Electrical Engineering Glossary Definition for Junction Diode Sensor

Definition
The use of a PN junction on a silicon die for determining die temperature.

Synonyms
• Transistor Temperature Sensor
• PN Temperature Sensor

Keywords
Transistor, Diode, Temperature, Thermal, Sensing, Remote Diode


Related Parts
• MAX6661 - Remote Temperature-Controlled Fan-Speed Regulator with SPI-Compatible Interface
• MAX6690 - 2°C Accurate Remote/Local Temperature Sensor with SMBus Serial Interface
• MAX6685 - Dual-Output Remote-Junction Temperature Switches
• MAX6654 - 1°C Accurate Remote/Local Temperature Sensor with SMBus Serial Interface
• MAX6660 - Remote-Junction Temperature-Controlled Fan-Speed Regulator with SMBus Interface
• MAX6670 - Remote Temperature Switches with Integrated Fan Controller/Driver
• MAX6668 - Remote Temperature Switches with Integrated Fan Controller/Driver
• MAX6686 - Dual-Output Remote-Junction Temperature Switches
• MAX6659 - ±1°C, SMBus-Compatible Remote/Local Temperature Sensors with Overtemperature Alarms

See Also
• Remote Diode
• Ideality Factor
• Remote Temperature
• Remote Temperature Sensor

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