MAX31855EVKIT#: 14-bit Thermocouple Interface SPI

Summary

The MAX31855 evaluation kit (EV kit) provides the hardware and software (GUI) necessary to evaluate the MAX31855 cold-junction compensated thermocouple-to-digital converter.

The MAX31855 EV kit comes with a MAX31855KASA+ soldered to the PCB. This is the K-type thermocouple version of the MAX31855. Other thermocouple types can be evaluated by procuring the desired thermocouple, thermocouple socket, and corresponding MAX31855. Contact the factory for free samples of the MAX31855 to match your desired thermocouple type.

Features:

Includes Everything Needed to Evaluate a K-Type Thermocouple
EV Kit Hardware is USB Powered (USB Cable Included)
Windows XP®, Windows Vista®, and Windows® 7 Operating Systems-Compatible Software
USB HID Interface
Graphical User Interface (GUI) Consists of a Single .EXE File
Second Channel Allows Easy Evaluation of J-, N-, T-, S-, R-, and E-Thermocouple Types

Specifications

Manufacturer	Analog Devices Inc./Maxim Integrated
Category	Sensor Solutions
Sub-Category	Temperature Sensing
Eval Board Part Number	MAX31855EVKIT#-ND
Eval Board Supplier	Analog Devices Inc./Maxim Integrated
Eval Board	Normally In Stock
Purpose	Thermocouple Interface
Sensing Method	Thermocouple
Accuracy	±2°C (-200°C ~ 700°C)
Sensing Range	-270°C ~ 1350°C
Features	Cold-Junction Compensation GUI / Design Software SPI Interface USB Interface
Design Author	Maxim Integrated Products
Main I.C. Base Part	MAX31855
Component Count + Extras	7 + 47
Date Created By Author	2011-10
Date Added To Library	2012-06