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# Adafruit PT1000 RTD Temperature Sensor Amplifier - MAX31865

**Brand:** Adafruit

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## Pricing

- **Price:** $30.19
- **Stock:** In stock at supplier
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- **Supplier (Adafruit):** 100 units
- **SKU:** AF-3648

## Description

The Adafruit PT1000 RTD Temperature Sensor Amplifier is a breakout board for the MAX31865 precision RTD-to-digital converter, configured for PT1000 platinum resistance temperature detectors. It reads 2-, 3-, or 4-wire PT1000 sensors over SPI, delivering laboratory-grade temperature accuracy and repeatability that surpasses thermocouples. PT1000 RTDs use a platinum resistor element (1,000Ω 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 4,300Ω 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 PT1000 (1,000Ω at 0°C) sensor 4,300Ω 0.1% Reference Resistor – Pre-installed for PT1000 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 Also Consider PT100 Version – Same board with a 430Ω reference resistor for PT100 (100Ω at 0°C) sensors 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 for PT1000 (assembled) 2× 2-pin screw terminal blocks (colour may vary) 1× Header strip (requires soldering for breadboard use) Important: PT1000 RTD sensor is not included and must be purchased separately.

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