To understand the concept of a remote temperature sensor and how it differs from a local temperature sensor, it’s best to first review some basics of temperature-sensor ICs. A silicon ...

With CPUs and chip sets running at clock speeds that were once thought of only in terms of UHF and microwave communications frequencies, heat generation is a problem for PC-system designers. The ...

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I’ve tested a lot of HomeKit thermostats and Ecobee3 remains my top pick. It’s a Wi-Fi smart thermostat with remote sensors that detect both presence and temperature in individual rooms, and the ...

For third-gen Nest and Nest E owners, sensors make a great upgrade to an already very good thermostat. It was a long time coming, but Nest has finally released its remote temperature sensor, which ...

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