MAX31855R
Thermocouple-to-Digital ConverterThe MAX31855R is a thermocouple-to-digital converter from Analog Devices. View the full MAX31855R datasheet below including key specifications, electrical characteristics, absolute maximum ratings.
MAX31855R shares its datasheet with MAX31855, whose page lists every part number it covers.
Official MAX31855R datasheet (PDF) — the source this page was extracted from.
MAX31855R Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interface | SPI-compatible, read-only |
| Supply Current | 900µA typ, 1500µA max |
| Conversion Time | 70ms typ, 100ms max |
| Fault Detection | Short to VCC, short to GND, open thermocouple |
| Thermocouple Type | R-type (Platinum/Platinum-Rhodium) |
| ESD Protection (HBM) | ±2kV |
| Supply Voltage Range | 3.0V to 3.6V |
| Serial Clock Frequency | 5MHz max |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40°C to +125°C |
| Internal Cold-Junction Error | ±2°C (-20 to +85°C), ±3°C (-40 to +125°C) |
| Nominal Sensitivity (R-Type) | 10.506µV/°C |
| Measured Temperature Range (R-Type) | -50°C to +1770°C |
| Thermocouple Temperature Resolution | 0.25°C (14-bit) |
| Cold-Junction Temperature Resolution | 0.0625°C (12-bit) |
| Thermocouple Accuracy (-50°C To +700°C, TA -20 To +85°C) | ±2°C |
| Thermocouple Accuracy (+700°C To +1768°C, TA -20 To +85°C) | ±4°C |
| Thermocouple Accuracy (-50°C To +1768°C, TA -40 To +125°C) | ±6°C |
MAX31855R Overview
Part: MAX31855 (K, J, N, T, S, R, E versions) — Maxim Integrated
Type: Cold-Junction Compensated Thermocouple-to-Digital Converter
Description: 14-bit, 0.25 °C resolution thermocouple-to-digital converter with cold-junction compensation and a read-only SPI-compatible output, powered from 3.0–3.6 V, with ±2 °C accuracy for K-type from -200 °C to +700 °C.
Operating Conditions:
- Supply voltage: 3.0–3.6 V (3.3 V typical)
- Operating temperature: -40 to +125 °C
- Serial clock frequency: up to 5 MHz
- Thermocouple reading range: -270 °C to +1800 °C (device-level; actual range depends on thermocouple type, see Table 1)
Absolute Maximum Ratings:
- Supply voltage (VCC to GND): -0.3 to +4.0 V
- All other pins: -0.3 V to (VCC + 0.3 V)
- Junction temperature: +150 °C
- Storage temperature: -65 to +150 °C
- Continuous power dissipation (TA = +70 °C, SO): 470.6 mW (derate 5.9 mW/°C above +70 °C)
- ESD (HBM, all pins): ±2 kV
- Lead temperature (soldering, 10 s): +300 °C
Key Specs:
- Supply current (ICC): 900 μA typ, 1500 μA max
- MAX31855K accuracy: ±2 °C (thermocouple -200 to +700 °C, TA -20 to +85 °C); ±4 °C (+700 to +1350 °C); ±6 °C (-270 to +1372 °C, TA -40 to +125 °C)
- Internal cold-junction error: ±2 °C (TA -20 to +85 °C); ±3 °C (TA -40 to +125 °C)
- Thermocouple data resolution: 0.25 °C; cold-junction data resolution: 0.0625 °C
- Conversion time (tCONV): 70 ms typ, 100 ms max
- Power-up conversion time (tCONV_PU): 200 ms min
- Thermocouple input bias current: ±100 nA max
- Logic levels: VIL 0.8 V max, VIH 2.1 V min; VOL 0.4 V max at 1.6 mA; VOH VCC - 0.4 V min at -1.6 mA
- POR threshold: 2 V typ, 2.5 V max
Features:
- Cold-junction compensation
- 14-bit, 0.25 °C resolution
- Versions for K-, J-, N-, T-, S-, R-, and E-type thermocouples
- Simple SPI-compatible read-only interface
- Detects thermocouple shorts to GND or VCC
- Detects open thermocouple
Applications:
- Industrial
- Appliances
- HVAC
- Automotive
Package:
- 8-pin SO (θJA 170 °C/W, θJC 40 °C/W)
MAX31855R Applications
Features
- S Cold-Junction Compensation
- S 14-Bit, 0.25 N C Resolution
- S Versions Available for K-, J-, N-, T-, S-, R-, and E-Type Thermocouples (see Table 1)
- S Simple SPI-Compatible Interface (Read-Only)
- S Detects Thermocouple Shorts to GND or VCC
- S Detects Open Thermocouple
Ordering Information appears at end of data sheet.
