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ISSN 2617-5509 · e‑ISSN 2663-7472 Open Access · CC BY 4.0
Vol. 139 · Issue 2 · 2025 Jul 21, 2025 article

ANALYSIS OF CIRCUIT DESIGN METHODS FOR LINEARIZING THE TEMPERATURE CHARACTERISTICS OF NTC THERMISTORS AND THE MEASUREMENT CHANNEL CHARACTERISTICS

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Sergii Matvienko Corresponding Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute, Ukraine Ukraine
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Grigoriy Tymchik Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute, Ukraine Ukraine
PublishedJul 21, 2025
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Abstract

Background . Temperature measurement devices play a crucial role in the automation of various systems and in monitoring diverse physico-chemical parameters. thermoresistors, thermistors, or thermocouples are commonly used as temperature sensors. However, the nonlinear temperature-resistance characteristic of thermistors presents challenges for accurate temperature-to-electric signal conversion. Therefore, the issue of linearizing the output characteristic of the temperature measurement channel remains highly relevant. The task of linearizing the temperature dependence of the measurement channel can be addressed using hardware (circuit-based), software, or combined hardware-software approaches. Objective . The objective of this research is to analyze the effectiveness of circuit-based (schematic) methods for linearizing the temperature characteristics of NTC-type thermistors and to evaluate their impact on the overall performance of the temperature measurement channel. Methods. A structural model of a temperature measurement device utilizing an NTC thermistor as a sensor was developed in the MATLAB Simulink environment. Five different circuit configurations for connecting the thermistor to the measurement channel were analyzed to assess the effectiveness of linearization within the temperature ranges of ±15 °C and ±25 °C. Based on the proposed connection schemes, simulation of the temperature characteristics of NTC thermistors was carried out. Results. The results of the study for five circuit-based methods of linearizing the temperature characteristics of NTC thermistors provide an opportunity to evaluate the effectiveness of applying different circuit-based methods for linearizing the temperature characteristics of NTC thermistors and the measurement channel characteristics in two temperature ranges: ±15°C and ±25°C. Based on the presented simulations, it can be stated that by applying these circuit-based methods for linearizing the temperature characteristics of NTC thermistors and the measurement channel characteristics, the measurement error can be reduced by 40% in a limited temperature range compared to using a balanced measurement bridge, and corrections for compensating the self-heating effect of the thermistor can be determined. Conclusions. By modeling the circuit-based methods for linearizing the temperature characteristics of NTC thermistors, it becomes possible to evaluate the effectiveness of linearizing the temperature dependence of the measurement channel while investigating various options for connecting the thermistor to the measurement channel. Additionally, the parameters of the measurement channel elements of the temperature measuring device can be determined

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