• Offer Profile
  • First Sensor AG is one of the world's leading suppliers in the field of sensor systems. Our company develops and manufactures both standardized and tailor-made sensor solutions for the detection of light, radiation, pressure, flow, level and acceleration for applications in the Industrial, Medical and Mobility growth markets. The company produces in-house and along the value-added chain from component to system level.
Product Portfolio
  • Optical Sensors

  • First Sensor develops and manufactures high-precision optical and opto-electronic sensor solutions from a single source and provides long term supply continuity. Available as component, module or system solution First Sensor products are an integrated part of our customers application.

    The closed First Sensor process chain encompasses everything from design to manufacture and integrates all essential key components. The company offers a complete solution ranging from component development and production in cleanrooms of the semiconductor plant to the packaging of integrated circuits and opto-electronic hybrid integration as well as full system development. Thus maximizing the reliability and durability of your developments.
      • Detectors

      • First Sensor develops and manufactures a large selection of photodetectors with high-sensitivity, high-speed, and low-dark-current which can be adapted to your specific requirements. Our sensors are optimized for ultraviolet, visible, and infrared light as well as ionizing radiation. Package solutions include surface mount (SMD) and through-hole (THD) devices. Further, we provide silicon photomultipliers for the detection of lowest light levels.
          • PIN photodiodes

          • First Sensor develops and manufactures photodiodes in series covering a range of technologies.

            Materials and processing can be adapted to individual customer and product requirements, thus enabling the optimization of parameters such as sensitivity at different wavelengths, speed and capacity. We will be happy to help you find the ideal technology for your application.
          • Quadrant PIN photodiodes (QP)

          • Quadrant photodiodes are discrete components that usually feature four optically active areas separated by a small gap. These photodiodes are used in many applications for detecting the position of laser beams, collimators and other applications to facilitate adjustment.

            Special features
            • Small gap areas
            • Low dark current
            • High shunt resistance
            • High resolution
            • A special version for 1064 nm is also available
          • Avalanche photodiodes (APD)

          • First Sensor develops and manufactures avalanche photodiodes in series covering a range of technologies.

            Materials and processing can be adapted to individual customer and product requirements, thus enabling the optimization of parameters such as sensitivity at different wavelengths, speed and capacity. We will be happy to help you find the ideal technology for your application.
          • Quadrant APDs (QA)

          • Quadrant photodiodes are discrete components that usually feature four optically active areas separated by a small gap. These photodiodes are used in many applications for detecting the position of laser beams, collimators and other applications to facilitate adjustment.

            Special features
            • Small gap areas
            • Low dark current
            • High shunt resistance
            • High resolution
            • A special version for 1064 nm is also available
          • Avalanche photodiode arrays (APD arrays)

          • These avalanche photodiodes were developed specifically for LIDAR applications and laser rangefinders. The series of products contains linear and matrix arrays with multiple sensors on one monolithic die, e.g. 8, 16, 64 pixels.

            Special features
            • Fast rise time in 900 nm range
            • Low gain slope above bias voltage
            • Potentially low bias operation
            • Low temperature coefficient
            • Active surface diameter of up to 5 mm
          • Position-sensitive diodes (PSD)

          • These components utilize the effect of the lateral division of the generated photocurrent. The term "position sensitive detector" (PSD) refers to a component that is based on silicon PIN diode technology and is used to measure the position of the integral focus of an incoming light signal. A light spot on the PSD, for instance, is converted into a continuous electrical signal corresponding to the focal position of this spot. The position of a direction is derived from the relationship between two output currents.

            Special features
            • One-dimensional PSD
            • Two-dimensional PSD
            • Duo-lateral PSD
            • High position resolution
            • High linearity
            • Components with up to 20 mm measuring range in two directions
          • Wavelength-sensitive diodes (WS)

          • Wavelength-sensitive photodiodes utilize the effect of the wavelength-specific absorption depth of radiation in silicon. For this purpose, two p-n junctions are aligned vertically in the silicon crystal, thus enabling separate signal detection within vertically adjacent ranges. Such a configuration is particularly useful for the wavelength detection of monochromatic input signals. The calculation then merely requires the formation of a quotient between two photocurrents. The calculation of a color temperature from a non-monochromatic input signal requires two such detectors and an additional optical filter.

            Special features
            • Two vertically aligned p-n junctions
            • Measuring range: 450-950 nm
            • Particularly suitable for monochromatic light
          • InGaAs detectors

          • First Sensor offers large-area InGaAs PIN photodiodes with active sensor surfaces up to 3 mm in diameter. The diodes feature low dark currents and high sensitivity up to 1700 nm wavelength. A model enhanced for the visible wavelength range is also available. Housing options include both hermetic TO solutions as well as SMD versions. Ask us about your specific sensor solution.

