MCP9600 Thermocouple Amplifier
Thermocouple interface for measuring temperatures from -200°C to 1372°C. Requires a separate thermocouple probe.
Say it to PAL
“Keep an eye on the temperature of the probe.”
The code PAL writes
p.onSensorChange('qwiic-mcp9600', 'thermocouple', (temp) => {
if (temp > 200) p.notify('High temp: ' + temp + '°C');
});
await p.waitUntilStopped();When to pick it
Extreme temperature ranges (-200°C to 1372°C) using thermocouple probes. Only for furnaces, kilns, ovens, exhaust — regular sensors top out at 150°C.
Good to know
- Requires a separate thermocouple probe (not included). Make sure you have one.
- Supports 6 thermocouple types (K, J, T, N, S, E) — must match probe to config.
- Cold junction compensation is automatic but can drift if the board itself gets hot.
About it
A thermocouple-to-I2C converter with integrated cold-junction compensation. Supports K, J, T, N, S, E, B, and R thermocouple types. The wide temperature range makes it suitable for industrial processes, ovens, furnaces, and cryogenic applications. A K-type thermocouple probe must be connected separately.
Also bring
a thermocouple probe · the probe is the part that touches the heat, and it is sold apart
Facts
Tested
Its driver works. We have not signed it off on a real board yet.
I2C address
0x60, 0x61, 0x62, 0x63, 0x64, 0x65, 0x66, 0x67
The MCP9600 Thermocouple Amplifier answers at I2C address 0x60. A jumper or pin moves it to 0x61 or 0x62 or 0x63 or 0x64 or 0x65 or 0x66 or 0x67.
Current
2 mA
The catalog lists a typical draw of 2 mA for the MCP9600, copied from the maker’s description and not measured by Palpable.
Board size
25.4 × 25.4 mm
The MCP9600 board measures 25.4 × 25.4 mm and stands 10 mm tall with its parts. It has 2 mounting holes. These dimensions are from the maker’s mechanical drawing.
Free to reuse
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This record was last changed on September 20, 2026.