LM35 temperature sensor

 LM35 is a temperature measuring device having an analog output voltage proportional to the
temperature.
 It provides output voltage in Centigrade (Celsius). It does not require any external calibration
circuitry.
 The sensitivity of LM35 is 10 mV/degree Celsius. As temperature increases, output voltage
also increases.

E.g. 250 mV means 25°C.

 It is a 3-terminal sensor used to measure surrounding temperature ranging from -55 °C to 150
°C.
 LM35 gives temperature output which is more precise than thermistor output.

Pin Description

VCC: Supply Voltage (4V – 30V)

Out: It gives analog output voltage which is proportional to the temperature (in degree Celsius).

GND: Ground

Application Setup
 Features of LM35

Calibrated Directly in Celsius (Centigrade)

Linear + 10-mV/°C Scale Factor
0.5°C Ensured Accuracy (at 25°C)
Rated for Full −55°C to 150°C Range
Suitable for Remote Applications
Low-Cost Due to Wafer-Level Trimming
Operates From 4 V to 30 V
Less Than 60-μA Current Drain
Low Self-Heating, 0.08°C in Still Air
Non-Linearity Only ±¼°C Typical
Low-Impedance Output, 0.1 Ω for 1-mA Load

Soil moisture & temperature

The single point sensor is 10.5cm in size and can measure soil moisture +
temperature or soil moisture + temperature + salinity. The sensor can be
completely buried in the soil.
Unlike other single point sensors, the sensor measures volumetric water
content for the length of the sensor.

Two cabling options are available, one where the cable exits from the side of
the unit, and the other where the cable exits out the top of the unit.

Currently available with the SDI-12 protocol, with

applications including (but not limited to) scientific
research, hydrology, turf, nursery, greenhouse, planted
rooftops and green roofs, mushroom production,
satellite cross-calibration and leachate monitoring.

Specifications

Measurement Principle Capacitance

Measurement Resolution Moisture: 1:10,000 | Temperature: 0.3 °C

Temperature Accuracy +/- 2 °C @ 25 °C

Probe Length 10.5 cm

Probe Diameter 2.5 cm

Operating Temperature -20 °C to 60 °C

Output SDI-12

Input 12 VDC

Cable Length 5m (extensions up to 60m available)