            Special features
            • High sensitivity up to 1700 nm
            • Low dark current
            • Active sensor area between 0.7 and 7 mm²
          • Silicon photomultipliers (SiPMs)

          • Silicon photomultipliers (SiPMs) from First Sensor are innovative solid-state silicon detectors with single photon sensitivity. SiPMs are a valid alternative to photomultiplier tubes. The main benefits of these detectors are high gain, extremely good timing performance and low operating voltage. They are insensitive to magnetic field and have a high integration level. The detectors are optimized for Near Ultraviolet (NUV) or red, green and blue (RGB) light detection with peak sensitivities at 420 nm or 550 nm. The Chip Scale Package (CSP) provides a cost-effective solution with an edgeless SiPM die to maximize the active area.

            Typical applications include high energy physics, medical imaging, nuclear medicine, homeland security and analytical instruments.

            Special features
            • Single photon sensitivity
            • Light detection from 350 to 900 nm
            • Dark count rate <100/<200 kHz/mm2
            • Superior breakdown voltage uniformity
            • Excellent temperature stability
            • Very high gain (106)
            • Extremely good timing performance
            • Insensitive to magnetic fields
            • Not damaged by ambient light
            • RoHS compliant Chip Scale Package (CSP)

            Further, First Sensor develops SiPM modules which can be adapted to your specific requirements and allow for easy test runs and integration into your systems.
          • Phototransistor arrays

          • The monolithic phototransistor arrays are available with 4, 6 or 13 elements and small optical pitches of 0.6 mm or 0.45 mm. The active area of each element is 0.2 mm x 0.45 mm or 0.25 mm x 0.50 mm. The devices features high uniformity of the silicon sensors, high signal stability and high optical responsivity. The small SMD plastic packages offer two reference marks for precise collimator positioning.

            Typical applications of the phototransistor arrays include optical encoders, incremental encoders, optical receivers and controls/drives.

            Special features

            • High uniformity
            • High gain High
            • transparency and very robust encapsulant
            • Very small dimensions
            • Reference marks for very precise mounting
            • RoHS compliant

             
        • Modules

        • First Sensor offers optoelectronic modules that facilitate the application of sensor products. Our range of evaluation boards combines the optical sensor with the necessary amplification and electronics required for signal processing and, if necessary, an ultra stable power supply. This allows the sensor to be tested under lab conditions and supports simple integration into series production.
            • Hybrids

            • First Sensor offers compact integration of photodiodes and amplifiers. The amplifier is matched to the specific features of the detector. Contact us to find your specific sensor solution.
            • Evaluation modules

            • First Sensor creates circuits that facilitate the application of component products. Our range includes modules and evaluation boards for APD detectors as well as modules for quadrant photodiodes, duo-lateral position- and wavelength-sensitive photodiodes, which enable simple integration in your system or test runs in the research lab.
            • High voltage sources

            • High voltage sources from First Sensor are optimized for use with PIN photodiodes and avalanche photodiodes (APDs) and feature minimal voltage noise and a compact design. The available models cover a broad spectrum ranging from moderately high voltages for PIN photodiodes to demanding requirements up to 500 V for APDs.
          • Emitters

          • First Sensor provides you with the ideal emitter for their range of optical sensors. We offer laser diodes for the visible and infrared wavelength range. Further, optimized light-emitting diodes (LEDs) are available for high volume applications.
                • Laser diodes (LDs)

                • We offer a wide range of laser diodes in the wavelength range between 635 nm and 905 nm. The large selection covers lasers with up to 100 mW single-mode CW operation as well as high-power multi-mode lasers.
            • Radiation sensors

                • Series X: Detectors for ionizing radiation

                • 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. The Series X from First Sensor features 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. For high-energy radiation we offer detectors with a CsI:TI scintillation crystal.

                  Special features
                  • Very low dark current signals
                  • Very low capacitance levels
                  • Minimal series resistance at full depletion
                • Silicon photomultipliers (SiPMs)

                • Silicon photomultipliers (SiPMs) from First Sensor are innovative solid-state silicon detectors with single photon sensitivity. SiPMs are a valid alternative to photomultiplier tubes. The main benefits of these detectors are high gain, extremely good timing performance and low operating voltage. They are insensitive to magnetic field and have a high integration level. The detectors are optimized for Near Ultraviolet (NUV) or red, green and blue (RGB) light detection with peak sensitivities at 420 nm or 550 nm. The Chip Scale Package (CSP) provides a cost-effective solution with an edgeless SiPM die to maximize the active area.

                  Typical applications include high energy physics, medical imaging, nuclear medicine, homeland security and analytical instruments.
              • Pressure sensors and transmitters

              • 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.

