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MAX6675 K-Type Thermocouple Temperature Sensor Module

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MAX6675 overview

The MAX6675 Thermocouple Temperature Sensor performs cold-junction compensation and digitizes the signal from a type-K thermocouple. The data is output in a 12-bit resolution, SPI-compatible, read-only format.MAX6675 Thermocouple Temperature Sensor resolves temperatures to 0.25°C, allows readings as high as +1024°C, and exhibits thermocouple accuracy of 8 LSBs for temperatures ranging from 0°C to +700°C. The MAX6675 is available in a small, 8-pin SO package. This is a commonly used module for temperature measurement. Though the supplier rating for the thermocouple is 80C, we have run them up to 150C with no issues noted.

This MAX6675 Thermocouple Temperature Sensor and module makes use of the Maxim MAX6675 K-Thermocouple to digital converter IC to provide a microcontroller compatible digital serial interface (SPI compatible) to provide accurate temperature compensated measurement of the supplied K-Type thermocouple sensor. It has a 12-bit resolution providing temperature readings from 0oC to 1024oC (max temperature of the supplied sensor is 450oC) with a resolution of 0.25oC

Key specifications

Module current
50mA
Thermocouple temperature range
0 to 450oC
Module sensor temperature range (OC)
0 to 1024
Temperature resolution (oc)
0.25
Module supply voltage
3 to 5.5V
Module interface
Serial (SO, SCK, CS) 16-bit SPI compatible.
Thermocouple accuracy (0-700oC)
8 LSBs

MAX6675 features

  • Direct Digital Conversion of Type -K Thermocouple Output
  • Cold-Junction Compensation
  • Simple SPI-Compatible Serial Interface
  • 12-Bit, 0.25°C Resolution
  • Open Thermocouple Detection
  • Simple SPI serial interface temperature output.
  • High impedance differential inputs.
  • Wide operating voltage range 3. 0 ~ 5. 5V, operating current 50mA.
  • Module interface: GND VCC SCK CS SO.
  • On-chip cold junction compensation.

MAX6675 pinout

NameDescription
GNDConnect to system ground. This ground needs to be in common with the MCU.
VCCConnect to 3.0 to 5.5V. Typically connected to the power of the MCU.
SCKSerial Clock Input. Connect to any digital pin on MCU.
CSChip Select. Connect to any digital pin on MCU.
SOSerial Data Output. Connect to any digital pin on MCU

MAX6675 applications

  • Industrial
  • Appliances
  • HVAC

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Datasheet

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