Microchip launches 10 multi-channel remote temperature sensors

The MCP998x series is one of the largest vehicle grade remote temperature sensor product combinations provided by a single supplier

Thermal management is an important aspect of automotive design, but compared to many other components, the selection of multi-channel remote temperature sensors is clearly insufficient. To fill this gap, Microchip Technology Inc. has launched 10 automotive grade remote temperature sensors in the MCP998x series. The MCP998x series is one of the largest automotive grade multi-channel temperature sensor product combinations in the industry, capable of achieving accuracy of 1 ° C over a wide operating temperature range. Five sensors in this device series have shutdown temperature settings that cannot be overwritten or maliciously disabled by software.

This product series has up to five monitoring channels and multiple alarm and shutdown options, supporting the monitoring of systems with more than one thermal element. The remote sensor also integrates resistance error correction and β Compensation function, no additional configuration required to improve accuracy. Using a single integrated temperature sensor to monitor temperature at multiple locations reduces the complexity of the circuit board, reduces size, simplifies design, and thus lowers material costs (BOM).

Fanie Duvenhage, Vice President of Mixed Signal and Linear Products at Microchip, stated: "This new series of remote temperature sensors expands customers' range of choices in this product category, as the options previously offered were very limited. The MCP998x series has 10 devices to choose from, each with high accuracy in ultra-high temperature applications. Among them, 5 devices have shutdown safety functions, providing customers with a wide range of automotive multi-channel temperature sensor choices."

The MCP998x series devices have higher accuracy and still have an accuracy of 2.5 ° C even at a maximum of 125 ° C, which can be used within the upper limit of traditional temperature ranges. However, many competitors have shortcomings in this regard. This high temperature resistance makes it very suitable for automotive applications, as the working temperature of electronic components is the main factor that cars need to consider. The MCP998x sensor is specifically designed to support automotive functions such as HID lights, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), car servers, video processing, infotainment systems, engine control, remote information processing, and body electronic devices such as seat control, lighting systems, mirror control, and power windows. Please visit the company website to learn more about the full range of Microchip temperature sensors.

development tool

To simplify design and development, the MCP998x series is supported by the new EV23P16A evaluation board.

Supply and Pricing

The unit price for MCP998x series multi-channel temperature sensors starting at 10.000 units is 0.63 US dollars. For more information or purchasing, please contact Microchip sales representatives, authorized global distributors, or visit Microchip's procurement and customer service website.