                  • Pressure sensor elements

                  • Pressure sensor elements from First Sensor utilize the „Sensor Technology for Advanced Resistors“ (STARe). This technology is based on the development of suitable materials, layouts and electrical shielding and enables pressure measurement with highest accuracy and stability. We offer product lines for highest precision (High Stability Line) as well as for aggressive media and fluids (Harsh Environmental Line).
                      • Standard Line STARe

                        • Piezoresistive pressure sensor elements from 1 to 30 bar; 
                        • absolute, gage or differential pressure measurement;
                        • temperature range -40 ... 150 °C;
                        • additional protection against external influences (e.g. humidity) due to secondary passivation;
                        • bond pads allow for flexible wire bonding
                      • Industrial Line STARe

                        • Piezoresistive pressure sensor elements from 100 mbar to 600 bar;
                        • absolute, gage or differential pressure measurement;
                        • bond pads allow for flexible wire bonding;
                        • optimized TCR for temperature measurement and compensation
                      • High Stability Line STARe

                        • Piezoresistive pressure sensor elements from 30 mbar to 400 bar;
                        • absolute, gage or differential pressure measurement;
                        • bond pads allow for flexible wire bonding;
                        • fully silicon versions for highest long term stability and resolution
                      • Harsh Environmental Line

                        • Piezoresistive pressure sensor elements from 2 to 16 bar;
                        • absolute pressure measurement;
                        • temperature range -40 ... 150 °C;
                        • suitable for agressive media;
                          reference vacuum on top of the sensing element
                    • Pressure sensor components

                    • K-Series STARe pressure sensor components from First Sensor are pressure sensor elements of the High Stability Line STARe mounted on a TO-8 header whose coefficient of thermal expansion is adapted to the sensor element. Further, the devices include a high-precision PTC temperature sensor and ceramic components to reduce the dead volume. This construction enables precision measurements within the 0.04 % accuracy class. The K-Series STARe is supplied with a plastic housing for transport protection and pressure measurements up to 10 bar.
                          • K-Series STARe A/G

                            • Piezoresistive pressure sensor components from 60 mbar to 400 bar;
                            • absolute and gage pressure measurement;
                            • including a high-precision temperature sensor;
                            • mounted on TO-8 headers
                          • K-Series STARe D

                            • Piezoresistive pressure sensor components from 30 mbar to 10 bar;
                            • differential pressure measurement;
                            • including a high-precision temperature sensor;
                            • mounted on TO-8 headers
                      • Basic pressure sensors

                          • HMU

                            • Basic pressure sensors with increased media compatibility;
                            • mV-output;
                            • pressure ranges from 100 mbar to 10 bar and from 1 to 150 psi;
                            • absolute, differential and gage pressure;
                            • miniature SIL and DIP housings
                          • HDU

                            • Basic pressure sensors; 
                              mV-output; 
                            • pressure ranges from 100 mbar to 5 bar and from 1 to 70 psi; 
                            • absolute, differential and gage pressure; 
                            • miniature SMT housings
                        • Compensated pressure sensors

                            • HCL

                              • Calibrated and temperature compensated low pressure sensors;
                              • mV-output;
                              • high offset stability and virtually no position sensitivity;
                              • pressure ranges from 5 to 75 mbar;
                              • differential and gage pressure;
                              • miniature SMT and SIL housings
                            • HDO

                              • Calibrated and temperature compensated pressure sensors; 
                              • mV-output;
                              • pressure ranges from 10 mbar to 5 bar; absolute, differential and gage pressure;
                              • miniature SMT housings
                            • HRO

                              • Calibrated and temperature compensated pressure sensors; 
                              • mV-output;
                              • pressure ranges from 10 mbar to 10 bar and from 4 inH2O to 150 psi; 
                              • differential and gage pressure;
                              • miniature SIL housing 
                            • PCO

                              • Calibrated and temperature compensated pressure sensors;
                              • mV-output; 
                              • pressure ranges from 4 inH2O 150 psi; 
                              • absolute or differential (gage) pressure;
                                rugged SIL housing
                            • PLO

                              • Calibrated and temperature compensated low pressure sensors;
                              • mV-output;
                              • high offset stability and virtually no position sensitivity;
                              • pressure ranges from 0.5 to 5 inH2O; 
                              • differential or gage pressure;
                                rugged SIL housing
                            • PMO

                              • Calibrated and temperature compensated
                              • pressure sensors;
                              • mV-output; 
                              • pressure ranges from 4 inH2O to 100 psi; 
                              • absolute, differential or gage pressure;
                                miniature SIL housings
                          • Amplified pressure sensors

                              • HDI

                                • Amplified pressure sensors with digital signal conditioning;
                                • digital I²C bus interface and analogue output;
                                • pressure ranges from 10 mbar to 5 bar; barometric pressure ranges;
                                • absolute, differential and gage pressure;
                                • miniature SMT and DIP housings
                              • HCLA

                                • Amplified low pressure sensors with digital signal conditioning;
                                • digital I²C bus interface and analogue 0.25...4.25 V output;
                                • high offset stability and virtually no position sensitivity;
                                • pressure ranges from 2.5 to 75 mbar; differential and gage pressure;
                                • miniature SMT and SIL housings
                              • LME

