Test Leads - Thermocouples, Temperature Probes

Test leads with thermocouples or temperature probes are specialized cables or wires that are used to measure temperature with test and measurement equipment. A thermocouple is a device that consists of two conductors of different metals that are joined together at one end. When the junction between the two conductors is heated, a small voltage is generated, which can be measured using test and measurement equipment. Temperature probes, on the other hand, are sensors that are used to directly measure the temperature of a device or material. Test leads with thermocouples or temperature probes are commonly used in fields such as HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning), food processing, and medical equipment, where the accurate measurement of temperature is important.