Embedded temperature sensors is expected to play a major role in industrial automation systems and supply chain management area
The
embedded temperature sensor converts the fluctuating temperature into a PTAT
signal, which is later converted into a clock frequency. Due to this property,
the embedded temperature sensor provides temperature control, even in
situations where temperature variations are large. It can also be used as a
humidity sensor by monitoring changes in the humidity in a closed environment.
Passive
infrared thermometers are becoming increasingly popular because they can detect
small temperature changes and thereby offer a compact, lightweight device. With
the popularity of PTTI (passive temperature transmitter i.e. PTTI wafers)
growing, more temperature sensors for RFID have been developed and are now
being used in applications that had previously been limited to passive infrared
thermometers. The embedded
temperature sensor can be readily mounted in a wide range of machines
including, desktop, handheld, pedestal, rack, and grid/ratchet machines, to
name a few. The passive RFID tag can efficiently and reliably monitor and
measure a wide range of temperatures from low temperatures to extreme
temperatures.
When
integrating a temperature sensor into a system, it is important that the
measurement device is powered off when not in use, so as not to draw extra
power. This means that most such devices will need to be protected from
moisture or liquid spills, and also from accidental shock. A passive thermal
transmitter is normally incorporated within a device and powered by a low-cost
power source. Digital output and analog input may be required, depending on the
specific application. Some digital output protocols such as I2C and MOSFETs can
measure temperature changes more efficiently than traditional PTTI.
An
embedded Temperature Sensor can be used as a remote thermal control device for
heating and cooling applications. In addition, it can be used to detect a
change in a process's performance and can be used to monitor machine load.
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