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TMP006 for Panel Mount

Hem Pratap Singh Sisodiya
Prodigy 10 points
Other Parts Discussed in Thread: TMP006

 Hi ,

I am using TMP006 temperature sensor in my product. The product is going to be used to measure the temperature of Solar panels.
I have an problem that this temperature sensor should be mounted to housing and only wires or cable can travel to the main board as it is far from the unit housing. But as we know this is just an IC we cannot mount it directly to Enclosure. Is there any option available other than using a seperate PCB for this which we want to avoid. Please provide the design notes if possible.

Big question is, How it is possible to mount this sensor to the panel??


Thanks
Hem

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    TI__Mastermind 27715 points

    Hello Hem,

    Thank you for your interest in the TMP006. 

    For the TMP006 to function properly, it must be installed on a PCB which follows our recommended layout. Not only a means by which to mount the device, the PCB is critical for providing a stable thermal environment with the thermal time constants required for accurate performance. Unfortunately I don't see a way around this requirement.

    What you could do is create a very small PCB which is just large enough for our recommended layout (only 300mil x 300mil), a decoupling capacitor, a connector and some screw holes for mounting. Total board size of 300mil x 500 mil should be easy to accomplish, and that's pretty tiny.

    Also, see this thread for more information about using the TMP006 to measure solar panel temperature: http://e2e.ti.com/support/other_analog/temperature_sensors/f/243/t/164478.aspx

    Best regards,

    Ian Williams
    Linear Applications Engineer
    Precision Linear and Sensing Products 

  • 0 in reply to Ian Williams
    Prodigy 20 points
    Hello Mr. Williams...does the PCB-mounting requirement apply to other temperature sensors as well, such as the LMT84-LMT87's? I have a similar application of measuring temperature of solid objects...I am looking to use IC sensors as a substitute for bonded thermocouples. Thanks