                                • Amplified ultra-low pressure sensors;
                                • digital SPI bus interface and analog output;
                                • very high offset stability, linearity and resolution;
                                • pressure ranges from 25 to 500 Pa (0.25 to 5 mbar); differential and gage pressure;
                                • miniature manifold mountable SMT housing
                              • LDE

                                • Amplified ultra-low pressure sensors;
                                • digital SPI bus interface and analogue output;
                                • very high offset stability, linearity and resolution;
                                • pressure ranges from 25 to 500 Pa (0.25 to 5 mbar); differential and gage pressure;
                                • miniature SMT and DIP housings
                              • PLA

                                • Amplified low pressure sensors; 
                                • analog 0.25...4.25 V output
                                • high offset stability and virtually no position sensitivity;
                                • pressure ranges from 1 mbar to 30 inH2O; 
                                • differential or gage pressure;
                                • rugged SIL housing
                              • HCA-BARO

                                • Amplified barometric pressure sensors with digital signal conditioning;
                                • digital I²C bus interface and analogue 0.25...4.25 V output;
                                • barometric pressure ranges from 600...1100 mbar and 800...1100 mbar;
                                • absolute pressure;
                                • miniature SMT and SIL housings
                              • HCE

                                • Amplified pressure sensors with digital signal conditioning;
                                • digital SPI bus interface and analogue output;
                                • pressure ranges from 10 mbar to 5 bar; barometric pressure ranges;
                                • absolute, differential and gage pressure;
                                • miniature SMT housings
                              • 144S / 144L...PCB

                                • Amplified pressure sensors;
                                • analogue 0...5 V output;
                                • pressure ranges from 2.5 mbar to 10 bar and from 1 inH2O to 150 psi; barometric pressure ranges;
                                • absolute, differential and gage pressure;
                                • PCB with pin connections
                              • 140PC / 160PC...PCB

                                • Amplified pressure sensors;
                                • analogue 1...6 V output;
                                • pressure ranges from 2.5 inH2O to 150 psi;
                                • absolute, differential and (vacuum) gage pressure;
                                • PCB with pin connections
                            • Barometric pressure sensors

                                • HCA-BARO

                                  • Amplified barometric pressure sensors with digital signal conditioning;
                                  • digital I²C bus interface and analogue 0.25...4.25 V output;
                                  • barometric pressure ranges from 600...1100 mbar and 800...1100 mbar;
                                  • absolute pressure;
                                  • miniature SMT and SIL housings
                                • HDI-BARO

                                  • Amplified barometric pressure sensors with digital signal conditioning;
                                  • digital I²C bus interface and analogue output;
                                  • barometric pressure ranges from 600...1100 mbar and 800...1100 mbar;
                                  • absolute pressure;
                                  • miniature SMT and DIP housings
                                • HCE-BARO

                                  • Amplified barometric pressure sensors with digital signal conditioning;
                                  • digital SPI bus interface and analogue output;
                                  • barometric pressure ranges from 600...1100 mbar and 800...1100 mbar;
                                  • absolute pressure;
                                  • miniature SMT housings
                                • 144S-BARO

                                  • Amplified barometric pressure sensors;
                                  • analogue 0...5 V output;
                                  • barometric pressure ranges from 800...1100 mbar and 12...16 psi;
                                  • absolute pressure;
                                  • PCB with pin connections
                              • Pressure sensors with increased media compatibility

                                  • HMA

                                    • Amplified pressure sensors with increased media compatibility;
                                    • 0.5...4.5 V output;
                                    • range from 100 mbar to 10 bar and from 1 to 150 psi;
                                    • differential and gage pressure;
                                    • miniature SIL and DIP housings
                                  • HMI

                                    • Digital pressure sensors with increased media compatibility;
                                    • I²C bus output;
                                    • range from 100 mbar to 10 bar and from 1 to 150 psi;
                                    • differential and gage pressure;
                                    • miniature SIL and DIP housings
                                  • HME

                                    • Digital pressure sensors with increased media compatibility;
                                    • SPI bus output;
                                    • range from 100 mbar to 10 bar and from 1 to 150 psi;
                                    • differential and gage pressure;
                                    • miniature DIP housings
                                  • HMU

                                    • Basic pressure sensors with increased media compatibility;
                                    • mV-output;
                                    • pressure ranges from 100 mbar to 10 bar and from 1 to 150 psi;
                                    • absolute, differential and gage pressure;
                                    • miniature SIL and DIP housings
                                • Pressure sensors for corrosive liquids and gases

                                    • SSI

                                      • Amplified stainless steel pressure sensors;
                                      • digital I²C bus interface and analogue 0.5...4.5 V output;
                                      • pressure ranges from 200 mbar to 35 bar and from 3 to 500 psi;
                                      • absolute and gage pressure
                                      • diaphragm with weld ring, G 1/8 and 1/4 NPT pressure ports
                                    • SSO

