Parameter/Criteria | Thermocouple | RTD |
Typical Measurement Range | -267 ’C To +2316 ‘C | -240 ‘C To +649 ‘C |
Interchangeability | Good | Excellent |
Long-term Stability | Poor to Fair | Excellent |
Accuracy | Medium | High |
Repeatability | Poor to Fair | Excellent |
Sensitivity (Output) | Low | Good |
Response | Medium to Fast | Good |
Linearity | Fair | Good |
Self-Heating | No | Low |
Tip (end) Sensitivity | Excellent | Fair |
Lead Effect | High | Medium |
Size/Packaging | Small to Large | Medium to Small |