thermocouple

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The heart of the "heat radio" is a very tiny and very delicate thermocouple, which is mounted at the focal point of a large metallic reflector.

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  1. noun A thermoelectric device used to measure temperatures accurately, especially one consisting of two dissimilar metals joined so that a potential difference generated between the points of contact is a measure of the temperature difference between the points.

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  • Atexis is a leader in custom probes and assemblies utilizing NTC, Pt and thermocouple technologies, servicing the building, appliance transportation and energy markets, among others. —  News
  • Atexis utilizes NTC, Pt and thermocouple technologies to provide its customers a broad range of temperature sensing solutions across most major end markets. —  News
  • The HL 1910 E heat gun offers features such as variable temperature, electronic thermocouple control and the Duratherm heating element. —  Manufacturingtalk - manufacturing industry news
  • Electronic thermocouple control technology is another feature of the HL 1910 E. —  Manufacturingtalk - manufacturing industry news
  • Agilent Technologies Inc. has introduced thermocouple power sensors that the company claims to be industry-leading in terms of dynamic range in average-power measurements. —  EE Times-Asia
 

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