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MAX31855
Cold-Junction Compensated
Thermocouple-to-Digital Converter
General Description Features
The MAX31855 performs cold-junction compensation S Cold-Junction Compensation
and digitizes the signal from a K-, J-, N-, T-, S-, R-, or S 14-Bit, 0.25NC Resolution
E-type thermocouple. The data is output in a signed
14-bit, SPI-compatible, read-only format. This converter S Versions Available for K-, J-, N-, T-, S-, R-, and
resolves temperatures to 0.25NC, allows readings as high E-Type Thermocouples (see Table 1)
as +1800NC and as low as -270NC, and exhibits thermo- S Simple SPI-Compatible Interface (Read-Only)
couple accuracy of ±2NC for temperatures ranging from S Detects Thermocouple Shorts to GND or VCC
-200NC to +700NC for K-type thermocouples. For full
S Detects Open Thermocouple
range accuracies and other thermocouple types, see the
Thermal Characteristics specifications.

Applications Ordering Information appears at end of data sheet.

Industrial
Appliances For related parts and recommended products to use with this part,
refer to: www.maxim-ic.com/MAX31855.related
HVAC
Automotive

Typical Application Circuit

VCC

0.1µF
MAX31855

GND MICROCONTROLLER

SO MISO

T+ SCK SCK

T- CS SS

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Cold-Junction Compensated
Thermocouple-to-Digital Converter
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Supply Voltage Range (VCC to GND)...................-0.3V to +4.0V Operating Temperature Range......................... -40NC to +125NC
All Other Pins............................................. -0.3V to (VCC + 0.3V) Junction Temperature......................................................+150NC
Continuous Power Dissipation (TA = +70NC) Storage Temperature Range ........................... -65NC to +150NC
SO (derate 5.9mW/NC above +70NC)........................470.6mW Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s).................................+300NC
ESD Protection (All Pins, Human Body Model)....................±2kV Soldering Temperature (reflow) ......................................+260NC
Stresses beyond those listed under “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only, and functional opera-
tion of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated in the operational sections of the specifications is not implied. Exposure to absolute
maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.

PACKAGE THERMAL CHARACTERISTICS (Note 1)

SO
Junction-to-Ambient Thermal Resistance (BJA).........170NC/W
Junction-to-Case Thermal Resistance (BJC)................40NC/W

Note 1: Package thermal resistances were obtained using the method described in JEDEC specification JESD51-7, using a four-
layer board. For detailed information on package thermal considerations, refer to www.maxim-ic.com/thermal-tutorial.

RECOMMENDED OPERATING CONDITIONS

(TA = -40NC to +125NC, unless otherwise noted.)
PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
Power-Supply Voltage VCC (Note 2) 3.0 3.3 3.6 V
Input Logic 0 VIL -0.3 +0.8 V
VCC +
Input Logic 1 VIH 2.1 V
0.3

DC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(3.0V P VCC P 3.6V, TA = -40NC to +125NC, unless otherwise noted.)
PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
Power-Supply Current ICC 900 1500 FA
TA = -40NC to +125NC, 100mV across the
Thermocouple Input Bias Current -100 +100 nA
thermocouple inputs
Power-Supply Rejection -0.3 NC/V
Power-On Reset Voltage
VPOR (Note 3) 2 2.5 V
Threshold
Power-On Reset Voltage
0.2 V
Hysteresis
VCC -
Output High Voltage VOH IOUT = -1.6mA V
0.4
Output Low Voltage VOL IOUT = 1.6mA 0.4 V

