The NTCSP series from TDK Corporation is an expanded line of AEC Q200-compliant NTC thermistors rated for operation from -55 °C to +175 °C. Designed for conductive glue mounting using AgPd terminals, the 1.6 x 0.8 mm devices are available in 10 kΩ and 100 kΩ versions for temperature detection and compensation in automotive systems […]
Temperature
FIR temperature sensor provides 50 ° FOV and I²C interface
Melexis has introduced the MLX90637, a surface-mount far-infrared (FIR) temperature sensor developed for thermal monitoring of key electric-vehicle (EV) powertrain components. Designed for applications such as inverter busbars, electric motors, and HVAC modules, the device provides non-contact temperature measurement in a compact SMD package compatible with automated PCB assembly processes. The sensor offers intrinsic galvanic […]
Thermal sensors provide 9-ms response for precise flow control
Posifa Technologies has announced the PMF82000 series of mass air flow sensors, designed to measure low air flow rates with high accuracy and quick response in compact systems. The sensors are intended for use in oxygen delivery, respiratory equipment, and other flow-measurement applications requiring stable performance and low pressure drop. The PMF82000 sensors use Posifa’s […]
Understanding and interfacing with RTDs: part 1
This versatile temperature sensor is one of many viable alternatives. Temperature is the most widely sensed real-world parameter, and knowing the temperature with some combination of accuracy, precision, and repeatability is critical in many applications. A widely used choice for the temperature sensor is the resistance temperature detector (RTD), a precision metal element usually made […]
Board-mounted RTD’s monitor system temperature
Bourns, Inc. introduced its Riedon RTDW Series Resistance Temperature Sensors by Bourns. Designed to deliver precise temperature sensing or compensation, the new series expands the Company’s sensing portfolio with devices engineered with advanced features and packaging options that supply high accuracy, long-term stability, and broad design flexibility. The RTDW Series combines standard RTD resistance values of 100, […]
Module connects thermocouples to CAN bus
The model TI8 from Metis Engineering lets you connect up to eight isolated channels. UK-based Metis Engineering has introduced an eight-channel thermocouple module that digitizes temperature readings and send them to a host over the CAN bus. The Model TI8 provides up to 2500 V isolation for 1 minute and 600 V continuous across channels. […]
Thermistor monitors liquid-cooled automotive systems
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced a new AEC-Q200 qualified NTC immersion thermistor. Featuring a miniature design with a compact sensor tip and thin insulated wire, the Vishay BCcomponents NTCAIMM66H is ideal for the small spaces of liquid-cooled automotive systems, where it provides a fast 1.5s response time to temperature changes. The rugged device released today consists […]
Accelerometer boasts ±14g Range and 150 °C operating temperature
TDK Corporation has expanded its MEMS inertial sensors portfolio with the Tronics AXO315T0, a high-temperature MEMS accelerometer with ±14 g input range and a digital interface for measurement while drilling (MWD) applications in the energy market. Leveraging TDK’s unique closed-loop architecture that provides an unprecedented level of vibration rectification and resistance to operational shocks, AXO315T0 exhibits […]
Sensor offers ±1K accuracy across -40 °C to +150 °C operating range
TDK Corporation launches B58101A0851A000, the first in a new line of immersion temperature sensors (ITS), designed specifically for EV powertrain cooling applications. This highly responsive, fully sealed NTC thermistor is engineered to provide fast and precise temperature control, e.g., for oil-cooled systems. Oil cooling is anticipated to become the dominant temperature management method in the […]
Thermistor series features 14-second cooling tme constant for industrial monitoring
TDK Corporation introduces two new NTC thermistors designed for precise temperature measurement in automotive and industrial environments. The L862 and L871 series operate across a temperature range of -40°C to +155°C, with power dissipation rated at 60 mW at room temperature. The L862 features a 2.6 x 6.5 mm sensor element with silver-plated nickel wire […]
