Critical Care Sensors for Medical Instrumentation

Thermometrics Types S/AS/ES Temperature Standards consist of ultra-stable thermistor probes assembled into thin wall stainless steel housings with shielded extension leads. All thermistor temperature standards are ruggedly constructed and are suitable for liquid immersion with special processing to ensure long-term stability.

Thermometrics Type CSP Temperature Standards are ultrastable probe thermistors that have been calibrated to an accuracy of 0.01°C. The standard unit has a thin, conformal coating of silicone rubber over the entire unit, which makes it suitable for immersion in a water bath. They are also available with stainless steel sensor housings, or they can be encapsulated into various sheaths.

Thermometrics Type JR NTC Chip Thermistors in Eyelet Tag are chip thermistors with insulated flexible wires and housed in an eyelet tag. They are suitable for surface temperature measurement. Typical applications include semi-conductor heatsinks and enclosure panels.

Thermometrics NTC Type JD Series of Fast Response Sensors are thermistor assemblies in a metal housing with flying wires. Typical applications include electric showers and other water appliances/systems where fast, accurate control is required.

Thermometrics Biomedical Chip Thermistor Assemblies are designed for use in applications involving both intermittent and continuous patient temperature monitoring. Repeatability and fast response are essential, not only for the intermittent temperature requirements associated with oral and rectal fever measurements, but also for the continuous monitoring often necessary during induced-hypothermia and general anesthesia, or when employed in the care of infants and premature babies. Intensive care units, along with recovery rooms, have also adopted patient temperature as part of their vital sign monitoring procedures. Temperature monitoring for skin surface, tympanic, esophageal, foley catheters, and biofeedback applications has also improved due to the high stability and tight interchangeable tolerances designed into each Thermometrics’ Biomedical Sensor Assembly.

Thermometrics Adhesive Mounted Surface Sensors feature a surface mount cup for use as skin temperature sensors or on flat surfaces. They consist of small bead, disc or thermistor types <0.100" OD with shielded, jacketed or coaxial cable extension leads, as well as a maximum temperature rating of 140°F to 500°F (60°C to 260°C).

Thermometrics NTC Type AB6 Series Thermistor Assemblies consist of small thermobeads and GCs (chip-in-glass) that are welded to insulated extension leads. Thermobead and GC assemblies are used where a small thermistor must be further connected to longer leads, and for applications requiring fast response measurements in confined spaces.

Thermometrics A990 Series of Interchangeable NTC Thermistor Sub-assemblies consist of matched pairs of small, glass encapsulated thermistor beads which are connected in either series or parallel circuit configurations. These sub-assemblies are available in a variety of styles which enable them to be used in measuring the temperature of liquids or solids or to be encapsulated into larger housings such as hypodermic needles or closed end sheaths. The sub-assemblies provide interchangeable resistance-temperataure characterisitics in extremely small, fast response packagges, which are easy to handle.

Thermometrics Type YQ RoHS Compliant PTC Thermistors is a range of radially-wired PTC thermistors with green silicone resin coating. Designed for general purpose over-current, over-voltage and direct over-temperature protection, these thermistors offer excellent stability and fail-safe operation.

Thermometrics Type YP PTC Thermistors consist of a range of radially-wired PTC disc thermistors with silicone coating, intended for use as a current limiting device. Available in a wide range of operating current and voltage levels with excellent stability and fail-safe operation.

Thermometrics Type YM PTC Thermistors consist of a range of radially-wired PTC disc thermistors with silicone resin coating with a wide range of operating current levels. Designed for general purpose over-current, overvoltage and direct over-temperature protection.

Thermometrics Type PTO PTC Thermistors consist of a range of radially-wired bare PTC disc thermistors for current regulation, circuit protection and temperature measurement and control. Available in a broad range of resistances, transition temperatures and voltage ratings.

Thermometrics Type PTF PTC Type Thermistors consist of a range of radially-wired bare PTC disc thermistors. They are designed for general purpose over-current and short circuit protection.

Thermometrics Surface Mount Devices (SMD) Series of NTC Thermistors are intended for temperature measurement, control and compensation. They are suitable for standard soldering techniques and availabe in a range of sizes, including 0402, 0603, 0805 and 1206.

Thermometrics Type SA of Interchangeable Radial Lead NTC Thermistors consist of interchangeable thermistors with bare lead wires. They are suitable for PCB and probe mountings with high sensitivity to changes in temperature and a wide operating range of -58°F to 302°F (-50°C to 150°C).

