This paper outlines temperature measurement using thermocouples. In particular, the concepts of reference junctions and firmware compensation are discussed. The following topics are discussed:
- “Overview” on page 1
- “Thermocouple theory” on page 1
- “Types of thermocouples” on page 3
- “Design considerations” on page 4
- “Conclusion” on page 4
- “References” on page 5