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10.1. Calibration
The uncalibrated temperature sensor output is extremely linear and suitable for relative temperature mea-
surements (see Table 7.11 on page 39 for specifications). For absolute temperature measurements, offset
and/or gain calibration is recommended.
Figure 10.2 shows the typical temperature sensor error assuming a 1-point calibration at 0 °C. Parame-
ters that affect ADC measurement, in particular the voltage reference value, will also affect temper-
ature measurement.
5.00
5.00
4.00
4.00
3.00
3.00
2.00
2.00
1.00
1.00
0.00
-40.00
-1.00
-20.00
0.00
0.00
20.00
40.00
60.00
80.00
-1.00
-2.00
-2.00
-3.00
-3.00
-4.00
-4.00
-5.00
-5.00
Temperature (degrees C)
Figure 10.2. Temperature Sensor Error with 1-Point Calibration at 0 °C
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