The  MCP9601 is a fully integrated thermocouple  Electromotive Force (EMF) to degree Celsius converter IC with integrated thermocouple open-circuit and short-circuit detection and cold-junction compensation. The MCP9601 supports 8 thermocouple types (K, J, T, N, S, E, B and R). The MCP9601 provides user-programmable registers, adding design flexibility for various temperature sensing applications. The registers allow user-selectable settings, such as low-power modes for battery-powered applications, an adjustable digital filter for fast transient temperatures and four individually programmable temperature alert outputs, which can be used to detect multiple temperature zones.

• Provides a Complete "Plug and Play" Thermocouple Conditioning Solution
• ±0.5°C/1.5°C (Typ./Max.) Hot-Junction Temperature Measurement Accuracy
• ±0.5°C/1.0°C (Typ./Max.) Cold-Junction Temperature Measurement Accuracy
• I2C™ Compatible,100 kHz, supporting up to eight devices on I2C bus
• Operating Voltage Range: 2.7V to 5.5V
• Operating Current: 500 μA (typical)
• Shutdown Current: 2 μA (typical)
• Package: 20-lead MQFN
• Typical Applications
• Industrial process control equipment
• Furnaces
• HVAC systems
• Ovens and cooktops
• Barbeque grill & smokers