Features

• Thermocouple Electromotive Force (EMF) to °C

Converter:

- Integrated cold-junction compensation

- Integrated thermocouple open-circuit and

short-circuit detection (MCP9601/L01/RL01)

• Supported Types (designated by NIST ITS-90):

- Type K, J, T, N, S, E, B and R

• Sensor Accuracy for Thermocouple Hot-Junction:

- MCP9600/01 ±0.5°C/±1.5°C (typ./max.)

- MCP96L00/L01 ±2.0°C/±4.0°C (typ./max.)

- MCP96RL00/RL01 ±4.0°C/±8.0°C (typ./max.)

• Measurement Resolution:

- Hot and cold-junctions: +0.0625°C (typical)

• Four Programmable Temperature Alert Outputs:

- Monitor hot or cold-junction temperatures

- Detect rising or falling temperatures

- Up to 255°C of programmable hysteresis

• Programmable Digital Filter for Temperature

• Low Power:

- Shutdown mode

- Burst mode: 1 to 128 temperature samples

• Two-Wire Interface: I2C Compatible, 100 kHz:

- Supports eight devices per I2C Bus

• Operating Voltage Range: 2.7V to 5.5V

• Operating Current: 300 μA (typical)

• Shutdown Current: 2 μA (typical)

• Package: 20-Lead MQFN

Typical Applications

• Petrochemical Thermal Management

• Hand-Held Measurement Equipment

• Industrial Equipment Thermal Management

• Commercial and Industrial Ovens

• Industrial Engine Thermal Monitor

• Temperature Detection Racks