CHANDLER, Ariz., Aug. 31, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Microchip
Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: MCHP), a leading provider of
microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, today
announced the MCP9600—the world's first
thermocouple-conditioning integrated circuit to combine precision
instrumentation, a precision temperature sensor and a precision,
high-resolution analog-to-digital converter (ADC), in addition to a
math engine preprogrammed with the firmware to support a broad
range of standard thermocouple types (K, J, T, N, S, E, B and R).
Thermocouples are one of the most ubiquitous
temperature-measurement devices, due to their robustness and
accuracy in harsh, high-temperature environments, and their ability
to measure temperature over an extremely wide range. The MCP9600
simplifies thermocouple designs by integrating a number of discrete
devices into one chip, which also lowers board area, cost and power
consumption.
To learn more about Microchip's MCP9600, visit
http://www.microchip.com/MCP9600-Page-063015a. And, view a
brief presentation, here:
http://www.microchip.com/MCP9600-Press-Presentation-063015a
Thermocouples are widely used to measure temperature by the
designers of industrial, consumer, automotive/aerospace and
petrochemical applications, among others. The MCP9600 provides them
with the world's first plug-and-play solution for creating
thermocouple-based designs, because it eliminates the design
expertise required for a discrete implementation, such as firmware
development using an MCU's math engine. Designers no longer have to
create precision instrumentation circuitry to accurately measure a
thermocouple's microvolt-level signals, nor do they have to design
ADC circuitry for precise temperature calculations. With the
MCP9600's integrated cold-junction compensation, calculating the
"Hot" junction temperature of a thermocouple doesn't necessitate
thermal design expertise to precisely measure the reference
temperature of the thermocouple's "Cold" junction.
"The MCP9600 is the only system-on-a-chip
thermocouple-conditioning IC on the market," said Bryan J. Liddiard, marketing vice president of
Microchip's Analog and Interface Products Division. "It offers
customers a fully integrated, plug-and-play solution for a
non-trivial application, saving development time and
resources."
Other features of the MCP9600 include a temperature-data digital
filter, which minimizes the effects of temperature fluctuations,
system noise and electromagnetic interference. Its shutdown modes
reduce overall system power consumption, while its four
user-programmable temperature-alert outputs reduce the system
microcontroller's overhead and code space, while further
simplifying designs. Finally, the MCP9600 comes in a 5x5 mm,
20-lead mQFN package, which further reduces board area and
manufacturing cost.
Development Support
The MCP9600 Thermocouple IC Evaluation Board (part #
ADM00665) was also announced today, to enable development. It is
available now for $65.00.
Pricing and Availability
The MCP9600 is available today for sampling and volume
production, in a 5x5 mm, 20-lead mQFN package. Prices start at
$3.54 each in 5,000-unit quantities.
For additional information, contact any Microchip sales
representative or authorized worldwide distributor, or visit
Microchip's Web site at
http://www.microchip.com/MCP9600-Page-063015a. To purchase
products mentioned in this press release, go to
microchipDIRECT or contact one of Microchip's authorized
distribution partners.
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About Microchip Technology
Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: MCHP) is a leading
provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP
solutions, providing low-risk product development, lower total
system cost and faster time to market for thousands of diverse
customer applications worldwide. Headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, Microchip offers
outstanding technical support along with dependable delivery and
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Tags / Keywords: Signal Conditioning, Thermocouple,
Temperature Sensing, Thermocouple Converter, Temperature Sensor,
Digital Temperature Sensor, Sensors
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