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Thermocouple-to-Digital Converter
THERMAL CHARACTERISTICS
(3.0V P VCC P 3.6V, TA = -40NC to +125NC, unless otherwise noted.) (Note 4)
PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
TTHERMOCOUPLE = -200NC to +700NC,
-2 +2
MAX31855K Thermocouple TA = -20NC to +85NC (Note 3)
Temperature Gain and Offset TTHERMOCOUPLE = +700NC to +1350NC,
-4 +4 NC
Error (41.276FV/NC nominal TA = -20NC to +85NC (Note 3)
sensitivity) (Note 4) TTHERMOCOUPLE = -270NC to +1372NC,
-6 +6
TA = -40NC to +125NC (Note 3)
MAX31855J Thermocouple TTHERMOCOUPLE = -210NC to +750NC,
-2 +2
Temperature Gain and Offset TA = -20NC to +85NC (Note 3)
NC
Error (57.953FV/NC nominal TTHERMOCOUPLE = -210NC to +1200NC,
sensitivity) (Note 4) -4 +4
TA = -40NC to +125NC (Note 3)
TTHERMOCOUPLE = -200NC to +700NC,
-2 +2
MAX31855N Thermocouple TA = -20NC to +85NC (Note 3)
Temperature Gain and Offset TTHERMOCOUPLE = +700NC to +1300NC,
-4 +4 NC
Error (36.256FV/NC nominal TA = -20NC to +85NC (Note 3)
sensitivity) (Note 4) TTHERMOCOUPLE = -270NC to +1300NC,
-6 +6
TA = -40NC to +125NC (Note 3)
MAX31855T Thermocouple TTHERMOCOUPLE = -270NC to +400NC,
-2 +2
Temperature Gain and Offset TA = -20NC to +85NC (Note 3)
NC
Error (52.18FV/NC nominal TTHERMOCOUPLE = -270NC to +400NC,
sensitivity) (Note 4) -4 +4
TA = -40NC to +125NC (Note 3)
TTHERMOCOUPLE = -200NC to +700NC,
-2 +2
MAX31855E Thermocouple TA = -20NC to +85NC (Note 3)
Temperature Gain and Offset TTHERMOCOUPLE = +700NC to +1000NC,
-3 +3 NC
Error (76.373FV/NC nominal TA = -20NC to +85NC (Note 3)
sensitivity) (Note 4) TTHERMOCOUPLE = -270NC to +1000NC,
-5 +5
TA = -40NC to +125NC (Note 3)
TTHERMOCOUPLE = -50NC to +700NC,
-2 +2
MAX31855R Thermocouple TA = -20NC to +85NC (Note 3)
Temperature Gain and Offset TTHERMOCOUPLE = +700NC to +1768NC,
-4 +4 NC
Error (10.506FV/NC nominal TA = -20NC to +85NC (Note 3)
sensitivity) (Note 4) TTHERMOCOUPLE = -50NC to +1768NC,
-6 +6
TA = -40NC to +125NC (Note 3)
TTHERMOCOUPLE = -50NC to +700NC,
-2 +2
MAX31855S Thermocouple TA = -20NC to +85NC (Note 3)
Temperature Gain and Offset TTHERMOCOUPLE = +700NC to +1768NC,
-4 +4 NC
Error (9.587FV/NC nominal TA = -20NC to +85NC (Note 3)
sensitivity) (Note 4) TTHERMOCOUPLE = -50NC to +1768NC,
-6 +6
TA = -40NC to +125NC (Note 3)

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THERMAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
(3.0V P VCC P 3.6V, TA = -40NC to +125NC, unless otherwise noted.) (Note 4)

PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS

Thermocouple Temperature Data
0.25 NC
Resolution
Internal Cold-Junction TA = -20NC to +85NC (Note 3) -2 +2
NC
Temperature Error TA = -40NC to +125NC (Note 3) -3 +3
Cold-Junction Temperature Data
TA = -40NC to +125NC 0.0625 NC
Resolution
Temperature Conversion Time
(Thermocouple, Cold Junction, tCONV (Note 5) 70 100 ms
Fault Detection)
Thermocouple Conversion
tCONV_PU (Note 6) 200 ms
Power-Up Time

