Analyte monitoring devices and methods

Abstract

Methods and devices for providing application specific integrated circuit architecture for a two electrode analyte sensor or a three electrode analyte sensor are provided. Systems and kits employing the same are also provided.

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         21 . An analyte monitoring device, comprising:
 an analyte sensor including an in vivo portion configured for fluid contact with a bodily fluid under a skin layer, the analyte sensor configured to monitor an analyte level in the bodily fluid and generate one or more signals associated with the monitored analyte level; and   sensor electronics including a sensor interface section and a temperature detection circuit, wherein the temperature detection circuit comprises:
 a reference resistor; 
 a resistance temperature device; and 
 a current source switchably coupled with the reference resistor and the resistance temperature device. 
   
     
     
         22 . The analyte monitoring device of  claim 21 , wherein the temperature detection circuit is configured to measure skin temperature.