Thermometrics Types RL35/40/45 of Radial Lead NTC Thermistors consist of point-matched disc thermistors with bare lead wires. They are suitable for PCB and probe mountings with high sensitivity to changes in temperature and a wide operating range of -58°F to 302°F (-50°C to 150°C).

Thermometrics Type RL30 of Radial Lead NTC Thermistors consist of point-matched disc thermistors with bare lead wires. They are suitable for PCB and probe mountings with high sensitivity to changes in temperature and a wide operating range of -58°F to 302°F (-50°C to 150°C).

Thermometrics Type RL20 of Radial Lead NTC Thermistors consist of point-matched disc thermistors with bare lead wires. They are suitable for PCB and probe mountings with high sensitivity to changes in temperature and a wide operating range of -58°F to 302°F (-50°C to 150°C).

Thermometrics Type RL14 of Radial Lead NTC Thermistors consist of point-matched disc thermistors with bare lead wires. They are suitable for PCB and probe mountings with high sensitivity to changes in temperature and a wide operating range of -58°F to 302°F (-50°C to 150°C)

Thermometrics Type RL10 of Radial Lead NTC Thermistors consist of point-matched disc thermistors with bare lead wires. They are suitable for PCB and probe mountings with high sensitivity to changes in temperature and a wide operating range of -58°F to 302°F (-50°C to 150°C).

Thermometrics Type CR1 are NK format NTC Chip Thermistors consisting of Tin (Sn) coated Alloy 52 leads with a high performance acid and moisture resistant coating. They are ideal for harsh environment applications and high volume assembly.

Thermometrics Type JM of Resin-Coated Glass-Encapsulated Thermistors are glass-encapsulated NTC thermistors housed in a resin tip, which is bonded to 'figure 8' PVC leadout wires. They are resistant to moisture ingress, which makes them suitable for use in air conditioning evaporators to prevent inefficiency due to icing.

Thermometrics Type B Glass-Coated Bead Thermistors consists of glass-coated bead thermistors on fine diameter platinum alloy lead wires. The special thin glass coatings provide hermetic seal making these thermistors unaffected by severe environmental exposures. They are suitable for most low cost temperature measurement, control and compensation, such as self-heated applications, including liquid level sensing and gas flow measurement.

Thermometrics TG Series of NTC Thermistors are glass-sealed radial type thermistors with a water and oilproof design, featuring high temperature resistance and accuracy. For use in a wide variety of applications, including automotive, heating/cooling devices, boiler systems and appliances.

Thermometrics SP Series of Ultra-Stable Probe NTC Thermistors receive additional processing to assure their continuous use in one of three temperature classes and are categorized into one of six stability groups. These thermistors may be used in all temperature measurement and control applications with the added assurance of long term stability and reliability. They are ideal for use as secondary standards in laboratories.

Thermometrics GC Series of Glass-Encapsulated NTC Chip Thermistors consists of small glass-encapsulated chip thermistors on fine diameter platinum alloy lead wires. Suitable for temperature measurement, control and compensation applications, as well as self-heated applications, such as liquid level sensing or gas flow measurement.

Thermometrics FP Series of Glass-Coated Fastip Probe NTC Thermistors consists of small diameter glass-coated thermistor beads hermetically sealed at the tips of shock resistant glass rods. The units are rugged and unaffected by severe environmental exposures, including high density nuclear radiation. The FP Series of Fastip Thermoprobes are ideally suited for high speed measurement and control of fluid temperatures, fluid levels or flow.

Thermometrics Diode Series of Glass-Encapsulated NTC Thermistors consists of a range of NTC chip thermistors in DO-35 style glass package (diode outline) with axial solder-coated copper-clad steel wires. Designed for accurate temperature measurement, control and compensation in various applications. Glass body provides hermetic seal and voltage insulation and excellent stability.

Thermometrics BR Series of Glass-Encapsulated Bead Thermistors consists of glass-encapsulated bead thermistors on fine diameter (alloy or platinum) lead wires. Rugged glass encapsulation provides hermetic seal and better strain relief than glass-encapsulated bead thermistors. Suitable for self-heated applications, such as liquid level sensing or gas flow measurement. Recommended for applications where the customer will perform further assembly operations.

Thermometrics Epoxy-Coated Type NKI of Noise Immune Thermistors are newly developed, consisting of a noise immune NTC thermistor with an integrated radio frequency (RF) decoupling function, providing protection from electromagnetic interference (EMI) at the component level over a wide frequency range.

