Sensors
Amphenol is a leading innovator in sensor technologies and measurement solutions. We offer the most diverse sensor portfolio of standard and customized products for the world’s most demanding regulatory and industry-driven applications. Our products and technologies include temperature sensors, moisture meters and sensors, pressure sensors, thermal validation sensors, position sensors, vibration sensors, ultrasonic sensors, level sensors, quality sensors, force sensors, acoustics sensors and magnetostrictive linear position sensors.
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Light Sensors
The sun sensor provides important sun intensity data to the climate control system. The sun sensor is often combined with a light sensor to support auto-headlight controls.
Liquid Level Transmitters
Liquid level transmitters designed for providing automatic tank gauging in industrial, hazardous, hygienic, marine, and almost any other environment. Featuring 5-IN-1 measurement of product level, interface level, multi-point temperature, volume, and HI level from a single device. Save time and money with a company, that allows you to Set It and Forget It!
M195 EchoRange+™ Smart™ Sensor - 30/200 kHz Portable Survey Transducer
Airmar’s Smart sensors feature embedded microelectronics that process depth and temperature inside the sensor that can be instantly displayed on any device that accepts NMEA data. EchoRange technology transfers NMEA 0183 data in real-time to a computer via the RS-422 standard.
Magnetostrictive Linear Position Sensors
Temposonics is recognized as an industry leader in sensing technologies and solutions. These sensors permit precise and dynamic position and speed measurement in advanced automation and safety-relevant applications. With a versatile and ever-increasing product portfolio, Temposonics works closely with customers, to optimize performance and reduce downtimes.
Modbus Vibration Transmitters for Process Monitoring
Optimized for process control and monitoring, the field-configurable iT301 simplifies connecting an accelerometer, piezovelocity sensor, or dual output vibration and temperature sensor to a PLC, DCS, or SCADA system. It has two mappable 4-20 mA outputs, one NC/NO relay, and is MODBUS/RS485 enabled for compatibility with existing plant infrastructure.
Model 113B28 General Purpose Pressure Sensors for High Frequency
PCB 113B28 pressure sensors use a quartz sensing element to measure shock wave, blast and explosive events. The primary application is measurement of free-field air blast resulting from explosions or muzzle blast. Other applications include pulsations, noise detection, high intensity acoustics, closed bomb combustion studies, and explosive component performance (e.g detonators, explosive bolts).
Model 176A07 High Temperature Pressure Sensors
PCB manufactures high temperature and cryogenic pressure sensors for rocket motor and gas turbine testing. When mounted to an engine combustor, the hazardous area certified 176A07 dynamic pressure sensor provides continuous reliable combustion dynamics data monitoring to help control instability, which can damage components in the combustion chamber and downstream equipment.
Model 66162ANZ1 Two-Wire ICP® Embeddable Accelerometers
PCB’s 66162ANZ1 accelerometer includes built-in signal conditioning microelectronics for straightforward operation and seamless connectivity to data acquisition systems. Applications for vibration and shock measurements to 5,000 g include shock and impact detection of packages or components and bearing and gear mesh vibration measurements for predictive maintenance and condition monitoring.
Model 72 Endevco Surface Mount High Shock Sensors
The Endevco model 72 series are low mass accelerometers suitable for SMT mounting. The accelerometers are intended to be used in a wide range of acceleration, vibration, and shock applications from 2,000 to 60,000 g's. They are ideally suited for embeddable on-board shock recorders, and for ordnance fuze, safe and arm applications. This accelerometer is ideal for measuring long duration shocks.
Model 8530BM8 and 8530BM9 Endevco Miniature Piezoresistive Blast Pressure Sensors
Endevco miniature piezoresistive blast pressure sensor models 8530BM8 and 8530BM9 feature fast rise times for shock wave and blast pressure measurements. They have a high output for excellent signal-to-noise ratio and measure both static and dynamic pressure. Endevco pressure sensors feature excellent linearity, high shock resistance, and high stability during temperature transients up to 200°F.
Model EX357E92 High Temperature Charge Mode Accelerometers
PCB Piezotronics model EX357E92 is a hazardous area certified accelerometer for vibration testing of aircraft gas turbine engines, industrial turbines, rocket propulsion systems, and exhaust systems. UHT-12™ is a proprietary crystal designed for more accurate, lower noise measurements at elevated temperatures without pyroelectric noise spikes (up to 1400 °F).
Moisture Meters
Protimeter offers a leading line of handheld moisture meters and thermo-hygrometers for building survey, building restoration, construction, and agriculture. With nearly 60 years of experience in the design and manufacture of moisture measurement products, Protimeter leads the way in design, innovation, performance, and integrity.
MTS-360 Through-Shaft Rotary Position Sensor
The Piher MTS-360 is a miniature, contactless rotary position sensor with a through-shaft design and 360-degree absolute position feedback. This Hall-effect SMD angular sensor delivers reliable operation for up to 50 million cycles in space-constrained applications.
