iST has once again qualified its high-reliability temperature sensors under ESCC Qualification 352D, including approved lead wires and weldments. These thin film platinum RTDs cover resistance values from one hundred ohms to two thousand ohms, and measure temperatures between minus two hundred and plus two hundred degrees Celsius. Available immediately as flight and engineering models per ESCC 4006/015, they significantly reduce development timelines and critical testing efforts for space missions.
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iST Strengthens Space Position with Requalified HiRel Temperature Sensors
iST has successfully renewed qualification of its high-reliability temperature sensors including approved connection leads and weld joints, reinforcing its leadership in the space market. These thin film platinum RTDs offer robustness and immediate availability, ensuring stable performance across extended temperature ranges. By leveraging ESCC certification and prequalified harness options, development teams can accelerate design cycles, reduce verification activities, and minimize project costs while ensuring dependability in orbital and deep-space environments.
ESCC352D Certified RTDs Offer 100Ω-2000Ω Range And Temperature Flexibility
The ESCC 352D certification covers resistance values from 100 Ω to 2000 Ω and temperature measurement capabilities in two distinct ranges: -50 °C to +150 °C and -200 °C to +200 °C. Customers choose platinum wire leads or twisted 2- or 4-wire extensions up to 10,000 mm in length, with options for shielded or unshielded configurations to meet specific application requirements in demanding environments, with extended stability, precision, and reliability.
Flight and Engineering Sensor Models Listed Under ESCC Specification
All sensor configurations are offered both as Flight Models (FM) and Engineering Models (EM), conforming to the ESCC Qualified Parts List (QPL) under specification ESCC 4006/015. Their immediate availability eliminates procurement delays, enabling engineering teams to secure compliant components. By utilising these preâqualified sensors, developers can accelerate the creation of functional prototypes, streamline verification steps, and reduce overall program timelines, simplifying the journey from design inception to final certification approval.
iST Sensors Provide Reliable Temperature Data Across Space Missions
iST sensors have been utilized on renowned missions including Rosetta, Euclid, JUICE, ExoMars, PLATO, FLEX, Solar Orbiter, SMILE, ALTIUS, Copernicus and MTG-S, demonstrating exceptional reliability in demanding orbital environments. Leveraging this track record, mission planners have selected these platinum film RTDs for upcoming projects like COMET I and ARIEL. They will ensure precise thermal monitoring of instruments, support accurate scientific measurements, and contribute to the success of future exploration endeavors.
ESA Confirms Platinum Thin-Film RTDs Qualified Through February 2028
The renewed qualification remains valid until February 2028 following ESAs official endorsement for supplying thin-film platinum Resistance Temperature Detector sensors to space missions in accordance with ESCC Generic Specification 4006 and Detail Specification 4006/015. This approval ensures compliance with rigorous quality and reliability criteria, supports continuous operations, and facilitates long-term program planning. It also streamlines procurement by aligning with established certification frameworks recognized across European space initiatives, reinforcing stakeholder confidence.
iST Retains Exclusive ESCC Thin Film Platinum RTDs Leadership
Through this ESCC qualification renewal, iST secures its position as the only supplier offering thin-film platinum resistance temperature detectors (RTDs) qualified under ESCC for space applications. This exclusivity streamlines procurement, guaranteeing mission-critical sensing solutions with reliability and traceability. Customers benefit from minimal integration risk, assured HiRel performance, and full compliance with stringent standards. iSTs unique offering accelerates project timelines, optimizes system validation, and delivers unmatched confidence in demanding orbital missions.
The renewed ESCC certification 352D combined with listing under ESCC 4006/015 ensures immediate availability of high-reliability thin film platinum RTDs for temperature monitoring. Covering resistance values from 100 Ω to 2000 Ω and temperature spans from -200 °C to +200 °C, these sensors serve varied space applications. Approved cable and welding assemblies deliver robust connections, accelerate prototyping, reduce test cycles, and provide proven performance on missions, meeting stringent quality standards.
