DALLAS, May 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas Instruments
Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today unveiled the industry's
smallest, most power-efficient digital temperature sensor. The
TMP103 consumes 97 percent less power and is 75 percent smaller
than the next closest competitor. It also provides global
read/write functionality to ease thermal profiling. Using a single
command, eight TMP103 devices mounted on the board can
simultaneously identify and monitor hotspots. The TMP103 simplifies
thermal profiling while enabling longer battery life and smaller
form factors for portable consumer electronics such as smartphones,
tablets, laptops and netbooks. For more information or to place an
order, visit www.ti.com/tmp103-pr.
Key features and benefits:
- Draws a maximum of 1 uA while in shutdown mode and 3 uA while
in active mode to extend battery life. In its active state, the
TMP103 draws approximately half the power of the next closest
competitor in shutdown state.
- Measures only 0.76 mm x 0.76 mm, making it suitable for
high-density, space-constrained applications requiring multiple
temperature measurement zones.
- Global read/write functionality reduces software development
and processor loading. With a single command, the software can poll
up to eight devices, reducing MIPS and bandwidth on the I2C
bus.
- Complements TI's extensive portfolio of analog and embedded
processing products for the portable consumer electronics market,
including battery management, interface, audio codecs and wireless
connectivity.
Tools and support
An evaluation module is available now for the TMP103 for
$49. An IBIS model to verify board
signal integrity requirements is also available.
Package, availability and pricing
The TMP103 is available now in a 0.76-mm x 0.76-mm WCSP package
for a suggested retail price of $0.39
in 1,000-unit quantities.
Learn more about TI's temperature sensor solutions by
visiting the links below:
- Order samples of the TMP103: www.ti.com/tmp103-pr.
- Download the datasheet: www.ti.com/tmp103ds-pr.
- Ask questions, help solve problems in the Temperature Sensors
Forum in the TI E2E™ Community: www.ti.com/e2etemp-pr.
- Download the new Analog Signal Chain Guide:
www.ti.com/signalchainguide-pr.
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