Tesla Sensors

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Traditionally, sensors and sensor platforms manufactured using thin-film technology have been a part of the product range of TESLA BLATNÁ a.s., on whose design and development we have long been cooperating in a number of projects with leading Czech universities and research institutes. The production of these sensors and sensor platforms takes place in the fully equipped facilities of our own clean rooms. The core product of the company's portfolio in this area are platinum temperature sensors which are complemented by a range of individual unique sensor platforms. Our temperature sensors are used not only in a wide range of industrial applications, but also in science and research. Sensor platforms are used as the basis for the design of a wide range of sensors, especially gas and hazardous substance sensors. They are used both in production and in the development of new sensors. Based on an individual approach to customers, we can design and manufacture sensor platforms according to specific requirements.

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DESIGN

The basic structural element of the sensors and sensor platforms is a ceramic substrate made of Al2O3  . We are able to realize various resistive and electrode structures by the technology of sputtering thin metal layers, photolithography, and wet and dry etching. We present the basic structural parts on a platinum temperature sensor:

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Dielectric fixation layer

Green fixing and dielectric layer

Platinum resistive thin film

Ceramic substrate Al2O3Al2O3

Welded wire terminals 0.25 mm diameter

TEMPERATURE SENSORS

We manufacture platinum temperature sensors (resistance temperature sensors) for industrial and scientific applications. The temperature sensors are designed as thin film resistive sensors on a ceramic substrate. This construction has a number of advantages over conventional sensors made of wound platinum wire. The thin-film sensor design is simpler, has greater mechanical resistance, and offers greater variability in application. Platinum has excellent physical characteristics for resistive temperature sensor applications, with a usable temperature range of -200 °C to 1000 °C. The platinum sensors produced have a temperature coefficient (TKR) of 3850 ppm/K and comply with EN 60 751. The basic nominal values of the manufactured temperature sensors are 100 and 1000 Ω.

PT1K / Specification

Pt1k

Platinum resistive temperature sensor on ceramic substrate with a nominal value of 1000 Ω at 0 ˚C. Silver wire leads are welded to the sensor. The PT1K temperature sensors are available in accuracy classes according to the corresponding EN 60 751 standard.


Nominal value Ω (at 0 °C): 1000

Temperature range: -200 °C ... +400 °C

Temperature coefficient: 3850 ppm/K

Inputs: Ag wire ⌀ 0,25 mm

Precision class:

A - ČSN EN 60751 F0.15

B - ČSN EN 60751 F0.3

C - ČSN EN 60751 F0.6


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PT100 / Specification

Pt100

Platinum resistive temperature sensor on ceramic substrate with a nominal value of 100 Ω at 0 ˚C. Silver wire leads are welded to the sensor. PT100 temperature sensors are available in accuracy classes according to the corresponding EN 60 751 standard.


Nominal value Ω (at 0 °C): 100

Temperature range: -200 °C ... +400 °C

Temperature coefficient: 3850 ppm/K

Inputs: Ag wire ⌀ 0,25 mm

Precision class:

A - ČSN EN 60751 F0.15

B - ČSN EN 60751 F0.3

C - ČSN EN 60751 F0.6


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CUSTOM SOLUTIONS

In addition to the basic range of temperature sensors, we also produce modifications based on customer requirements. We can produce custom temperature sensors with different ohmic resistance values, different dimensions, and different lead wires. The most frequently requested modifications are different dimensions and resistance values, e.g. 500 Ω.

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SENSOR PLATFORMS

Based on long-term cooperation with research institutes and requirements stemming from industrial applications, we have developed and integrated a number of sensor platforms into our product range. These sensor platforms are widely used not only in the construction of industrial sensors, but also in science and research. In particular, these platforms can be used for humidity sensors or the detection of hazardous substances and gases. In particular, we produce platinum and gold thin-film sensor platforms not only on ceramic substrates, but also on silicon or other single-crystal substrates or various types of glass. According to customer requirements, we design the topology of the sensor platform with the required parameters.

KBI2 / Specification

KBI2

The KBI2 platform is a multi-sensor structure that consists of a Pt1K temperature sensor, a heating element and an interdigital electrode structure. All elements are made of a thin layer of platinum on a ceramic substrate. The heating element and the temperature sensor are protected by a thin covering insulating layer. Sensitive layers can be deposited on the uncoated interdigital structure by screen printing, spin-coating, drop-coating, etc.


