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SparkFun Thermocouple Breakout - MAX31855K Boards, Sparkfun Originals, TemperatureThe SparkFun MAX31855K Thermocouple Breakout is a simple 14 bit resolution, SPI compatible, serial interface thermocouple digitizer that makes reading a wide range of temperatures possible. A thermocouple works by taking two wires made of dissimilar metals, connecting them at the two ends, and making a temperature gradient between one end and the other (a hot end and a cold one). Once this is achieved, a voltage potential is formed and current flows.
The SparkFun MAX31855K Thermocouple Breakout is a simple 14-bit resolution, SPI-compatible, serial interface thermocouple digitizer that makes reading a wide range of temperatures possible. A thermocouple works by taking two wires made of dissimilar metals, connecting them at the two ends, and making a temperature gradient between one end and the other (a ‘hot’ end and a ‘cold’ one). Once this is achieved, a voltage potential is formed and current flows. The SparkFun Thermocouple Breakout takes a standard Type-K thermocouple in one end, digitizes the temperature measured and sends that data out the other end via a SPI interface, thereby interpreting the data and translating it for you to read!
With the SparkFun Thermocouple Breakout, the thermocouple?s hot junction can be read from -200�C to +700�C with an accuracy of �2�C while the cold junction, inside the MAX31855K, can only range from -20�C to +85�C while maintaining �2�C accuracy. The MAX31855K constantly measures the temperature of the cold junction using an internal temperature-sensing diode. The MAX31855K requires a power source from +3.0V to +3.6V (+3.0V nominal) and only draws 1.5mA maximum.
The Thermocouple Breakout is designed to accept a standard thermocouple connector, for convenience and compatibility with probes you may already own. These connectors aren?t necessary, and you could solder a thermocouple directly into the through holes labeled ?+? and ?-?. If you decide to solder the thermocouple directly to the breakout board, it is recommended that the thermocouple be mounted for strain relief to avoid breaking the thin wires. Notches for a zip-tie or wire wrapping have been provided in the PCB opposite the header for this purpose.
Features:
- 14-bit Resolution
- SPI-Compatible, Serial Interface
- -200�C to +700�C Temperature Reading with �2�C Accuracy
- 3.0V to 3.6V (+3.0V nominal) Required
- Accepts Type-K Thermocouple
Documents:
- Schematic
- Eagle Files
- Hookup Guide
- Datasheet (MAX31855K)
- GitHub (Design Files)
- GitHub (Library & Example Code)
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