MCP96RL00-E/MX

Sensor And Detector Interfaces Overview

The MCP96RL00-E/MX is a board-mount temperature sensor IC that converts thermocouple electromotive force (EMF) to degrees Celsius. It supports Types K, J, T, N, S, E, B, and R with integrated cold-junction compensation. The device provides hot-junction accuracy of ±4.0°C typical and ±8.0°C maximum at TA = 0°C to +85°C. Measurement resolution is 0.0625°C for both hot and cold junctions. Operating voltage ranges from 2.7V to 5.5V with a typical operating current of 300 µA. It features a two-wire I2C compatible interface and is housed in a 20-lead MQFN package.

Sensor And Detector Interfaces Feature Summary

• Integrated cold-junction compensation and support for eight standard thermocouple types
• Four programmable digital alert outputs for monitoring rising or falling temperatures
• User-selectable low-power modes including shutdown and burst sampling
• Two-wire I2C serial interface supporting up to eight devices per bus

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 required temperature grade and confirm the 'MX' designation matches the 20-lead MQFN package requirements. Ensure the ordering information aligns with the manufacturer's latest datasheet revision DS20005426G to avoid discrepancies in pinout or electrical specifications.

Sensor And Detector Interfaces Selection Notes

Select this component when high precision is not critical but cost-effective thermocouple conversion is needed. The ±8.0°C maximum accuracy makes it suitable for general industrial monitoring rather than high-precision laboratory applications. Consider the MCP9600 series if tighter accuracy tolerances are required for the same application environment.

Sensor And Detector Interfaces Part Context

This device belongs to the MCP960X/L0X/RL0X family of thermocouple-to-digital converters. The RL00 variant represents the lower accuracy tier within the family, distinguished from the higher precision MCP9600 and mid-range MCP96L00 models. All variants share the same physical footprint and interface protocols.

Sensor And Detector Interfaces Replacement Considerations

MCP96L00-I/MX

Sensor And Detector Interfaces FAQ

Does the MCP96RL00-E/MX include open-circuit and short-circuit detection?

No, integrated thermocouple open-circuit and short-circuit detection is only available in the MCP9601, MCP96L01, and MCP96RL01 variants.

What is the typical measurement resolution of the device?

The device offers a typical measurement resolution of 0.0625°C for both the hot junction and the cold junction.

How many devices can be addressed on a single I2C bus?

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