> A Platinum RTD can span the same temperature range as a K thermocouple and > be cheaper than it. > PS: I think that thermocouples are more a tradition thing Is your suggestion for this application based on experience ? An exhaust port isn't a nice place to live and RTDs aren't as robust as a thermocouples. I agree with the electrical advantages but the downside would be the extra restriction and slower response. It would be nice to know if they do actually survive, though. Steve. ====================================================== Steve Baldwin Electronic Product Design TLA Microsystems Ltd Microcontroller Specialists PO Box 15-680, New Lynn http://www.tla.co.nz Auckland, New Zealand ph +64 9 820-2221 email: steveb@tla.co.nz fax +64 9 820-1929 ====================================================== -- http://www.piclist.com hint: PICList Posts must start with ONE topic: [PIC]:,[SX]:,[AVR]: ->uP ONLY! [EE]:,[OT]: ->Other [BUY]:,[AD]: ->Ads