For related parts and recommended products to use with this part, refer to: www.maxim-ic.com/MAX31855.related
MAX31855R Pin Configuration
MAX31855R Electrical Characteristics
(3.0V P VCC P 3.6V, TA = -40 N C to +125 N C, unless otherwise noted.)
| PARAMETER | SYMBOL | CONDITIONS | MIN | TYP | MAX | UNITS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power-Supply Current | I CC | 900 | 1500 | F A | ||
| Thermocouple Input Bias Current | T A = -40 N C to +125 N C, 100mV across the thermocouple inputs | -100 | +100 | nA | ||
| Power-Supply Rejection | -0.3 | N C/V | ||||
| Power-On Reset Voltage Threshold | V POR | (Note 3) | 2 | 2.5 | V | |
| Power-On Reset Voltage Hysteresis | 0.2 | V | ||||
| Output High Voltage | V OH | I OUT = -1.6mA | V CC - 0.4 | V | ||
| Output Low Voltage | V OL | I OUT = 1.6mA | 0.4 | V |
MAX31855R Absolute Maximum Ratings
| Supply Voltage Range (VCC to GND)..................-0.3V to +4.0V | Operating Temperature Range........................ -40 N C to +125 N C |
|---|---|
| All Other Pins............................................ -0.3V to (VCC + 0.3V) | Junction Temperature .....................................................+150 N C |
| Continuous Power Dissipation (T A = +70 N C) | Storage Temperature Range .......................... -65 N C to +150 N C |
| SO (derate 5.9mW/ N C above +70 N C).......................470.6mW | Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s) ................................+300 N C |
| ESD Protection (All Pins, Human Body Model)...................±2kV | Soldering Temperature (reflow) .....................................+260 N C |
Stresses beyond those listed under 'Absolute Maximum Ratings' may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only, and functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated in the operational sections of the specifications is not implied. Exposure to absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
MAX31855R Recommended Operating Conditions
(TA = -40 N C to +125 N C, unless otherwise noted.)
| PARAMETER | SYMBOL | CONDITIONS | MIN | TYP | MAX | UNITS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power-Supply Voltage | V CC | (Note 2) | 3.0 | 3.3 | 3.6 | V |
| Input Logic 0 | V IL | -0.3 | +0.8 | V | ||
| Input Logic 1 | V IH | 2.1 | V CC + 0.3 | V |
MAX31855R Thermal Information
SO
Junction-to-Ambient Thermal Resistance ( B JA) ........170 N C/W Junction-to-Case Thermal Resistance ( B JC) ...............40 N C/W
Note 1: Package thermal resistances were obtained using the method described in JEDEC specification JESD51-7, using a fourlayer board. For detailed information on package thermal considerations, refer to www.maxim-ic.com/thermal-tutorial .
MAX31855R Typical Application
Pin Configurations appear at end of data sheet.
Functional Diagrams continued at end of data sheet.
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MAX31855R Package Information
For the latest package outline information and land patterns (footprints), go to www.maxim-ic.com/packages . Note that a '+', '#', or '-' in the package code indicates RoHS status only. Package drawings may show a different suffix character, but the drawing pertains to the package regardless of RoHS status.
| PACKAGE TYPE | PACKAGE CODE | OUTLINE NO. | LAND PATTERN NO. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 SO | S8+4 | 21-0041 | 90-0096 |
Variants on the same datasheet
These parts have exact links to the same datasheet. They are candidates to compare, not verified drop-in replacements; check package, pinout and electrical limits.
| Part Number | Manufacturer | Package |
|---|---|---|
| MAX31855 | Analog Devices | 8 SO |
| MAX31855E | Analog Devices | SO-8 |
| MAX31855EASA | Analog Devices | SOIC-8 |
| MAX31855J | Analog Devices | SO-8 |
| MAX31855JASA | Analog Devices | SOIC-8 |
| MAX31855K | Analog Devices | SO-8 |
| MAX31855KASA | Analog Devices | SO-8 |
| MAX31855N | Analog Devices | SO-8 |
| MAX31855NASA | Analog Devices | SO-8 |
| MAX31855RASA | Analog Devices | SO-8 |
| MAX31855S | Analog Devices | SO-8 |
| MAX31855SASA | Analog Devices | SO-8 |
| MAX31855T | Analog Devices | SO-8 |
| MAX31855TASA | Analog Devices | SO-8 |
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