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Thermal sensors
Thermal sensors booklet pdf file, containing Teacher’s notes, Technical notes, ‘About thermal sensors’ and Student Activities.
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Student Activities Word files
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Using the band-gap LM35DZ temperature sensor:
Using the band gap sensor with a multimeter
Using the band gap sensor with datalogging equipment.
Using a thermistor as a temperature sensor:
Using a multimeter on a resistance range with a thermistor
Using a thermistor temperature sensor with a potential divider network and a voltmeter to measure temperature
Using a thermistor with a potential divider network and datalogging equipment to measure temperature.
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