MAX31856/EN

SPI Logic pins:

Manufacturer

Analog Devices

Overview

Part: Adafruit MAX31856 Universal Thermocouple Amplifier

Type: Universal Thermocouple Amplifier/Converter

Key Specs:

  • Supported Thermocouple Types: K, J, N, R, S, T, E, B
  • Temperature Output Range: -210°C to +1800°C
  • Temperature Resolution: 0.0078125°
  • Power Supply Voltage: 3.3V to 5V
  • Logic Level Compliance: 3.3V to 5V
  • Interface: 4-wire SPI

Features:

  • Cold-compensation reference
  • Calculations to handle non-linearities
  • Notification when temperature goes out of range
  • Fault notification (FLT pin)
  • Internal temperature reading
  • Onboard 3.3V regulator
  • Onboard level shifting circuitry
  • Onboard inline resistors and filter capacitor for stability
  • DRDY pin for advanced usage
  • Can interface with any microcontroller, even without an analog input

Applications:

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Package:

  • Breakout board with 2-pin terminal block (for thermocouple connection)
  • Breakout board with pin header (for breadboard or perfboard)

Related Variants

The following components are covered by the same datasheet.

Part NumberManufacturerPackage
MAX31856Analog Devices
MAX31856.MPYAnalog Devices
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