Up to now, global temperature sensors market is mature. Temperature is the most monitored parameter in many industries. Both contact- and non-contact-technology-based temperature sensors are deployed in industrial applications, ranging from basic temperature sensing to critical applications in aerospace, metal manufacturing and nuclear power. Temperature sensors are used in almost every conceivable end-user industry. In applications, such as refining, metals, plastics, and food and beverages, temperature is most crucial in the manufacturing process.
Both in the industrial and consumer markets temperature is one of the most monitored parameters. Temperature sensors are the most sensitive among sensors, and sense temperature quickly.
Temperature sensors are mainly of two types, namely: Contact temperature sensorsand Non-contact temperature sensors.
Temperature sensors are based on a number of contact and non-contact technologies and key technologies, such as:
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Thermocouples, one of the oldest technologies and widely used in industrial applications
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Resistance temperature detectors (RTD), another old technology and widely used in industrial applications
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Infrared temperature sensors, a non-contact technology which is increasingly being used in industrial applications
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Thermistors, used for specific applications and considerably economical compared to other technologies
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Integrated circuits (IC) temperature sensors, used mostly in the discrete industry, telecommunications, and computing
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Fiber optic sensors, the most recent entrant in the temperature market and is used in critical applications with many advantages
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Temperature transmitters, mostly intelligent, and plug and play
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This research service focuses on the temperature sensors based on different technologies.
