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First Sensor develops and manufactures powerful platform-based pressure sensors as well as unique sensor solutions for demanding customer specific requirements. A core competence of First Sensor is the development and manufacture of piezoresistive pressure sensors in a variety of stages such as sensor element, component, sensor and sensing system for OEM customers worldwide.
Being one of the leading companies in the field of piezoresistive pressure sensors our solutions are well known for the highest quality, performance and long term stability.
Our optimized STARe technology enables silicon based piezoresistive pressure measurement with highest accuracy and stability. The Standard Line STARe offers absolute, gage and differential pressure ranges from 1 to 30 bar. The arrangement of the bond pads allow for flexible wire bonding.
Our optimized STARe technology enables silicon based piezoresistive pressure measurement with highest accuracy and stability. The Industrial Line STARe offers absolute, gage and differential pressure ranges from 100 mbar to 600 bar. The arrangement of the bond pads allow for flexible wire bonding.
Our optimized STARe technology enables silicon based piezoresistive pressure measurement with highest accuracy and stability. The High Stability Line STARe offers absolute, gage and differential pressure ranges from 30 mbar to 400 bar. The arrangement of the bond pads allow for flexible wire bonding.
First sensors piezoresistive pressure sensors of the K-series STARe A/G are based on the High Stability Line STARe. The sensor elements are mounted on a Kovar TO-8 header. The header is additionally equipped with a high accuracy PTC temperature sensor. The K-Series STARe is supplied with a plastic housing for transport protection and pressure measurements up to 10 bar.
First sensors piezoresistive pressure sensors of the K-series STARe D are based on the High Stability Line STARe. The sensor elements are mounted on a Kovar TO-8 header. The header is additionally equipped with a high accuracy PTC temperature sensor. The K-Series STARe is supplied with a plastic housing for transport protection and pressure measurements up to 10 bar.
The HMU pressure sensors provide uncalibrated and uncompensated analog mV output signals. They feature an increased media compatibility to measure gases and liquids. Very small SIL and DIP housings allow for space-saving PCB-mounting. All HMU pressure sensors can be modified according to customer specific requirements.
Typical applications include industrial and pneumatic controls, instrumentation and medical devices
The HCL pressure sensors measure ultra low pressures from 5 mbar and are intended to be used with dry and non-corrosive gases. The sensors are calibrated and temperature compensated. They use a special compensation technology to achieve a very high offset stability and virtually no position sensitivity. First Sensor can provide custom specific pressure ranges and sensor modifications on request. Different miniature SMT and SIL housings allow for space-saving PCB-mounting and maximum OEM design flexibility.
Typical applications include medical devices, instrumentation, HVAC as well as industrial, pneumatic and environmental controls.
The HDO pressure sensors are calibrated and temperature compensated and intended to be used with dry and non-corrosive gases. The sensors offer a wide selection of standard pressure ranges. Further, First Sensor can provide custom specific pressure ranges and calibrations on request. Miniature SMT housings allow for space-saving PCB-mounting and maximum OEM design flexibility.
Typical applications include medical devices, instrumentation, HVAC as well as industrial, pneumatic and environmental controls.
The HRO pressure sensors are calibrated and temperature compensated. They are intended to be used with dry and non-corrosive gases. A miniature SIL housing allows for space-saving PCB-mounting. The pressure ports can be connected via tubing.
Typical applications include medical devices, instrumentation, HVAC as well as industrial, pneumatic and environmental controls.
The HDI pressure sensors perform precision digital signal conditioning and provide analog and digital output at the same time. The sensors are calibrated, temperature compensated and linearised and achieve very high total accuracies. They are intended to be used with dry and non-corrosive gases. Miniature SMT and DIP housings allow for space-saving PCB-mounting and maximum OEM design flexibility. All HDI pressure sensors can be modified according to customer specific requirements.
Typical applications include medical devices, instrumentation, HVAC as well as industrial, pneumatic and environmental controls.
The HCLA pressure sensors perform precision digital signal conditioning and provide analog and digital output at the same time. The sensors are calibrated, temperature compensated and linearised and use a special compensation technique to achieve very high offset stability and virtually no position sensitivity. They are intended to be used with dry and non-corrosive gases. Miniature SMT and SIL housings allow for space-saving PCB-mounting and maximum OEM design flexibility. All HCLA pressure sensors can be modified according to customer specific requirements.
Typical applications include medical devices, instrumentation, HVAC as well as industrial, pneumatic and environmental controls.
The piezoresistive HTD differential pressure sensors offer pressure ranges from 1 mbar to 10 bar are specially developed for demanding space constrictions. The sensors allow for flexible direct manifold assemblies and offer high performance and accuracy. A digital interface and analog voltage output provide OEMs maximum flexibility for a range of application such as medical devices, HVAC, instrumentation as well as industrial and pneumatic controls.
The digital LMI differential pressure sensors with I²C bus and 3 V supply are based on thermal micro-flow measurement within the silicon sensor chip and offer measuring ranges from 25 Pa (0.1 inH2O) Full Scale. Due to their excellent sensitivity, accuracy, offset long term stability and long service life, LMI sensors are ideal for differential pressure gas flow measurement in bypass configuration. For battery powered applications the sensor features a low-power mode with minimal standby current.
