Device for monitoring the temperature of an element

摘要

A device for monitoring the temperature surrounding a circuit, including: a charge storage element; a charge evacuation device; and a thermo-mechanical switch connecting the storage element to the evacuation element, the switch being capable of closing without the circuit being electrically powered, when the temperature exceeds a threshold.

主权项

1. A method for monitoring the temperature of an element comprising:
powering a circuit attached to the element to inject charges into a charge storage element of the circuit; removing the power from the circuit; causing an evacuation of the charges from the charge storage element if the temperature exceeds a temperature threshold; powering the circuit; and reading an amount of charge present in the charge storage element.