Electrical Engineering Glossary Definition for Temperature

Definition
The average kinetic energy of the atoms or molecules of a body or substance, perceived as warmth or coldness. Measured in degrees Fahrenheit, Celsius, or Kelvin.

See: Maxim/Dallas's full line of thermal management integrated circuits.

Synonyms

• Temp

Keywords
temp, temperature, thermal, hot, cold, cooling, heating


Related Parts
• MAX6608 - Low-Voltage Analog Temperature Sensors in SC70 and SOT23 Packages
• MAX6607 - Low-Voltage Analog Temperature Sensors in SC70 and SOT23 Packages
• MAX6605 - Low-Power Analog Temperature Sensor in SC70 Package
• MAX6611 - Precision, Low-Power, 6-Pin SOT23 Temperature Sensors and Voltage References
• MAX6610 - Precision, Low-Power, 6-Pin SOT23 Temperature Sensors and Voltage References
• MAX6613 - Low-Voltage Analog Temperature Sensor in an SC70 Package
• MAX6612 - High-Slope, Low-Power, Analog Temperature Sensor in an SC70 Package
• DS60 - Analog Temperature Sensor

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