A block calibrator for calibrating a temperature sensor with a heating block, on which or in which at least one heating appliance is disposed, and wherein the heating block features a receiving bore for receiving a calibration insert, into which a test object formed by a temperature sensor can be inserted. According to the invention, an air gap (L) is formed at least in certain areas between an internal wall of the receiving bore and an external wall of the calibration insert.

One or more embodiments are directed to zero-rate level compensation systems. One such system includes stationary detection circuitry that receives gyroscope signals output by a gyroscope and determines whether the gyroscope is stationary based on the gyroscope signals. The stationary detection circuitry generates a stationary gyroscope signal indicating the gyroscope is stationary based on a determination that the gyroscope is stationary. A temperature sensor senses temperature and outputs temperature signals. Zero-rate level estimation circuitry receives the stationary gyroscope signal and a temperature signal associated with the stationary gyroscope signal, and iteratively estimates one or more zero-rate level compensation parameters based on the stationary gyroscope signal and the temperature signal.

A temperature of an electronic circuit device such as an integrated circuit is measured with high accuracy. The electronic circuit device (10) includes a main processor (20) and a temperature measurement module (30). The main processor (20) can execute predetermined signal processing. The temperature measurement module (30) generates a signal having a correspondence relationship with the temperature of the main processor (20) under a mode in which the temperature measurement module is driven at a predetermined low power consumption or less and the thermal resistance between the temperature measurement module and the main processor (20) is a predetermined thermal resistance value or less.

A temperature calibrator for calibrating temperature function devices has an outer and an inner housing as well as a calibrator block. The calibrator block is radially spaced from the inner housing to form a flow space. The flow space is in communication with the environment at the upper end and at the lower end to generate a flow. A fan having a fan wheel that can be driven by a motor is connected to the flow space. The fan wheel is formed from a heat-resistant material; and the fan forms a predominantly closed surface in a plan view.

The present invention discloses methods for detecting and improving temperature stability in measurements performed by a dry block, i.e. a temperature calibrator. The dry block comprises a heating and cooling device. An energy metering integrated circuit measures an applied input power to the heating elements of the heating and cooling device. Additionally, a real-time compensation algorithm uses measurement results obtained by the energy metering integrated circuit, and outputs a control signal to the heating elements. The arrangement may comprise a back draft damper adjacent to a fan. The fan position may be selected. Stability criteria may be set. Leaning of the dry block can be tracked. Different sensors are used for the temperature control and for the temperature stability indication.

The invention relates to an apparatus for the calibration of a thermometer in situ, wherein the apparatus has a temperature sensor (S) for determining a temperature (T); wherein a reference element (K) is provided for calibrating the temperature sensor (S); wherein the reference element (K) at least partially comprises a ferroelectric material (D), which experiences a phase transformation at at least one predetermined temperature (T.sub.Ph) in a temperature range relevant for calibrating the temperature sensor (S).

A high temperature dry block temperature calibrator relates to the technical field of temperature calibration. The high temperature dry block temperature calibrator includes a high temperature furnace, a control board module, a system board module, a measuring board module, a lower support, and a housing. The high temperature furnace and the control board module are mounted on the lower support. The system board module and the measuring board module are mounted on the front side surface of the housing. The housing is clipped to the periphery of the lower support and the high temperature furnace and the control board module are accommodated in the housing. The modules are independent of each other and can be removed separately, thereby facilitating maintenance and replacement. The high temperature dry block temperature calibrator can be used for calibrating the temperature of a high temperature element to be measured.

A device for local temperature measurement that is suitable for taking temperature measurements of an immediate vicinity of said device. The device comprises: a cell comprising a heat-conductive base and at least one first material having a predetermined fixed state-change temperature and arranged in said base; a heat-energy transfer device thermally connected to said base and said at least one first material; a local temperature measurement probe received in said base and in thermal contact with said at least one first material, the heat-energy transfer device being suitable for causing a change of state of said first material in order to carry out at least one metrological verification of the local temperature measurement probe. An associated cell and method for use are also provided.

The present invention combines the functionalities of a multifunctional process calibrator with a heating and/or cooling unit (also called as a dry block). The heating and/or cooling unit and the process calibrator are integrated in a single housing forming the arrangement. The arrangement allows using several digital communication protocols i.e. fieldbus protocols. Temperature sensor simulation is possible as well. Pressure measurement and/or calibration is also enabled. The arrangement is supplied with internal rechargeable battery, which enables all other functionalities without mains power, except the use of the heating and/or cooling unit, where the mains power is required.

A temperature measurement method includes: a temperature calibrator with a first test structure of which a resistance forms a first functional relationship with a temperature is placed on a stage in a chamber; a temperature of the chamber is made to reach a set temperature; a voltage is applied to two opposite ends of the first test structure to obtain a corresponding current and a corresponding resistance; and an actual temperature of the temperature calibrator is acquired according to the resistance and the first functional relationship.