Sensing Temperature Using AVR
In this new tutorial, we will be interfacing an LM35-based temperature sensor with ATMEGA32. The three main types are thermometers, resistance temperature detectors, and thermocouples. All three of these sensors measure a physical property (i.e., the volume of a liquid, current through a wire), which changes as a function of temperature. In addition to the three main types of temperature sensors, there are numerous other temperature sensors available for use. However, the LM35-based sensors are precision-integrated temperature sensors with an output voltage linearly proportional to the Centigrade temperature. The main advantage is these types of sensors don’t require any external calibration. They are internally calibrated and simply generate the output to the temperature they detect. The device is used with single power supplies or with plus and minus supplies. As the LM35 draws only 60 μA from the supply, it has very low self-heating of less than 0.1°C in still air. The LM35 is rated to operate over a −55°C to +150°C temperature range, while the LM35C is rated for a −40°C to +110°C range (−10° with improved accuracy). The…