Nominal value Ω (at 0 °C): 1000

Temperature range: -30 °C ... +350 °C

Temperature coefficient: 3850 ppm/K

Inputs: Ag wire ⌀ 0,25 mm

IDE electrodes - Gap/line width (μ): 15/15

Heating element resistance (Ω): 8 ± 1,5

Precision class: ČSN EN 60751 F0.6


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KBS4 / Specification

KBS4

KBS4 is a double-sided sensor platform that consists of platinum interdigitated electrodes on the face side of the ceramic substrate and a platinum heating element on the reverse side of the ceramic substrate. By uniformly covering the surface of the platform with the heating element, a homogeneous temperature field is ensured on the surface of the platform. The individual platform structures are made up of a thin platinum layer. The supply wires are contacted to the platform on the face side on opposite edges. The conductive contact with the heating element on the reverse side of the platform is provided by the platinum through holes in the ceramic substrate. The heating element is protected by a covering insulation layer. Sensitive layers can be deposited in the space of the undeveloped interdigital structure by various methods (screen printing, spin-coating, drop-coating, etc.)


Inputs: Ag wire ⌀ 100 μm

IDE electrodes - Gap/line width (μ): 40/40

Heating element resistance (Ω): 15 ± 1,5

Platform dimensions (mm): 2,2 x 2,2

Substrate thickness (μm): 380


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BI2 / Specification

BI2

Gold interdigitated electrodes are deposited on a ceramic substrate, on which sensitive layers can be applied by thick or thin film technology. The electrode system allows the use of various sensitive layers. The topology of the interdigital electrodes can be modified according to specific customer specifications.


Temperature range: -30 °C ... +350 °C

IDE electrodes - Gap/line width (μ): 15/15

Insulating resistance of IDE electrodes: 1GΩ min. at 34% RH and 20VDC

Layer structure: NiCr / Ni / Au


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CUSTOM SOLUTIONS

We also produce sensor platforms in modifications based on individual customer requirements. We deposit the electrode structures on various types of substrates, and most often, in addition to ceramics, we realize structures on silicon and glass substrates. We are able to design different arrangements of interdigital electrodes and heating element.

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SENSORS

The sensors are based on sensor platforms on which the sensing layer is deposited. One of the final products is a humidity sensor. We collaborate with major academic institutions in the country to develop the sensors. Our concept is to develop and offer sensors that detect various gaseous substances. In the development phase we have sensors for CH4, NH3, O3 and many others.

BI2H / Specification

BI2H

The BI2H humidity sensor is a solid-state sensor for measuring relative humidity. The physical principle of the measurement is based on the properties of an organic semiconductor which changes its impedance due to humidity. The changing impedance of the sensing layer due to humidity can already be easily evaluated electronically.


Measurement range: 20 - 90 %RH

Temperature range: 0 °C ... 60 °C

Inputs: Ag wire ⌀ 0,25 mm


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CUSTOM SOLUTIONS

We also offer our development and production capabilities for the realization of final sensors. In this area, we realize various conductivity sensors, sensors using our heating elements, electrochemical sensors, etc.

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INFORMATION

The Thin Film Department has a long history at TESLA BLATNÁ a.s. and is related to the construction of planar microwave structures. Today, the production and development program has been reoriented towards sensor platforms and sensors on these structures. As part of the company's development, we cooperate with a number of renowned universities and scientific institutes.

PROJECTS

TESLA BLATNÁ a.s. continuously strives for dynamic growth and invests in science and research. Since 2006 we have been actively cooperating with the academic sphere in the Czech Republic and abroad. We participate in a number of projects co-financed by the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports, the Ministry of the Interior, and the Technology Agency of the Czech Republic.

CUSTOM SOLUTIONS

Our technological background allows us to produce planar structures to customer specifications. These can be different designs of temperature sensors or different electrode systems. Contact us.

TECHNOLOGIES

The Thin Film Facility has deposition apparatus, photolithography, dry and wet etching facilities, a gas farm for working with gas sensors, etc. The technology can be combined with the company's other departments to offer a complete solution.

SMART CITY

As part of our development, we have constructed a module that is used to monitor environmental conditions in urban areas. This product was created based on development projects focused mainly on the detection of various gases.

ENVIRONMENTAL MODULE

The module is designed to measure environmental conditions in urban areas. The device consists of 10 independent sensors that measure air quality, temperature, humidity, pressure, light, noise, and dust particles. Air concentrations of carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, ozone, and nitrogen dioxide are measured. The types of gases are chosen according to Act No. 201/2012 Coll. (Air Protection Law), which sets limits on the concentration of the gases in question. The set of detected gases is variable in the range of available sensor elements compatible with the electronics used.


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