Hey there! Unlike most of our other temperature sensors, this breakout board features a really awesome IR sensor from TI. It can measure an object's temperature without any physical contact! Note: These parts are officially discontinued. They work great, but we won't be stocking them for much longer. The TMP007 is the latest thermopile sensor from TI, an upgrade from the TMP006. Its internal math engine handles all temperature calculations, making integration a breeze. You can directly read the die and target temperatures via I2C. It also has better transient management, so there's less over/undershoot when the temperature changes significantly. Just point the sensor at what you want to measure, and it'll detect the temperature by absorbing emitted IR waves. The embedded thermopile sensor generates a tiny voltage based on the amount of IR, and through some calculations, that micro-voltage can be used to figure out the temperature. It measures over an area, which is super useful for determining average temperatures. This sensor comes in an ultra-small 0.5mm pitch BGA, too tough to solder by hand. So, we've put it on an easy-to-use breakout board. It works with 2.5V to 5V logic, no need for logic level shifting. There are two address pins, and with a unique connection method, you can connect up to 8 TMP007s to one I2C bus. We also include a small piece of 0.1' breakaway header for easy soldering and use on a breadboard. Two mounting holes make it easy to attach to an enclosure. And don't worry, we've got you covered with a great tutorial and an easy-to-use Arduino library with an example. You'll be up and running in just 5 minutes, and the code can be ported to any microcontroller with I2C support.
Using this TMP007 contactless infrared thermopile sensor breakout board is a piece of cake. First, point the sensor towards the object whose temperature you want to measure. The sensor will then absorb the IR waves emitted by the object and detect its temperature. When it comes to wiring, since it works with 2.5V to 5V logic, you don't need to worry about logic level shifting. You can use the included 0.1' breakaway header to easily solder the sensor and use it on a breadboard. There are two address pins, and by connecting them in a special way, you can connect up to 8 TMP007 sensors to one I2C bus. Also, you can use the two mounting holes to attach the sensor to an enclosure. Just remember, these parts are discontinued, so stock up if you need them. We've provided a great tutorial and an easy - to - use Arduino library with an example. Follow the instructions in the tutorial, and you'll be up and running in 5 minutes. The code can be used on any microcontroller that supports I2C. As for maintenance, keep the sensor clean and away from excessive heat or moisture. Don't try to solder the ultra - small BGA sensor by hand as it's very difficult. Use the breakout board we've provided instead.
