Linearized Thermocouple Conditioner Provides Application Flexibility

July 22, 2002

The 4120 linearized thermocouple conditioner is a dual-channel module that provides signal amplification, nonlinearity correction, and cold-junction compensation for thermocouple outputs. A thermocouple's millivolt output is converted into a 0- to 10-V signal that's linearly proportional to temperature. A programmable voltage reference is provided for internal self-test and automated user calibration. Type B, E, J, K, N, R, S, and T thermocouples are supported, covering a range from 100ºC to more than 1750ºC. Each channel can be configured individually for use with any of the eight thermocouple types. Pricing is less than $480/channel in a 32-channel chassis.

RC Electronics Inc.
www.rcelectronics.com; (805) 685-7770

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David Maliniak

MWRF Executive Editor

In his long career in the B2B electronics-industry media, David Maliniak has held editorial roles as both generalist and specialist. As Components Editor and, later, as Editor in Chief of EE Product News, David gained breadth of experience in covering the industry at large. In serving as EDA/Test and Measurement Technology Editor at Electronic Design, he developed deep insight into those complex areas of technology. Most recently, David worked in technical marketing communications at Teledyne LeCroy. David earned a B.A. in journalism at New York University.