semiconductor device formed

from metal oxides. The

principle of temperature
measurement with a
thermistor is that its resistance
changes with temperature.
THERMISTOR

NTC Devices
BEAD TYPE THERMI STOR
Bare Beads
Gl ass Coated Beads
Ruggedi zed Beads
Mi ni ature Gl ass Probes
Gl ass Probes
Gl ass Rods
Bead- i n- Gl ass Encl osures
METALLI ZED SURFACE CONTACT THERMI STORS
Di sks
Chi ps ( Wafer s)
Sur face Mounts
Fl akes
Rods
Washer s
PTC Devices

Thermistors are
available that perform
temperature
measurement from -73
to 316 C (-100 to 600 F).


A constant temperature bath is
set using two or more thermistor
standards. Resistance
measurements are performed
using a calibrated Wheatstone
bridge, digital meter or data
acquisition system.

Small size
Fast response
Very high sensitivity
No cold junction compensation
Inexpensive
Polarity insensitive
Wide selection of sensors
ADVANTAGES
Unstable due to drift and
decalibration (especially at high
temperatures)
Not easily interchangeable
Non linear
Narrow span
Fragile
High resistance, noise problems
DISADVANTAGES
Melting or deterioration of the
semiconductor.
Deterioration of encapsulation
material
Insensitivity at higher temperatures
Difficulty in measurement at low
temperatures.
LIMITATIONS