How RTD works

How RTD works A resistance temperature detector(RTD) is a temperature measuring device made of materials such as platinum whose resistance change is known at different temperatures. The R v/s T curve is used to determine the temperature. The platinum RTD’s are the most stable, linear and accurate among all the RTD’s The Common material used…

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Different Types of Temperature Sensors and Its Applications

Contact Type Temperature Sensor The contact type temperature sensor is in physical contact with the substance or object. These sensors are used to measure the temperature of solids, liquids or gases. Non-contact Type Temperature Sensor Non-contact type temperature sensors are used to detect temperature by interrupting a part of the emitted IR energy of the…

Type T, Thermistor

All About Temperature Sensors: Thermistors, Thermocouples, and RTDs

Learn all about temperature sensors and each of their advantages and disadvantages. Temperature Sensors   Temperature sensors are among the most commonly used sensors. All types of equipment use temperature sensors, ranging from computers, cars, kitchen appliances, air conditioners, and (of course) home thermostats. The five most common types of temperature sensors include: Thermistor Thermocouple RTDs…

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Four Main Contact Temperature-Sensing Devices

There are four main contact temperature-sensing devices available, divided in three families: thermocouples (self-generating sensors), resistance temperature detectors and thermistors (resistive sensors), and temperature-transducing ICs (PN or Semiconductive). These sensors translate the temperature into a reference voltage, resistance or current, which is then measured and processed and a numerical temperature value is computed. Types of…

Thermocouple

thermal junction, thermoelectric thermometer, or thermel, a temperature-measuring device consisting of two wires of different metals joined at each end. One junction is placed where the temperature is to be measured, and the other is kept at a constant lower temperature. A measuring instrument is connected in the circuit. The temperature difference causes the development of an electromotive force (known as the Seebeck effect)…