Kolektor Microtel provides ceramic thick-film pressure and temperature sensors

designed for demanding applications requiring reliable measurement, temperature compensation and flexible signal output architectures.

The sensor range is organized into three architectures: non-amplified analog output, amplified analog output and digital output. Each architecture can support P or P+T configurations, with pressure ranges from 250 mBar to 1000 Bar and operating temperatures from -40 to +150 °C.

Shared technical range

Configuration

P or P+T

Pressure or pressure + temperature

Pressure range

250 mBar to 1000 Bar

Depending on application and configuration

Temperature range

-40 / +150 °C

Operating temperature range

Close-up of non-amplified analog ceramic sensing element

Sensors with non-amplified analog output

Choose this architecture when your application requires a ceramic pressure or pressure + temperature sensing element with differential analog signal output, and signal conditioning is managed by the customer electronics or by the final system.

Configuration:P or P+T
Pressure range:from 250 mBar to 1000 Bar
Temperature range:-40 / +150 °C
Key feature:Temperature compensation

Sensors with amplified analog output

Choose this architecture when your application requires an integrated and conditioned analog signal, supported by programmable on-board electronics. This can eliminate external signal conditioning effort and simplify integration into OEM systems.

Configuration:P or P+T
Pressure range:from 250 mBar to 1000 Bar
Temperature range:-40 / +150 °C
Key feature:Temperature compensation and programmable on-board electronics

Download datasheet

Close-up of amplified analog ceramic sensing element with on-board electronics.

Close-up of amplified digital ceramic sensing element with on-board electronics.

Sensors with digital output

Choose this architecture when your application requires pressure or pressure + temperature measurement with digital output, programmable on-board electronics and easier integration into OEM electronic systems.

Configuration:P or P+T
Pressure range:from 250 mBar to 1000 Bar
Temperature range:-40 / +150 °C
Key feature:Temperature compensation and programmable on-board electronics

Download datasheet I2C Download datasheet SENT

Three architectures, one reliability standard.

Which architecture fits your application?

Choose sensors with non-amplified analog output whenYour application requires a ceramic pressure or pressure + temperature sensing element with differential analog signal output and external signal conditioning.
Choose sensors with amplified analog output whenYour application requires a conditioned analog signal supported by programmable on-board electronics.
Choose sensors with digital output whenYour application requires digital communications such as I2C or SENT or LIN, programmable on-board electronics and easier integration into OEM electronic systems.
Choose sensors with on-board electronics whenSignal conditioning is not managed by Customer application; additional feature of functional safety according to ISO 26262 available (ASIL-C ready)

Need help selecting the right sensor architecture?

If you are not sure which sensor architecture fits your application, send the available application data.
The engineering team can support the evaluation of the most suitable output architecture, configuration and customization path.

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Applications

Application	Technical problem	Solution to link
Automotive	OEM integration, robustness, customized outputs, thermal functions and quality requirements.	LPQ
HVAC	Reliable pressure measurement and thermal control in air, refrigerant and control systems.	MS18 OCS18 MSQ LPQ
Industrial systems	Pressure control and heating functions in machines, plants and electronic assemblies.	MS18 OCS18 MSQ LPQ
Pumps / Pneumatic / Hydraulic	Measurement in systems with fluid, vibration and repeated duty cycles.	MS18OCS18MSQLPQ
Domestic appliances	Compact and robust sensing or heating solutions for high-volume equipment.	MS18 OCS18 MSQ LPQ
Medical instrumentation	Stable and reliable measurement or controlled thermal functions in technical and laboratory instruments.	MS18 OCS18 MSQ LPQ
Aggressive media	Compatibility with oils, refrigerants, solvents and demanding fluids.	MS18 OCS18 MSQ LPQ

Kolektor Microtel ceramic pressure sensors support demanding applications in industrial systems, automotive, HVAC, medical instrumentation, domestic appliances, pumps, aggressive media and thermal management.

HVAC

Kolektor Microtel ceramic pressure sensors can support HVAC applications requiring reliable pressure measurement, compact integration, stable performance and, where applicable, controlled heating functions across operating conditions.

Automotive

For automotive applications, Kolektor Microtel can support OEM pressure sensor platforms requiring compact integration, robustness, customized output, validation and manufacturing quality.

Industrial systems

Kolektor Microtel pressure sensing elements can be used in industrial systems where pressure measurement, reliability and integration inside mechanical or electronic assemblies are required.

Example of industrial application – metering system

Pumps, pneumatic and hydraulic systems

Pressure sensors for pumps, pneumatic and hydraulic systems must support reliable measurement under variable pressure, demanding media and mechanical integration constraints. Ceramic sensing technology can support robust operation in these environments.

Domestic appliances

For domestic appliances, Kolektor Microtel can support compact and robust ceramic pressure sensing solutions for high-volume applications requiring stable performance and possible customization.

Example of domestic application – heating system

Medical instrumentation

Kolektor Microtel ceramic pressure sensing elements can support medical and laboratory instrumentation where stable measurement, compact design, controlled thermal functions and material compatibility are important.

Example of laboratory instrument application – high pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC).

Aggressive media

Ceramic pressure sensing technology is suitable for applications involving aggressive media such as oils, refrigerants, solvents and demanding fluids.
Flush membrane solutions can be considered when media compatibility and a clean interface with the fluid are important.

Application requirements to send for technical evaluation

If you are not sure which product or service fits your application, send us your application requirements, pressure and temperature range, media compatibility, mechanical constraints, output needs, heating requirements where applicable, expected volumes and validation requirements. Our engineering team will help identify the most suitable solution.

Application / industry Problem to solve Pressure range Temperature range Media / fluid Output signal or electronics requirements Mechanical constraints Expected volumes Accuracy / stability requirements Need for sensor, OEM platform Validation or quality requirements Target timeline

Frequently Asked Questions – Sensors

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The range is organized into three architectures: sensors with non-amplified analog output, sensors with amplified analog output and sensors with digital output (I2C, SENT, LIN).

The sensor architectures can support P or P+T configurations, depending on the application requirements.

The pressure range extends from 250 mBar to 1000 Bar, depending on configuration, application and technical evaluation.

The operating temperature range is -40 / +150 °C.

Choose non-amplified analog output when the final system or customer electronics manages the signal conditioning.

Choose amplified analog or digital output when the application benefits from temperature compensation and programmable on-board electronics.

Kolektor Microtel pressure sensors can support HVAC, automotive, industrial systems, domestic appliances, medical instrumentation, aggressive media and thermal applications.

Useful information includes application, pressure range, temperature range, media, heating or thermal requirements, mechanical constraints, output signal, accuracy requirements, volume, quality requirements and target timeline.

Ceramic Thick-Film Pressure and Temperature Sensors