Description
7Semi MCP9808 Max Accuracy I2C Temperature Sensor Breakout
The 7Semi MCP9808 Max Accuracy I²C Temperature Sensor Breakout is a high-precision, low-power digital temperature sensor module based on the Microchip MCP9808. It offers excellent accuracy, high resolution, and stable long-term performance. With I²C communication and programmable alert thresholds, this breakout is ideal for precision temperature monitoring in HVAC systems, industrial equipment, weather stations, IoT devices, and consumer electronics.
Technical Specifications:
- Sensor IC: MCP9808
- Measurement Type: Ambient temperature
- Operating Temperature Range: –40°C to +125°C
- Accuracy: ±0.25°C typical; ±0.5°C max (–20°C to +100°C); ±1°C at extremes
- Resolution: Programmable - 0.5°C, 0.25°C, 0.125°C, 0.0625°C
- Interface: I²C / SMBus
- I²C Speed: Up to 400 kHz
- Supply Voltage: 2.7V to 5.5V
- Operating Current: ~200 µA typical
- Alert Pin: Programmable upper, lower, and critical temperature thresholds
- Multi-Sensor Support: Up to 8 sensors on the same I²C bus (A0, A1, A2 address pins)
- Output Type: Fully calibrated digital temperature output
- Logic Compatibility: 3.3V and 5V systems
- Board Type: Compact breakout module
Features:
- High-accuracy temperature sensing with ±0.25°C typical precision
- Wide temperature range suitable for indoor, outdoor, and industrial uses
- High-resolution digital output (as fine as 0.0625°C)
- Supports multiple sensors on the same I²C bus
- Programmable alert thresholds for temperature monitoring and protection
- No external calibration required — factory-calibrated sensor
- Low power consumption for battery-powered applications
- Easy integration with Arduino, ESP32, STM32, Raspberry Pi
- Stable output with minimal drift over time
- Compact and reliable breakout ideal for embedded systems
Applications:
- HVAC, thermostats, and indoor climate monitoring
- Smart home and IoT temperature sensing
- Industrial and process temperature monitoring
- Weather stations and environmental monitoring
- Data logging and temperature profiling
- Consumer electronics (PCs, servers, appliances)
- Battery management and thermal protection
- Multi-zone temperature monitoring
- Laboratory and research instruments
- Embedded systems needing accurate digital temperature readings



