MAX31856 Overview
The MAX31856 performs cold-junction pensation 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%.
MAX31856 Key Features
- Provides High-Accuracy Thermocouple Temperature Readings
- Includes Automatic Linearization Correction for 8 Thermocouple Types
- ±0.15% (max, -20°C to +85°C) Thermocouple FullScale and Linearity Error
- 19-Bit, 0.0078125°C Thermocouple Temperature Resolution
- Internal Cold-Junction pensation Minimizes System ponents
- ±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