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diff --git a/Documentation/devicetree/bindings/iio/temperature/mlx90632.txt b/Documentation/devicetree/bindings/iio/temperature/mlx90632.txt new file mode 100644 index 000000000000..0b05812001f8 --- /dev/null +++ b/Documentation/devicetree/bindings/iio/temperature/mlx90632.txt @@ -0,0 +1,28 @@ +* Melexis MLX90632 contactless Infra Red temperature sensor + +Link to datasheet: https://www.melexis.com/en/documents/documentation/datasheets/datasheet-mlx90632 + +There are various applications for the Infra Red contactless temperature sensor +and MLX90632 is most suitable for consumer applications where measured object +temperature is in range between -20 to 200 degrees Celsius with relative error +of measurement below 1 degree Celsius in object temperature range for +industrial applications. Since it can operate and measure ambient temperature +in range of -20 to 85 degrees Celsius it is suitable also for outdoor use. + +Be aware that electronics surrounding the sensor can increase ambient +temperature. MLX90632 can be calibrated to reduce the housing effect via +already existing EEPROM parameters. + +Since measured object emissivity effects Infra Red energy emitted, emissivity +should be set before requesting the object temperature. + +Required properties: + - compatible: should be "melexis,mlx90632" + - reg: the I2C address of the sensor (default 0x3a) + +Example: + +mlx90632@3a { + compatible = "melexis,mlx90632"; + reg = <0x3a>; +}; |