Thermal Resistor (Noun)
Meaning
A semiconductor device made of materials whose resistance varies as a function of temperature; can be used to compensate for temperature variation in other components of a circuit.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The thermal resistor was used in the circuit to compensate for temperature variations in the amplifier.
- A thermal resistor is often used in electronic devices to monitor temperature changes and adjust the circuit accordingly.
- The engineer carefully selected a thermal resistor with a high temperature coefficient to ensure accurate temperature compensation.
- In the design of the temperature control system, a thermal resistor was used to provide feedback to the controller.
- The thermal resistor was connected in series with the transistor to protect it from overheating.