TMP122 SPI Digital Temperature Sensor

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TMP122 SPI Digital Temperature Sensor

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Part Number
TMP122
Manufacturer
Texas Instruments
Package
SOT23-6 (DBV) for TMP122; SO-8 (D) for TMP124
Category
Sensor
Product Type
SPI digital temperature sensor

Quick Sourcing Note

TMP122 from Texas Instruments is a Sensor device classified as an SPI digital temperature sensor. The TMP122 package is SOT23-6 (DBV), with the related TMP124 offered in SO-8 (D). Key parameters include a -40 to +125 °C specified temperature range, -55 to +150 °C operating range, 2.7 to 5.5 V supply range, programmable 9- to 12-bit plus sign resolution, and ±0.0625 °C 12-bit temperature resolution. It supports SPI-compatible digital output, ALERT signaling, shutdown current down to 0.1 µA typical, and conversion times from 30 ms typical at 9-bit plus sign to 240 ms typical at 12-bit plus sign. Applications include SPI temperature monitoring, alert-based thermal sensing, and low-current sensor nodes.

Specifications

TypeDescription
Part NumberTMP122
ManufacturerTexas Instruments
Product TypeSPI digital temperature sensor
CategorySensor
Package / CaseSOT23-6 (DBV) for TMP122; SO-8 (D) for TMP124
Temperature input range-40 to +125 °C; specified electrical characteristics range
Temperature accuracy±0.5 °C typ, ±1.5 °C max; TA = -25 °C to +85 °C, V+ = 2.7 V to 5.5 V
Temperature accuracy±1.0 °C typ, ±2.0 °C max; TA = -40 °C to +125 °C, V+ = 2.7 V to 5.5 V
Temperature accuracy±1.5 °C typ; TA = -55 °C to +150 °C
Accuracy vs supply-0.3 to +0.3 °C/V, 0.1 °C/V typ; V+ = 2.7 V to 5.5 V
Temperature resolution±0.0625 °C; 12-bit resolution
Programmable resolution9 to 12 bits plus sign; selectable by configuration register
Digital interfaceSPI-compatible; digital output interface
Input high voltage0.7 × V+ min; digital input logic level
Input low voltage0.3 × V+ max; digital input logic level
Input current±1 µA max; SO/I, SCK, CS; 0 V ≤ VIN ≤ V+
SO/I output low voltage0.4 V max; ISINK = 3 mA
SO/I output high voltageV+ - 0.4 V min; ISOURCE = 2 mA
ALERT output low voltage0.4 V max; ISINK = 4 mA
ALERT leakage current±1 µA max; 0 V ≤ VIN ≤ 6 V
Input capacitance2.5 pF typ; SO/I, SCK, CS, ALERT
Conversion time30 ms typ, 40 ms max; 9-bit plus sign resolution
Conversion time60 ms typ, 80 ms max; 10-bit plus sign resolution
Conversion time120 ms typ, 160 ms max; 11-bit plus sign resolution
Conversion time240 ms typ, 320 ms max; 12-bit plus sign resolution
Supply voltage operating range2.7 to 5.5 V; power supply
Quiescent current50 µA typ, 75 µA max; serial bus inactive
Shutdown current0.1 µA typ, 1 µA max; serial bus inactive
Specified temperature range-40 to +125 °C; device specification range
Operating temperature range-55 to +150 °C; device operating range
Storage temperature range-60 to +150 °C; device storage range
Thermal resistance200 °C/W; SOT23-6 surface-mount package
Thermal resistance150 °C/W; SO-8 surface-mount package
Absolute maximum supply voltage7 V; V+
Absolute maximum input voltage-0.3 to 7 V; all TMP122 and TMP124 input voltages
Absolute maximum input current10 mA; input current
Absolute maximum operating temperature-55 to +150 °C; operating temperature range
Absolute maximum storage temperature-60 to +150 °C; storage temperature range
Maximum junction temperature+150 °C; TJ max
Lead temperature+300 °C; soldering
Bypass capacitor0.1 µF recommended; supply bypass capacitor for typical connection
ALERT pin typeOpen-drain output requiring pull-up resistor; typical connections
Temperature register format16-bit signed read-only register; stores most recent conversion; first 13 bits indicate temperature
Configuration register format16-bit read/write register; controls operational modes
Power-up resolution settingR1/R0 = 1/1; configuration register power-up/reset value; all other bits zero
Datasheet Statusrequest_only

Product Overview

The TMP122 is a Texas Instruments SPI digital temperature sensor in the Sensor category. For TMP122, the package case is SOT23-6 (DBV); the extracted datasheet facts also identify SO-8 (D) for TMP124. The device is specified over -40 to +125 °C and operates over -55 to +150 °C, with storage from -60 to +150 °C.

Key Features

  • SPI-compatible digital temperature sensor interface
  • Specified -40 to +125 °C temperature range
  • Operates from -55 to +150 °C
  • 2.7 to 5.5 V supply operating range
  • Programmable 9- to 12-bit plus sign resolution
  • ±0.0625 °C resolution at 12-bit setting
  • 30 ms typical conversion at 9-bit plus sign
  • 240 ms typical conversion at 12-bit plus sign
  • 50 µA typical quiescent current when serial bus inactive
  • 0.1 µA typical shutdown current when serial bus inactive
  • Open-drain ALERT output requires pull-up resistor
  • 16-bit configuration register controls operational modes

Typical Applications

  • SPI temperature monitoring
  • Low-current thermal sensing
  • Alert-based temperature supervision
  • SOT23-6 sensor designs
  • 2.7 to 5.5 V systems
  • Programmable-resolution temperature measurement
  • Shutdown-mode sensor nodes

Procurement Notes

When requesting a quote for TMP122, buyers should confirm the manufacturer, package or case, required quantity, target date code, compliance documents, packing method, destination country and expected delivery schedule.

If alternatives are acceptable, buyers should share the approved vendor list, required electrical or optical limits, package constraints and qualification requirements. Any alternative part should be reviewed by the buyer's engineering team before production use.

For analog and signal-chain sourcing, supply voltage, bandwidth, accuracy, noise level, package, temperature grade, input/output configuration and qualification requirements should be verified before approval.

FAQ

What type of device is the TMP122?

TMP122 is a Texas Instruments SPI digital temperature sensor in the Sensor category. It uses an SPI-compatible digital output interface and is identified with the SOT23-6 (DBV) package for TMP122.

What temperature range is specified for TMP122?

The specified device temperature range is -40 to +125 °C. The extracted facts also list an operating temperature range of -55 to +150 °C and storage temperature range of -60 to +150 °C.

What supply voltage does TMP122 use?

TMP122 operates from a 2.7 to 5.5 V supply. The extracted absolute maximum supply voltage for V+ is 7 V, and a 0.1 µF supply bypass capacitor is recommended for the typical connection.

How is TMP122 resolution configured?

The device supports programmable resolution from 9 to 12 bits plus sign, selectable by the configuration register. At 12-bit resolution, the listed temperature resolution is ±0.0625 °C.

Technical Review & Sourcing Note

Prepared by LDeepAI Component Sourcing Team. Reviewed for RFQ, documentation and alternative sourcing use. Last updated: July 7, 2026.

This page is based on manufacturer datasheet information and LDeepAI sourcing review. Specifications should be verified against the official manufacturer datasheet before final procurement or design approval. Final electrical, optical and reliability approval should be confirmed by the buyer's engineering team.

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