Thermocouples

Thermocouples are used in many thermal measurement applications due to their simplicity and ruggedness. However, a thin film temperature mapping sensor offers many advantages over traditional thermocouples:

1. Higher Spatial Resolution: Temperature mapping sensors provide detailed two-dimensional maps of local temperature distributions, which is particularly useful in applications requiring precise thermal profiling. Thermocouples only provide a single data point; more complex measurements require multiple thermocouples.
2. Reduced Complexity: A temperature mapping sensor array lets you collect data from up to 192 sensing points on a single sensor with integrated software data collection.
3. Real-Time Monitoring: Temperature mapping allowing for continuous monitoring and tracing of heat sources in from multiple points in sync over time.
4. Versatility: A flexible and trimmable thin film temperature sensor is easy to place in tight spots and wrap around fixtures.
5. Visualize Thermal Propagation: Watch how heat moves across a surface or between surfaces to pinpoint critical areas for optimization in product design, material selection, and process control.

Temperature Mapping Sensor System

Thermocouples, while effective for certain applications, lack the spatial resolution, scalability and real-time data visualization that temperature mapping sensors provide.

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Temperature Sensor Software over Time Graph