Typical applications include medical devices, HVAC and instrumentation.
The LME differential low pressure sensors are based on thermal flow measurement of gas through a micro-flow channel integrated within the sensor chip. The innovative LME technology features superior sensitivity especially for ultra low pressures. The extremely low gas flow through the sensor ensures high immunity to dust contamination, humidity and long tubing compared to other flow-based pressure sensors. The low profile sensors of the LME series feature a total height of only 9 mm including pressure ports and allow for flexible direct manifold assemblies. Further, the SMT devices are highly versatile to fit to custom adaptors for application-specific mounting requirements.
Typical applications include medical devices, HVAC and instrumentation.
LDE微分低压力传感器是基础d on thermal flow measurement of gas through a micro-flow channel integrated within the sensor chip. The innovative LDE technology features superior sensitivity especially for ultra low pressures. The extremely low gas flow through the sensor ensures high immunity to dust contamination, humidity and long tubing compared to other flow-based pressure sensors. Miniature SMT and DIP housings allow for space-saving PCB-mounting.
Typical applications include medical devices, HVAC and instrumentation.
传统设计的限制d pressure sensors apply to the LHD ULTRA: Product developers and users are no longer bound by precision limitations in the upper or lower pressure range. Our new flow-based 2-in-1 differential pressure sensor measures pressure fluctuations in the entire highly dynamic range of -5,000 Pa to +5,000 Pa with sub-pascal accuracy. This makes the LHD ULTRA ideal for applications that require high precision, an extended measuring range, and the convenience of a single component.
Ideal for medical applications
Ideal for industrial applications
The HMA pressure sensors provide amplified analog output signals and utilise precision digital signal conditioning to achieve high accuracies. The sensors offer an increased media compatibility to measure gases and liquids. 5 V and 3 V supply versions are available. Very small SIL and DIP housings allow for space-saving PCB-mounting. All HMA pressure sensors can be modified according to customer specific requirements.
Typical applications include industrial, pneumatic and environmental controls, HVAC as well as analytical instruments.
The HMI pressure sensors provide digital output signals via a I²C bus interface and utilise precision digital signal conditioning to achieve high accuracies. The sensors offer an increased media compatibility to measure gases and liquids. 5 V and 3 V supply versions are available. Very small SIL and DIP housings allow for space-saving PCB-mounting. All HMI pressure sensors can be modified according to customer specific requirements.
Typical applications include industrial, pneumatic and environmental controls, HVAC as well as analytical instruments.
The HME pressure sensors provide digital output signals via a SPI bus interface and utilise precision digital signal conditioning to achieve high accuracies. The sensors offer an increased media compatibility to measure gases and liquids. 5 V and 3 V supply versions are available. Very small DIP housings allow for space-saving PCB-mounting. All HME pressure sensors can be modified according to customer specific requirements.
Typical applications include industrial, pneumatic and environmental controls, HVAC as well as analytical instruments.
The HCA-BARO pressure sensors perform precision digital signal conditioning and provide analog and digital output at the same time. The sensors are calibrated, temperature compensated and linearised and are intended to be used for barometric air pressure measurement. Miniature SMT and SIL housings allow for space-saving PCB-mounting and maximum OEM design flexibility. All HCA-BARO pressure sensors can be modified according to customer specific requirements.
Typical applications include weather stations, environmental data loggers, altimeters, hydrology as well as compensation of atmospheric pressure changes for industrial systems and instrumentation equipment.
The HCE pressure sensors perform precision digital signal conditioning and provide analog and digital output at the same time. The sensors are calibrated, temperature compensated and linearised and achieve very high total accuracies. They are intended to be used with dry and non-corrosive gases. Miniature SMT housings allow for space-saving PCB-mounting and maximum OEM design flexibility. All HCE pressure sensors can be modified according to customer specific requirements.
Typical applications include medical devices, instrumentation, HVAC as well as industrial, pneumatic and environmental controls.
The 144S / 144L...PCB pressure sensors are calibrated and temperature compensated and provide an amplified analog output signal. They are intended to be used with dry and non-corrosive gases. All 144S / 144L...PCB pressure sensors can be modified according to customer specific requirements.
Typical applications include medical devices, instrumentation, HVAC as well as industrial, pneumatic and environmental controls.
The 140PC / 160PC...PCB pressure sensors are calibrated and temperature compensated and provide an amplified analog output signal. They are intended to be used with dry and non-corrosive gases. All 140PC / 160PC...PCB pressure sensors can be modified according to customer specific requirements.
Typical applications include medical devices, instrumentation, HVAC as well as industrial, pneumatic and environmental controls.
The 110L/430L...PCB pressure sensors are calibrated and temperature compensated and provide an amplified analog output signal. They are intended to be used with dry and non-corrosive gases. All 110L/430L...PCB pressure sensors can be modified according to customer specific requirements.
Typical applications include medical devices, instrumentation, HVAC as well as industrial, pneumatic and environmental controls.
