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Hey there, I want to build a simple temperature sensor using a BJT (BC547, 2N2222, or similar). I'm not sure how should I do that. My first thoughts where: measuring the Vbe, using around 9v to 12v as Vcc, the transistor with common-emitter; then just wrap the transistor in plastic or something and dipping it in warm water (measuring water temperature with a simple thermometer).
This way I could just plot Vbe vs Temperature (from 10°C to 80° maybe), later I could plug it to an arduino or something to get the actual temperature value
My questions are about, which resistors to use for the common-emitter polarization of the BJT? , and most importantly, How could I measure Vbe? I was suggested to use 2 opamps, one to measure the voltage difference between base and emitter and the second one to amplify the signal of the first opamp, but I'm not sure about this method.
Thanks for your help :v I'm not very good at this. Need help! :)
Should I try to measure another thing? Ic? Ie? any ideas? :)
This way I could just plot Vbe vs Temperature (from 10°C to 80° maybe), later I could plug it to an arduino or something to get the actual temperature value
My questions are about, which resistors to use for the common-emitter polarization of the BJT? , and most importantly, How could I measure Vbe? I was suggested to use 2 opamps, one to measure the voltage difference between base and emitter and the second one to amplify the signal of the first opamp, but I'm not sure about this method.
Thanks for your help :v I'm not very good at this. Need help! :)
Should I try to measure another thing? Ic? Ie? any ideas? :)