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# Adafruit PT100 RTD Temperature Sensor Amplifier - MAX31865

**Brand:** Adafruit

**URL:** https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/adafruit-pt100-rtd-temperature-sensor-amplifier-max31865

## Pricing

- **Price:** $31.31
- **Stock:** In stock
- **Local warehouse:** 3 units
- **Supplier (Adafruit):** 0 units
- **SKU:** AF-3328

## Description

The Adafruit PT100 RTD Temperature Sensor Amplifier is a breakout board for the MAX31865 precision RTD-to-digital converter. It reads 2-, 3-, or 4-wire PT100 platinum resistance temperature detectors over SPI, delivering laboratory-grade temperature accuracy and repeatability that surpasses thermocouples. PT100 RTDs use a platinum resistor element (100Ω at 0°C) whose resistance changes predictably with temperature. The MAX31865 handles signal amplification, wire compensation, and analogue-to-digital conversion — you simply read the resistance ratio over SPI and convert to temperature. The board includes a 430Ω 0.1% precision reference resistor and is 5V-safe with an on-board 3.3V regulator and level shifting. Key Features MAX31865 RTD Amplifier – Precision ADC with automatic wire resistance compensation 2-, 3-, or 4-Wire RTD Support – Compatible with any PT100 (100Ω at 0°C) sensor 430Ω 0.1% Reference Resistor – Pre-installed for PT100 sensors SPI Interface – Works with any microcontroller; example code provided for temperature calculation 5V Safe – On-board 3.3V regulator and level shifting for use with Arduino and other 5V boards Screw Terminal Blocks – Two 2-pin terminals for connecting RTD sensor wires PT100 vs PT1000 This board is configured for PT100 RTDs (100Ω at 0°C). If you have a PT1000 RTD (1,000Ω at 0°C), a different version with the appropriate reference resistor is available. Ideal For Precision temperature measurement in laboratory settings Industrial process monitoring and control Food and beverage temperature logging Scientific instruments requiring high accuracy and repeatability Package Contents 1× Adafruit MAX31865 RTD Amplifier Breakout (assembled) 2× 2-pin screw terminal blocks (colour may vary) 1× Header strip (requires soldering for breadboard use) Important: PT100 RTD sensor is not included and must be purchased separately.

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