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
Market
Commercial Aerospace
Amphenol Advanced Sensors supports commercial aviation with sensors that meet DO-160 and AS9100 requirements, used in cabin pressurization, hydraulic systems, engine monitoring and avionics.
Sub-system:
Choose a sub-system
Sub-system
In-Cabin & Galley
Applications
Temperature SensorsGas Detection SensorsPosition SensorsMicrophonesUltra Low Pressure Sensors
Sensor solutions
Gas Detection Sensors
Detects the presence of Hydrocarbon gases that indicate fuel leakage.
- 0 to 10,000 ppm
- Linearized digital output
- Mechanically robust
- Monitoring Air Quality:
- Detectable gases: VOCs, CO2, ozone, NO2, NH3
- Custom & robust packaging options
Position Sensors (Seatbelt)
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 (Overhead Storage)
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
Ultra Low Pressure Sensors (Cabin Pressure Monitoring)
Monitors cabin atmospheric pressure so the environmental control system can keep pressurization at safe, comfortable levels at high altitude.
- Ultra-low pressure ranges suited to cabin Δp monitoring
- High long-term stability for continuous in-flight operation
- Calibrated digital output for the environmental control system
- Compact, lightweight package suited to redundant installations
Sub-system
Airframe & Avionics
Applications
Temperature SensorsPressure SensorsVibration SensorsTilt Sensors
Sensor solutions
Temperature Sensors (Anti-Ice)
Prevents ice formation on vanes during flight.
- Self-regulating properties – power will adjust to prevailing conditions with ~10x variation in output
- High reliability with wire-wound products
- Special shapes suit customer design
Temperature Sensors (Climate Control)
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
Tilt Sensors
Used in instrumentation for barometric pressure/weather monitoring.
- Analog and CAN output
- Dual axis combined gyroscope and accelerometer
- Fully sealed (IP69K) for use in harsh environments
- Operating temperature from -40°C to +85°C
Ultra Low Pressure Sensors (Sealed System Leak Detection)
Detects unexpected pressure drops inside sealed compartments — fuel tanks, oxygen systems, and other pressurized enclosures — for early leak warning.
- High resolution at very low Δp for early leak indication
- Excellent long-term drift performance
- Operates across extreme aerospace temperature ranges
- Compact, lightweight package suited to redundant installations
Sub-system
Fuel Systems
Applications
Pressure SensorsGas Detection SensorsUltrasonic Fluid Level SensorsPosition SensorsUltra Low Pressure Sensors
Sensor solutions
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
Ultra Low Pressure Sensors (Fuel & Hydraulic Monitoring)
Tracks low-pressure conditions in fuel lines and hydraulic circuits driving landing gear, brakes, and flight control surfaces — flags leaks, blockages, and pump faults early.
- Low-pressure range tuned to fuel-line and hydraulic return monitoring
- Detects pressure drops indicating leaks, blockages, or pump failure
- Vibration- and shock-resistant for airframe mounting
- Wide operating temperature range for harsh aerospace environments
Sub-system
Engine
Applications
Speed & Position SensorsUltrasonic Fluid Level SensorsVibration Monitoring SensorsCurrent Sensors
Sensor solutions
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.
- Fast response time
- High accuracy
- Long-term stability and repeatability
- Suitable for temperatures from -400°F to +1400°F
Current Sensors
Based on open-loop Hall-effect and coreless TMR technology.
- Busbar, integrated busbar, flanged and wire mounting
- Simple or redundant analog ratiometric output
- Measured values of up to ±4,000A
Sub-system
Wind Tunnel Testing
Applications
Pressure SensorsAccelerometersMicrophones
Sensor solutions
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
Sub-system
Flight & Ground Testing
Applications
Pressure SensorsAccelerometersMicrophones
Sensor solutions
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
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