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MAX31850/MAX31851
Cold-Junction Compensated, 1-Wire
Thermocouple-to-Digital Converters
General Description
Features
The MAX31850/MAX31851 cold-junction compensat-
ed, 1-Wire thermocouple-to-digital converters perform
S Cold-Junction Compensation
S 14-Bit, 0.25NC Resolution
M
cold-junction compensation and digitize the signal from
a K-, J-, N-, T-, S-, R-, or E-type thermocouple. The con-
verters resolve temperatures to 0.25NC, allow readings
as high as +1768NC and as low as -270NC, and exhibit
thermocouple accuracy of 8 LSBs (2NC) for temperatures
ranging from -200NC to +700NC.
S Versions Available for K-, J-, N-, T-, S-, R-, and
E-Type Thermocouples (see Table 1)
S 1-Wire Interface (Read-Only); Power Can Be
Obtained from Interface (Parasite-Powered Mode)
S Detects Thermocouple Shorts to GND or V
S Detects Open Thermocouple
DD
Communication with the master microcontroller is over a
1-Wire bus that by definition requires only one data line
(and ground) for communication. Operating power can
be obtained directly from the data line (“parasite power”),
eliminating the need for an external power supply.
Applications
Industrial
HVAC
Appliances
Medical
Each device has a unique 64-bit serial code, which
allows multiple units to function on the same 1-Wire bus.
Therefore, it is simple to use one microcontroller (the
master device) to monitor temperature from many ther-
mocouples distributed over a large area.
Ordering Information appears at end of data sheet.
Four location address inputs simplify mapping of
individual units to specific locations.
Block Diagram
DQ
MAX31850
MAX31851
PARASITE-
POWER
CIRCUIT
S5
S4
COLD-JUCTION
COMPENSATION
64-BIT ROM
AND
1-Wire PORT
C
PP
T+
T-
ADC
POWER-
SUPPLY
SENSE
V
DD
S1
S2
FAULT
DETECTION
MEMORY
CONTROL LOGIC
S3
REFERENCE
VOLTAGE
SCRATCHPAD
GND
ADDRESS PIN INPUT
AD0 AD1 AD2 AD3
1-Wire is a registered trademark of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.
For related parts and recommended products to use with this part, refer to: www.maximintegrated.com/MAX31850.related
For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim Direct at
1-888-629-4642, or visit Maxim Integrated’s website at www.maximintegrated.com.
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