The MAX31865ATP+T is an RTD-to-digital converter from Maxim Integrated (now Analog Devices) in TQFN-20, designed to measure PT100 and PT1000 resistance temperature detectors (RTDs) with 15-bit resolution. The device uses a ratiometric measurement technique: a precision current (400uA for PT100, 400uA/10 for PT1000) flows through the RTD, and the voltage across the RTD is measured relative to a reference resistor (RREF) connected across REFIN+ and REFIN-. The ADC output code = (RTD / RREF) x 2^15, so the measurement is ratiometric and independent of the current source accuracy. For a PT100 sensor at 0C (100 ohms) with RREF = 430 ohms: code = (100/430) x 32768 = 7620. The fault detection circuitry monitors for: RTD open (infinite resistance), RTD short (near-zero resistance), reference resistor out of range, and overvoltage/undervoltage on the RTD inputs. The FAULT pin goes LOW when any fault is detected, and the fault type is readable via SPI. The DRDY pin goes LOW when a new conversion is complete, enabling interrupt-driven reads. The device supports 1-shot and continuous conversion modes. The conversion time is 21ms at 60Hz filter (50/60Hz rejection) or 10.5ms at 50Hz filter. The SPI interface operates at up to 5MHz. The internal oscillator eliminates external timing components. The ATP+T suffix specifies TQFN-20, tape-and-reel. Applications include industrial temperature measurement, medical thermometry, and HVAC control.