Oil Pressure Sensors
Oil pressure sensors provide a curve of the oil pressure and can thus be used to dynamically adapt engine parameters to driving situations in order to save fuel and optimize performance.
Panel Mount Hall-Effect Rotary Position Sensor
The Piher PSE series features compact, panel-mount Hall-effect rotary position sensors providing accurate absolute position feedback. Built with a non-contacting design for up to 50 million cycles of operational life, these robust sensors are available with 360-degree endless rotation or a 290-degree mechanical stop to deliver high resistance to humidity, vibration, and shock.
Position Sensors
Piher provides high-accuracy position sensors engineered for harsh environments. Utilizing resistive, Hall-effect and inductive technologies, these automotive-qualified sensors eliminate physical wear to ensure long-term reliability. The product portfolio includes arc, linear, and rotary sensors for precise measurement and control in demanding industrial and vehicle applications.
Pressure Sensors
Notable for high accuracy and repeatability, All Sensors is an industry
leader in the design and manufacture of ultra-low pressure sensors. Well-suited for flow measurement and control applications, pressure ranges
are available as low as 0.25 in H2O and as high as 150 PSI. Custom options are available, including port fittings, packaging, pressure ranges, and performance values.
Pressure Sensors
As a leader in MEMS pressure sensors, elements, and advanced packaging solutions, the NovaSensor product line includes highly cost-effective families of surface mount, hybrid, and media-isolated sensors that serve medical, industrial, and transportation applications. Available in all levels of calibration, from uncalibrated to fully-calibrated, amplified analog and digital output versions.
Pressure Sensors
i2s is your contact for the development and production of pressure sensors, temperature sensors, mass airflow sensors, as well as combination sensors for several measurands. Customers from the automotive, commercial vehicle, mechanical engineering, and metrology industries have been relying on our experience and know-how for more than 15 years.
Pressure Sensors
SSI Technologies designs and manufactures pressure, level, and magnetic sensors, sensor-based monitoring systems, digital pressure gauges, and digital level gauges for automotive and industrial applications.
Printed PCB Thick Film Resistors
Piher’s Printed PCB Thick Film Resistors integrate resistive elements, switches, potentiometer tracks, and conductors onto various PCB substrates. Utilizing advanced thick-film technology, they offer customizable, low-profile solutions with high reliability and precision, suitable for diverse applications in automotive, industrial, and consumer electronics.
PSC-360 Magnetic Rotary Position Sensor
The Piher PSC-360 is a high-performance, contactless end-of-shaft rotary position sensor. Utilizing advanced Hall-effect technology, it delivers accurate 360-degree absolute position feedback without mechanical wear. Designed for harsh industrial and automotive environments, this rugged dual-output sensor ensures long-term reliability and seamless integration for demanding applications.
PSCR-2P 2-Piece Non-Contact Angular Position Sensor
PSCR-2P is a 2-piece non-contact angular position sensor with true touchless magnetic sensing for demanding industrial and vehicle applications. Its separated sensor and magnet design enables flexible installation, virtually unlimited mechanical life, high accuracy, IP67/IP69K protection, and configurable outputs including analog and CAN Open.
PSCR-360 High-Precision Non-Contact Rotary Position Sensor
The PSCR-360 is a high-precision non-contact rotary position sensor providing 360° absolute position feedback with endless mechanical rotation. Featuring Hall-effect contactless technology, 12-bit resolution, ±0.3% linearity, and up to 50 million cycles of life, it delivers reliable position measurement in industrial, automotive, agricultural, and renewable energy applications.
PST-360 Through-Shaft Rotary Position Sensor
The Piher PST-360 is a contactless Hall-effect rotary position sensor featuring a through-shaft design for 360-degree absolute position feedback. It delivers reliable performance in harsh environments without internal gears or mechanical interfaces, offering simple assembly and extended operational life for demanding industrial and automotive applications.
Rain Light Sensor
The rain and light sensor provides configurable wiper control inputs for Heavy Truck applications in addition to supporting auto-headlight control.
Resistive Position Sensor
Potentiometric Angular position to analog voltage converter with endless rotation, 340° wide electrical angle, SMD/through-hole mount, extended working temperature range, and a variety of customization options. Ideal for appliance, automotive, and sensor applications. Fully customiseable.
Rugged Magnetic Angle Position Sensor
The Piher HRPS-M50 is a high-performance, contactless magnetic angle sensor featuring an integrated connector and robust IP67/IP69K sealing. Utilizing a touchless Hall-effect system with an endless 360-degree mechanical range, it delivers up to 50 million cycles and configurable ratiometric or current-based outputs for reliable operation in harsh environments.
Small Hall-Effect Rotary Position Sensor
The Piher MSC-360 is a miniature, contactless Hall-effect rotary position sensor designed for space-constrained applications. It delivers high performance with 360-degree absolute position feedback, 12-bit resolution, and IP67 sealing. This lightweight, rugged sensor eliminates mechanical wear and operates reliably in the most demanding and harsh environments.