The 140SC/420SC...PCB pressure sensors are calibrated and temperature compensated and provide an amplified analog output signal. They are intended to be used with dry and non-corrosive gases. All 140SC/420SC...PCB pressure sensors can be modified according to customer specific requirements.
Typical applications include medical devices, instrumentation, HVAC as well as industrial, pneumatic and environmental controls.
The HCA-BARO pressure sensors perform precision digital signal conditioning and provide analogue and digital output at the same time. The sensors are calibrated, temperature compensated and linearised and are intended to be used for barometric air pressure measurement. Miniature SMT and SIL housings allow for space-saving PCB-mounting and maximum OEM design flexibility. All HCA-BARO pressure sensors can be modified according to customer specific requirements.
Typical applications include weather stations, environmental data loggers, altimeters, hydrology as well as compensation of atmospheric pressure changes for industrial systems and instrumentation equipment.
di HDI-BARO压力传感器执行精度gital signal conditioning and provide analogue and digital output at the same time. The sensors are calibrated, temperature compensated and linearised and are intended to be used for barometric air pressure measurement. Miniature SMT and DIP housings allow for space-saving PCB-mounting and maximum OEM design flexibility. All HDI-BARO pressure sensors can be modified according to customer specific requirements.
Typical applications include weather stations, environmental data loggers, altimeters, hydrology as well as compensation of atmospheric pressure changes for industrial systems and instrumentation equipment.
The HCE-BARO pressure sensors perform precision digital signal conditioning and provide analogue and digital output at the same time. The sensors are calibrated, temperature compensated and linearised and are intended to be used for barometric air pressure measurement. A miniature SMT housing allows for space-saving PCB-mounting. The HCE-BARO pressure sensor can be modified according to customer specific requirements.
Typical applications include weather stations, environmental data loggers, altimeters, hydrology as well as compensation of atmospheric pressure changes for industrial systems and instrumentation equipment.
The 144S-BARO pressure sensors are calibrated and temperature compensated and provide an analogue output signal. The sensors are intended to be used for barometric air pressure measurement. The 144S-BARO pressure sensors can be modified according to customer specific requirements.
Typical applications include weather stations, environmental data loggers, altimeters, hydrology as well as compensation of atmospheric pressure changes for industrial systems and instrumentation equipment.
The HMA pressure sensors provide amplified analog output signals and utilise precision digital signal conditioning to achieve high accuracies. The sensors offer an increased media compatibility to measure gases and liquids. 5 V and 3 V supply versions are available. Very small SIL and DIP housings allow for space-saving PCB-mounting. All HMA pressure sensors can be modified according to customer specific requirements.
Typical applications include industrial, pneumatic and environmental controls, HVAC as well as analytical instruments.
The HMI pressure sensors provide digital output signals via a I²C bus interface and utilise precision digital signal conditioning to achieve high accuracies. The sensors offer an increased media compatibility to measure gases and liquids. 5 V and 3 V supply versions are available. Very small SIL and DIP housings allow for space-saving PCB-mounting. All HMI pressure sensors can be modified according to customer specific requirements.
Typical applications include industrial, pneumatic and environmental controls, HVAC as well as analytical instrument
The HME pressure sensors provide digital output signals via a SPI bus interface and utilise precision digital signal conditioning to achieve high accuracies. The sensors offer an increased media compatibility to measure gases and liquids. 5 V and 3 V supply versions are available. Very small DIP housings allow for space-saving PCB-mounting. All HME pressure sensors can be modified according to customer specific requirements.
Typical applications include industrial, pneumatic and environmental controls, HVAC as well as analytical instruments.
The HMU pressure sensors provide uncalibrated and uncompensated analog mV output signals. They feature an increased media compatibility to measure gases and liquids. Very small SIL and DIP housings allow for space-saving PCB-mounting. All HMU pressure sensors can be modified according to customer specific requirements.
Typical applications include industrial and pneumatic controls, instrumentation and medical devices.
The SSI pressure sensors perform precision digital signal conditioning and provide analogue and digital output at the same time. The sensors are calibrated, temperature compensated and linearised and achieve very high total accuracies. The stainless steel construction allows for high media compatibility with corrosive liquids and gases. Available packaging options include diaphragm versions with weld ring or housings with G 1/8 and 1/4 NPT threaded pressure ports. All SSI pressure sensors can be modified according to customer specific requirements.
Typical applications include industrial measurement and control, medical devices and instrumentation.
The SSO pressure sensors are calibrated and temperature compensated. The stainless steel construction allows for high media compatibility with corrosive liquids and gases. Available packaging options include diaphragm versions with weld ring or housings with G 1/8 and 1/4 NPT threaded pressure ports. All SSO pressure sensors can be modified according to customer specific requirements.
Typical applications include industrial measurement and control, medical devices and instrumentation.
The CTE7000 pressure transmitters are based on piezoresistive pressure sensors and are are intended to be used with dry and non-corrosive gases. They are calibrated and temperature compensated and offer different amplified analogue output signals. All CTE7000 pressure transmitters can be modified according to customer specific requirements.
