User guide for the Microchip MCP9800 Temperature Sensor PICtail demo board, covering overview, installation, schematics and parts list.
This manual introduces the MCP9800 Temperature Sensor PICtail demo board, a development platform that demonstrates how to connect the MCP9800 sensor to a PIC microcontroller. It describes the board’s components, provides wiring and firmware information, and explains how to integrate the sensor into existing designs.
The document includes a product overview, step‑by‑step installation instructions, schematic and PCB layout drawings, a complete bill of materials, and contact details for global Microchip sales and support locations.
| Sensor type | Two‑wire high‑precision temperature sensor |
|---|---|
| Microcontroller on board | PIC16F684 14‑pin flash 8‑bit CMOS MCU |
| Capacitor (C1) | 1 µF 16 V ceramic capacitor |
The kit contains the MCP9800 PICtail demo board, its user manual, the MCP9800 data sheet, a PIC16F684 14‑pin flash 8‑bit CMOS microcontroller, and the associated firmware.
The schematic and PCB layout are provided in Appendix A of the manual.
Technical support is available through the Microchip website (www.microchip.com) or by contacting a local Microchip sales office listed in the document.