directly proportional (linear) to the temperature. The analog voltage is independent of the power supply.
To convert the voltage to temperature, simply use the basic formula:
Temp in °C = [(Vout in mV) - 500] / 10
So for example, if the voltage out is 1V that means that the temperature is ((1000 mV - 500) / 10) = 50 °C