Enhance temperature measurement accuracy with the AD8495 K-Type Thermocouple Amplifier Module, designed for reliable and precise signal amplification from thermocouple sensors. This easy-to-use amplifier converts the small voltage generated by K-type thermocouple junctions into a clear analog signal that can be directly read by analog-to-digital converters (ADC) or microcontrollers. Ideal for industrial and scientific applications requiring precise temperature monitoring, the AD8495 offers robust performance and versatile power supply compatibility. Key Features: · Precise K-Type Thermocouple Amplification: Converts thermocouple voltage to a linear output with a gain of approximately 5 mV/°C, enabling accurate temperature readings up to nearly 1,000°C. · On-Chip Cold Junction Compensation: Incorporates an internal temperature sensor to automatically compensate for ambient temperature variations at the cold junction, ensuring precise measurement across a wide temperature range. · High Common-Mode Rejection & Low Noise: Built-in instrumentation amplifier delivers excellent common-mode noise suppression, making it ideal for long lead thermocouple wiring and noisy industrial environments. · Wide Supply Voltage Range: Supports single supply voltage from 3V to 5V for direct microcontroller interface, and dual supply voltages up to ±18V to meet demanding industrial system requirements. · Negative Temperature Measurement Support: Allows easy measurement of temperatures below 0°C with adjustable zero reference voltage on the output, enhancing flexibility for various applications. · High Input Voltage Tolerance: Can withstand thermocouple input voltages exceeding supply rails (up to ±35V under ±5V supply), protecting the amplifier from damage and supporting robust operation. · Fault Detection Capability: Low input bias currents enable effective detection of thermocouple open circuits, improving system reliability and maintenance. · Compact and Easy to Integrate: Includes a pin header and 2-pin socket for straightforward connection and implementation in temperature sensing systems. Applications: Ideal for use with J or K type thermocouples in applications such as oven temperature monitoring, exhaust gas temperature detection, industrial process control, and scientific instrumentation. Specifications: · Material: Electrical components · Amplifier Type: Instrumentation Amplifier for K-type thermocouples · Supply Voltage: 3V to 5V (single supply), up to ±18V (dual supply) · Temperature Range Coverage: Approximately –200°C to +1,000°C (depending on thermocouple used) · Output Sensitivity: ~5 mV/°C Package Includes: · 1 x AD8495 Operational Amplifier Module · 1 x Pin Header · 1 x 2-Pin Socket The AD8495 Thermocouple Amplifier Module offers a reliable, accurate, and versatile solution for converting thermocouple signals into readable analog outputs, enhancing the efficiency and precision of temperature measurement systems in various industrial and laboratory environments.