SERIAL-INTERFACE TIMING CHARACTERISTICS

(See Figure 1 and Figure 2.)
PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
Input Leakage Current ILEAK (Note 7) -1 +1 µA
Input Capacitance CIN 8 pF
Serial-Clock Frequency fSCL 5 MHz
SCK Pulse-High Width tCH 100 ns
SCK Pulse-Low Width tCL 100 ns
SCK Rise and Fall Time 200 ns
CS Fall to SCK Rise tCSS 100 ns
SCK to CS Hold 100 ns
CS Fall to Output Enable tDV 100 ns
CS Rise to Output Disable tTR 40 ns
SCK Fall to Output Data Valid tDO 40 ns
CS Inactive Time (Note 3) 200 ns
Note 2: All voltages are referenced to GND. Currents entering the IC are specified positive, and currents exiting the IC are negative.
Note 3: Guaranteed by design; not production tested.
Note 4: Not including cold-junction temperature error or thermocouple nonlinearity.
Note 5: Specification is 100% tested at TA = +25NC. Specification limits over temperature (TA = TMIN to TMAX) are guaranteed by
design and characterization; not production tested.
Note 6: Because the thermocouple temperature conversions begin at VPOR, depending on VCC slew rates, the first thermocouple
temperature conversion may not produce an accurate result. Therefore, the tCONV_PU specification is required after VCC is
greater than VCCMIN to guarantee a valid thermocouple temperature conversion result.
Note 7: For all pins except T+ and T- (see the Thermocouple Input Bias Current parameter in the DC Electrical Characteristics
table).

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Serial-Interface Diagrams

CS

SCK

SO D0
D31 D8 D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1

Figure 1. Serial-Interface Protocol

tCSS

CS
tCH tCL

SCK
tDV tDO tTR

SO
D31 D3 D2 D1 D0

Figure 2. Serial-Interface Timing

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Typical Operating Characteristics
(VCC = +3.3V, TA = +25NC, unless otherwise noted.)

INTERNAL TEMPERATURE SENSOR

SUPPLY CURRENT vs. TEMPERATURE ACCURACY
1.4 0.7

MAX31855 toc01

MAX31855 toc02
VCC = 3.3V
1.2 VCC = 3.6V 0.6

0.5

MEASUREMENT ERROR (°C)

SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)

1.0
0.4
NOTE: THIS DATA WAS TAKEN
0.8 VCC = 3.3V
0.3 IN PRECISION BATH SO HIGH
VCC = 3.0V TEMPERATURE LIMIT IS 90°C
0.6 0.2
0.1
0.4
0
0.2
-0.1
0 -0.2
-40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 -40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100
TEMPERATURE (°C) TEMPERATURE (°C)

ADC ACCURACY vs. ADC INPUT VOLTAGE ADC ACCURACY vs. ADC INPUT VOLTAGE
ACROSS TEMPERATURE ACROSS VCC
0.3 0
MAX31855 toc03

MAX31855 toc04
0.2 AT -40°C -0.1 VCC = 3.0V
0.1 -0.2
0 -0.3
ADC ACCURACY (°C)

ADC ACCURACY (°C)

-0.1 AT +85°C -0.4 VCC = 3.3V

-0.2 -0.5
-0.3 -0.6
-0.4 AT +25°C -0.7 VCC = 3.6V
-0.5 -0.8
-0.6 -0.9
VCC = 3.3V INTERNAL TEMPERATURE = +25°C
-0.7 -1.0
0 20 40 60 0 20 40 60
ADC INPUT VOLTAGE (mV) ADC INPUT VOLTAGE (mV)

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Pin Configuration Pin Description
PIN NAME FUNCTION
1 GND Ground
TOP VIEW
Thermocouple Input. See Table 1. Do
2 T-
+ not connect to GND.
GND 1 8 DNC
3 T+ Thermocouple Input. See Table 1.
T- 2 7 SO 4 VCC Power-Supply Voltage
MAX31855
5 SCK Serial-Clock Input
T+ 3 6 CS
Active-Low Chip Select. Set CS low to
VCC 4 5 SCK 6 CS
enable the serial interface.
7 SO Serial-Data Output
SO
8 DNC Do Not Connect

