The PTS Temperature Sensor offers many advantages compared to other passive temperature sensors. A highly controlled platinum thin film manufacturing process serves as the foundation for the most important PTS feature which is the outstanding stability of the resistance versus temperature function. Because of this high stability, using a PTS ensures reliable operation even in the harshest of environments. The PTS has short reaction times down to 2 seconds in air (package size dependent). The standard PTS is available in F0.3 and F0.6 tolerance classes. As a custom option, the PTS can be produced in F0.15 tolerance class. With it’s pure tin on nickel terminations, the PTS has a proven immunity against tin whisker growth as demonstrated through extensive testing. The wide temperature range of -55°C to +155°C makes the PTS a usable temperature sensor across many different applications. Finally, the PTS is RoHS compliant.