Abstract: A film sensor having a first carrier film with at least one first conductor track is disclosed. The film sensor has a second carrier film which has at least one second conductor track. At least one electrical component is arranged between the first carrier film and the second carrier film. The electrical component has the properties of a functional ceramic. The electrical component is electrically contact-connected by means of at least one first conductor track and at least one second conductor track.

Abstract: A sensor arrangement includes a tube, a measurement head and a holder. The measurement head includes a composite of at least two flexible plastic films and a sensing element arranged between the plastic films. The sensing element is electrically contacted via metallic conductor traces. The measurement head contacts a circumference of the tube and is arranged between the holder and the tube and is pressed by the holder onto the tube.

Abstract: A high-temperature sensor element includes at least one thermistor element having at least two contact areas and one contacting element including an isolating ceramic base body and at least two conductor lines. The contact areas of the thermistor element are connected to the conductor lines of the contacting element by an electro conductive bridge. A process for assembling a sensor element is also described in which an thermistor element is connected by a temperature resistant junction to a contacting element, and in which the thermistor element and part of the contacting element adjacent to the thermistor element are sealed by a encapsulation compound.

Abstract: A light sensor for recording the position of a light source includes a photo detector and a light modulator. The light modulator is configured to modulate the quantity of light hitting the photo detector based on an incident angle (?) of the light from the light source on the sensor.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a solar sensor that includes a first modulator that is transparent to electromagnetic waves within a spectrum, and an additional modulator that is at best slightly transparent to the electromagnetic waves within the spectrum. The additional modulator features a belt-shaped region of varying widths that is arranged on the outside of the first modulator and partially covers the first modulator, and a photodetector that receives the electromagnetic waves and is covered by the first modulator.

Abstract: An electrical component is specified with a sensor element, which is embedded in a plate arrangement. The plate arrangement includes at least three plates and conductor tracks, which are located between them and are conductively connected with the sensor element. At least two of the conductor tracks have exposed areas. Furthermore, a method for the encapsulation of a sensor element and a method for the production of a plate arrangement are specified.

Abstract: A sensor arrangement includes a tube, a measurement head and a holder. The measurement head includes a composite of at least two flexible plastic films and a sensing element arranged between the plastic films. The sensing element is electrically contacted via metallic conductor traces. The measurement head contacts a circumference of the tube and is arranged between the holder and the tube and is pressed by the holder onto the tube.

Abstract: An electrical component having a base body includes a layer stack of mutually overlapping, electrically conductive electrode layers that are separated from one another by electrically conductive ceramic layers. The electrically conductive ceramic layers are composed of a ceramic whose specific electrical resistance exhibits a negative temperature coefficient. The electrically conductive ceramic layers are produced of ceramic green films that are sintered in common with the electrode layers, and outside electrodes that are electrically conductively connected to the electrode layers are arranged at two opposite outside surfaces of the base body. A method for the manufacture of the component and to the employment of the component is also provided.

Abstract: A light sensor for recording the position of a light source includes a photo detector and a light modulator. The light modulator is configured to modulate the quantity of light hitting the photo detector based on an incident angle (?) of the light from the light source on the sensor.

Abstract: A sensor device includes a flexible first film that includes structured conductive traces. The sensor device also includes a probe electrically connected to the structured conductive traces. The probe is on a first surface of the first film and connected to the first surface of the first film. The sensor device also includes a flexible second film conformally surrounding the probe and sealing the probe to the first surface of first film.

Abstract: An electrical component having a base body includes a layer stack of mutually overlapping, electrically conductive electrode layers that are separated from one another by electrically conductive ceramic layers. The electrically conductive ceramic layers are composed of a ceramic whose specific electrical resistance exhibits a negative temperature coefficient. The electrically conductive ceramic layers are produced of ceramic green films that are sintered in common with the electrode layers, and outside electrodes that are electrically conductively connected to the electrode layers are arranged at two opposite outside surfaces of the base body. A method for the manufacture of the component and to the employment of the component is also provided.

Abstract: An electrical component having a base body includes a layer stack of mutually overlapping, electrically conductive electrode layers that are separated from one another by electrically conductive ceramic layers. The electrically conductive ceramic layers are composed of a ceramic whose specific electrical resistance exhibits a negative temperature coefficient. The electrically conductive ceramic layers are produced of ceramic green films that are sintered in common with the electrode layers, and outside electrodes that are electrically conductively connected to the electrode layers are arranged at two opposite outside surfaces of the base body. A method for the manufacture of the component and to the employment of the component is also provided.

Abstract: A ceramic component includes a ceramic body, electrodes applied to the ceramic body, electrical connectors that connect the electrodes with one or both of an external circuit and a voltage source, a substance that connects the electrical connectors to the electrodes, and a casing that covers the electrodes at least partly. The substance is cured and electrically conductive, and contains a precious metal that is not silver.

Abstract: The invention is directed to an electrical component having a base body (1) that comprises a layer stack of mutually overlapping, electrically conductive electrode layers (3) that are separated from one another by electrically conductive ceramic layers (10), whereby the electrically conductive ceramic layers (10) are composed of a ceramic whose specific electrical resistance exhibits a negative temperature coefficient, whereby the electrically conductive ceramic layers (10) are produced of ceramic green films that are sintered in common with the electrode layers (3), and whereby outside electrodes (2) that are electrically conductively connected to the electrode layers (3) are arranged at two opposite outside surfaces of the base body (1). The invention is also directed to a method for the manufacture of the component and to the employment of the component.

Abstract: A ceramic component with increased climatic resistance is proposed, wherein a connector mass (V) that comprises a precious metal is used to connect the electrical connectors (AL) with the electrodes (E) of the component. The entire component is also covered with a protective sheathing (S) made of a plastic, particularly a plastic modified to be hydrophobic.

Abstract: A hybrid thermistor temperature sensor includes a two-pole network of temperature-dependent resistors being in thermal and electrical contact with each other. The two-pole network has at least one temperature-dependent resistor with a positive temperature coefficient as a cold conductor, at least one temperature-dependent resistor with a negative temperature coefficient as a hot conductor, a temperature/resistance curve with a constant behavior or plateau in a predetermined temperature region, and at least one electrode electrically coupling at least two of the temperature-dependent resistors to each other. The at least one electrode is produced from a material ensuring a contact between the temperature-dependent resistors that breaks down a barrier layer and forms a diffusion barrier to a mutual diffusion of ingredients of each respective one of the contacting temperature-dependent resistors into the other of the temperature-dependent resistors.

Abstract: An electrical resistor having a negative temperature coefficient for incremental resistance values has a resistance wafer with solderable coatings on opposite sides thereof and current lead elements soldered to the coatings, with the soldered ends of the lead elements being each coiled to form an annular eye, the soldering covering only the region of the eye and leaving the remainder of the coatings outside of the eye free of solder.