EPCOS Product Brief 2016

Sensors for Automotive Applications

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Sensors for Automotive Applications

Solar twilight Aircon

sensor evaporator sensor

Automatic transmission Ambient air

(position sensor and temperature sensor
ATF temperature sensor)

Motor
temperature sensor

E-motor
temperature sensor

Battery
temperature sensor/
current sensor

Exhaust gas
temperature sensor
(recirculation)

Air duct
temperature sensor

Steering wheel and seat AdBlue

heat temperature sensor temperature sensor

Temperature sensing and control are among the most important and well-established functions in automotive
electronics. In automotive electronics they are found especially in climate control and powertrain applications.

In recent years we have introduced a great variety of new sensors and sensor systems to the automotive market
and continuously develop innovative products to meet customers requirements.

EPCOS sensors stand out for excellent measuring accuracy and long-term stability. Advanced technologies allow
cost-efficient and large-scale production of reliable sensors. Thus, we are able to offer sensors overmolded with
plastic or encapsulated in specific materials for reliable use in adverse environments for a large range of tempera
tures. They can be delivered in numerous shapes and with a wide variety of cable and connector geometries.

If standard types do not match the purpose we can also supply application-specific sensors with customized
parameters.

Our design centers and plants for sensor products in Berlin, Germany, Deutschlandsberg, Austria, Zhuhai, China,
and Batam, Indonesia are certified to ISO 9001:2008, ISO/TS 16949:2009 and ISO 14001:2004.

With our comprehensive sensor portfolio we help automotive manufacturers make their products safer, more
convenient to use and more energy-efficient.

This product brief can only present a selection of our continuously growing portfolio of both temperature and
pressure sensor products.

In addition to the presented temperature sensors, we also offer an extensive range of pressure sensors that are
suitable for automotive industry. For example, pressure sensors can be used to measure the pressure of various
media and thus support engine management and safety systems. Such sensors are needed to achieve precise
engine control for low fuel consumption and to enable exhaust gas treatment for a reduction of harmful emissions.

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Climate Control

Climate control
Effective air-conditioning helps
drivers keep a cool head in the most
tricky situations and minimizes the
Solar sensor stress on passengers. The control
Air
NTC 6 of the air-conditioning system can
be based on the temperature at the
evaporator or in the air streams of
Evaporator every outlet carrying air to the feet
ECU or body of the passengers.
NTC 2
NTC 4
NTC 3 One effect that temperature sensors
are unable to detect is the warmth
NTC 1
of direct sunlight that passengers
Heater feel on their skin. In this case, solar
NTC 5
sensors can be used to evaluate
the intensity and in many cases the
direction of incoming solar rays.

Type Characteristics Features Dimensional drawing

Evaporator fin temperature Temperature

zz range: Humidity
zz resistant: 3000h 10.50.15
3.5 +0.05
_ 0.10

sensor 40 +85C immersion test at +80C

Customer-specific
zz Response time:
zz
solutions <6s in water
Cable-based design
zz
13.40.5

16
40.25

Insulated wires with high

zz
insulation voltage
30.9

230.45

TNT0618-B

Evaporator air temperature Temperature

zz range: Humidity
zz resistant: 2000h
sensor 40 +100C immersion test at +25C 8.7
Customer-specific
zz Response time:
zz
solutions < 3 s in water
< 8 s in air at 5 m/s
Connector molded directly
zz
on the sensor
58.5

67.7

Clip design for fast and

zz
reliable mounting
7.2

22.3 +0.2
0
TNT0619-J

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Climate Control

Type Characteristics Features Dimensional drawing

Point air duct sensor Temperature

zz range: Response
zz time: 9.6
40 +90C < 5s in air at 5m/s
Customer-specific
zz 72 h salt spray test
zz
solutions Connector molded directly
zz
on the sensor

22.7
Clip design for fast and
zz

36.2
reliable mounting

120.2
TNT0620-M

Integrating round air duct Temperature

zz range: Response
zz time: 8.70.3
sensors 40 +90C < 12s in air at 5m/s
Customer-specific
zz 24h salt spray test
zz
solutions Connector molded directly
zz

