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NI Sensor Fundamentals: Measuring Temperature with Thermocouples, RTDs and Thermistors

Temperature is a very common measurement with verification, validation, and production test. This document provides context and information to help you select the best temperature sensor for your application needs.
After you decide on your sensors, you can consider the required hardware and software to properly condition, acquire, and visualize temperature measurements. You can also consider any extra signal conditioning you may
need.

Explore more on the following topics:

  • Measuring Temperature
  • Comparing Temperature Sensors
  • Choosing the Right Sensor
  • Signal Conditioning for Temperature Sensors
  • Connecting Temperature Sensors to NI Hardware
NI Sensor Fundamentals: Measuring Temperature with Thermocouples, RTDs and Thermistors