The Microchip MCP960X converts thermocouple EMF to degree Celsius with integrated cold-junction compensation. The temperature correction coefficients are derived from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) ITS-90 thermocouple database. This device corrects the thermocouple nonlinear error characteristics of eight thermocouple types and outputs ±0.5°C/±1.5°C (typ./max.).

Thermocouple electromotive force (EMF) to °C
Integrated cold-junction compensation, integrated thermocouple open-circuit and short-circuit detection
Measurement resolution of hot and cold-junctions is +0.0625°C (typical)
Four programmable temperature alert outputs
Programmable digital filter for temperature