Speed and Position Sensors
SSI Technologies designs and manufactures pressure, level, and magnetic sensors, sensor-based monitoring systems, digital pressure gauges, and digital level gauges for automotive and industrial applications.
Temperature Sensors
With more than 70 years of experience in the development, design, and manufacture of high-quality sensors, Thermometrics offers one of the most comprehensive ranges of temperature measurement and sensor products in the world today – NTC Thermistors, PTC Thermistors, Infrared (IR) Sensors, Current Limiters, Temperature Standards, and Temperature Sensor Assemblies.
Temperature Sensors
Exa Thermometrics leads the way in the design and manufacture of high-quality thermistors for advanced temperature sensing. Starting from ultra-high purity transition metal-oxides, further refined into nanoparticle levels, Exa Thermometrics has pioneered the development of a vast range of material systems, meeting all global RVT curve requirements.
Temperature Sensors
Temperature sensors are used for a vehicle's outside air temperature or interior HVAC duct temperature sensing. The sensors provide accurate and fast response temperature data to improve vehicle passenger comfort.
Temperature Sensors
Temperature sensors are used to measure media temperatures or body temperatures at various points in the vehicle. These sensors can be either individual sensors or integrated with other components or sensors (see e.g. current sensors).
Thermal Management
We deliver advanced thermal control solutions for engine and battery cooling and related ancillary components. Combining proven temperature sensorics with customized development competence at KE, we design and manufacture robust, high-performance systems specially for customer needs.
Thermal Validation & Environmental Monitoring
The Kaye product range is relied upon by the world’s leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies to validate and monitor critical assets and processes, such as sterilization, as required by governing regulatory bodies. Kaye products are designed to meet the most demanding requirements for process improvement, thermal validation, and environmental monitoring.
Tilt Sensor / Inclinometer
Based on mechanics-free MEMS technology these inclinometers accurately measure inclination, tilt and angle in harsh environmental conditions. With its ability to measure angles up to 360° with an accuracy of <0.5° over the full temperature range, it is perfect for use in heavy-duty applications such as vehicle load monitoring, leveling, boom angle monitor, skid-steers, mobile cranes, platform leveling etc.
Tonpilz Transducers
Piezo Technologies has highly automated lines for mass production of Tonpilz transducers. Our multi-layer ceramic Tonpilz underwater acoustic transducer are used in sonar receive arrays and sonar projector arrays.
Ultrasonic level gauges
Specialty, high performance pulse-echo ultrasonic level sensors measure the level of liquid in a container for industries that require the highest levels of reliability and safety: aerospace fuel levels, Oil & Gas refining and pipeline storage tank levels, nuclear power generation coolant levels. They can be custom designed and manufactured for use in harsh environments and high temperatures.
Ultrasonic Sensors
Piezo Technologies manufactures a world-renowned line of piezoelectric ceramic materials, as well as engineered solutions and sensor designs for custom ultrasonic transducers, devices, assemblies, and systems. Piezo’s specialized piezoceramic formulations and integrated ultrasonic systems enable precision measurements, sensors, acoustic events, and more.
Vibration, Pressure, Force & Acoustic Sensors
PCB manufactures sensors used by design engineers and testing professionals to measure vibration, shock, pressure, force/strain, and acoustics in research and development, as well as monitoring applications for aerospace and defense, automotive, transportation, civil engineering, and general R&D industries.
Vibration Sensors
Wilcoxon Sensing Technologies has a strong legacy of success in vibration monitoring with hundreds of thousands of sensors currently in service around the world. Built for long use and excellent performance, our high-quality accelerometers, 4-20 mA sensors, vibration transmitters, and instrumentation provide accurate and reliable measurements for demanding applications across many markets.
VS-101 Low Frequency Vector Sensor
The VS-101 vector sensor measures acoustic pressure and particle acceleration in three orthogonal axes and, with integral pitch, roll, and heading sensors, can provide a bearing to the target. It is a relatively low frequency vector sensor for stationary applications, such as harbor and inlet security, surveillance, underwater monitoring stations, sonobuoys, research, and wildlife monitoring.
VS-301 Compact Vector Sensor
The VS-301 vector sensor measures acoustic pressure, particle acceleration, pitch, roll, and heading, to be able to provide a bearing to a target. Applications include towed and stationary arrays, harbor and inlet security, surveillance, underwater monitoring stations, sonobuoys, research, and wildlife monitoring. An acoustically transparent integral mount is available to facilitate integration.
VS-302 Integral Mount Vector Sensors
INTMOUNT-302-SE and INTMOUNT-302-BE vector sensors measure acoustic pressure, particle acceleration, pitch, roll, and heading, to be able to provide a bearing to a target. An acoustically transparent integral mounts facilitates sensor integration onto UUVs, USVs, ships, submarines, and other platforms. Broadband frequency response to 10 kHz makes them ideal for towed array applications.