So I can get perfectly good temperature reading from a TMP36 temperature sensor (its in a small TO-92 package). And I noticed that most LMPs go by the heat generated right? So that makes me wonder if I can use the TMP36 to sense heat and get the mW off that.
The only problem is, I dont know what the temperature to mW ratio is.
So my questions are
Can a TMP36 be used for a Home made LPM?
What does one degree C equal in mW?
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I know theres no direct conversion, but there has to be some correlation because thermal LPMs use peltier arrays or thermopiles.
I will be testing it using a rough 1 watt laser so my hope is it doesn't burn the TMP36 out lol. And I dont expect any better than +-5%
TMP36 Data sheet
The only problem is, I dont know what the temperature to mW ratio is.
So my questions are
Can a TMP36 be used for a Home made LPM?
What does one degree C equal in mW?
------------------------------------------------------------
I know theres no direct conversion, but there has to be some correlation because thermal LPMs use peltier arrays or thermopiles.
I will be testing it using a rough 1 watt laser so my hope is it doesn't burn the TMP36 out lol. And I dont expect any better than +-5%
TMP36 Data sheet