This Product Selection Guide contains information to help select products in the Thermocouples, Temperature Probes category on DigiKey.com
Thermocouples and Temperature Probe test leads consist of a plug end and a tip end used when measuring temperature. The characteristics are type, usage, tip-type, plug type, and probe temperature range. The types are E-type thermocouple, J-type thermocouple, K-type thermocouple, T-type thermocouple, temperature probe, and thermistor used for measuring air, gas, gel, HVAC, liquids, surface, or semi-solids.
SelectionCharacteristics
Type: A general description of the item and function.
Usage: Indicates the type of medium the item is designed to measure.
Tip Type: describes how the tip is to interact with the measured medium and the form the tip has.
Plug Type: Describes the style of the plug used to connect a probe to a measurement instrument.
Probe Temperature Range: The nominal or maximum temperature the probe is rated to handle.
Cable Length: The measurement of the distance across the longest section of the cable…
Cable Insulation: Material from which the cable’s outer sheath is made.
Plug Color: The color of the item/device’s plug body.
Probe Length: The measurement of the distance across the longest section of the probe.
Probe Material: Describes what the insulation of the probe is made of/from.
ProductExamples
| MFR PART # | TP 29 |
|---|---|
| DIGI-KEY PART # | TP-29-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | B&K Precision |
| DESCRIPTION | 39.000" (990.60mm) K-Type Thermocouple Air, Beaded -58 ~ 392°F (-50 ~ 200°C) |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
| MFR PART # | COM1705 |
|---|---|
| DIGI-KEY PART # | 1778-COM1705-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | Pimoroni Ltd |
| DESCRIPTION | 39.370" (1000.00mm) K-Type Thermocouple |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
| MFR PART # | 80BK-A |
|---|---|
| DIGI-KEY PART # | 614-1261-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | Fluke Electronics |
| DESCRIPTION | 39.370" (1000.00mm) K-Type Thermocouple Air, Beaded -40 ~ 500°F (-40 ~ 260°C) |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
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