                                      • Calibrated and temperature compensated stainless steel pressure sensors;
                                      • mV-output;
                                      • pressure ranges from 200 mbar to 35 bar;
                                      • absolute and gage pressure
                                      • diaphragm with weld ring, G 1/8 and 1/4 NPT pressure ports
                                    • KMA

                                      • Amplified stainless steel pressure sensors with ceramic pressure sensor element;
                                      • 0.5...4.5 V output;
                                      • pressure ranges from 500 mbar to 100 bar;
                                      • gage pressure;
                                      • stainless steel housing with G 1/8 pressure port
                                  • Low pressure transmitters

                                      • CTE / CTU7000

                                        • Low pressure transmitters for air and non-corrosive gases;
                                        • 0...5 V, 0...10 V, 0.5...4.5 V, 1...6 V or 4...20 mA output;
                                        • pressure ranges from 10 mbar to 5 bar and from 0.15 to 75 psi;
                                        • (vacuum) gage pressure;
                                        • stainless steel housing with G 1/8 pressure port
                                      • BTEL / PTUL5000

                                        • Low pressure transmitters for air and non-corrosive gases;
                                        • 1...6 V or 4...20 mA output;
                                        • pressure ranges from 1 to 10 mbar and from 1 to 10 inH2O;
                                        • differential and (vacuum) gage pressure;
                                        • aluminium housing with two G 1/8 or 1/8 NPT pressure ports
                                      • BTE / PTE / PTU5000

                                        • Low pressure transmitters for air and non-corrosive gases;
                                        • 1...6 V or 4...20 mA output;
                                        • pressure ranges from 25 mbar to 10 bar and from 0.3 to 150 psi;
                                        • differential and (vacuum) gage pressure;
                                        • aluminium housing with two G 1/8 or 1/8 NPT pressure ports
                                    • Pressure transmitters for corrosive liquids and gases

                                        • CTE / CTU8000

                                          • Pressure transmitters for corrosive liquids and gases;
                                          • ceramic pressure sensor element, stainless steel housing;
                                          • pressure ranges from 250 mbar to 100 bar and from 5 to 1500 psi;
                                          • absolute and (vacuum) gage pressure;
                                          • 0...5 V, 0...10 V, 0.5...4.5 V, 1...6 V or 4...20 mA output
                                        • CTE / CTU9000

                                          • Pressure transmitters for corrosive liquids and gases;
                                          • fully welded stainless steel pressure sensor element, stainless steel housing;
                                          • pressure ranges from 100 mbar to 35 bar and from 1.5 to 500 psi;
                                          • absolute and (vacuum) gage pressure;
                                          • 0...5 V, 0...10 V, 0.5...4.5 V, 1...6 V or 4...20 mA output
                                        • KTE / KTU3000

                                          • Pressure transmitters for corrosive and aggressive liquids and gases;
                                          • ceramic pressure sensor element, stainless steel housing, PPS plastic sensor header
                                          • pressure ranges from 250 mbar to 50 bar and from 5 to 750 psi;
                                          • absolute and (vacuum) gage pressure;
                                          • 0...5 V, 0...10 V, 0.5...4.5 V, 1...6 V or 4...20 mA output
                                        • KTE / KTU6000

                                          • Pressure transmitters for corrosive liquids and gases;
                                          • ceramic pressure sensor element, stainless steel housing, flush mount versions;
                                          • pressure ranges from 250 mbar to 400 bar and from 5 to 6000 psi;
                                          • absolute and (vacuum) gage pressure;
                                          • 0...5 V, 0...10 V, 0.5...4.5 V, 1...6 V or 4...20 mA output
                                        • BTE / PTU6000

                                          • Pressure transmitters for corrosive liquids and gases;
                                          • fully welded stainless steel pressure sensor element, stainless steel housing, flush mount versions;
                                          • pressure ranges from 200 mbar to 16 bar and from 0.3 to 250 psi;
                                          • absolute and (vacuum) gage pressure;
                                          • 0...10 V, 1...6 V, 0...20 mA or 4...20 mA output
                                        • OxyProof

                                          • Pressure transmitters for oxygen applications;
                                          • BAM safety approval for gaseous oxygen service;
                                          • pressure ranges from 1 to 350 bar;
                                          • absolute and gage pressure;
                                          • 0...5 V, 0...10 V, 0.5...4.5 V, 1...6 V or 4...20 mA output
                                      • Pressure Sensors for OEM applications

                                      • First Sensor develops and manufactures innovative and reliable pressure sensors for OEM applications that are adapted to your specific requirements with the help of our vast application experience. Due to our in-house production of all main sensor components we are able to ensure long product availability for your serial production as well as the aftermarket. We design, develop and manufacture compact pressure sensors for integration into high-volume automotive and machine OEM applications. Our sensors are available in different pressure ranges from vacuum to high pressure and with customer-specific electrical connectors and pressure ports. Further, we offer a range of analog and digital interfaces such as ratiometric voltage output, SENT, LIN, PWM and I²C. All custom OEM pressure sensors are developed and manufactured in line with the quality management standard for the automotive industry ISO/TS 16949.
                                          • Pressure and temperature sensor

