LEADING IN SENSOR TECHNOLOGY Leading Swiss high-tech company Sensirion is a manufacturer of innovative sensors and it has recently developed and launched the world’s smallest humidity and temperature sensor for smart phones.
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ounded 15 years ago in Zurich, Switzerland, high technology company Sensirion has quickly grown to become a leading name in the development of innovative sensors. Creating and manufacturing reliable and high quality humidity and temperature sensors, mass flow controllers, mass flow meters, liquid flow sensors and differential pressure sensors. Sensirion’s sensor components and solutions are used all over the world in their
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millions. It serves a wide range of sectors, including automotive, medical technology, building technology, industrial solutions and consumer goods. The company has enjoyed strong growth in the 15 years since its establishment. Over the past two years alone it has doubled its employee numbers to more than 400 highly skilled workers.
Driven by innovation One of the key driving factors behind this success is Sensirion’s dedication to developing and manufacturing future-focused, high quality and reliable sensors. A recent product launch is a perfect example of how it continues to push the envelope when it comes to creating innovative new products. The new SHTC1 humidity and temperature sensor was developed to meet demand coming from the mobile device industry. Measuring just 2mm x 2mm x 0.8mm it is the world’s smallest sensor in its class. Sensirion already has its sensor models
already integrated into mobile phones. With the latest model Sensirion revolutionises humidity sensing once again. The SHTC1 is based on the company’s proven CMOSens® technology, which combines the sensor and processing electronics on a single silicon chip, allowing it to achieve the tiny device size. The broad experience of Sensirion gives the assurance of proper implementation in all kinds of devices.
More measurement With sales offices in the USA, Germany, Japan, South Korea and China, Sensirion has a solid global presence. Its plans for continued growth include increased sales in both emerging markets and established territories. With the increasing demand for ever more innovative sensor devices, Sensirion is in a strong position to achieve positive growth with its already-established reputation for the precision and reliability of n its products.
