lm35 temperature sensor

🔹 LM35 Precision Temperature Sensor

High-quality, easy-to-use analog temperature sensor providing a linear voltage output directly proportional to the Celsius temperature. Perfect for monitoring and control systems in DIY projects, environmental stations, and embedded electronics.

✅ Specifications:

• Type: Precision Integrated Circuit Temperature Sensor

• Output: Linear +10.0 mV/°C

• Temperature Range: LM35: -55°C to +150°C

• Accuracy: ±0.5°C at 25°C (typical)

• Supply Voltage: 4V to 30V (Single Supply)

• Current Drain: < 60 µA

• Package: TO-92 (3-Pin Transistor Style)

• Quantity: 1 piece (as pictured/listed)

⚙️ Features:

• Calibrated Directly in °C: No need for external calibration or subtraction of a constant voltage offset.

• Low Self-Heating: Less than 0.1°C in still air.

• Low Impedance Output: Makes it easy to interface with readout or control circuitry.

• Wide Operating Voltage Range: Suitable for both single and dual-supply configurations.

• Cost-Effective & Reliable: Industry-standard for temperature measurement.

📦 Applications:

• DIY Electronics & Arduino/Raspberry Pi Projects: Ideal for weather stations, thermostats, and data loggers.

• System Monitoring: PC thermal monitoring, battery pack temperature, and appliance temperature control.

• Environmental Control: HVAC prototypes, greenhouse monitors, and aquarium controllers.

• Industrial & Educational Use: Process control, instrumentation, and prototyping.

🔧 Basic Connection Guide (Example):

1. Vcc (Pin 1): Connect to positive supply (4V to 30V, e.g., 5V).

2. Vout (Pin 2): Connect to analog input of a microcontroller (e.g., Arduino A0 pin).

3. GND (Pin 3): Connect to ground.

Formula: Temperature (°C) = (Vout in mV) / 10