Sensor technology

Fraunhofer IPM covers a wide range of measurement tasks in the field of sensor technology: gas sensors, liquid sensors and solid-state sensors are as much a part of the portfolio as temperature sensors. 

 

Thermal IR detectors

Micro-structured thermopile sensors based on novel thermoelectric materials allow highly accurate temperature difference measurements.

 

Infrared radiators

We develop miniaturized components such as modulated infrared emitters or detectors using microsystems technology.

 

Semiconductor gas sensors

We develop miniaturized, low-power MOX gas sensors, from gas-sensitive material to methods of production.

 

Solid-state electrolyte sensors

At Fraunhofer IPM, we optimize solid-state electrolyte sensors for selective gas detection.

 

Pellistors

We are working on the development of innovative catalytic pellistor materials. These help to significantly improve the functional properties of pellistors.