How to calibrate a thermocouple

This is the fourth of four application notes on thermocouples:
1. Thermocouple fundamentals
2. How to select thermocouple calibration equipment
3. Calculating uncertainties in a thermocouple calibration system
4. How to calibrate a thermocouple

This application note discusses:

1. Setting up a thermocouple calibration

2. Probe placement
3. Automating thermocouple calibration
4. Calibration options
     a) Tolerance testing
     b) Characterization
5. Thermocouple tolerance summary tables
6. Thermocouple characterization linear algebra operation steps