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In thermopile, why do we connect thermocouples in a series? Why not parallel? Can we also design a 'parallel connected thermocouple' (thermopile)?
Can you explain to me why we connect thermocouples in a series in a thermopile, and not parallel?
Sure. We connect thermocouples in a series to add up the voltage generated by each thermocouple. Parallel connections would create a short circuit, which isn't desirable.