MAX31856

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Precision Thermocouple to Digital Converter with Linearization

Simplifies Thermocouple Designs with Integrated Automatic Cold Junction Compensation and Linearization Correction

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Overview

  • Provides High-Accuracy Thermocouple Temperature Readings
    • Includes Automatic Linearization Correction for 8 Thermocouple Types
    • ±0.15% (max, -20°C to +85°C) Thermocouple Full-Scale and Linearity Error
    • 19-Bit, 0.0078125°C Thermocouple Temperature Resolution
  • Internal Cold-Junction Compensation Minimizes System Components
    • ±0.7°C (max, -20°C to +85°C) Cold-Junction Accuracy
  • ±45V Input Protection Provides Robust System Performance
  • Simplifies System Fault Management and Troubleshooting
    • Detects Open Thermocouples
    • Over- and Undertemperature Fault Detection
  • 50Hz/60Hz Noise Rejection Filtering Improves System Performance
  • 14-Pin TSSOP Package

The MAX31856 performs cold-junction compensation and digitizes the signal from any type of thermocouple. The output data is formatted in degrees Celsius. This converter resolves temperatures to 0.0078125°C, allows readings as high as +1800°C and as low as -210°C (depending on thermocouple type), and exhibits thermocouple voltage measurement accuracy of ±0.15%. The thermocouple inputs are protected against overvoltage conditions up to ±45V.

A lookup table (LUT) stores linearity correction data for several types of thermocouples (K, J, N, R, S, T, E, and B). Line frequency filtering of 50Hz and 60Hz is included, as is thermocouple fault detection. A SPI-compatible interface allows selection of thermocouple type and setup of the conversion and fault detection processes.

Applications

  • Industrial Equipment
  • Industrial Ovens, Furnaces, and Environmental Chambers
  • Temperature Controllers

MAX31856
Precision Thermocouple to Digital Converter with Linearization
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MAX31856EVSYS

Evaluation System for MAX31856

Features and Benefits

  • Easy Evaluation of the MAX31856
  • Includes K-Type Thermocouple
  • USB Power and Interface with USB2PMB1 Board
  • Windows XP®, Windows® 7, Windows 8.1-Compatible Software
  • 12-Pin Pmod-Compatible Connector (SPI)
  • Fully Assembled and Tested
  • Proven PCB Layout
  • RoHS Compliant

Product Details

The MAX31856 evaluation system (EV system) provides the hardware and software necessary to evaluate the MAX31856 thermocouple-to-digital converter.

The EV system includes the MAX31856PMB1 peripheral module with a Pmod-compatible connector for SPI communication. The system also includes the USB2PMB1 adapter board for communication with the software and a K-type thermocouple for temperature sensing. Other thermocouple types (J, N, R, S, T, E, and B) can be evaluated with a user-supplied thermocouple.

Applications

  • Industrial Equipment
  • Industrial Ovens, Furnaces, and Environmental Chambers
  • Temperature Controllers

MAX31856EVSYS
Evaluation System for MAX31856
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