RTD v/s Thermocouple

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