STM32 MAX31865 Temperature Sensing

by Marwen Maghrebi

In this article, we’ll explore STM32 & MAX31865: SPI Temperature Sensing, highlighting the integration of the STM32 microcontroller with the MAX31865 through SPI.

STM32 microcontroller interfacing with MAX31865 for accurate temperature sensing using PT100/PT1000 RTD sensors.

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1- STMicroelectronics STM32CubeMX

2- STMicroelectronics STM32CubeIDE

3- Proteus 8

MAX31865 RTD PT100 Amplifier Integration with STM32 for Precision Temperature Sensing:

This project involves achieving precise temperature sensing capabilities through efficient SPI communication between STM32 microcontrollers and the MAX31865 RTD-to-digital converter. Delve into the intricacies of configuring and optimizing SPI communication between STM32 and MAX31865 to facilitate seamless data exchange.

Exploring the MAX31865 RTD-to-Digital Converter:

The MAX31865 is equipped with sophisticated signal conditioning circuitry optimized for PT100 through PT1000 RTDs. Its built-in 15-bit ADC, input protection, and digital controller ensure accurate temperature measurements while supporting fault detection mechanisms.

Through SPI-compatible communication, the MAX31865 interfaces seamlessly with STM32 microcontrollers, enabling real-time temperature data acquisition and analysis

Configuring STM32 for Efficient SPI Communication:

The SPI communication between STM32 and MAX31865 is based on four essential pins: SDO (serial data output), SDI (serial data input), CS (chip selection) and SCLK (serial clock). The STM32 microcontroller serves as the master device, generating the serial clock signal (SCLK) to synchronize the data transfer.

Efficient SPI communication not only boosts data transfer speed but also ensures system reliability. By fine-tuning parameters like clock frequency and transfer mode, delays are minimized, and efficiency is maximized. Additionally, incorporating fault detection mechanisms enhances system robustness, detecting and mitigating errors to maintain data integrity

To initiate this project, we’ll commence by configuring the STM32 in SPI Full-Duplex Master mode, a crucial step in establishing seamless communication with the MAX31865. Subsequently, we’ll configure the PA4 and PA3 pins as OUTPUT to ensure precise control over peripheral devices. Finally, we’ll implement UART communication, enabling the transmission of temperature readings and system status updates with precision and efficiency

STM32CubeMX Configuration:

  • Open CubeMX & Create New Project Choose The Target MCU STM32F103C6 & Double-Click Its Name
  • Go To The Clock Configuration & Set The System Clock To 16MHz
  • Enable USART1 and USART2 Module (Asynchronous Mode)
  • Set the USART1 and USART2 communication parameters (baud rate = 9600, parity=NON, stop bits =1, and word length =8bits)
  • In the NVIC settings tab, enable the interrupt for the USART1 peripheral
  • In the DMA settings tab, enable the DMA for the USART2 peripheral
  • Configure The GPIO Pins PB0, and PB1 as Input Pin
  • Configure The GPIO Pins PB14, and PB15 as Output Pin
  • Generate The Initialization Code & Open The Project In CubeIDE

STM32CubeIDE Configuration:

  • Write The Application Layer Code
  • Max31865.h & Max31865.c
  • main.c
  • Proteus Configuration :
  • Open Proteus & Create New Project and click next

  • Click on Pick Device
  • Search for STM32F103C6 & MAX31865AAP & RTD-PT100
  • Click on Virtual Instrumets Mode then choose VIRTUAL TERMINAL & SPI DEBUGGER
  • Click on Terminal Mode then choose (DEFAULT & POWER & GROUND)
  • finally make the circuit below and start the simulation.
STM32 and MAX31865 Circuit Diagram

That’s all!
If you have any questions or suggestions don’t hesitate to leave a comment below

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Gopinath September 15, 2024 - 6:20 pm

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Marwen Maghrebi September 20, 2024 - 11:47 pm

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