Features
• Thermocouple Electromotive Force (EMF) to °C
Converter:
- Integrated cold-junction compensation
- Integrated thermocouple open-circuit and
short-circuit detection (MCP9601/L01/RL01)
• Supported Types (designated by NIST ITS-90):
- Type K, J, T, N, S, E, B and R
• Sensor Accuracy for Thermocouple Hot-Junction:
- MCP9600/01 ±0.5°C/±1.5°C (typ./max.)
- MCP96L00/L01 ±2.0°C/±4.0°C (typ./max.)
- MCP96RL00/RL01 ±4.0°C/±8.0°C (typ./max.)
• Measurement Resolution:
- Hot and cold-junctions: +0.0625°C (typical)
• Four Programmable Temperature Alert Outputs:
- Monitor hot or cold-junction temperatures
- Detect rising or falling temperatures
- Up to 255°C of programmable hysteresis
• Programmable Digital Filter for Temperature
• Low Power:
- Shutdown mode
- Burst mode: 1 to 128 temperature samples
• Two-Wire Interface: I2C Compatible, 100 kHz:
- Supports eight devices per I2C Bus
• Operating Voltage Range: 2.7V to 5.5V
• Operating Current: 300 μA (typical)
• Shutdown Current: 2 μA (typical)
• Package: 20-Lead MQFN

Typical Applications
• Petrochemical Thermal Management
• Hand-Held Measurement Equipment
• Industrial Equipment Thermal Management
• Commercial and Industrial Ovens
• Industrial Engine Thermal Monitor
• Temperature Detection Racks