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The uncalibrated temperature sensor output is extremely linear and suitable for relative temperature mea-
surements (see Table 5.1 for linearity specifications). For absolute temperature measurements, gain and/
or offset calibration is recommended. Typically a 1-point calibration includes the following steps:
Step 1. Control/measure the ambient temperature (this temperature must be known).
Step 2. Power the device, and delay for a few seconds to allow for self-heating.
Step 3. Perform an ADC conversion with the temperature sensor selected as the positive input
and GND selected as the negative input.
Step 4. Calculate the offset and/or gain characteristics, and store these values in non-volatile
memory for use with subsequent temperature sensor measurements.
Figure 5.3 shows the typical temperature sensor error assuming a 1-point calibration at 25 °C. Note that
parameters which affect ADC measurement, in particular the voltage reference value, will also
affect temperature measurement.
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4.00
4.00
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3.00
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2.00
1.00
1.00
0.00
0.00
-40.00
-20.00
0.00
40.00
60.00
80.00
20.00
-1.00
-1.00
-2.00
-2.00
-3.00
-3.00
-4.00
-4.00
-5.00
-5.00
Temperature (degrees C)
Figure 5.3. Temperature Sensor Error with 1-Point Calibration
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