peter green wrote:
> Do you actually need a special thermocouple connector? Last time I
> needed to hook up a thermocouple I just used an ordinary micro spox.
>
> Afaict all you achive by using a special connector is moving the
> reference junction from the cable-connector interface to the
> connector-pcb interface. That gets the reference junction slightly
> closer to whatever temp sensor you are using as a reference but I doubt
> it will make much difference in practice.
>
>   =20
True enough.  I'd like to use a standard connector so that I can use=20
standard probes.  Not so
important for my application but if others use my board it will be a=20
nice feature.

The Omega connectors feature a clip for a TO-92 temperature sensor for=20
the most accurate
temperature measurement - I'm not that concerned but it's a nifty feature.

Thanks,

Jon


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