Temperature Management
In many systems, temperature control is fundamental. There are a number of passive and active temperature sensors that can be used to measure system temperature, including thermocouples, Resistance Temperature Detectors (RTDs) and silicon-based temperature sensors. These sensors provide temperature feedback to the system controller to make decisions such as over-temp shutdown, fan speed control, temperature compensation or temperature monitoring. Alternatively, some systems rely on stand-alone thermal management solutions that include both fan control and temperature sensors.
Microchip offers a broad portfolio of thermal sensing and management products including temperature switches, digital temperature sensors, fan controllers and voltage-out temperature sensors. This array of products allows you to implement the device that best meets your application requirements. Key features include high-temperature accuracy, integrated fan control, integrated Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory (EEPROM), low power and multi-channel temperature monitoring. Additionally, Microchip’s products can be used to support thermocouples, RTD, and thermistor-based applications.
Temperature Management Applications
- Communications
- Computing, Solid-State Drive (SSD), and data centers
- Industrial
- Instrumentation
- Medical devices
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- Appliances
- Consumer electronics