TIPD109

Simple thermocouple measurement reference design, less than 1°C accuracy

TIPD109

Design files

Overview

This thermocouple measurement verified design provides a very simple and accurate method way to implement thermocouple measurement. This design outlines the necessary anti-aliasing filters and biasing resistors to provide sensor diagnostics. This example also provides a novel way of accomplishing cold junction compensation for the system using the onboard temperature sensor on the ADS1118. For thermocouple linearization, the design also provides a very simple algorithm for linear that can be implemented on most microcontrollers.

Features
  • Measures K-type thermocouple temperature
  • Accuracy <1 °C
  • Precision and repeatability of 0.2°C
  • Includes cold junction compensation
  • Includes software algorithm
  • Uses ADS1118 16-bit ADC with PGA
  • This verified design includes:
    • Theory
    • Component selection
    • TINA-TI simulation
    • Schematics and PCB layout
    • Verification and measured performance
    • Modification options
Download View video with transcript Video

A fully assembled board has been developed for testing and performance validation only, and is not available for sale.

Design files & products

Design files

Download ready-to-use system files to speed your design process.

TIDR190.PDF (66 KB)

Complete listing of design components, reference designators, and manufacturers/part numbers

TIDC148.ZIP (281 KB)

Design file that contains information on physical board layer of design PCB

SLAC579.ZIP (330 KB)

Detailed schematic diagram for design layout and components

TIDR189.PDF (54 KB)

Detailed schematic diagram for design layout and components

Products

Includes TI products in the design and potential alternatives.

Precision ADCs

ADS111816-bit, 860-SPS, 4-channel, delta-sigma ADC with PGA, oscillator, VREF, temp sensor and SPI

Data sheet: PDF | HTML

Technical documentation

No results found. Please clear your search and try again.
View all 1
Type Title Date
User guide TIPD109 Verified Design Reference Guide Sep 19, 2013

Related design resources

Design tools & simulation

SIMULATION TOOL
TINA-TI SPICE-based analog simulation program

Support & training

TI E2E™ forums with technical support from TI engineers

View all forum topics

Content is provided "as is" by TI and community contributors and does not constitute TI specifications. See terms of use.

If you have questions about quality, packaging or ordering TI products, see TI support.