Thermal Tools for Circuits
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Measuring the effectiveness of a heatsink or the thermal load of a CPU requires thermal test tools. In this episode, learn how an IR Thermometer and a Thermocouple could be used on an electronics workbench. Many multimeters (DMMs) include the ability to measure temperature with a K-type thermocouple. See examples of when each measurement could be used.
Supplemental Material:
- Infrared thermometer by kk99
- "No lies" IR Thermometer - part I by koudelad
- SmartiPi NoIR Grid Eye Thermal Camera by ninjatrent
- Grounded vs Ungrounded: Choosing the right thermocouple explained by fpaytas
- Temperature Experiments with Thermocouples by shabaz
Bill of Material:
| Product Name | Manufacturer | Quantity | Buy KitBuy Kit |
|---|---|---|---|
| MP7300256 Handheld DMM with Bluetooth | Multicomp Pro | 1 | Buy NowBuy Now |
| 72-873272-8732 IR Thermometer | Tenma | 1 | Buy NowBuy Now |
| MP730028 US Bench DMM, 5.5 Digits | Multicomp Pro | 1 | Buy NowBuy Now |
| Raspberry Pi 4 | Raspberry Pi | 1 | Buy NowBuy Now |