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Hello, I need to measure the temperature of an object accurately to within 0.3C from 0C to 40C. The 90614 can not quite do that. My question is then is it possible to obtain that accuracy by performing a two point calibration of the MLX90247 as part of a system. The difference between ambient and object temperature will be between 0C-25C. Thanks Jason

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Hi,

I expect that will be extremely difficult and I would not advise it.

Regards,

Luc

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Hello,

I currently obtain approx. 1C accuracy with a single point calibration at room temp. What factors cause this to be extremely difficult? If I can accurately maintain a blackbody at a specific temperature? or can the technology in general not obtain that?

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Jason

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1C over the whole range is already qutie good. Obtaining that under all circumstances is not trivial.
One normally has to calibrate also the internal thermistor with measurements at a few points.

Regards,

Luc