What is 4-20mA output and how to measure or convert to Volts

What is 4-20mA output and how to measure or convert to Volts

The 4-20mA sensor is one of the most popular and widely used outputs for sensors. This Guide demonstrates the benefits to 4-20mA output , how to measure and how to convert into Voltage Why is 4-20mA used for sensor outputs? It has become a legacy  standard signal output type for sensors because: 4-20mA output table … Read more

How To Log the Temperature With Linux USB Thermometer

Linux USB Thermometer

Linux Temperature Sensor This is a complete guide on how to monitor the temperature with a Linux system. A great USB Temperature sensor to monitor We can customise the probes , Firmware and Offer Bulk OEM Discounts Jumping right in, OnlineSensors have USB Temperature sensors for Linux systems. Linux Temperature sensor models UTS-T11 UTS-T4 UTS-D1-E … Read more

103AT-11 Semitec Temperature Probe Review [Reliable + Low Cost]

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The 103AT-11 is our popular cost effective IP67 NTC Thermistor probe. The review highlights the Semitec 103AT-11Thermistor probes characteristics , advantages and why it is one of our most popular Temperature sensors. Applications Here are some of the 103AT-11 use cases that show just how dynamic this Thermistor can be. The 103AT-11 with 1500mm of … Read more

Ratiometric Pressure Sensor Guide How do they Work?

A Ratiometric pressure sensor typically has a  supply voltage of 3V to 5V .They will have a voltage output that is proportional to the supply voltage. This makes Ratiometric an ideal output type for Key rules for Ratiometric pressure sensors to remember are Ratiometric output is becoming increasingly popular and is a common choice to … Read more

Active Filters Introduction

Active filter introduction

This is an introduction to supplement the support articles on designing active filters ad provides a friendly introduction into the basics of active filters. An active filter is an electronics circuit designed to filter particular frequencies that comprises of active components typically an operational amplifiers (op-amps) or other semiconductor devices, configured and designed with passive … Read more

Thermistor Probe Guide What is the best type of protection?

thermistor probe types

This article looks at thermistor probe types and their uses. Thermistor basics are covered in this introductory thermistor guide Custom Thermistor probes If a specific application requires a custom thermistor probe then please view the Custom Temperature Sensor Design Guide and get into contact for our probe design services. The problem with exposed Thermistors and … Read more

Thermistors an introductory guide for designers

thermistor introductory guide

This is a guide of the fundamental characteristics of Thermistors. There are separate articles for specific topics on thermistors such as circuit design and online calculators. Thermistor circuit symbol  Thermistor is a word made from the combination of two words “Thermal” and “Resistor” Thermal + Resistor = Thermistor Thermistors have no polarity. The Thermistor is … Read more