Breakout board for the MAX31856 universal digital thermocouple interface IC. This is an exciting update of the MAX31855, with improvements in resolution (19 vs 14 bits), on-board temperature reference (6 vs 4 bits), and compensation (fully compensated vs nonlinear correction required). The MAX31856 is interfaced via 4-wire SPI with options for interrupt triggering. An LDO and a high-speed level shifter are included on ALL device pins to allow interfacing with microcontroller devices between 3.3V and 5V (all Arduinos, Raspberry PI, etc) without sacrificing device performance in any operating condition. This board is interfaced with a 0.1" 1x9 pin header and has four mounting holes for standoffs and 4-40 screws.

Additional connector options are available

Features

• MAX31856 universal type Thermocouple-to-digital converter
• Measures full range for B, E, J, K, N, R, S and T thermocouple types
• 19-bit SPI interface
• Supply voltage range: 3.3V - 5.0V
• On-board LDO supplies the MAX31856
• High-speed level translator on ALL digital pins
• All Arduino, RPi and PIC devices supported
• Detects shorts to GND or Vcc
• Detects open thermocouple
• Volume pricing and custom assembly available. Contact Customer Service to place a custom order.
• Mounting holes for 4-40 sized screws
• Connections are spaced for 0.1" pin header
• Designed, manufactured, tested and shipped from the USA

Applications

• Automotive data acquisition (exhaust, coolant, brakes, etc)
• Industrial instrumentation
• Oven temperature measurements and control
• Home brew setups
• Other hobby projects