The DS1920 Temperature iButton provides 9-bit temperature readings, which indicate the temperature of the device. Information is sent to/from the DS1920 over a 1-Wire interface. Power for reading, writing, and performing temperature conversions is derived from the data line itself. Because each DS1920 contains a unique silicon serial number, multiple DS1920s can exist on the same 1-Wire bus. This allows for placing temperature sensors in many different places. Applications where this feature is useful include HVAC environmental controls, sensing temperatures inside buildings, equipment or machinery, and in process monitoring and control.