The MAX31855 is a cold-junction compensated thermocouple-to-digital converter from Maxim Integrated Products. It supports K, J, N, T, S, R, and E type thermocouples. The converter has a 14-bit, 0.25NC resolution SPI-compatible read-only interface. It can measure temperatures from -270NC to +1800NC with an accuracy of ±2NC for K-type thermocouples. The MAX31855 is suitable for use in industrial, home appliance, and automotive applications.