> Hold those temperature sensors :)
>
> A new Maxim brochure just across my desk lists a new temperature sensor from
> Dallas/Maxim, the DS18B20 +/-0.5C accurate over -10 to +85 range (also
> available as +/-2C as a DS1822) with user configurable from 9 to 12 bits
> resolution. Uses the 1-wire bus system.

Guess I'll get that brochure soon too :)

> Other interesting devices are the MAX6674/5 which is a direct thermocouple
> to digital converter in 8 pin SO package, integrated cold junction
> compensation, 10/12 bit word, and SPI interface.
>
> MAX6682/6691 thermistor to digital which minimises the thermistor
> dissipation by only having current through it when needing to do the
> measurement. 10 bit, SPI interface, 6682 handles single thermistor, 6691
> handles 4 thermistors.

That looks mighty interesting... would be nice to have that on a I2C
interface though, i'll check their site to see if they have something
similar with I2C.

> Various other as well, including an LM75 replacement (DS1775) in a 5 pin
> SOT23 package.

:)

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