Glossary Definition for Thermocouple

Definition

A temperature sensor formed by the junction of two dissimilar metals. A thermocouple produces a voltage proportional to the difference in temperature between the hot junction and the lead wire (cold) junction.

Keywords

temperature, sensor, thermal, heat, hot, cool, cooling, 

Related Parts

• MAX6675 - Cold-Junction-Compensated K-Thermocouple-to-Digital Converter (0°C to +1024°C)
• MAX6674 - Cold-Junction-Compensated K-Thermocouple-to-Digital Converter (0°C to +128°C)

See Also

• Temperature Sensor
• Thermistor
• Analog Temperature Sensor
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