Thermistors serve a variety of purposes and can be found in everything from refrigerators and hair dryers to vehicles. Typically, they’re used as temperature sensors but can be extremely useful when it comes to current protection. So, what happens when a thermistor starts displaying incorrect readings? Learn more about faulty thermistor symptoms with Gateway Cable… Read more »
Thermistors
How to Test a Thermistor
Thermistors are used to measure changes in temperature and deliver changes in electrical resistance in response. Because these thermally sensitive resistors aim to maintain an absolute temperature for electronics and machinery, it is vital to ensure they are working properly at all times. Learn about how testing a thermistor can keep your electronics running at… Read more »
What is a Thermistor?
Thermistor comes from “thermally sensitive resistor,” which was the original name of these devices. Thermistors are resistance thermometers and a type of semiconductor that have an electrical resistance that changes depending on the weather. They have a low resistance to insulation but a higher resistance to conduction. Thermistors are made of metallic oxides that are… Read more »