Typical applications include industrial measurement and control, HVAC, medical devices and instrumentation.
The BTEL / PTUL5000 differential pressure transmitters from 1 mbar / 1 inH2O are based on piezoresistive pressure sensors and are are intended to be used with dry and non-corrosive gases. They provide two threaded pressure ports. The transmitters are calibrated and temperature compensated and offer different amplified analogue output signals. All BTEL / PTUL5000 pressure transmitters can be modified according to customer specific requirements.
Typical applications include industrial measurement and control, HVAC, medical devices and instrumentation.
The BTE / PTE / PTU5000 differential pressure transmitters from 25 mbar / 0.3 psi are based on piezoresistive pressure sensors and are intended to be used with dry and non-corrosive gases. They provide two threaded pressure ports. The transmitters are calibrated and temperature compensated and offer different amplified analogue output signals. All BTE / PTE / PTU5000 pressure transmitters can be modified according to customer specific requirements.
Typical applications include industrial measurement and control, HVAC, medical devices and instrumentation.
The CTE / CTU8000 pressure transmitters allow for high media compatibility with corrosive liquids and gases. The transmitters are based on piezoresistive ceramic pressure sensor elements and feature compact stainless steel housings. They are calibrated and temperature compensated and offer different amplified analogue output signals. All CTE / CTU8000 pressure transmitters can be modified according to customer specific requirements.
Typical applications include industrial machines, industrial measurement and control as well as instrumentation.
The CTE / CTU9000 pressure transmitters allow for high media compatibility with corrosive liquids and gases. The transmitters use fully welded stainless steel pressure sensor elements without internal elastomeric seals and feature compact stainless steel housings. They are calibrated and temperature compensated and offer different amplified analogue output signals. All CTE / CTU9000 pressure transmitters can be modified according to customer specific requirements.
Typical applications include industrial machines, industrial measurement and control as well as instrumentation.
The KTE / KTU3000 pressure transmitters allow for high media compatibility with corrosive and aggressive liquids and gases. The transmitters are based on piezoresistive ceramic pressure sensor elements and feature highly chemical resistant PPS (Polyphenylensulfide) plastic sensor headers. They are calibrated and temperature compensated and offer different amplified analogue output signals. All KTE / KTU3000 pressure transmitters can be modified according to customer specific requirements.
Typical applications include industrial machines, industrial measurement and control, instrumentation as well as medical and analytical devices.
The KTE / KTU6000 pressure transmitters allow for high media compatibility with corrosive liquids and gases. The transmitters feature piezoresistive ceramic pressure sensor elements and rugged stainless steel housings. They are calibrated and temperature compensated and offer different amplified analogue output signals. All KTE / KTU6000 pressure transmitters can be modified according to customer specific requirements.
Typical applications include industrial machines, industrial measurement and control as well as instrumentation.
The CTE/CTW9000...CS submersible hydrostatic liquid level sensors allow for high media compatibility with many industrial liquids. The level transmitters use fully welded stainless steel pressure sensor elements without internal elastomeric seals and feature small-diameter stainless steel housings. They are calibrated and temperature compensated and offer amplified analogue output signals. All CTE/CTW9000...CS liquid level sensors can be modified according to customer specific requirements.
Typical applications include level measurement and level control of tanks and liquid supplies as well as water level measurement in reservoirs and wells.
The KTE/KTW8000...CS submersible hydrostatic liquid level sensors allow for high media compatibility with many industrial liquids. The level transmitters are based on piezoresistive ceramic pressure sensor elements and feature highly chemical resistant PPS (Polyphenylensulfide) plastic housings. They are calibrated and temperature compensated and offer amplified analogue output signals. All KTE/KTW8000...CS liquid level sensors can be modified according to customer specific requirements.
Typical applications include level measurement and level control of tanks and liquid supplies as well as water level measurement in reservoirs and wells.
The CTE/CTW8000...CS submersible hydrostatic liquid level sensors allow for high media compatibility with many industrial liquids. The level transmitters are based on piezoresistive ceramic pressure sensor elements and feature small-diameter stainless steel housings. They are calibrated and temperature compensated and offer amplified analogue output signals. All CTE/CTW8000...CS liquid level sensors can be modified according to customer specific requirements.
Typical applications include level measurement and level control of tanks and liquid supplies as well as water level measurement in reservoirs and wells.
The OLP optical liquid level switches use solid state technology with no moving parts for highly accurate and reliable measurements. The sensors plastic polysulphone housings provide excellent media compatibility. With their miniature threaded housings the OLP sensors are easy to install and consume little space.
Typical applications include medical equipment, HVAC, compressors, hydraulic reservoirs, machine tools and leak detection as well as food, beverage and pharmaceutical processing.
The OLT optical liquid level switches use solid state technology with no moving parts for highly accurate and reliable measurements. The sensors plastic TROGAMID® housings provide high chemical resistance and excellent media compatibility. With their miniature threaded housings the OLT sensors are easy to install and consume little space.
