General Description
The TC72 is a digital temperature sensor capable of reading temperatures from -55°C to +125°C. This sensor features a serial interface that allows communication with a host controller or other peripherals. The TC72 interface is compatible with the SPI protocol. The TC72 does not require any additional external components. However, it is recommended that a decoupling capacitor of 0.01 µF to 0.1 µF be provided between the VDD and GND pins.

Features
• Temperature-to-Digital Converter
• SPI™ Compatible Interface
• 10-Bit Resolution (0.25°C/Bit)
• ±2°C (max.) Accuracy from -40°C to +85°C
• ±3°C (max.) Accuracy from -55°C to +125°C
• 2.65V to 5.5V Operating Range
• Low Power Consumption:
   - 250 µA (typ.) Continuous Temperature Conversion Mode
   - 1 µA (max.) Shutdown Mode
• Power Saving One-Shot Temperature Measurement
• Industry Standard 8-Pin MSOP Package
• Space Saving 8-Pin DFN (3x3 mm) Package

Typical Applications
• Personal Computers and Servers
• Hard Disk Drives and Other PC Peripherals
• Entertainment Systems
• Office Equipment
• Datacom Equipment
• Mobile Phones
• General Purpose Temperature Monitoring