Using Parylene to Protect Sensors

Sensor Tip’s Randy Frank finds out the benefits of parylene coating from Tim Seifert, a market specialist at Specialty Coating Systems at Sensors Expo 2011. The thin-film coating can be used to provide a moisture, chemical and dielectric barrier to protect sensors and other electronics in medical, automotive and other applications.

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Vent Technology Helps Oxygen Sensor Eliminate False Alarms

False alarms and premature device failures are issues for some sensors but if the application is detecting safe oxygen levels, the situation is even worse. To address those problems, City Technology developed the 4OXV, an oxygen sensor that incorporates unique vented technology.

 Mechanically and electrically compatible with previous generations of City Technology’s 4OX family, the 4OXV’s vented technology and other design improvements reduce lead exhaustion, electrolyte leakage and inappropriate response to environmental variability. These are the three main causes of premature failure of oxygen sensors.

The sensors target industries where reduced or elevated atmospheric oxygen is a potential hazard, such as oil and gas, confined space entry or chemical manufacturing. In these applications, people must be warned instantly if the oxygen level changes.

For more information about City Technology’s 4OXV oxygen sensor click, here.

High Vibration Connector for Sensors and More

Reliable sensing for any parameter in a high vibration environment starts with a connector that can withstand high vibration. At the SAE 2011 World Congress in Detroit, John Morello, Sr. Development Engineer in Connection Systems at Delphi explains a new connector design for high vibration applications such as engine mounted sensors. The design clamps the entire connection system together.

For information on this and other Delphi connectors, click here.

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Sensors Expo 2010 Exhibitors: Henkel Electronics

If you missed Sensors Expo or did not get a chance to check out all the exhibits, here is another of the interesting booths that I visited. Steve Saito from Henkel Electronics explains the company’s low pressure molding materials for sensors. To see the video, click the arrow link below.

For more information about Henkel Electronics materials for sensors, click here.