AD7416ARZ is 10-Bit temperature sensor with four single channel analog to digital convertors and an on board temperature sensor incorporated in it. The temperature sensor on the parts can be accessed via multiplexer channels. This high-accuracy temperature sensor has become an industry standard in terms of form, factor and intelligence, providing calibrated, linearized sensor signals in digital, I2C format.

In this tutorial the interfacing of the AD7416ARZ sensor module with arduino nano has been illustrated. To read the temperature values, we have used arduino with an I2c adapter.This I2C adapter makes the connection to the sensor module easy and more reliable.

Step 1: Hardware Required:

The materials that we need for accomplishing our goal includes the following hardware components:

1. AD7416ARZ

2. Arduino Nano

3. I2C Cable

4. I2C shield for arduino nano

Step 2: Hardware Hookup:

The hardware hookup section basically explains the wiring connections required between the sensor and the arduino nano. Ensuring correct connections is the basic necessity while working on any system for the desired output. So, the requisite connections are as follows:

The AD7416ARZ will work over I2C . Here is the example wiring diagram, demonstrating how to wire up each interface of the sensor.

Out-of-the-box, the board is configured for an I2C interface, as such we recommend using this hookup if you’re otherwise agnostic.

All you need is four wires! Only four connections are required Vcc, Gnd, SCL and SDA pins and these are connected with the help of I2C cable.

These connections are demonstrated in the pictures above.

Step 3: Code for Measurement of Temperature:

Lets start with the arduino code now.

While using the sensor module with the arduino, we include Wire.h library. "Wire" library contains the functions which facilitate the i2c communication between the sensor and the arduino board.

The entire arduino code is given below for the convenience of the user:

#include<Wire.h> 
// AD7416ARZ I2C address is 0x48(72)
#define Addr 0x48
void setup()
{  
// Initialise I2C communication as Master  
Wire.begin();  
// Initialise serial communication, set baud rate = 9600  
Serial.begin(9600);  
delay(300);
}
void loop()
{  
unsigned int data[2];
// Start I2C transmission  
Wire.beginTransmission(Addr);  
// Select data register  
Wire.write(0x00);  
// Stop I2C transmission  
Wire.endTransmission();
// Request 2 bytes of data  
Wire.requestFrom(Addr, 2);
// Read 2 bytes of data  
// temp msb, temp lsb  
if (Wire.available() == 2)  
{    
data[0] = Wire.read();    
data[1] = Wire.read();  
}
// Convert the data to 10-bits  
int temp = (((data[0] & 0xFF) * 256) + (data[1] & 0xC0)) / 64;  
if (temp > 511)  
{    
temp -= 1024 ;  
}  
float cTemp = temp * 0.25;  float fTemp = (cTemp * 1.8) + 32;
// Output data to serial monitor  
Serial.print("Temperature in Celsius : ");  
Serial.print(cTemp);  
Serial.println(" C");  
Serial.print("Temperature in Fahrenheit : ");  
Serial.print(fTemp);  
Serial.println(" F");  
delay(500);
}

In wire library Wire.write() and Wire.read() is used to write the commands and read the sensor output.

Serial.print() and Serial.println() is used to display the output of the sensor on the serial monitor of the Arduino IDE.

The output of the sensor is shown in the picture above.

Step 4: Applications:

AD7416ARZ is a 10-Bit Temperature sensor with four single channel analog to digital converter can perform the operation of Data acquisition with ambient temperature monitoring. It can also be employed in Industrial process control systems, Automotive Battery-charging applications and Personal computers.