                                          • First Sensors OEM fuel supply pressure sensors are developed and manufactured in line with the quality management standard for the automotive industry ISO/TS 16949. The custom housing is made out of POM plastic and features a plug-in pressure port with an O-ring sealing and a TYCO MQS electrical connector. The pressure sensor is suitable to measure gasoline, diesel and ethanol.
                                          • Tank pressure and temperature sensor for inside mounting

                                          • First Sensors OEM tank pressure and temperature sensors are developed and manufactured in line with the quality management standard for the automotive industry ISO/TS 16949. The custom housing is made out of PPS plastic and features special electrical spring contacts. The pressure sensor is suitable to measure gasoline, diesel and ethanol.
                                          • Vacuum pressure sensor for brake boosters

                                          • First Sensors OEM vacuum pressure sensors are developed and manufactured in line with the quality management standard for the automotive industry ISO/TS 16949. The custom housing is made out of PBT plastic and features a plug-in pressure port with an O-ring sealing and a MLK electrical connector. The vacuum sensor is suitable to measure polluted air.
                                          • High-pressure sensor up to 2000 bar

                                          • First Sensors OEM high-pressure sensors are developed and manufactured in line with the quality management standard for the automotive industry ISO/TS 16949. The custom housing is made out of stainless steel and features a 3/8-24 UNF-2a threaded pressure port and a Packard electrical connector. The high-pressure sensor is suitable to measure hydraulic oil, PAG-oil, motor oil, diesel and carbon dioxide (R-744).
                                        • Liquid level sensors and switches

                                        • To reliably monitor the level in tanks or containers, First Sensor offers a range of different sensor technologies. Depending on the application, they can register the level continuously or using limit values.
                                            • Hydrostatic liquid level sensors

                                            • Whether you opt for the classic submersible sensor or a transmitter with a hydrostatic pressure measurement cell, the measurements are output in a form you can put to good use — as a current or voltage signal for pressure in bar, psi or water column. Our optical level switches monitor point levels to prevent a container from running dry or overflowing.
                                                • CTE / CTU / CTW9000...CS

                                                  • Submersible level sensor for corrosive media;
                                                  • fully welded stainless steel pressure sensor element, stainless steel housing;
                                                  • pressure/level ranges from 100 mbar to 5 bar, 1 to 50 mH2O and 1.5 to 70 psi;
                                                  • gage pressure;
                                                  • 4...20 mA or 0...10 V output
                                                • KTE / KTU / KTW8000...CS

                                                  • Submersible level sensor for corrosive and aggressive media;
                                                  • ceramic pressure sensor element, PPS plastic housing;
                                                  • pressure/level ranges from 250 mbar to 5 bar, 2.5 to 50 mH2O and 5 to 70 psi;
                                                  • gage pressure;
                                                  • 4...20 mA or 0...10 V output
                                                • CTE / CTU / CTW8000...CS

                                                  • Submersible level sensor for corrosive media;
                                                  • ceramic pressure sensor element, stainless steel housing;
                                                  • pressure/level ranges from 250 mbar to 5 bar, 2.5 to 50 mH2O and 5 to 70 psi;
                                                  • gage pressure;
                                                  • 4...20 mA or 0...10 V output
                                                • KTE2000...CS

                                                  • Submersible level sensor for corrosive media;
                                                  • capacitive ceramic pressure sensor element, stainless steel housing;
                                                  • pressure/level ranges from 50 to 200 mbar (0.5 to 2 mH2O);
                                                  • gage pressure;
                                                  • 4...20 mA output
                                                • HYD

                                                  • Submersible level sensor for corrosive media;
                                                  • flush mount stainless steel pressure sensor element, stainless steel housing;
                                                  • pressure/level ranges from 100 mbar to 4 bar (1 to 40 mH2O);
                                                  • gage pressure;
                                                  • 4...20 mA output (HART and PROFIBUS-PA on request)
                                                • KTE / KTU / KTW6000...CS

                                                  • Submersible level sensor for corrosive media;
                                                  • ceramic pressure sensor element, stainless steel housing;
                                                  • pressure/level ranges from 250 mbar to 5 bar, 2.5 to 50 mH2O and 5 to 70 psi;
                                                  • gage pressure;
                                                  • 4...20 mA or 0...10 V output
                                                • BTE / PTU / BTW6000...CS