Thermometrics Epoxy Type NDP NTC Thermistors are epoxy-coated chip thermistors with PFA/PTFE insulated 0.25 mm (0.0078 in) nickel lead wires. Designed for accurate temperature measurement, control and compensation, with operation up to 155°C (311°F), they are used in automotive, HVAC and white goods applications.

Thermometrics Type NDM of Epoxy NTC Thermistors are epoxy-coated chip thermistors with bare 0.007 in (0.2 mm) tinned copper lead-wires. Designed for accurate temperature measurement, control and compensation, with operation up to 155°C (311°F), they are used in automotive, HVAC and white goods applications.

Thermometrics Epoxy Type NDL NTC Thermistors are epoxy-coated chip thermistors with bare 0.0098 in (0.25 mm) tinned copper lead-wires. Designed for accurate temperature measurement, control and compensation, with operation up to 155°C (311°F), they are used in automotive, HVAC and white goods applications.

Thermometrics Epoxy Type NDK NTC Thermistors are epoxy-coated chip thermistors with 0.2 mm (0.007 in) tinned monel lead wires. Designed for accurate temperature measurement, control and compensation, with operation up to 155°C (311°F), they are used in automotive, HVAC and white goods applications.

Thermometrics Epoxy Type MS NTC Thermistors are epoxy-coated chip thermistors with 0.254 mm (0.01 in) nickel PTFE lead wires. They are used for temperature measurement, control and compensation with a range of -50°C to 150°C (-58°F to 300°F).

Thermometrics Epoxy Type C100 NTC Thermistors are epoxy-coated chip thermistors with 0.3 mm (0.012 in) bare tinned-copper lead wires. They are used for temperature measurement, control and compensation with a range of -80°C to 150°C (-112°F to 302°F) and high sensitivity greater than -4% /°C at 25°C (77°F).

Thermometrics Epoxy Type SC NTC Interchangeable Thermistors are sleeved interchangeable chip thermistors with heavy isomid insulated nickel lead wires. They provide accurate temperature measurement, control and compensation with use over a range of -40°C to 105°C (-40°F to 221°F) and high sensitivity greater than -4%/°C at 25°C (77°F), making them ideal for medical applications.

Thermometrics Type 95 of NTC Thermistors are epoxy-coated interchangeable NTC thermistor chips with bare tinned-copper, bare tinned-alloy or PTFE insulated lead wires. They are suitable for temperature measurement, control and compensation for use over a range of -112°F to 302°F (–80°C to 150°C) with interchangeability down to ±0.18°F (±0.1°C).

Thermometrics Epoxy Type 65 NTC Interchangeable Thermistors are epoxy-coated interchangeable chip thermistors with heavy isomid insulated nickel lead wires. They provide accurate temperature measurement, control and compensation with use over a range of -40°C to 105°C (-40°F to 221°F) and high sensitivity greater than -4%/°C at 25°C (77°F).

Thermometrics ZTP-315MIH Thermopile Infrared (IR) Sensor Module presents temperature-compensated single outputs via voltage output with optics (glass lens for high temperature detection). It can also provide compatibility with the customer’s device without the need for recalibration. The ZTP-315MIH uses 3-wire connections for output signal, single power supply and ground. The field of view is approx ±9 degrees for 50% normalized output with a total size is only 33 mm X 17 mm.

Thermometrics ZTP-315 Infrared (IR) Sensors consist of thermo-elements, flat infrared filter and a thermistor for temperature compensation, all in a hermetically-sealed TO-46 (18) package. Thermopile IR Sensors are used for non-contact, or infrared, surface temperature measuring. There are also a variety of filters available to help maximize performance in specific applications.

hermometrics ZTP-188ML Thermopile Infrared (IR) Sensor Module presents temperature-compensated 8 linear array outputs via I2C with optics (silicon lens). It can also provide compatibility with the customer’s device without the need for recalibration. The ZTP-188ML uses 4-wire connections: two signals for I2C output, single power supply and ground. The sensor is fully-calibrated with a wide object and ambient temperature range.

Thermometrics ZTP-188MA Thermopile Infrared (IR) Sensor Module presents temperature-compensated 8 linear array outputs via I2C with optics (silicon lens). It can also provide compatibility with the customer’s device without the need for recalibration. The ZTP-188MA uses 4-wire connections: two signals for I2C output, single power supply and ground. The sensor is fully-calibrated with a wide object and ambient temperature range.

Thermometrics Thermopile Infrared (IR) Sensors are used for non-contact surface temperature measurement.The ZTP-148SRC1 Model consists of thermo-elements, flat infrared filter and thermistor for temperature compensation, all in one hermetically-sealed TO-46 (18) sensor package.

