Thin Film Sensor
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3 categories: TFC, TFS and TFHT
Temperature ranges :
 - 200°C to 150°C (TFC)
 - 70°C to 500°C (TFS)
 - 70°C to 850°C (TFHT)
Different ohmic values : 100, 500, 1000 or
2000 Ω
Dimensions :
 Width 0.8 to 2.5mm
 Length 2 to 10mm
 Thickness ≤ 1mm
 Typical leads length = 10mm in
material according to temperature range.
Measuring current 0,1 to 1 mA and Self
heating 0,2 to 0,6K/mW according to ohmic
values.
Class F0.1, F0.15, F0.3 and F0.6 according to
IEC 60751
(Temperature coefficient = 3850 ppm/K)
DESCRIPTION
The Thin-Film Platinum is deposited on a ceramic substrate, then coated with glass. The sensitive element is
extended by radial leads. The Thin-Film sensor can be integrated in different designs of probes. Unhoused for
dry environments only.
FEATURES
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Small dimensions
High electrical insulation
Short response-time
Interchangeability
Long-Term Stability
Thin Film Sensor
APPLICATIONS
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Aeronautics, Space
Automotive
Medical equipment, Laboratory
Hot and cold applications
Industrial process
Energy
Appliances
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PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS
Tolerance class + Temperature range of the tolerance
Class F0.1 : From 0°C to 150°C
Class F0.15 : From -30°C to 300°C
Class F0.3 : From -50°C to 500°C
Class F0.6 : From -50°C to 600°C
Unit
°C
°C
°C
°C
Value
±(0.1+0.0017 ItI)
±(0.15+0.002 ItI)
±(0.3+0.005 ItI)
±(0.6+0.01 ItI)
VALUES FOR PT100
°C
-200
-150
-100
-50
0
50
100
150
Ohms
18.52
39.72
60.26
80.31
100
119.40
138.51
157.33
Ohms/°C
0.432
0.417
0.405
0.397
0.391
0.385
0.379
0.374
°C
200
250
300
350
400
450
500
550
Ohms
175.86
194.10
212.05
229.72
247.09
264.18
280.98
297.49
Ohms/°C
0.368
0.362
0.356
0.350
0.345
0.339
0.333
0.327
°C
600
650
700
750
800
850
Ohms
313.71
329.64
345.28
360.64
375.70
390.48
Ohms/°C
0.322
0.316
0.310
0.304
0.298
0.293
ORDERING INFORMATION
NORTH AMERICA
EUROPE
MEAS - Shrewsbury
910 Turnpike Road
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
United States
+1 508-842-0516
+1 508-842-0342
temperature.cs.amer@measspec.com
MEAS - France
48, rue de Frégy
77610 Fontenay Trésigny
France
Tel: +33(0) 1 64 42 52 52
Fax: +33(0) 1 64 42 63 17
sales.ftny.fr@meas-spec.com
ASIA
MEAS - (China) Ltd.
No. 26 Langshan Road
Shenzhen High-Tech Park
(North) Nanshan District,
Shenzhen 518107 China
Tel: +86 755 33305088
Fax: +86 755 33305099
temperature.cs.asia@measspec.com
The information in this sheet has been carefully reviewed and is believed to be accurate; however, no responsibility is assumed for
inaccuracies. Furthermore, this information does not convey to the purchaser of such devices any license under the patent rights to the
manufacturer. Measurement Specialties, Inc. reserves the right to make changes without further notice to any product herein. Measurement
Specialties, Inc. makes no warranty, representation or guarantee regarding the suitability of its product for any particular purpose, nor does
Measurement Specialties, Inc. assume any liability arising out of the application or use of any product or circuit and specifically disclaims
any and all liability, including without limitation consequential or incidental damages. Typical parameters can and do vary in different
applications. All operating parameters must be validated for each customer application by customer’s technical experts. Measurement
Specialties, Inc. does not convey any license under its patent rights nor the rights of others.
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