Thermistor
part · 1930 · Electric age
A resistor whose resistance depends on temperature.
Inventor: Michael Faraday.
Principles and materials it uses
- Semiconductor — is made of. A thermistor is an oxide semiconductor.
- Electrical resistance — uses. The resistance depends on temperature.
Where it is used
- Digital thermometer — is part of. A thermistor.
- Multicooker — is part of. A temperature sensor.