What the DS1620S+ is and where it fits
The Maxim Integrated DS1620S+ is a digital temperature sensor IC that measures local ambient temperature and outputs the result over a 3-wire serial interface (CLK, DQ, RST). Rated for the full -55°C to 125°C operating range, it suits environmental monitoring in industrial controllers, telecom enclosures, and automotive cabin or under-hood zones where the extended temperature grade matters. The 9-bit resolution gives 0.5°C steps, and the typical accuracy of ±0.5°C at 0°C to 70°C (worst-case ±2°C across the full range) is tight enough for most system thermal management loops without external calibration.
Package and mounting
8-pin SOIC (0.209" body width, 5.30 mm wide), surface-mount. Tube shipment.
Lifecycle and sourcing
No second-source alternate is listed.
