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Overview: The document discusses the importance of sensor-based control for the longevity of fuel cell membranes, focusing on temperature, humidity, and conductivity sensors designed for hydrogen fuel cells. iST offers a variety of sensors suitable for different applications, emphasizing their adaptability to high temperatures and humidity levels.

Sensor Types and Applications:

Temperature Sensors: Precision platinum thin-film sensors are used for monitoring the coolant liquid in low-temperature fuel cells.
Humidity Sensors: These are used in conjunction with humidifiers to ensure the air supply to the fuel cell is adequately moisturized.
Conductivity Sensors: Continuous conductivity measurement at the ion exchange cartridge ensures the coolant remains non-conductive.

Components and Systems: The document lists various components and systems involved in fuel cell technology, including the fuel cell stack, electric traction motor, DC/DC converter, battery pack, inlet humidity supply, humidifier, thermal management system, fuel filler, fuel storage, transmission, and power electric controller.

Customized Sensor Solutions: iST offers customized sensor solutions, emphasizing agile co-creation for product development. They provide a range of materials and technologies for sensor customization, including PTFE or PEEK insulation, various wire types, and different substrate materials like alumina, zirconia, and sapphire.

Technological Processes: The document outlines various processes involved in sensor development, such as photolithography, screen printing, laser trimming, etching, welding, bonding, soldering, and testing (electrical, optical/AOI, ESD).

Materials and Alloys: A wide range of materials and alloys are mentioned for sensor construction, including Pt, Rh, Ti, Ni, W, Cr, Ag, Au, Al, Mo, and various alloys.

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Temperature, humidity and conductivity sensors for hydrogen fuel cells physical ■ chemical ■ biological

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iST offers a wide range of sensors based on different technologies suitable for any application. FUEL CELLS Standard or customized Sensor components for fuel cells Temperature sensors A long lifespan of a fuel cell membrane is dependent on accurate sensor based control. Precision platinum thin-fim sensors are ideal for the temperature monitoring of the coolant liquid in a low-temperature fuel cell. iST’s capacitive humidity sensor components are designed for the fuel cell’s operating conditions. They work well at high temperatures and elevated humidity levels, i.e. close to condensation. TEMPERATURE...

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Photolithography Screen printing Laser trimming Dry & wet etching Welding Bonding Soldering Hot-melt molding Injection molding PTFE or PEEK insulated Ag, Ni/Au, Pt wire Cu/Ag, Cu/Ni wire AWG 34 to 20 Flat or round wire Multistranded cables Ultra-thin wires Custom lengths Bondable, solderable Brazeable, weldable SMD & FlipChip ...and many more Aluminium nitride Metal thin film Metal thick film Dielectric thin film Dielectric thick film Innovative Sensor Technology IST AG Stegrutistrasse 14 ■ 9642 Ebnat-Kappel ■ Switzerland +41 71 992 01 00 ■ [email protected]

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