# What are the advantages and disadvantages of RTD?

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**Created:** [August 31, 2016, 3:52am UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/what-are-the-advantages-and-disadvantages-of-rtd/1298 "2016-08-31T03:52:00Z")\
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**Advantages of RTD**

1.Very stable output 2.Linear and predictable 3.Easy to verify and recalibrate 4.High accuracy 5.No special wire required for installation

**Disadvantages of RTD**

1.More limited temperature range (-200 deg C to 500 deg C) 2.High initial price 3.Slower response time than a thermocouple