Datasheet

THERMOCOUPLE
REFERENCE DESIGN
© 2010 Microchip Technology Inc. DS51889A-page 3
Table of Contents
Preface ........................................................................................................................... 5
Introduction............................................................................................................ 5
Document Layout .................................................................................................. 5
Conventions Used in this Guide............................................................................ 6
Recommended Reading........................................................................................ 7
The Microchip Web Site ........................................................................................ 7
Customer Support ................................................................................................. 7
Document Revision History................................................................................... 7
Chapter 1. Product Overview
1.1 Introduction ..................................................................................................... 9
1.2 What is the Thermocouple Reference Design? .............................................. 9
1.3 What the Thermocouple Reference Design kit includes ................................ 9
Chapter 2. Installation and Operation
2.1 Introduction ................................................................................................... 11
2.2 Features ....................................................................................................... 11
2.3 Getting Started ............................................................................................. 12
2.3.1 Hardware Setup ........................................................................................ 12
2.3.2 Software Setup .......................................................................................... 13
2.3.3 Sensor Calibration and Setup ................................................................... 15
Appendix A. Schematic and Layouts
A.1 Introduction .................................................................................................. 17
A.2 Board - Schematic ...................................................................................... 18
A.3 Board -Top Silk and Pads ............................................................................ 19
A.4 Board - Internal V
DD
Layer ........................................................................... 19
A.5 Board - Internal Ground Layer ..................................................................... 20
A.6 Board - Bottom Silk and Pads ...................................................................... 20
Appendix B. Bill of Materials
Worldwide Sales and Service .................................................................................... 22