                                                  • Submersible level sensor for corrosive media;
                                                  • fully welded stainless steel pressure sensor element, stainless steel housing;
                                                  • pressure/level ranges from 100 mbar to 10 bar, 1 to 100 mH2O and 2 to 150 psi;
                                                  • absolute and gage pressure;
                                                  • 0...10 V, 1...6 V, 0...20 V or 4...20 mA output
                                              • Capacitive liquid level sensors

                                              • Does the level need to be measured continuously and without contact? Our capacitive sensors measure through non-metallic containers and are thus also suitable for use with sterile or aggressive media. These innovative sensors use an electrode which forms a capacitance with the ambient medium. They can be calibrated quickly and flexibly to various levels and liquids.
                                                  • CLC

                                                    • Capacitive level sensor for liquids and bulk materials;
                                                    • continuous and contact-free measurement principle;
                                                    • level range 0...100 mm;
                                                    • analogue 0.5...4.5 V output and digital 1-wire interface;
                                                    • easy mounting to the outside of a container or vessel
                                                  • CLW

                                                    • Capacitive level switch for liquids and bulk materials;
                                                    • contact-free measurement principle;
                                                    • adjustable sensor hysteresis of up to <25 mm;
                                                    • 5 V switching output;
                                                    • easy mounting to the outside of a container or vessel
                                                • Optical liquid level switches

                                                    • OLP

                                                      • Miniature optical liquid level switches;
                                                      • TTL compatible or transistor output;
                                                      • 100 mA or 1 A output current;
                                                      • polysulphone plastic housings;
                                                      • M10 or M12 threaded connection
                                                    • OLT

                                                      • Miniature optical liquid level switches;
                                                      • TTL compatible or transistor output;
                                                      • 100 mA or 1 A output current;
                                                      • TROGAMID® plastic housings;
                                                      • M10 or M12 threaded connection
                                                    • OLM

                                                      • High performance optical liquid level switches;
                                                      • TTL compatible or transistor output;
                                                      • 10 mA or 800 mA output current;
                                                      • polysulphone measuring tip and stainless steel housing;
                                                      • G 1/2 or 1/2 NPT threaded connection
                                                  • Flow sensors

                                                  • 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.

                                                     

                                                      • Mass flow sensors for gases

                                                      • The thermal measuring principle is used when dealing with very high sensitivity and the precise measurement of the smallest flow rates in both directions. A heating element and temperature-sensitive resistors at the heart of the sensor monitor the mass flow rate using the temperature profile in the medium. The high-precision and fast-response sensor technology is ideal e.g. for medical ventilators to detect smallest air flows.
                                                          • WBI

                                                            • Mass flow sensors for gases;
                                                            • thermal measuring principle;
                                                            • flow ranges from ±200 sccm to ±1 slpm;
                                                            • digital I²C bus interface;
                                                            • high accuracy in both flow directions
                                                          • WBA

                                                            • Mass flow sensors for gases;
                                                            • thermal measuring principle;
                                                            • flow ranges from ±200 sccm to ±1 slpm;
                                                            • 1...5 V output;
                                                            • high accuracy in both flow directions
                                                          • WTA

                                                            • Mass flow sensors for gases;
                                                            • thermal measuring principle;
                                                            • flow ranges from 2 to 50 slpm;
                                                            • 0.5...4.5 V output;
                                                            • high accuracy in both flow directions
                                                        • Sensors for volumetric flow measurement

                                                        • Our differential pressure sensors are suitable for measuring the volume flow rate of gases according to the differential pressure procedure. The sensors record the minimum drop in pressure on a flow element (e.g. screen, nozzle, laminar flow element) which equates to a measurement for the volume flow rate. Robust, highly accurate and extremely low differential pressure sensors reliably monitor how much of the medium flows through the line at any given time.
                                                            • HCL

                                                              • Calibrated and temperature compensated pressure sensors; mV-output;
                                                              • suitable for differential pressure flow measurement;
                                                              • high offset stability and virtually no position sensitivity;
                                                              • pressure ranges from 5 to 75 mbar;
                                                              • miniature SMT and SIL housings
                                                            • HCLA

                                                              • Amplified low pressure sensors with digital signal conditioning;
                                                              • suitable for differential pressure flow measurement;
                                                              • digital I²C bus interface and analogue 0.25...4.25 V output;
                                                              • high offset stability and virtually no position sensitivity;
                                                              • pressure ranges from 2.5 to 75 mbar; miniature SMT and SIL housings
                                                            • LDE

                                                              • Amplified ultra-low pressure sensors with digital signal conditioning;
                                                              • suitable for differential pressure flow measurement;
                                                              • digital SPI bus interface and analogue output;
                                                              • very high offset stability, linearity and resolution;
                                                              • pressure ranges from 25 to 500 Pa (0.25 to 5 mbar); miniature SMT and DIP housing
                                                            • LME

                                                              • Amplified ultra-low pressure sensors;
                                                              • digital SPI bus interface and analog output;
                                                              • very high offset stability, linearity and resolution;
                                                              • pressure ranges from 25 to 500 Pa (0.25 to 5 mbar); differential and gage pressure;
                                                              • miniature manifold mountable SMT housing
                                                            • 144S / 144L...PCB

