MCP96L00-E/MX

Sensor And Detector Interfaces Overview

The MCP96L00-E/MX is a board-mount temperature sensor IC that converts thermocouple electromotive force to degrees Celsius. It features integrated cold-junction compensation and supports Types K, J, T, N, S, E, B, and R. The device provides hot-junction accuracy of ±2.0°C typical and ±4.0°C maximum within the 0°C to +85°C range. Operating voltage spans 2.7V to 5.5V with a typical operating current of 300 µA. It utilizes a two-wire I²C interface at 100 kHz and offers 18-bit resolution with a measurement resolution of 0.0625°C. The component is housed in a 20-lead MQFN package and operates between -40°C and +125°C.

Sensor And Detector Interfaces Feature Summary

• Integrated cold-junction compensation for accurate thermocouple measurements
• Supports eight standard thermocouple types including K, J, T, N, S, E, B, and R
• Programmable digital filter and four user-configurable temperature alert outputs
• Low-power operation with shutdown mode and burst sampling capabilities

Sensor And Detector Interfaces Applications

• Petrochemical thermal management systems
• Hand-held measurement equipment
• Industrial equipment thermal management
• Commercial and industrial ovens
• Temperature detection racks

Sensor And Detector Interfaces Procurement Notes

Verify the specific suffix 'E' corresponds to the extended temperature grade (-40°C to +125°C) as defined in the official datasheet. Confirm the MQFN-20 package dimensions and exposed thermal pad requirements against your PCB layout guidelines. Ensure I²C bus pull-up resistors are selected to meet the specified rise and fall time constraints for reliable communication.

Sensor And Detector Interfaces Selection Notes

Select this model when high precision is not the primary requirement but cost-effective thermocouple conversion is needed. The ±4.0°C maximum accuracy makes it suitable for general industrial monitoring rather than critical calibration tasks. Consider the MCP9600 variant if tighter accuracy specifications are required for the application environment.

Sensor And Detector Interfaces Part Context

This component belongs to the MCP960X/L0X/RL0X family of thermocouple-to-digital converters manufactured by Microchip Technology. The L00 variant specifically targets applications requiring moderate accuracy with integrated signal conditioning. It shares the same physical footprint and interface protocols as the higher-precision MCP9600 and lower-cost MCP96RL00 models within the series.

Sensor And Detector Interfaces Replacement Considerations

MCP9600-L/MX: Offers higher accuracy (±1.5°C max) with identical pinout and interface.

Sensor And Detector Interfaces FAQ

Does the MCP96L00 support open-circuit detection?

No, the MCP96L00 does not include integrated open-circuit or short-circuit detection. This feature is available only in the MCP96L01 variant.

What is the maximum number of devices supported on the I²C bus?

The device supports up to eight devices per I²C bus by utilizing the ADDR pin to set different address levels.

How is the thermocouple type selected?

The thermocouple type is selected via user-programmable registers within the device configuration.