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# Arduino MKR Therm Shield

**Type:** Product page · **SKU:** ASX00012 · **Brand:** [Arduino](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/arduino-australia) · **GTIN:** 7630049200531
**Page:** https://core-electronics.com.au/arduino-mkr-therm-shield.html ([markdown](https://core-electronics.com.au/arduino-mkr-therm-shield.html.md))

Your solution for precise and extended range temperature measurements.

## Pricing

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## Description

The MKR THERM Shield allows a board of the MKR family to acquire temperatures from a thermocouple of type K and a DS18Bxx digital one wire sensor. The Thermocouple is a kind of temperature sensor that offers high accuracy and a wide range of measured temperatures. Its analog nature requires specific interfacing and this shield relies on the [MAX31855](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/MAX31855_57540d4e0b8.pdf) thermocouple digital interface.

The two connectors of the MKR THERM Shield allow the usage of [Type K](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermocouple#Type_K) thermocouples with or without a plug attached to the metal wires.

The MKR THERM Shield has its own library to read the temperature measured by the thermocouple. You may find further details and a usage example in Arduino's [Getting Started ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermocouple#Type_K)page.

### Technical Specifications

 | **Connectors** | K TYPE |
|---|---|
|  | [DALLAS DS18S20](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/DS18S20_49073fc75dd.pdf) (to solder) |
|  | Screw terminal block |
| **Input Voltage** | 3.3v |
| **Operating Voltage** | 3.3v |
| **Operating Temperature** | -200°C to 700°C |
| **Communication** | SPI/1wire |
| **IC** | MAX31855 |
| **Length** | 61mm |
| **Width** | 25mm |
| **Weight** | 32 grams |

### OSH: Schematics

The Arduino MKR Therm Shield is open-source hardware! You can build your own board using the following files:

- [Eagle Files](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/MKRTHERMShield-reference_200339ac3fd.zip)
- [Schematics](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/MKRTHERMShieldV3_76292110696.pdf)
- [Maxin MAX31855 Datasheet](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/MAX31855_57540d4e0b8.pdf)

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