In this tutorial, you will learn how to use a TMP36 analog temperature sensor with Arduino. I have included a wiring diagram and several example codes to help you get started! In the first part of this article, you can find the specifications and information about the TMP35, TMP36, and TMP37 sensors.
Using the TMP36 is easy, simply connect the left pin to power (2.7-5.5V) and the right pin to ground. Then the middle pin will have an analog voltage that is directly proportional (linear) to the temperature.
The TMP35/TMP36/TMP37 are low voltage, precision centigrade temperature sensors. They provide a voltage output that is linearly proportional to the Celsius (centigrade) temperature. The TMP35/ TMP36/TMP37 do not require any external calibration to provide typical accuracies of ±1°C at +25°C and ±2°C over the −40°C to +125°C temperature range.
TMP36 is a temperature sensor chip which generates an analog voltage at the output which is linearly proportional to the Celsius temperature. Then convert this voltage into temperature based on a 10 mV/°C scale factor. It has a shutdown capability which limits the output current to less than 0.5 µA. It provides a supply current of up to 50 µA.
It provides a voltage output that is linearly proportional to the Celsius temperature. It also doesn't require any external calibration to provide typical accuracies of ±1°C at +25°C and ±2°C over the −40°C to +125°C temperature range.