
Temperature-dependent resistor
Platinum measuring resistor
A platinum measuring resistor is a resistance thermometer used to measure temperature. The most commonly applied platinum resistance thermometers are Pt100 and Pt1000. The designations Pt100/Pt1000 describe the resistor material involved, in this case platinum, and its nominal resistance R0 at a temperature of 0 °C. (R0,Pt100 = 100 Ω / R0,Pt1000 = 1 kΩ). Usually Pt100 and Pt1000 are used, although other resistance values are possible.
Resistance thermometers: Design
Resistance thermometers: How they work
Converting Pt100/Pt1000 resistance into temperature

The linear correlation between the electrical resistance of the platinum conductor and the temperature is used to measure the temperature.
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Resistance thermometer characteristic curve
Pt100 Kennlinie

Pt100 characteristic curve
Pt1000 characteristic curve

Resistance table Pt1000
Which is more accurate? Pt100 or Pt1000?
Influence of conductor resistance on accuracy

Patrick Targonski
Product Manager at autosen
Selection of temperature sensors
