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MAX31855R

Thermocouple-to-Digital Converter

The 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.

Manufacturer

Analog Devices

Category

Sensors

Package

SO-8

MAX31855R Key Specifications

ParameterValue
InterfaceSPI-compatible, read-only
Supply Current900µA typ, 1500µA max
Conversion Time70ms typ, 100ms max
Fault DetectionShort to VCC, short to GND, open thermocouple
Thermocouple TypeR-type (Platinum/Platinum-Rhodium)
ESD Protection (HBM)±2kV
Supply Voltage Range3.0V to 3.6V
Serial Clock Frequency5MHz 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 Resolution0.25°C (14-bit)
Cold-Junction Temperature Resolution0.0625°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.)

PARAMETERSYMBOLCONDITIONSMINTYPMAXUNITS
Power-Supply CurrentI CC9001500F A
Thermocouple Input Bias CurrentT A = -40 N C to +125 N C, 100mV across the thermocouple inputs-100+100nA
Power-Supply Rejection-0.3N C/V
Power-On Reset Voltage ThresholdV POR(Note 3)22.5V
Power-On Reset Voltage Hysteresis0.2V
Output High VoltageV OHI OUT = -1.6mAV CC - 0.4V
Output Low VoltageV OLI OUT = 1.6mA0.4V

MAX31855R Absolute Maximum Ratings

Supply Voltage Range (VCC to GND)..................-0.3V to +4.0VOperating 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).......................470.6mWLead Temperature (soldering, 10s) ................................+300 N C
ESD Protection (All Pins, Human Body Model)...................±2kVSoldering 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.

(TA = -40 N C to +125 N C, unless otherwise noted.)

PARAMETERSYMBOLCONDITIONSMINTYPMAXUNITS
Power-Supply VoltageV CC(Note 2)3.03.33.6V
Input Logic 0V IL-0.3+0.8V
Input Logic 1V IH2.1V CC + 0.3V

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.

UCSP is a trademark of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.

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 TYPEPACKAGE CODEOUTLINE NO.LAND PATTERN NO.
8 SOS8+421-004190-0096

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