Thermometrics ZTP-148SR Infrared (IR) Sensors consist of thermo-elements, flat infrared filter and thermistor for temperature compensation, all in one hermetically-sealed TO-46 (18) sensor package. There are a variety of filters available to maximize performance in specific applications. Thermopile IR Sensors are used for non-contact surface, or infrared, temperature measurement.

Thermometrics ZTP-135SR Thermopile Infrared (IR) Sensors consist of thermo-elements, flat infrared filter and a thermistor for temperature compensation, all in a hermetically-sealed TO-46(18) package. There are also a variety of filters available to help maximize performance in specific applications. Thermopile IR Sensors are used for non-contact, infrared, surface temperature measurement.

Thermometrics ZTP-135L Thermopile Infrared (IR) Sensors consist of thermo-elements, flat infrared filter and a thermistor for temperature compensation, all in a hermetically-sealed TO-46 (18) package. There are also a variety of filters available to help maximize performance in specific applications.

Thermometrics ZTP-135H Thermopile Infrared (IR) Sensors consists of thermo-elements, flat infrared filter and a thermistor for temperature compensation, all in a hermetically-sealed TO-46 (18) package. There are also a variety of filters available to help maximize performance in specific applications. Thermopile IR Sensors are used for non-contact, or infrared, surface temperature measuring.

Thermometrics ZTP-135BS Infrared (IR) Sensors consist of thermo-elements, flat infrared filter and a thermistor for temperature compensation, all in a hermetically-sealed TO-46 (18) package. There are also a variety of filters available to help maximize performance in specific applications. Thermopile IR Sensors are used for non-contact, or infrared, surface temperature measuring.

Thermometrics ZTP-135 Thermopile Infrared (IR) Sensors consist of thermo-elements, flat infrared filter and a thermistor for temperature compensation, all in a hermetically-sealed TO-46 (18) package. There are also a variety of filters available to help maximize performance in specific applications. Thermopile IR Sensors are used for non-contact surface temperature measuring.

Thermometrics ZTP-115ML Thermopile Infrared (IR) Sensor Module presents temperature-compensated single outputs via I²C with optics (silicon lens). It can also provide compatibility with the customer’s device without the need for recalibration. The ZTP-115ML uses 4-wire connections: two signals for I2C output, single power supply and ground. The field of view of each element of ZTP-115ML is approx ±5 degrees for 50% normalized output with a total size is only 30 mm X 28 mm.

Thermometrics ZTP-115M is a single Thermopile Infrared (IR) Sensor Module used for non-contact surface temperature measurement. It consists of a thermopile, IR sensor, signal conditioning and voltage output.

Thermometrics ZTP-101T Thermopile Infrared (IR) Sensors consist of thermo-elements, flat infrared filter and a thermistor for temperature compensation, all in a hermetically-sealed TO-46 (18) package. There are also a variety of filters available to help maximize performance in specific applications. Thermopile IR Sensors are used for non-contact, or infrared, surface temperature measurement.

Thermometrics ZTP-015 Thermopile Infrared (IR) Sensors consist of thermo-elements, flat infrared filter and a thermistor for temperature compensation, all in a hermetically-sealed TO-46 (18) package. There are also a variety of filters available to help maximize performance in specific applications. Thermopile IR Sensors are used for non-contact surface temperature measurement.

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Telaire T9602 IP67 Harsh Environment Humidity & Temperature Sensor is a fully-calibrated and temperature-compensated combined humidity and temperature sensor supplied in a water-resistant IP67 package, making it the most advanced and cost-effective sensing solution for virtually any type of harsh environment application.

Telaire HS30P is a bulk-resistance type of Relative Humidity (RH) Sensor providing a variable impedance value in response to the adsorbed water within the sensor’s proprietary thin-film polymer.

Telaire HS20 is a bulk-resistance type of Relative Humidity (RH) Sensor providing a variable impedance value in response to the adsorbed water within the sensor’s proprietary thin-film polymer.

Telaire HS12SP is a bulk-resistance type of Relative Humidity (RH) Sensor providing a variable impedance value in response to the adsorbed water within the sensor’s proprietary thin-film polymer.

Telaire ChipCap 2-SIP is a Single In-line Package (SIP) type of ChipCap with ready installed V-core capacitor for easy and convenient application. Individually calibrated and tested, ChipCap 2-SIP performs ±2% from 20% to 80%RH (±3% over entire humidity range), and yet is simple and ready to use without further calibration or temperature compensation.

The NovaSensor NPC-120 Series of Disposable Medical Pressure Sensors is specifically designed for use in disposable medical applications.