The OLT series can be used with many liquids which are not compatible with conventional polysulphone housings such as fuel, halogenated hydrocarbons (e.g. chloroform), methanol, acetone and ethyl acetate. Furthermore, TROGAMID® can also be used in direct contact with food and drinking water.
The OLM high performance optical liquid level switches use solid state technology with no moving parts for highly accurate and reliable measurements. The sensor's plastic polysulphone measuring tip and rugged stainless steel housing with G 1/2 or 1/2 NPT threaded connection provides excellent media compatibility and allows for industrial use.
Typical applications include industrial machines, hydraulic systems, pumps and engines.
First Sensor's core competencies are the development and production of sensors for measuring mass and volume flow rates. Our flow rate sensors quickly record even the smallest flows with a high degree of accuracy. We offer leading solutions for medical and air conditioning technologies as well as for industrial applications.
The WBI sensors with I²C bus interface offer mass flow measurement for air and gases based on a highly sensitive thermal measuring principle. The WBI series includes unidirectional as well as bidirectional flow ranges. The digital sensors achieve a very high accuracy over the complete measuring range in the positive as well as negative flow direction and feature fast response times and low power consumption.
Typical applications include HVAC, instrumentation as well as analytical instruments.
The WBA sensors offer mass flow measurement for air and gases based on a highly sensitive thermal measuring principle. The WBA series includes unidirectional as well as bidirectional flow ranges. The sensors achieve a very high accuracy over the complete measuring range in the positive as well as negative flow direction and feature fast response times and low power consumption.
Typical applications include HVAC, instrumentation as well as analytical instruments.
The WTA series offers mass flow measurement for air and gases. The sensors are based on the principle of heat transfer due to mass flow and feature high sensitivities, fast response times and low power consumption.
Typical applications include HVAC, instrumentation as well as analytical instruments.
The HCL pressure sensors measure ultra low pressures from 5 mbar and are intended to be used with dry and non-corrosive gases. The sensors are calibrated and temperature compensated. They use a special compensation technology to achieve a very high offset stability and virtually no position sensitivity. First Sensor can provide custom specific pressure ranges and sensor modifications on request. Different miniature SMT, SIL and DIP housings allow for space-saving PCB-mounting and maximum OEM design flexibility.
Typical applications include medical devices, instrumentation, HVAC as well as industrial, pneumatic and environmental controls.
The HCLA pressure sensors perform precision digital signal conditioning and provide analogue and digital output at the same time. The sensors are calibrated, temperature compensated and linearised and use a special compensation technique to achieve very high offset stability and virtually no position sensitivity. They are intended to be used with dry and non-corrosive gases. Miniature SMT and SIL housings allow for space-saving PCB-mounting and maximum OEM design flexibility. All HCLA pressure sensors can be modified according to customer specific requirements.
Typical applications include medical devices, instrumentation, HVAC as well as industrial, pneumatic and environmental controls.
LDE微分低压力传感器是基础d on thermal flow measurement of gas through a micro-flow channel integrated within the sensor chip. The innovative LDE technology features superior sensitivity especially for ultra low pressures. The extremely low gas flow through the sensor ensures high immunity to dust contamination, humidity and long tubing compared to other flow-based pressure sensors. A miniature DIP housing allows for space-saving PCB-mounting.
Typical applications include medical devices, HVAC and instrumentation.
The digital LMI differential pressure sensors with I²C bus and 3 V supply are based on thermal micro-flow measurement within the silicon sensor chip and offer measuring ranges from 25 Pa (0.1 inH2O) Full Scale. Due to their excellent sensitivity, accuracy, offset long term stability and long service life, LMI sensors are ideal for differential pressure gas flow measurement in bypass configuration. For battery powered applications the sensor features a low-power mode with minimal standby current.
The LME differential low pressure sensors are based on thermal flow measurement of gas through a micro-flow channel integrated within the sensor chip. The innovative LME technology features superior sensitivity especially for ultra low pressures. The extremely low gas flow through the sensor ensures high immunity to dust contamination, humidity and long tubing compared to other flow-based pressure sensors. The low profile sensors of the LME series feature a total height of only 9 mm including pressure ports and allow for flexible direct manifold assemblies. Further, the SMT devices are highly versatile to fit to custom adaptors for application-specific mounting requirements.
Typical applications include medical devices, HVAC and instrumentation.
The 144S / 144L...PCB pressure sensors are calibrated and temperature compensated and provide an amplified analogue output signal. They are intended to be used with dry and non-corrosive gases. All 144S / 144L...PCB pressure sensors can be modified according to customer specific requirements.
Typical applications include medical devices, instrumentation, HVAC as well as industrial, pneumatic and environmental controls.
The BTEL / PTUL5000 differential pressure transmitters from 1 mbar / 1 inH2O are based on piezoresistive pressure sensors and are are intended to be used with dry and non-corrosive gases. They provide two threaded pressure ports. The transmitters are calibrated and temperature compensated and offer different amplified analogue output signals. All BTEL / PTUL5000 pressure transmitters can be modified according to customer specific requirements.
Typical applications include industrial measurement and control, HVAC, medical devices and instrumentation.
