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Microchip MCP9800 Temperature Sensor PICtail Demo Board User Guide
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.
MICROCHIP MCP9800 specifications
| 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 |
Source: Microchip MCP9800 Temperature Sensor PICtail Demo Board User Guide
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Questions answered in these manuals
What items are included in the MCP9800 PICtail demo board kit?
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.
From: Microchip MCP9800 Temperature Sensor PICtail Demo Board User Guide
Where can I find the schematic and PCB layout for the demo board?
The schematic and PCB layout are provided in Appendix A of the manual.
From: Microchip MCP9800 Temperature Sensor PICtail Demo Board User Guide
What temperature range can the MCP9800/1/2/3 sensors measure?
They convert temperatures from –55 °C to +125 °C to a digital word.
How many bits of resolution are available?
The sensor allows user‑selectable resolution from 9‑bit to 12‑bit.
What does the MCP9800 Temperature Data Logger Demo Board kit include?
The kit includes the demo board, a PIC16F684 microcontroller, a 24LC1025 serial EEPROM, the MCP9800 temperature sensor, and all required passive components as listed in the Bill of Materials.
From: Microchip MCP9800 Temperature Data Logger Demo Board User Guide
Where can I find the schematic for the demo board?
The schematic is provided in Appendix A; see section A.2 Board Schematic for the full diagram.
From: Microchip MCP9800 Temperature Data Logger Demo Board User Guide