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# Thermocouple Amplifier MAX31855 breakout board (MAX6675 upgrade)

**Brand:** Adafruit

**URL:** https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/thermocouple-amplifier-max31855-breakout-board-max6675-upgrade

## Pricing

- **Price:** $29.55
- **Stock:** In stock at supplier
- **Local warehouse:** 0 units
- **Supplier (Adafruit):** 25 units
- **SKU:** AF-269

## Description

The MAX31855 Thermocouple Amplifier Breakout converts K-type thermocouple readings into digital data via SPI, handling cold-junction compensation automatically. It measures temperatures from −200°C to +1350°C in 0.25°C increments, making it suitable for a wide range of temperature monitoring applications. The breakout includes the MAX31855K chip, a 3.3 V regulator with 10 µF bypass capacitors, and level-shifting circuitry for 3.3–5 V compatibility. It comes with a 2-pin terminal block for the thermocouple connection and a pin header for breadboard use. Key Features K-Type Thermocouple Interface – Digital SPI output with cold-junction compensation Wide Temperature Range – −200°C to +1350°C in 0.25°C increments 3.3–5 V Compatible – On-board regulator and level shifting for flexible logic levels SPI Interface – Requires only 3 digital I/O pins Internal Temperature Sensor – Built-in cold-junction temperature reading Fully Assembled – Tested and ready to use with included terminal block and header Specifications IC – MAX31855K (replaces discontinued MAX6675) Thermocouple Type – K-type only Temperature Range – −200°C to +1350°C Resolution – 0.25°C Accuracy – ±2°C to ±6°C (typical for K-type thermocouples) Interface – SPI (3 digital pins) Supply Voltage – 3.3–5 V Ideal For High-temperature monitoring (ovens, kilns, furnaces) Industrial process temperature measurement 3D printer hotend monitoring Arduino and microcontroller temperature logging Package Contents 1× MAX31855 Thermocouple Amplifier Breakout (assembled and tested) 1× 2-pin terminal block 1× Pin header Note: The MAX31855 is not pin-compatible or code-compatible with the older MAX6675. Existing MAX6675 designs will require adjustment. A K-type thermocouple is required and sold separately. Resources Thermocouple Tutorial (with CircuitPython and Arduino libraries)

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