Noun
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thermistor (plural thermistors)
(electronics) A resistor whose resistance varies rapidly and predictably with temperature and as a result can be used to measure temperature.
A degaussing circuit using a PTC thermistor is simple, reliable (for its simplicity), and inexpensive. Source: Internet
Another type of thermistor is a silistor, a thermally sensitive silicon resistor. Source: Internet
Improved degaussing circuits have auxiliary heating elements to heat the thermistor further (and reduce the final current) or timed relays to disconnect the degaussing circuit entirely after it has operated. Source: Internet
The coil and thermistor are intentionally sized so that the current flow will heat the thermistor to the point that the degaussing coil shuts off in under a second. Source: Internet
If the temperature of the environment is known beforehand, then a thermistor may be used to measure the value of the dissipation constant. Source: Internet
If the thermistor is being used to measure the temperature of the environment, this electrical heating may introduce a significant error if a correction is not made. Source: Internet