                                                              • Amplified pressure sensors;
                                                              • suitable for differential pressure flow measurement;
                                                              • analogue 0...5 V output;
                                                              • pressure ranges from 2.5 mbar to 10 bar and from 1 inH2O to 150 psi;
                                                              • PCB with pin connections
                                                            • BTEL / PTUL5000

                                                              • Low pressure transmitters for air and non-corrosive gases;
                                                              • suitable for differential pressure flow measurement;
                                                              • 1...6 V or 4...20 mA output;
                                                              • pressure ranges from 1 to 10 mbar and from 1 to 10 inH2O;
                                                              • aluminium housing with two G 1/8 or 1/8 NPT pressure ports
                                                            • BTE / PTE / PTU5000

                                                              • Low pressure transmitters for air and non-corrosive gases;
                                                              • suitable for differential pressure flow measurement;
                                                              • 1...6 V or 4...20 mA output;
                                                              • pressure ranges from 25 mbar to 10 bar and from 0.3 to 150 psi;
                                                              • aluminium housing with two G 1/8 or 1/8 NPT pressure ports
                                                          • Inertial Sensors

                                                                • Inclinometers and accelerometers

                                                                • The capacitive inclinometers and accelerometers are based on singlecrystal silicon sensor elements and utilize state-of-the-art micromachining technology to achieve large signal-tonoise ratios and excellent stability over temperature. Therefore, they are able to detect extremely small changes in inclination or acceleration.

                                                                  Due to high aspect ratio microstructures (HARMS) the sensors feature ultra-low cross axis sensitivities. Further, the patented highly flexible AIM (Air gap Insulated Microstructures) technology minimizes parasitic capacitances.

                                                            • Cameras

                                                            • 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.

                                                                • Red Hawk cameras

                                                                  • Programmable VGA CMOS cameras;
                                                                  • analog cameras with a screw thread are especially designed for
                                                                  • mobile video surveillance applications;
                                                                  • programmable interface allows individual settings;
                                                                  • rugged housings withstand the toughest conditions
                                                                • Blue Eagle cameras

                                                                  • Digital HDR CMOS-Cameras;
                                                                  • extremely large dynamic ranges >100 dB;
                                                                  • ideal for high brightness differences and low light conditions;
                                                                  • offer a wide range of digital data interfaces;
                                                                  • the rugged housings withstand the toughest conditions
                                                                • Area View Kit

                                                                • Kit for the setup of 360° all-round view systems

                                                                  The Area View Kit from First Sensor allows to quickly and easily build up, develop, and test a demo 360° all-round view system for applications in special vehicles and machines. It accelerates the development process and minimizes technology risks. The kit consists of four digital HDR-CMOS cameras, software and a range of accessories. The

                                                                  Area View Kit is ideal for solution providers, integrators and OEMs in the area of motor vehicles, commercial vehicles, special vehicles, as well as agricultural, construction and mining machines.

                                                              • Other Sensors

                                                                  • Oxygen sensors

                                                                  • They are simple to calibrate and easy and reliable to use. When it comes to measuring oxygen, we recommend our non-consuming sensors with zirconium dioxide solid-state technology. In addition to medical technology, applications include the monitoring and control of combustion processes, ambient air monitoring, composting, sewage and air conditioning systems.
                                                                  • Highly media resistant solenoid valves

                                                                • Electronic engineering & manufacturing services

                                                                • 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.

                                                                    • Development

                                                                    • 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.

                                                                    • Packaging technology

                                                                    • First Sensor provides a full range of microsystem packaging technologies for manufacturing sophisticated sensors and microsystems. We offer optimized solutions through technology combinations of SMT, Chip on Board, as well as Flip Chip on different substrates such as circuit boards (rigid, rigid-flexible), foils, ceramics and wafers. First Sensor uses packaging technologies such as molding, encapsulating, mounting by bonding, US welding of plastic packages, welding of metal packages as well as automated testing and calibration technologies.
                                                                    • Test and qualification

                                                                    • 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.

                                                                      Furthermore, to ensure a constant high product quality, 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.

                                                                    • Production

                                                                    • First Sensor assembles your products with state-of-the-art microsystem technology and automatic equipment in class 100,000 to class 100 clean rooms (ISO 8 to ISO 5) in flexible manufacturing islands or with dedicated production lines for high-volume orders. To ensure our constantly high level of quality and reliability, all manufacturing facilities are integrated into a system of continuous process monitoring.

                                                                      The ramp-up phase at our production facility is characterized by the transfer of responsibility from prototyping to series production, direct supervision of this transition by our process specialists, and further increased quality checks.

                                                                      An ERP system with database support ensures the full traceability of your products at batch level. Upon request, we are also able to guarantee you traceability down to the level of single component