The BTE / PTE / PTU5000 differential pressure transmitters from 25 mbar / 0.3 psi are based on piezoresistive pressure sensors and are are intended to be used with dry and non-corrosive gases. They provide two threaded pressure ports. The transmitters are calibrated and temperature compensated and offer different amplified analogue output signals. All BTE / PTE / PTU5000 pressure transmitters can be modified according to customer specific requirements.
Typical applications include industrial measurement and control, HVAC, medical devices and instrumentation.
The Blue Next camera series is already the third generation of a system, which has been designed for digital mobility from the start. It has been proven in tough use and incorporates our entire market experience as holistic sensor and application experts. Our 100% in-house production and development partnerships allow us to respond to any customization requests our customers might have.
Our product development and production processes are certified by the International Automotive Task Force (IATF) 16949 quality management system. In addition, the camera and its components have been tested by the Automotive Electronics Council’s (AEC) guidelines for operation in extreme environments, such as construction and agricultural settings.
The Blue Next camera comes ready-to-use with a wide range of interfaces, configuration options and data formats. The platform design also enables the rapid realization of countless applications. In addition to our extensive sensor experience, we designed a new dimension of modular hardware and software platforms (embedded ECU). It manages different types of Advanced Driving Assistance Systems (ADAS) and Autonomous Driving (AD) functions. This saves our customers development effort during integration and enables endless application scenarios.
First Sensor supplies OEMs, integrators and retrofitters at various stages of the value chain, from components to modules and complete systems.
Our rugged and compact cameras withstand the toughest conditions: cold, heat or permanent vibrations to name only a few.
At First Sensor the complete assembly process is under one roof - from the processing of the sensor chip to the finishing of the camera system. At the same time we save you unnecessary development effort during the integration into your systems due to our modular camera design with different interfaces and data formats. All cameras can be adapted quickly and flexibly to customer-specific requirements.
First Sensor specializes in the development and manufacture of custom sensors, micro systems, hybrid circuits, modules and complex systems. We have many years of application experience from development projects in the medical, industrial electronics, optoelectronics, power electronics, aerospace and automotive market.
As a solution provider we offer complete development services from a first draft and proof of concept up to the development of prototypes and finally serial production. Custom sensors and complex systems from First Sensor allow you to shorten your design cycle, save development costs and achieve competitive advantages as well as fast innovations to the market.
Our development departments provide the basic requirements for highly reliable products through the optimal implementation of your specific requirements by means of their long-standing technological expertise. You will receive support from experienced engineers, who meet customer-specific requirements by using modern CAD-systems for circuit design, layout creation and mechanical constructions. To achieve smooth production, technologies are developed for the support of individual construction and connection technologies and the corresponding necessary production equipment and test fixtures are manufactured. In order to ensure a successful project we place special emphasis on close cooperation with you. From design to series production you will receive sound technical support.
Our knowledge of mechanical, thermal and electrical test procedures, as well as of analytical methods for failure analysis and the characterization of material systems (chemical methods, X-ray and ion imaging, ultrasound techniques), is a prerequisite for selection of the optimum materials and technology for your specific packaging solution.
此外,为了确保产品作为一个常数高lity, we define and realize the required test and quality criteria for the manufacturing process in accordance with the product specifications. This may include pull/shear tests, gross and fine leakage tests, temperature cycling, climate tests, surface analysis, x-ray and ultrasonic testing, standard micrographs and failure analyses.
Our sensors, micro systems, circuits and assemblies are manufactured, tested and qualified according to the standards and screening test methods specified by you.
Power electronics covers all applications in which a conversion of electrical energy takes place. The range of applications stretches from DC/DC converters, frequency converters, heating element modules and high-performance light sources right up to actuator-electronics such as valve actuators or complex engine drive control systems. The discharge and distribution of electrical losses (thermal management) and as high a current carrying capacity as possible are of decisive importance for the reliability of these electronic assemblies.
First Sensor Lewicki has over 50 years’ experience in the development and manufacture of highly reliable electronics, discrete power semiconductors such as power transistors and complete modules of integrated electronic assemblies for use in industry, medical technology, and aerospace. We will accompany you from the initial idea, creating prototypes and qualification samples right up to mass production. The assemblies can be tested and qualified in-house with regard to optics, mechanics, electrics and environmental friendliness in accordance with the usual standards (IPC, MIL, RTCA, ESCC) or customer-specific test regulations. We have been certified as an assembly and test house (ATH) for power MOSFETs by the German Aerospace Center (DLR) since 2014.
Our rugged and compact cameras withstand the toughest conditions: cold, heat or permanent vibrations to name only a few.
At First Sensor the complete assembly process is under one roof - from the processing of the sensor chip to the finishing of the camera system. At the same time we save you unnecessary development effort during the integration into your systems due to our modular camera design with different interfaces and data formats. All cameras can be adapted quickly and flexibly to customer-specific requirements.
Industrial optical length measurement delivers swift and reliable measurement results with ultra-high precision over short and long distances. Various measuring principles are available for length measurement using light, such as the triangulation method, the phase measurement process, or the time-of-flight propagation of a pulse. Each measuring principle has advantages and disadvantages and is suitable for specific applications.