Block Diagram

VCC

VCC
S5 SCK
COLD-JUNCTION DIGITAL
SO
MAX31855 COMPENSATION CONTROL
CS

T+ S4
ADC
T-
S1

S2 FAULT
DETECTION
GND
S3 REFERENCE
VOLTAGE

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Detailed Description for the difference between the thermocouple cold-
junction side (device ambient temperature) and a 0NC
The MAX31855 is a sophisticated thermocouple-to- virtual reference. For a K-type thermocouple, the volt-
digital converter with a built-in 14-bit analog-to-digital age changes by about 41FV/NC, which approximates
converter (ADC). The device also contains cold-junction the thermocouple characteristic with the following linear
compensation sensing and correction, a digital control- equation:
ler, an SPI-compatible interface, and associated control VOUT = (41.276FV/NC) x (TR - TAMB)
logic. The device is designed to work in conjunction
where VOUT is the thermocouple output voltage (FV), TR
with an external microcontroller (FC) in thermostatic,
is the temperature of the remote thermocouple junction
process-control, or monitoring applications. The device
(NC), and TAMB is the temperature of the device (NC).
is available in several versions, each optimized and
trimmed for a specific thermocouple type (K, J, N, T, S, Other thermocouple types use a similar straight-line
R, or E.). The thermocouple type is indicated in the suffix approximation but with different gain terms. Note that the
of the part number (e.g., MAX31855K). See the Ordering MAX31855 assumes a linear relationship between tem-
Information table for all options. perature and voltage. Because all thermocouples exhibit
some level of nonlinearity, apply appropriate correction
Temperature Conversion to the device’s output data.
The device includes signal-conditioning hardware to
convert the thermocouple’s signal into a voltage com- Cold-Junction Compensation
patible with the input channels of the ADC. The T+ and The function of the thermocouple is to sense a difference
T- inputs connect to internal circuitry that reduces the in temperature between two ends of the thermocouple
introduction of noise errors from the thermocouple wires. wires. The thermocouple’s “hot” junction can be read
across the operating temperature range (Table 1). The
Before converting the thermoelectric voltages into equiv-
reference junction, or “cold” end (which should be at
alent temperature values, it is necessary to compensate

Table 1. Thermocouple Wire Connections and Nominal Sensitivities

COLD-JUNCTION
TYPE T- WIRE T+ WIRE TEMP RANGE (°C) SENSITIVITY (µV/°C) SENSITIVITY (µV/°C)
(0NC TO +70NC)
41.276
K Alumel Chromel -270 to +1372 40.73
(0NC to +1000NC)
57.953
J Constantan Iron -210 to +1200 52.136
(0NC to +750NC)
36.256
N Nisil Nicrosil -270 to + 1300 27.171
(0NC to +1000NC)
9.587
S Platinum Platinum/Rhodium +50 to +1768 6.181
(0NC to +1000NC)
52.18
T Constantan Copper -270 to +400 41.56
(0NC to +400NC)
76.373
E Constantan Chromel -270 to +1000 44.123
(0NC to +1000NC)
10.506
R Platinum Platinum/Rhodium -50 to +1768 6.158
(0NC to +1000NC)

