Sensata Technologies R290 Pressure + Temperature Sensor
Sensata Technologies R290 Pressure + Temperature (P+T) Sensor is designed for pressure and temperature monitoring in systems that use R290 (propane) refrigerant. The sensor combines pressure and temperature measurement capabilities into a single device for thermal management applications, improving system control and diagnostics in complex EV thermal architectures. Designed to assist OEMs in adopting R290 refrigerant technologies, this R290 sensor delivers the accuracy, response time, and robust performance to support efficient operation of electrified vehicle thermal management systems. The leakage-optimized designs reduce refrigerant loss and support safe system operation. Sensata Technologies R290 P+T Sensor is designed for automotive air conditioning and thermal management systems, including battery electric vehicles (BEVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), and various electrified platforms that use R290 refrigerant.
Features
- Supports low-GWP and PFAS-free refrigerant adoption
- Leakage-optimized design
- Reduces refrigerant loss
- Supports safe system operation
- High-accuracy pressure and temperature sensing
- Enables precise thermal system control and performance
- Robust construction
- Supports reliable operation in harsh environments
Applications
- Automotive air conditioning and thermal monitoring systems
- BEVs
- PHEVs
- Platforms using R290 refrigerant
Specifications
- Analog/LIN/sent output
- <20mA supply current
- 40VDC overvoltage protection
- Supply voltage
- 5V for analog
- 9V to 16V for LIN
- IP69K ingress protection
- <0.2g/yr minimal leak rate
- >2M cycles of operating endurance
- ≤10ms pressure response time
- -40°C to +140°C operating temperature range