| Temperature range | 5 mK to 40 K |
| Resistance range | 1 kΩ to 20 kΩ |
| Short term stability1 | ±15 mK at 4.2K |
| Long term stability | ±30 mK/year at 4.2 K |
| Thermal response time | 0.5 s at 4.2 K
2.5 s at 77 K |
| Recommended excitation2 | 20 mV at 0.05 K to 0.1 K
63 mV at 0.1 K to 1 K
10 mV or less for temp > 1 K |
| Maximum power before damage | 10-5 W, 0.1 mA or 1 V (whichever is lowest) |
| Dissipation at rated excitation (typical) | >7.5-8 W at 4.2 K |
| Magnetic fields | Not recommended |
| Radiation | Not recommended |
1Short-term reproducibility data is obtained by subjecting sensor to repeated thermal shocks from 305 K to 4.2 K.
2Recommended excitation for T < 1 K based on Lake Shore calibration procedures using a 372 AC resistance bridge temperature controller.