First Sensor develops and manufactures detector solutions for optical distance measuring devices such as triangulation measurement systems, laser rangefinders, laser scanners, and LIDAR systems. Our one-dimensional, position-sensitive diodes (PSD) are suitable optical detectors for triangulation measurement systems. For laser rangefinders, we offer highly sensitive avalanche photodiodes (APD) for various wavelengths ranging from blue (400 nm) to infrared (1064 nm). Laser scanners and LIDAR systems for distance measurement achieve very high spatial resolutions. For these applications, we supply APD arrays, which are composed of multiple sensor elements with large dynamic ranges as well as wide bandwidths. We also optimize our photodiodes for their special requirements, for example, with reference to sensitivity, amplification, rise time, or capacity.
In security technology, the ability to check items of baggage or to monitor hazard areas is playing an increasingly important role. Sea ports and airports use inspection and security systems such as container scanners, cargo scanners, and baggage scanners to screen and inspect vehicles, freight, and baggage. Accidents in nuclear reactors have led to increased demand for radiation measuring devices to detect radioactive contamination. Other applications for our silicon radiation sensors are X-ray fluorescence spectrometers and equipment for non-destructive material testing.
First Sensor offers a range of photodiodes and sensor systems for measuring ionizing radiation for devices used in inspection and security technology, process monitoring, material analysis and material testing. Alpha, beta, gamma, and X-ray radiation can be detected with silicon PIN photodiodes either directly via the absorption in the crystal lattice or indirectly via the measurement of the luminescence radiation of a scintillation crystal. Scintillators convert the high-energy, ionizing radiation into visible light, which is then measured by highly sensitive photodiodes. First Sensor Series X uses CsI:TI crystals, which achieve a high level of efficiency during the conversion of radiation and emit in the green wavelength range. Silicon absorbs gamma radiation very effectively in the energy range from 1 to 40 keV. With a scintillation crystal, higher radiation energies of up to 1 MeV can also be reliably detected indirectly by silicon photodiodes. In this case, the crystal protects the photodiode from direct high-energy radiation.
First Sensor offers optimized silicon PIN photodiodes, which form wide, fully depleted space-charge regions even at low reverse voltages in order to guarantee the maximum absorption of radiation. The fully depleted PIN photodiodes from Series X enable very large absorptions volumes and extremely low dark currents.
Today, modern building automation and HVAC technology intelligently match energy generation, energy distribution, air conditioning, and heat recovery to ensure that energy is used in a manner that saves resources and costs. The measurements are supplied by a large number of sensors for temperature, air humidity, pressure, and air flow in decentralized systems, machines, and rooms. With the help of this data, the automation system monitors, controls and regulates the technical systems. At a higher management level of building automation, all information is compiled and evaluated and the economical operation of the entire building is optimized.
First Sensor offers high-quality sensor solutions for building automation and HVAC systems that range from individual sensors to complex customer-specific sensor systems that help to boost the energy efficiency of heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems. We offer a range of sensor technologies for measuring minute differential pressures in air-conditioning technology and building automation. Our flow-based LME and LDE differential pressure sensors measure ultra-low pressures from 25 Pa (0.25 mbar) with ultra-high resolution and offset stability. Due to the minimal air flow through the flow channel integrated in the sensor chip, the sensors are highly resistant to dust. The membrane-based piezoresistive HCL and HCLA pressure sensors achieve exceptionally linear signal/pressure characteristic curves for measurement ranges from 2.5 mbar.
Comprehensive monitoring of a building also includes monitoring the building structure. Our precision MEMS inertial sensors detect the smallest changes in position or acceleration and thus help to detect and monitor structural changes, damage, and critical stress conditions on buildings.
Industrial process control involves monitoring and controlling machinery, systems, and processes across a large number of industries: chemicals, pharmaceutics, biotechnology, energy, water/wastewater, oil, gas, plastic, paper, food, and beverages. Nowadays, industrial preparation, processing, and manufacturing systems are highly automated in order to ensure that raw materials and energy are consumed in a conservative and efficient manner. In this context, the ability to measure pressures, levels, and flow rates reliably and precisely in harsh, humid, and dusty environments and to measure aggressive, corrosive, explosive, and other liquids and gases is essential.
Level sensing is one of the most common applications in industrial process control. Key factors influencing the choice of a suitable level sensor include the size, geometry, and material of the vessel, the presence of equipment in the tank such as agitators, and the type of process medium. First Sensor's range of level sensors for industrial process control includes hydrostatic level sensing as well as optoelectronic level switches and ranges from simple limit value detection to precision continuous level sensing. For hydrostatic level sensing, First Sensor offers rugged pressure transmitters in two different installation variants: as a submersible sensor for positioning in the fluid or with a screw thread for attachment to the exterior tank wall.
Sensors, electronic circuits, modules, and customized systems have a decisive influence on the quality, economic efficiency and safety of aerospace applications. Extreme environmental conditions such as temperature changes, acceleration, and vibrations place very high demands on the reliability and resilience of the products. At the same time, the systems need to be small, light, and sophisticated. In addition, the long development, approval, and operation times in the aerospace field call for reliable cooperation partners for development and production activities as well as to ensure particularly long-term availability of the products.
