RTD or thermocouple?

[Matt Henson]

Andrew,
A thermocouple is not only capable of supporting
higher temps but it as actually typically much faster
than an RTD.  I think that nearly everyone uses
thermocouples for EGT.  

-Matt
--- Andrew Theurer <habanero at us.ibm.com> wrote:
> I'm at the point where I need to get a sensor to
> measure exhaust gas temps, 
> and I am seeking some advice.  I can get a
> thermocouple, but I am concerned 
> that it will not report temps quickly enough.  I
> have heard that a RTD has 
> been used, but I have not found a source for one. 
> Does anyone know of a 
> source where I can get an RTD with a "black box" to
> output 0-5v based on 
> temps?  Or should I just stick with a thermocouple?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Andrew


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