Device for controlling the temperature of an element

摘要

The circuit has a charge storage element i.e. electrically EPROM cell, a charge evacuation device, and a thermo-mechanical switch that is utilized for connecting the storage element to the evacuation device. The switch is capable of being closed without the need for electrically powering the circuit when the temperature exceeds a threshold. A reading device is utilized for reading an amount of charge in the storage element. The switch has two metal strips having opposite ends that are separated by a distance. An independent claim is also included for a method for monitoring the temperature of an element.