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Commercial Aerospace

With its breadth of sensor capabilities and technologies, Amphenol Sensors provides solutions that make commercial air travel safe and efficient.

From cabin comfort to aircraft ice protection, our sensors play an integral part in many aerospace applications, including avionics, engines, fuel systems, airframe, and in-cabin environment. And, just as the industry needs and trends are evolving, Amphenol Sensors is constantly evolving to integrate and enhance available sensor technologies for next generation solutions.

Temperature    Pressure    Speed Gas    Fluid Level   Position  Acoustics   Vibration

1. In-Cabin & Galley

 Temperature Sensors
 Gas Detection Sensors
 Position Sensors
●  Microphones

2. Airframe & Avionics

 Temperature Sensors
 Pressure Sensors
● Vibration Sensors

3. Fuel Systems

 Pressure Sensors
 Gas Detection Sensors
 Ultrasonic Fluid Level Sensors
 Position Sensors

Clean Rooms

 Speed & Position Sensors
 Ultrasonic Fluid Level Sensors
● Vibration Monitoring Sensors

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● Temperature Sensors

Provides in-flight temperature control for cabin comfort and service items.
• High accuracy
• Long-term stability
• Rugged design for maximum protection and direct immersion in liquids or gases

● Gas Detection Sensors

Detects the presence of Hydrocarbon gases that indicate fuel leakage.
• 0 to 10,000 ppm
• Linearized digital output
• Mechanically robust

Moritoring Air Quality:
• Detectable gases: VOCs, CO 2, ozone, NO 2, NH 3
• Custom & robust packaging options

● Position Sensors

Detects when seatbelt is latched and provides alert to enforce mandatory usage during takeoff and landing.
• Sealed for harsh environments
• Selectable working principle: Hall effect/reed switch
• Robust and reliable modular design

● Position Sensors

Detects position of overhead storage door and provides alert when door is not fully closed to prevent it from opening during flight.
• Miniature switch or position sensor
• Digital output
• Surface mount device (SMD) version

● Temperature Sensors

Prevents ice formation on vanes during flight.
• Self-regulating properties – power will adjust ot prevailing conditions with ~10x variation in output
• High reliability with wire-wound products
• Special shapes suit customer design

● Temperature Sensors

Precision temperature measurement of in-flight instrumentation and climate control.
• High reliability
• Excellent long-term stability
• Multiple rugged configurations available

● Pressure Sensors

Used in instrumentation for airspeed indication and during flight test for aerodynamic measurements.
 Low long-term drift
 High stability and repeatability

● Ultra Low Pressure Sensors

Used in instrumentation for barometric pressure/weather monitoring.
 Calibrated to –40°C to 125°C
 High stability and repeatability
 Digital output: 14bit or 18bit

● Pressure Sensors

Measures fluid levels within the fuel system.
 Long-term stability
 High accuracy and repeatability

● Gas Detection Sensors

Detects the presence of certain gases that indicate fuel leakage.
 0 to 100% LEL
 Approved EX-d
 Mechanically robust

● Position Sensors

Provides liquid level feedback within the fuel system.
 Sealed for harsh environments
 Selectable working principle: Hall effect/reed switch
 Robust and reliable modular design

● Ultrasonic Fluid Level Sensors

Continuously monitors SCR DEF levels and concentration for detection of water dilution.
 ±1% accuracy level and concentration

● Speed & Position Sensors

Monitors wheel speed, engine speed and position of the engine.
 Variable reluctance and active hall effect or magneto resistive sensors
 Zero speed, large air gap capability
 Packaged to resist harsh environments
 Customizable options

● Ultrasonic Fluid Level Sensors

Continuously monitors liquid levels within tank or reservoir, including fuel, coolant and hydraulic fluids.
 High accuracy
 Robust, non-contact sensing
 Slosh filtering
 Customizable options

● Vibration Sensors

Continuously monitoring engine balance.
 Early fault detection
 Compact sensor placement
 High sensitivity and extremely low noise
 Suitable for temperatures from -400° F to +1400°F

● Pressure Sensors

Combustion instability measurement.
 CFast repsonse time
 CHigh accuracy
 CLong-term stability and repeatability
 CSuitable for temperatures from -400° F to +1400°F

● Pressure Sensors

Aerodynamic testing
 Piezoresistive pressure sensors for static accuracy
 Piezoelectric pressure sensors for turbulent and shock waves

● Accelerometers

 Shock and vibration of wind tunnel models

● Microphones

 Aero-acoustic testing
 External surface noise on aircraft

● Pressure Sensors

Aerodynamic testing
 Piezoresistive pressure sensors for static accuracy
 Piezoelectric pressure sensors for turbulent and shock waves

● Accelerometers

 Shock and vibration of aircraft and helicopters

● Microphones

 Aero-acoustic testing
 External surface noise on aircraft
 Cabin noise testing

Major Markets Served

Thermometrics, Inc.
Temperature
Telaire
Gas & Moisture
NovaSensor
Pressure
Protimeter
Moisture Meters
Kaye
Thermal Validation
SGX Sensortech
Gas
Piher Sensing Systems
Position
Wilcoxon Sensing Technologies
Vibration
Piezo Technologies
Ultrasonic
i2s
Pressure & Temperature
All Sensors
Ultra Low Pressure
SSI Technologies
Level, Quality, & Pressure
Exa Thermometrics
Temperature
PCB PiezotronicsEndevcoTemposonics
Aerospace (Commercial)
Airframe & Avionics
Engine
Flight & Ground Testing
Fuel Systems
In-Cabin & Galley
Wind Tunnel Testing
Agriculture
Air Quality (Indoor)
Air Handling Unit
Air Quality Monitoring
Clean Rooms
Filter Monitoring
Room Monitoring
Safety (Personal & Industrial)
Automation
Automotive
After-Treatment
Cabin Comfort
Engine Management
Fuel Handling System
HVAC
Powertrain
Safety Systems
Construction & Restoration
Electrification EV/HEV
Battery Coolant
Battery Pack
Cell Connection System (CCS)
Charger Connector
Motor Coil
Power Inverter/E-Motor
Thermal Runaway
Fuel Cell
Energy
Environmental Monitoring
HVACR
Air Handling Unit
Boiler Control
Building Pressurization
Chiller Control
Duct Measurement
Filter Monitoring
Outdoor Air
Room Monitoring
Water Management
HVAC - Medical Facilities
Air-Conditioning
Climate Control Systems
Differential Pressure Measurement
Equipment Conditions
Floor Heating
Fresh Air Ventilation Control
HMI Controls
Hospital Beds & Wheelchairs
Humidity Control
HVAC Refrigerant
HVAC Systems
Inline Oxygen Measurement
Medical Equipment
Heavy Equipment & Off-Road (HVOR)
After-Treatment
Cabin Comfort
Engine Management
Fuel Handling System
HVAC
Powertrain
Safety Systems
Industrial
Marine
Medical
Critical Care
Medical Instrumentation
Patient Monitoring
Respiratory Care
Surgical Assemblies
Military
Ground Vehicles
Military Aircraft
Missiles / Munitions / Torpedoes
Naval
Space
Soldier-Worn Systems
Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
Oil & Gas
Pharmaceutical & Biotech
Process Control
Process Air
Process Equipment
Process Fluids
Process Gases
Process Automation
Railway
Thermal Validation