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I am attempting to read temperature data from 10 DS18B20 sensors, not connected in parasite mode.

It happens quite often that I don't get a reading from a sensor. I read online a bit about MOSFET's and they are supposed to boost the signal as far as I understood?

Is this possible? How would I connect it and are there any recommendations on the type?

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Yes you can use MOSFET like in this guideline from Maxim:

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For best results, the 1-Wire networks should use Category 5, twisted-pair copper wire and have 5V bus power supplied by the master.

From http://www.maximintegrated.com/app-notes/index.mvp/id/148

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  • \$\begingroup\$ I've read the note and the diagram, and it isn't clear whether this requires 2 pins or one on the microcontroller. \$\endgroup\$
    – gbronner
    Jan 7, 2015 at 6:31

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