First Sensor Lewicki GmbH, which is owned by First Sensor AG, has over 50 years of application expertise and experience in aerospace technology and operates development, production, and service activities according to processes and procedures certified to EN 9100. To check the reliability of our products, we conduct stress tests (design margin tests) as well as screening and qualification, for example, according to ESA standards. The use of the latest thick-film hybrid technology enables the construction of very small, robust, and ultra-reliable electronic modules and circuits, e.g. for power electronics applications. These custom systems from First Sensor provide you with cost savings in the development of OEM devices as well as competitive advantages due to the resulting short development cycles and innovative solutions.
Air and gas flows as well as line and therapy pressures have to be monitored and controlled in numerous medical instruments such as respiratory devices, anesthetic devices, sleep diagnosis devices, sleep apnea therapy devices (CPAP), spirometers and oxygen concentrators. High-quality sensors in respiratory devices measure minute flow rates around the zero point of the respiratory flow and also detect flow rates of several hundred l/min. Applications in anesthetic devices call for sensors with high resistance to anesthetics. In controlled CPAP devices, pressure sensors continuously monitor the therapy pressure, thereby improving the comfort and quality of the treatment. Spirometers utilize special pneumotachographs that measure the respiratory flow using efficient differential pressure sensors.
First Sensor develops and manufactures highly reliable sensors and customized sensor systems as a strategic partner to medical product manufacturers in the area of breathing and respiration. Our complete advisory, development, production and service processes comply with the high requirements for medical products according to EN ISO 13485.
Dialysis or renal replacement therapy is a blood purification process that removes toxic or waste substances from the blood of patients with chronic renal failure or chronic renal insufficiency. The exchange of substances here occurs by means of diffusion via a semipermeable dialysis membrane. Different dialysis methods are hemodialysis, hemofiltration and hemodiafiltration.
现代的透析设备使用多种传感器for safety-critical monitoring of pressure, flow and liquid level in the dialysate and blood circulation as well as for detecting leaks and air in the hose system. In particular, the patient's blood pressure must be monitored continuously during dialysis.
In medical endoscopy, rigid or flexible endoscopes are used for diagnosis and for minimally invasive operations inside the body. Rigid endoscopes transmit the light and image information via mirrors into the body and back out. Flexible endoscopes transmit the light for illumination and the image via optical waveguides. Special versions of flexible endoscopes are video-endoscopes or videoscopes. These devices use a CCD chip at the tip of the endoscope for imaging. The digital image information is then communicated electrically via a video cable and displayed on a monitor.
内窥镜系统大多是结合一个insufflator, which guides CO2 gas into the patient's body, thereby creating cavities and hence space for the endoscopic examination or operation, e.g. during procedures in the abdominal cavity (laparoscopy). Modern insufflators have a highly accurate pressure and flow control so as to be able to set and maintain even the smallest body cavities precisely.
Medical diagnostics serves to investigate the causes of diseases or functional disorders and diagnose these. Imaging methods such as endoscopy, computer tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance tomography (MRT) play an important role here. A further field involves laboratory diagnostics, which utilizes photometric processes for examining blood, for example. Blood sugar measuring devices determine the glucose concentration in the blood of diabetes patients. A generation of devices measures in a non-invasive manner using optical methods and thus enables continuous monitoring, thereby sparing the patient uncomfortable finger pricks. In a similar way, pulse oximeters measure the oxygen concentration in the blood via the different light absorption of the hemoglobin saturated with oxygen. Spirometry examines the function of the lungs in order to diagnose respiratory tract and lung diseases such as asthma or chronic-obstructive bronchitis.
In the above and many other methods of medical diagnostics, new technologies and technical improvements enable ever faster and more accurate results and consequently result in better treatment success. Sensors and sensor systems are an essential component of the applications here. With its long-standing international experience in the area of development and production services for medical technology, First Sensor offers you extensive options to stand apart from the competition through innovative products – thanks to even more accurate, rapid or reliable individual solutions.
The number of sensors in modern vehicles and mobile machines is continually increasing. Sensors supply the measuring values for the electronic control units and are therefore an essential component for the safe, comfortable and economic operation of cars, trucks, commercial and special vehicles. The extreme conditions in automobile applications such as heat, cold or continuous vibrations place high demands on the reliability and resilience of sensors. At the same time, the sensors need to be small, energy saving and cost effective.
第一个传感器研发和制造创新and reliable OEM pressure sensors for integration in motor vehicles and mobile machines, which can be adapted to your individual customer requirements with a high level of application expertise. By manufacturing all central components ourselves, we ensure the long availability of all products for series production and the aftermarket. Our sensors are available in various pressure ranges from vacuum to high pressure and with customized and electrical or pressure connections. We also offer a wide range of analog and digital interfaces, for example ratiometric signals, SENT, LIN, PWM and I²C. All custom OEM pressure sensors are developed and manufactured in accordance with the quality management system for the automobile industry ISO/TS 16949.
