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Dual-mode self-validating resistance/Johnson noise thermometer system

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6340632

A temperature measuring system is described comprising: a sensor having a resistor; first signal processor means, having a current source constantly coupled to the sensor, for continuously producing a first temperature signal based on the DC resistance of the sensor resistor; and second signal processor means, coupled to the sensor, for continuously producing a second temperature signal based exclusively on the AC Johnson noise generated by the sensor resistor, said sensor simultaneously and independently measuring DC resistance and AC Johnson noise voltage.

Assignee:
Martin Marietta Energy Systems, Inc., Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
Patent Number(s):
A; US 5228780
Application Number:
PPN: US 7-969057
OSTI ID:
6340632
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English