46.20.3
on the sensor
Bayonet fitting for fast and
zz
reliable mounting

24.50.5
11.70.2
TNT0635-A

Integrating angular air duct Temperature

zz range: Response
zz time:
sensor 40 +90C < 15s in air at 5m/s
Customer-specific
zz Up to 144 h salt spray test
zz
solutions Connector molded directly
zz
56
670.6
on the sensor
Clip design for fast and
zz 7.20.2
reliable mounting

12
TNT0623-C

Outside temperature Temperature

zz range: Humidity
zz resistant: 2000h 70.1 150.5
sensor 40 +85C immersion test at +80C
Compliant to IP6K6
zz Thermal cycling: 480 cycles
zz
8 +0.1
_ 0.2

and IPX9K for 30s with applied voltage

120.3

Customer-specific
zz 120000 cycles on/off
27.3 +0.1
_ 0.2

solutions Thermal shock:

zz
200 cycles in air transition
time < 30s
Cable based design
zz 4.2 +0.2
0

7.20.2

TNT0624-K

Solar sensor with optional Temperature

zz range: Mono
zz and dual zone with 21
twilight function 40 +100C optional twilight function
Customer-specific
zz High resolution and
zz
solutions sensitivity
Adapted angular
zz
24

characteristics
18.3

Analog signal
zz

10.3
TNT0625-T

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xEVs

Thermal management and

automatic transmissions
Temperature sensors in xEV appli
NTC 2 NTC 3 cations must cover a wide range
Motor/
generator
Inverter of operating temperatures, high
shock resistance and vibrational
strength, high reliability and long
NTC 4
Transmission High voltage term stability even under harsh
sensor NTC 1 battery
operating conditions. They are used
to measure the temperature of the
Engine Charger
NTC 5
battery in both cell and coolant as
well as motor and transmission
oils. For these applications EPCOS
offers sensors with a high tempera
TNT0634-S-E ture range up to 250 C and with
different mounting solutions to meet
a wide variety of demands.

Type Characteristics Features Dimensional drawing

Motor Temperature
zz range: Humidity
zz resistant: 500h
temperature +40 +200C test at +40C with 4.90.2
sensor Customer-specific
zz 93% humidity 4.70.2
solutions Thermal cycling: 21 days
zz
5.50.3

2.90.2
4.20.2
4.5 +0.1
_ 0.2

without voltage 33.70.3

Cable-based design
zz
17.80.2

TNT0628-K

Clip-on battery Temperature

zz range: Thermal
zz cycling: 240h
fluid sensor 40 +100C with applied voltage 16
Customer-specific
zz 2 hours on/off
solutions Response time:
zz
10.6

< 20s in water

20.5

Cable-based design
zz
Clip design for fast and
zz
reliable mounting at Rubber
different tube diameters
Sensor suitable
for tube diameter 60.1 mm TNT0629-R-E

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xEVs

Type Characteristics Features Dimensional drawing

Battery coolant sensor Temperature

zz range: Response
zz time:
7.7 +0.09
_ 0.07
40 +100C < 20 s in oil
5.20.2
Customer-specific
zz Thermal cycling:
zz
solutions 240 h with applied voltage
Design allows direct
zz
detection of battery fluid

14
Cable based design
zz

34.8
100.1

TNT0630-U

Screw-on battery sensor Temperature

zz range: Response
zz time:
40 +100C < 20s in silicone oil 8.8
Customer-specific
zz Thermal cycling:
zz 3.5
solutions 240 h with applied voltage
Humidity resistance: 240 h
zz
test at 40 +65C with
93% humidity

17.20.2
10.90.2
Screw design for fast and
zz
reliable mounting
Cable based design
zz

6.60.2
TNT0633-B

Transmission oil sensor Temperature

zz range: Response
zz time:
40 +150C 9s in oil 31.55
Customer-specific
zz High heat, oil and ATF
zz 9.50.2 8 max.
solutions resistance
O-ring allows direct
zz
_ 0.1
9.46 +0

detection of oil temperature

12

Cable based design

zz

TNT0638-Q

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our knowledge of typical requirements that are often placed on our products. We expressly point out that these statements cannot be regarded as binding statements about the
suitability of our products for a particular customer application. It is incumbent on the customer to check and decide whether a product is suitable for use in a particular application.
This publication is only a brief product survey which may be changed from time to time. Our products are described in detail in our data sheets. The Important notes
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