MEMS Sensor Ideal for Tire Pressure
Monitoring Applications

June 5, 2007

MOORPARK, Calif. – Kavlico, an operation of Schneider Electric and a global business unit of Custom Sensors & Technologies (CST) has recently released its SmartSense™ sCAP3 Ultra-Low Power consumption Silicon MEMS based sensors which are ideal for Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS). The Kavlico sensor allows for continuous monitoring with up to a 5x faster response time.

This low cost device is extremely small in size (chip 1.2mm x 1.5mm and QFN package is 4mm x 4mm) and is available with an array of flexible mounting and packaging options. The Ultra-Low power consumption of only 20 micro amps is compatible with both battery and battery-less applications. The input voltage requirement is 2.2 to 5 Vdc and is compatible with wireless applications. Output is PWM. Operating pressure ranges of 0 to 20, 0 to 50, 0 to 115 and 0 to 500 PSIA are available. The sensors have an operating temperature range of – 40° to +125°C.

To sum up the sCAP3’s advantages, it’s low in price, extremely energy efficient, reliable, and enhances safety while ensuring optimum vehicle handling, fuel consumption and tire life.

About Kavlico

Kavlico is an operation of Custom Sensors & Technologies (CST). Kavlico manufactures high volume, application specific pressure, position, force, and specialty sensors for the transportation, industrial, and aerospace market sectors. www.kavlico.com

About Custom Sensors & Technologies

Custom Sensors & Technologies (CST) is a division of Schneider Electric and was formed from the combination of BEI Technologies, Kavlico, and Crouzet. CST provides sensors, controls, and actuation products to the industrial, transportation, and aerospace & government/military markets. www.cst.schneider-electric.com

About Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric is the world’s power and control specialist. Through its world-class brands, Merlin Gerin, Square D and Telemecanique, Schneider Electric anticipates and satisfies its customers’ requirements in the residential, building, industry and energy and infrastructure markets. With 105,000 employees and operations in 190 countries, Schneider Electric generated sales of €13.7 billion in 2006 through 15,000 sales outlets. www.schneider-electric.com

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