Cable Material | Industrial monitoring, portable devices | Industry: TPE/Silicone (ASTM D2000) Base: PVC (ISO 1120) Advanced: PVC+TPE blend (ASTM D3389 Class III)▲ | Base: Cost-effective; Advanced: Enhanced abrasion resistance▲ Industry: Flexible but costly | Base: Less chemical resistance; Advanced: Slightly bulkier than TPE▲ |
Sensor Accuracy | Lab testing, HVAC systems | Industry: ±1°C (IEC 60751) Base: ±0.5°C (DS18B20 spec)▲ Advanced: ±0.3°C (custom calibration)▲▲ | Base: Meets most industrial needs▲; Advanced: Precision for critical applications▲▲ | Industry: Lower precision; Advanced: Higher cost▲▲ |
Response Time | Real-time monitoring, IoT devices | Industry: 1–2s (typical thermocouples) Base: 750ms (DS18B20)▲ Advanced: 500ms (optimized firmware)▲▲ | Base: Faster than thermocouples▲; Advanced: Near-instant feedback▲▲ | Industry: Slower updates; Advanced: Requires specialized software▲▲ |
Operating Temperature | Extreme environments (freezers/furnaces) | Industry: -20°C to 85°C (standard sensors) Base: -55°C to 125°C▲ Advanced: -60°C to 150°C▲▲ | Base: Outperforms industry range▲; Advanced: Handles ultra-extreme conditions▲▲ | Industry: Limited to moderate temps; Advanced: Fragile at extremes▲▲ |
Communication Protocol | Embedded systems, Raspberry Pi | Industry: Analog signals (requires ADC) Base: 1-Wire digital (DS18B20)▲ Advanced: I²C + 1-Wire dual mode▲▲ | Base: Direct digital output▲; Advanced: Simplifies integration with microcontrollers▲▲ | Industry: Requires extra hardware; Advanced: Complex setup▲▲ |
Durability (Materials) | Harsh environments (chemical plants) | Industry: Plastic probes (ISO 9001) Base: Stainless steel/glass▲ Advanced: 316L stainless steel + PTFE▲▲ | Base: Resists corrosion▲; Advanced: Withstands 50+ chemical exposures (ASTM D543)▲▲ | Industry: Prone to degradation; Advanced: Heavyweight▲▲ |