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Digital Temperature Sensors for the PC Application

Research Assignement Answers

   
Q:

Which part has the best local temperature accuracy?

A:

LM91 

   
Q:

Which part has the best remote diode temperature accuracy?

A:

LM86

   
Q:

Which part is SMBus compatible?

A:

All of these parts are SMBus compatible: LM82, LM86, LM91 

   
Q: Which part has the highest resolution A/D Converter.
A: LM86 
 
Q: What packaging is each part available in?
A: LM82 - SSOP; LM86 - SOIC; LM91 - SOIC
 
Q:

Which part has the lowest cost?

A:

LM91