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Understanding Infrared Thermography Reading 3

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Thermistor<br />

A thermistor is a type of resistor whose resistance varies significantly with temperature,<br />

more so than in standard resistors. The word is a portmanteau of thermal and resistor.<br />

Thermistors are widely used as inrush current limiter, temperature sensors (NTC type<br />

typically), self-resetting overcurrent protectors, and self-regulating heating elements.<br />

Thermistors differ from resistance temperature detectors (RTDs) in that the material<br />

used in a thermistor is generally a ceramic or polymer, while RTDs use pure metals.<br />

The temperature response is also different; RTDs are useful over larger temperature<br />

ranges, while thermistors typically achieve a higher precision within a limited<br />

temperature range, typically −90 °C to 130 °C<br />

Charlie Chong/ Fion Zhang<br />

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermistor

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