At 12:35 AM 1/6/03 +1100, you wrote:
>Oops! Forgot the tag! :-)
>
>Hi,
>
>I was wondering if anybody here has any experience reading a
>thermocouple with a PIC?

Yes, and with many other microcontrollers.

>I want to record engine temperatures up to 1000^C - so I guess my only
>choice is an E-type Thermocouple.

No, types N and K are fine, less output, as are R, S and B (though the
latter three are expensive overkill and perhaps prone to contamination).

Best regards,

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