7Semi MAX31855 K-Type Thermocouple Amplifier Breakout
The 7Semi MAX31855 Thermocouple Amplifier Breakout is designed for creators, engineers, and industrial users who need reliable and highly accurate temperature readings from extreme environments.
With its advanced MAX31855 converter IC, this breakout allows effortless digital temperature measurement using K-type thermocouples, making it a powerful choice for applications like 3D printing, HVAC monitoring, and high-heat industrial systems.
The onboard cold-junction compensation ensures precision by automatically correcting any thermal offsets at the connector.
Supporting temperatures from -270°C to +1372°C, it delivers 14-bit resolution with smooth 0.25°C read steps, providing dependable, noise-free readings for sensitive processes.
Built-in fault detection helps identify open circuits or shorts, making the system easier to troubleshoot and safer for continuous operation.
With its SPI-based digital interface and compatibility with 3.3V/5V logic microcontrollers, the module integrates cleanly with Arduino, ESP32, Raspberry Pi, and industrial controllers.
Features:
- Supports a wide thermocouple measurement range from –270°C to +1372°C, making it suitable for extreme heat and cryogenic applications.
- Provides 14-bit high-resolution output with precise 0.25°C increments for accurate temperature monitoring.
- Includes built-in cold-junction compensation, ensuring reliable compensation for ambient temperature fluctuations.
- Offers a simple SPI digital interface, requiring minimal I/O pins for easy integration with most microcontrollers.
- Compatible with multiple thermocouple types including K, J, N, T, S, R, and E, providing versatility in system design.
- Features fault detection for open thermocouples and shorts to VCC/GND to enhance system safety.
- Supports both 3.3V and 5V logic levels, ensuring broad compatibility across development boards.