+5V Programmable, Low-Dropout Voltage Regulator The MAX667CPA+ is a temperature sensor and cold-junction compensator manufactured by Maxim Integrated. Below are its specifications, descriptions, and features:
### **Specifications:**
- **Manufacturer:** Maxim Integrated
- **Category:** Sensors, Transducers - Temperature Sensors - Analog and Digital Output
- **Package / Case:** PDIP-8
- **Output Type:** Digital, Serial (SPI-Compatible)
- **Sensing Temperature Range:** **0°C to +1024°C** (Cold-Junction Compensated for K-Type Thermocouples)
- **Accuracy:** **±8 LSB (0.25°C) at +25°C**
- **Resolution:** **12-bit (0.25°C)**
- **Supply Voltage:** **3V to 5.5V**
- **Operating Current:** **1.5mA (typical)**
- **Interface:** **SPI-Compatible Serial Interface**
- **Cold-Junction Compensation Range:** **-20°C to +85°C**
- **Operating Temperature Range:** **-20°C to +85°C**
- **Storage Temperature Range:** **-65°C to +150°C**
- **Lead-Free Status:** Lead-Free
- **RoHS Status:** RoHS Compliant
### **Description:**
The MAX667CPA+ is a cold-junction-compensated K-type thermocouple-to-digital converter. It provides a simple, low-cost solution for digitizing temperature readings from a thermocouple with high accuracy. The device includes a built-in cold-junction compensation circuit, eliminating the need for additional components. It communicates via an SPI-compatible serial interface, making it easy to integrate with microcontrollers.
### **Features:**
- **Cold-Junction Compensation** for K-Type Thermocouples
- **12-Bit Resolution (0.25°C)**
- **Simple SPI-Compatible Serial Interface**
- **Operates from 3V to 5.5V Supply**
- **Low Power Consumption (1.5mA typical)**
- **Open Thermocouple Detection**
- **Wide Temperature Sensing Range (0°C to +1024°C)**
- **8-Pin DIP Package for Easy Prototyping**
This device is commonly used in industrial, automotive, and consumer applications where accurate temperature monitoring is required.
