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Melexis Expands Temperature Sensor Portfolio with Miniature FIR Sensor

Potential applications include white and grey goods, room temperature monitoring in smart thermostats.

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By: DAVID SAVASTANO

Editor, Ink World Magazine

Melexis announces a new family of miniature far infrared (FIR) sensors for use in multiple applications where accurate temperature measurement is required.   The MLX90632 family is based upon Melexis’ FIR technology that utilizes the fact that every object emits heat radiation. The ultra-small integrated thermopile CMOS IC is a solution in a single 3x3x1mm QFN package including the sensor element, signal processing, digital interface and optics thereby allowing rapid and simple integration int...

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