Hi Richard, my personal choice would probably be to use an integrated chip that does everything, including D/A-conversion, e.g. the MAX6675: http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.48.TLryFm&id=13831142184 Since it may be more convenient for you to use the existing DAC, you may prefer one of the older chips with analog output, though. AD595 would be a good choice: https://www.sparkfun.com/products/306 Of course you'll need to have a loot at the datasheets to see whether the devices match the temperature range you need. Hope it helps. Have a good day! Mattias >-----Original Message----- >From: sugarshot-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:sugarshot- >bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Richard Nakka >Sent: Monday, March 24, 2014 10:33 PM >To: sugarshot@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >Subject: [SS2S-Main] temperature measurement > >For an upcoming motor test, we would like to use thermocouples >(k-type?) to measure motor casing and nozzle temperatures. >We would like to use an 8-channel DATAQ unit for the data acquisition. > >We understand there are challenges to this due to small voltage >signal, non-linear temperature-voltage relationship and the need (?) >for a reference junction compensation. > >Question to list members: Can anyone give advice on how to do this? >What kind of amp would we need? Could anyone be of assistance in >designing/building such? > > >thanks in advance >Richard