Texas Instruments TMP116METER-EVM

Overview

TMP116METER-EVM from Texas Instruments is an evaluation module designed to demonstrate and validate the TMP116 high-accuracy digital temperature sensor IC. It provides immediate access to 16-bit temperature readings (0.0078°C resolution), ±0.2°C accuracy from –10°C to +85°C, and SMBus/I²C interface functionality - enabling rapid prototyping for medical-grade thermal monitoring, wearables, and cold-chain asset tracking.

For engineers reviewing the TMP116METER-EVM datasheet, TMP116METER-EVM pinout, TMP116METER-EVM application, or TMP116METER-EVM equivalent, this module delivers factory-calibrated sensor performance, on-board pull-up resistors, supply bypassing, and direct I²C connectivity to host controllers - supporting fast validation of temperature measurement accuracy, alert threshold behavior, and low-power conversion modes without custom PCB design.

Technical Context

The TMP116METER-EVM implements the TMP116 sensor in a 6-pin WSON package with integrated 1.9–5.5 V supply regulation, 5 kΩ pull-up resistors on SDA/SCL, and 0.1-µF supply bypass capacitor. It routes all six sensor pins (SCL, GND, ALERT, ADD0, V+, SDA) to test points and a 2×3 header for direct connection to microcontroller development platforms.

It supports all TMP116 functional modes - including continuous conversion, one-shot, shutdown (250 nA), programmable averaging (1/8/32/64 samples), and dual alert limit configuration - with NIST-traceable calibration verified per ISO/IEC 17025 standards across –55°C to +125°C.

Key Specifications

Availability

TMP116METER-EVM is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for medical diagnostics, environmental monitoring, wearable electronics, and cold-chain logistics requiring stable component supply and rapid sensor validation.

Supply support for TMP116METER-EVM includes scheduled delivery planning, volume procurement assistance, BOM continuity management, traceable sourcing, and lifecycle availability coordination for OEM customers, industrial embedded developers, connected-device designers, and electronics production programs.

Manufacturer

Texas Instruments is a global semiconductor company specializing in analog and embedded processing technologies, with over 90 years of innovation in precision sensing, power management, and signal chain solutions.

The TMP116METER-EVM belongs to TI's precision analog evaluation platform family, engineered to accelerate time-to-test for high-accuracy temperature sensing applications in safety-critical and regulated environments.

FAQ

What is the primary function of the TMP116METER-EVM?

The TMP116METER-EVM is an evaluation module that enables immediate hardware validation and software integration of the TMP116 digital temperature sensor IC. It provides a ready-to-use platform with pre-mounted TMP116, I²C pull-up resistors, supply filtering, and accessible test points - allowing engineers to verify temperature accuracy, alert response, conversion timing, and low-power operation without designing custom circuitry. The module directly supports the full feature set of the TMP116, including programmable averaging and NIST-traceable calibration.

Does the TMP116METER-EVM include the TMP116 sensor IC?

Yes, the TMP116METER-EVM integrates the TMP116 temperature sensor IC in a 6-pin WSON package (2.0 mm × 2.0 mm). The sensor is fully assembled and tested on the board, with all six pins - SCL, GND, ALERT, ADD0, V+, and SDA - routed to labeled test points and a 2×3 header. No additional sensor mounting or soldering is required to begin evaluation of the TMP116's 16-bit output, ±0.2°C accuracy, or SMBus/I²C communication.

Can the TMP116METER-EVM operate across the full TMP116 temperature range?

Yes, the TMP116METER-EVM supports the full operating range of the TMP116 sensor IC: –55°C to +125°C. Its layout and component selection - including the 0.1-µF supply bypass capacitor and 5 kΩ I²C pull-up resistors - are validated for stable performance across this range. The module reflects the sensor's specified accuracy (±0.25°C from –40°C to +105°C, ±0.3°C from +105°C to +125°C) and retains NIST-traceable calibration integrity under thermal stress conditions.

How does the TMP116METER-EVM simplify I²C integration?

The TMP116METER-EVM simplifies I²C integration by providing onboard 5 kΩ pull-up resistors on both SDA and SCL lines, eliminating external component requirements. It exposes all six TMP116 pins via clearly labeled test points and a standard 2×3 header compatible with common logic analyzers and MCU development boards. The module operates from 1.9 V to 5.5 V and supports full I²C timing compliance up to 400 kHz - enabling plug-and-play communication with host controllers without level-shifting or bus conditioning.

Is the TMP116METER-EVM suitable for medical-grade applications?

Yes, the TMP116METER-EVM is explicitly designed to support medical-grade thermal validation. It implements the TMP116 - a sensor certified to meet ASTM and ISO specifications for clinical thermometry - with factory NIST-traceable calibration verified per ISO/IEC 17025 standards. The module enables direct testing of critical parameters such as repeatability (±1 LSB), long-term stability (±0.02°C drift after 300 hours at 150°C), and hysteresis (±1 LSB), fulfilling key requirements for FDA-submission-ready thermal subsystem validation.