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the same temperature as the board on which the device During fault detection, the connections from the exter-
is mounted) can range from -55NC to +125NC. While the nal thermocouple and cold-junction compensation cir-
temperature at the cold end fluctuates, the device con- cuit to the ADC are opened (switches S4 and S5). The
tinues to accurately sense the temperature difference at internal ground reference on T- is also opened (switch
the opposite end. S3). The connections to the internal fault-detection cir-
The device senses and corrects for the changes in cuit are closed (switch S1 and S2). The fault-detection
the reference junction temperature with cold-junction circuit tests for shorted connections to VCC or GND on
compensation. It does this by first measuring its internal the T+ and T- inputs, as well as looking for an open
die temperature, which should be held at the same tem- thermocouple condition. Bits D0, D1, and D2 of the
perature as the reference junction. It then measures the output data are normally low. Bit D2 goes high to indi-
voltage from the thermocouple’s output at the reference cate a thermocouple short to VCC, bit D1 goes high to
junction and converts this to the noncompensated ther- indicate a thermocouple short to GND, and bit D0 goes
mocouple temperature value. This value is then added high to indicate a thermocouple open circuit. If any of
to the device’s die temperature to calculate the thermo- these conditions exists, bit D16 of the SO output data,
couple’s “hot junction” temperature. Note that the “hot which is normally low, also goes high to indicate that a
junction” temperature can be lower than the cold junction fault has occurred.
(or reference junction) temperature.
Serial Interface
Optimal performance from the device is achieved when
the thermocouple cold junction and the device are at The Typical Application Circuit shows the device inter-
the same temperature. Avoid placing heat-generating faced with a microcontroller. In this example, the device
devices or components near the MAX31855 because this processes the reading from the thermocouple and
could produce cold-junction-related errors. transmits the data through a serial interface. Drive CS
low and apply a clock signal at SCK to read the results
Conversion Functions
at SO. Conversions are always being performed in the
During the conversion time, tCONV, three functions are
background. The fault and temperature data are only be
performed: the temperature conversion of the internal
updated when CS is high.
cold-junction temperature, the temperature conversion of
the external thermocouple, and the detection of thermo- Drive CS low to output the first bit on the SO pin. A
couple faults. complete serial-interface read of the cold-junction com-
pensated thermocouple temperature requires 14 clock
When executing the temperature conversion for the inter-
cycles. Thirty-two clock cycles are required to read both
nal cold-junction compensation circuit, the connection to
the thermocouple and reference junction temperatures
signal from the external thermocouple is opened (switch
(Table 2 and Table 3.) The first bit, D31, is the thermo-
S4) and the connection to the cold-junction compensa-
couple temperature sign bit, and is presented to the SO
tion circuit is closed (switch S5). The internal T- reference
pin within tDV of the falling edge of CS. Bits D[30:18]
to ground is still maintained (switch S3 is closed) and
contain the converted temperature in the order of MSB
the connections to the fault-detection circuit are open
to LSB, and are presented to the SO pin within tD0 of the
(switches S1 and S2).
falling edge of SCK. Bit D16 is normally low and goes
When executing the temperature conversion of the high when the thermocouple input is open or shorted to
external thermocouple, the connections to the internal GND or VCC. The reference junction temperature data
fault-detection circuit are opened (switches S1 and S2 in begins with D15. CS can be taken high at any point while
the Block Diagram) and the switch connecting the cold- clocking out conversion data. If T+ and T- are uncon-
junction compensation circuit is opened (switch S5). The nected, the thermocouple temperature sign bit (D31) is
internal ground reference connection (switch S3) and 0, and the remainder of the thermocouple temperature
the connection to the ADC (switch S4) are closed. This value (D[30:18]) is 1.
allows the ADC to process the voltage detected across
Figure 1 and Figure 2 show the serial-interface timing
the T+ and T- terminals.
and order. Table 2 and Table 3 show the SO output bit
weights and functions.

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Table 2. Memory Map—Bit Weights and Functions
14-BIT THERMOCOUPLE FAULT 12-BIT INTERNAL TEMPERATURE SCV SCG OC
RES RES
TEMPERATURE DATA BIT DATA BIT BIT BIT
BIT D31 D30 … D18 D17 D16 D15 D14 … D4 D3 D2 D1 D0

1= 1=
MSB 1=
MSB 210 LSB 2-2 1= LSB 2-4 Short Short
VALUE Sign … Reserved Sign 26 … Reserved Open
(1024NC) (0.25NC) Fault (0.0625NC) to to
(64NC) Circuit
VCC GND

Table 3. Memory Map—Descriptions

BIT NAME DESCRIPTION
14-Bit Thermocouple
D[31:18] These bits contain the signed 14-bit thermocouple temperature value. See Table 4.
Temperature Data
D17 Reserved This bit always reads 0.
This bit reads at 1 when any of the SCV, SCG, or OC faults are active. Default value
D16 Fault
is 0.
12-Bit Internal Temperature These bits contain the signed 12-bit value of the reference junction temperature.
D[15:4]
Data See Table 5.
D3 Reserved This bit always reads 0.
D2 SCV Fault This bit is a 1 when the thermocouple is short-circuited to VCC. Default value is 0.
D1 SCG Fault This bit is a 1 when the thermocouple is short-circuited to GND. Default value is 0.
D0 OC Fault This bit is a 1 when the thermocouple is open (no connections). Default value is 0.

