Algorithm Execution Time and Accuracy of NTC Thermistor-Based Temperature Measurements in Time-Critical Applications
This paper addresses the challenges of selecting a suitable method for negative temperature coefficient (NTC) thermistor-based temperature measurement in electronic devices. Although measurement accuracy is of great importance, the temperature calculation time represents an even greater challenge si...
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| description | This paper addresses the challenges of selecting a suitable method for negative temperature coefficient (NTC) thermistor-based temperature measurement in electronic devices. Although measurement accuracy is of great importance, the temperature calculation time represents an even greater challenge since it is inherently constrained by the control algorithm executed in the microcontroller (MCU). Firstly, a simple signal conditioning circuit with the NTC thermistor is introduced, resulting in a temperature-dependent voltage <i>U<sub>T</sub></i> being connected to the MCU’s analog input. Next, a simulation-based approximation of the actual temperature vs. voltage curve is derived, resulting in four temperature notations: for a look-up table principle, polynomial approximation, <i>B</i> equation and Steinhart–Hart equation. Within the simulation results, the expected temperature error of individual methods is calculated, whereas in the experimental part, performed on a DC/DC converter prototype, required prework and available MCU resources are evaluated. In terms of expected accuracy, the look-up table and the Steinhart–Hart equation offer superior results over the polynomial approximation and <i>B</i> equation, especially in the nominal temperature range of the NTC thermistor. However, in terms of required prework, the look-up table is inferior compared to the Steinhart–Hart equation, despite the latter having far more complex mathematical functions, affecting the overall MCU algorithm execution time significantly. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-92dd657409ed4b80b9e15368e2609bf02023-11-22T14:05:49ZengMDPI AGMathematics2227-73902021-09-01918226610.3390/math9182266Algorithm Execution Time and Accuracy of NTC Thermistor-Based Temperature Measurements in Time-Critical ApplicationsMarko Petkovšek0Mitja Nemec1Peter Zajec2Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University of Ljubljana, Tržaška 25, SI-1000 Ljubljana, SloveniaFaculty of Electrical Engineering, University of Ljubljana, Tržaška 25, SI-1000 Ljubljana, SloveniaFaculty of Electrical Engineering, University of Ljubljana, Tržaška 25, SI-1000 Ljubljana, SloveniaThis paper addresses the challenges of selecting a suitable method for negative temperature coefficient (NTC) thermistor-based temperature measurement in electronic devices. Although measurement accuracy is of great importance, the temperature calculation time represents an even greater challenge since it is inherently constrained by the control algorithm executed in the microcontroller (MCU). Firstly, a simple signal conditioning circuit with the NTC thermistor is introduced, resulting in a temperature-dependent voltage <i>U<sub>T</sub></i> being connected to the MCU’s analog input. Next, a simulation-based approximation of the actual temperature vs. voltage curve is derived, resulting in four temperature notations: for a look-up table principle, polynomial approximation, <i>B</i> equation and Steinhart–Hart equation. Within the simulation results, the expected temperature error of individual methods is calculated, whereas in the experimental part, performed on a DC/DC converter prototype, required prework and available MCU resources are evaluated. In terms of expected accuracy, the look-up table and the Steinhart–Hart equation offer superior results over the polynomial approximation and <i>B</i> equation, especially in the nominal temperature range of the NTC thermistor. However, in terms of required prework, the look-up table is inferior compared to the Steinhart–Hart equation, despite the latter having far more complex mathematical functions, affecting the overall MCU algorithm execution time significantly.https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7390/9/18/2266NTC thermistortemperature measurementmicrocontrollercontrol algorithmcalculation timepower electronics |
| spellingShingle | Marko Petkovšek Mitja Nemec Peter Zajec Algorithm Execution Time and Accuracy of NTC Thermistor-Based Temperature Measurements in Time-Critical Applications Mathematics NTC thermistor temperature measurement microcontroller control algorithm calculation time power electronics |
| title | Algorithm Execution Time and Accuracy of NTC Thermistor-Based Temperature Measurements in Time-Critical Applications |
| title_full | Algorithm Execution Time and Accuracy of NTC Thermistor-Based Temperature Measurements in Time-Critical Applications |
| title_fullStr | Algorithm Execution Time and Accuracy of NTC Thermistor-Based Temperature Measurements in Time-Critical Applications |
| title_full_unstemmed | Algorithm Execution Time and Accuracy of NTC Thermistor-Based Temperature Measurements in Time-Critical Applications |
| title_short | Algorithm Execution Time and Accuracy of NTC Thermistor-Based Temperature Measurements in Time-Critical Applications |
| title_sort | algorithm execution time and accuracy of ntc thermistor based temperature measurements in time critical applications |
| topic | NTC thermistor temperature measurement microcontroller control algorithm calculation time power electronics |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7390/9/18/2266 |
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