Temperature Sensor [TMP36] || TinkerCAD Circuits Input Component

A sensor that outputs different voltages based on the ambient temperature.

In other words, It is used for measuring temperature.

Description:

This sensor measures temperature.

How It Works:

This device contains semiconductor material that changes electrical properties consistently with changing temperatures. The center pin's signal changes as the temperature changes, and the microcontroller's program can convert this signal from 0-1023 to a temperature in °C or °F.

Connect It:

There are three pins attached to the device. Rotate the sensor so that the flat, labeled side is facing you. Power it by connecting the leftmost pin to power, the rightmost pin to ground, and the center pin to your multimeter or microcontroller.

How It Is Used:

Select the device during simulation to show a slider representing temperature. Slide the target to change the simulated temperature.

Get Started:

Drag the starter circuit below into your design for a working example of how to use this part.

More About Temperature Sensor [TMP36]

To add a Temperature Sensor in Tinkercad, search for "Temperature Sensor" in the component library, drag it onto your breadboard, and connect its terminals with wires to other components in your circuit. You can then click on the Temperature Sensor to set its name for easy identification. 

The TMP36 is a common type of analog temperature sensor that uses a solid-state technique to provide an output voltage linearly proportional to the ambient temperature in degrees Celsius (∘C). It is typically a 3-pin Integrated Circuit (IC), often packaged in a small, transistor-like TO-92 case, with the pins being VS​ (supply), VOUT​ (output), and GND (ground). Key specifications include a low Operating Voltage range of 2.7 V to 5.5 V DC and an exceptionally low Quiescent Current of less than 50 μA (microamperes), which minimizes self-heating. The Working Temperature Range is specified from −40∘C to +125∘C, with a typical Accuracy of ±1∘C at 25∘C. The sensor's output has a linear Scale Factor of 10 mV/∘C (millivolts per degree Celsius), and it is pre-calibrated, meaning no external calibration is required.

Analog Devices - TMP35/TMP36/TMP37 Low Voltage Temperature Sensors Data Sheet Website Title: Analog Devices 

Website Page URL: https://www.analog.com/media/en/technical-documentation/data-sheets/tmp35_36_37.pdf  

URL recommended for (Reason): The official manufacturer's datasheet provides the most accurate and detailed technical specifications, pinout, voltage-to-temperature conversion formulas, and application notes.

Makerguides.com - TMP36 Temperature Sensor Arduino Tutorial Website Title: Makerguides.com 

Website Page URL: https://www.makerguides.com/tmp36-arduino-tutorial/   

URL recommended for (Reason): An excellent tutorial with a clear explanation of the TMP36's specifications, easy-to-follow wiring diagrams, and ready-to-use Arduino code with a breakdown of the voltage-to-temperature conversion steps.

Adafruit Learning System - TMP36 Temperature Sensor Website Title: Adafruit Learning System 

Website Page URL: https://learn.adafruit.com/tmp36-temperature-sensor/overview  

URL recommended for (Reason): Provides a great overview of the sensor's basic stats and internal working principle (using a diode/transistor), and an easy-to-understand conversion formula from analog voltage to degrees Celsius.

Instructables - How to Use the TMP36 Temp Sensor - Arduino Tutorial 

Website Title: Instructables Website Page URL: https://www.instructables.com/How-to-use-the-TMP36-temp-sensor-Arduino-Tutorial/  

URL recommended for (Reason): A concise, project-oriented tutorial that focuses on the practical steps of wiring and programming the TMP36 with an Arduino, which is ideal for quick implementation.

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