Table 4. Thermocouple Temperature Data Table 5. Reference Junction Temperature

Format Data Format
TEMPERATURE DIGITAL OUTPUT TEMPERATURE DIGITAL OUTPUT
(NC) (D[31:18]) (NC) (D[15:4])
+1600.00 0110 0100 0000 00 +127.0000 0111 1111 0000
+1000.00 0011 1110 1000 00 +100.5625 0110 0100 1001
+100.75 0000 0110 0100 11 +25.0000 0001 1001 0000
+25.00 0000 0001 1001 00 0.0000 0000 0000 0000
0.00 0000 0000 0000 00 -0.0625 1111 1111 1111
-0.25 1111 1111 1111 11 -1.0000 1111 1111 0000
-1.00 1111 1111 1111 00 -20.0000 1110 1100 0000
-250.00 1111 0000 0110 00 -55.0000 1100 1001 0000
Note: The practical temperature ranges vary with the
thermocouple type.

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Applications Information The thermocouple system’s accuracy can also be
improved by following these precautions:
Noise Considerations • Use the largest wire possible that does not shunt heat
Because of the small signal levels involved, thermocou- away from the measurement area.
ple temperature measurement is susceptible to power- • If a small wire is required, use it only in the region
supply coupled noise. The effects of power-supply noise of the measurement, and use extension wire for the
can be minimized by placing a 0.1FF ceramic bypass region with no temperature gradient.
capacitor close to the VCC pin of the device and to GND.
• Avoid mechanical stress and vibration, which could
The input amplifier is a low-noise amplifier designed to strain the wires.
enable high-precision input sensing. Keep the thermo-
couple and connecting wires away from electrical noise • When using long thermocouple wires, use a twisted
sources. It is strongly recommended to add a 10nF pair extension wire.
ceramic surface-mount differential capacitor, placed • Avoid steep temperature gradients.
across the T+ and T- pins, in order to filter noise on the • Try to use the thermocouple wire well within its tem-
thermocouple lines. perature rating.
Thermal Considerations • Use the proper sheathing material in hostile environ-
Self-heating degrades the device’s temperature measure- ments to protect the thermocouple wire.
ment accuracy in some applications. The magnitude of the • Use extension wire only at low temperatures and only
temperature errors depends on the thermal conductivity in regions of small gradients.
of the device package, the mounting technique, and the
effects of airflow. Use a large ground plane to improve the • Keep an event log and a continuous record of thermo-
device’s temperature measurement accuracy. couple resistance.

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Ordering Information
PART THERMOCOUPLE TYPE MEASURED TEMP RANGE PIN-PACKAGE
MAX31855KASA+ K -200NC to +1350NC 8 SO
MAX31855KASA+T K -200NC to +1350NC 8 SO
MAX31855JASA+ J -40NC to +750NC 8 SO
MAX31855JASA+T J -40NC to +750NC 8 SO
MAX31855NASA+ N -200NC to + 1300NC 8 SO
MAX31855NASA+T N -200NC to + 1300NC 8 SO
MAX31855SASA+ S +50NC to +1600NC 8 SO
MAX31855SASA+T S +50NC to +1600NC 8 SO
MAX31855TASA+ T -250NC to +400NC 8 SO
MAX31855TASA+T T -250NC to +400NC 8 SO
MAX31855EASA+ E -40NC to +900NC 8 SO
MAX31855EASA+T E -40NC to +900NC 8 SO
MAX31855RASA+ R -50NC to +1770NC 8 SO
MAX31855RASA+T R -50NC to +1770NC 8 SO
Note: All devices are specified over the -40°C to +125°C operating temperature range.
+Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
T = Tape and reel.

Package Information
For the latest package outline information and land patterns (footprints), go to www.maxim-ic.com/packages. Note that a “+”, “#”, or
“-” in the package code indicates RoHS status only. Package drawings may show a different suffix character, but the drawing pertains
to the package regardless of RoHS status.
PACKAGE TYPE PACKAGE CODE OUTLINE NO. LAND PATTERN NO.
8 SO S8+4 21-0041 90-0096

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Revision History
REVISION REVISION PAGES
DESCRIPTION
NUMBER DATE CHANGED
0 3/11 Initial release —
1 11/11 Corrected ESD protection value; added “S” and “R” type specifications 1, 2, 3, 8, 12
Corrected the thermocouple temperature conditions in the Thermal Characteristics
table and Table 1; added clarification to the Serial Interface section to help users
2 2/12 3, 8, 9, 11
better understand how to communicate with the device; added a recommendation to
add a 10nF differential capacitor to the T+/T- pins in the Noise Considerations section

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