Posifa Technologies A2L and Hydrogen Sensors Drive Assembly and Test Capacity Expansion in China
29 July 2024 - 5:02PM
Posifa Technologies today announced that it is supporting its move
into the market for A2L refrigerant and hydrogen sensors with a
major expansion of its assembly and test capacity near Shenzhen,
China. Since the beginning of 2024, the company has tripled its
local manufacturing space while steadily adding new employees.
Posifa introduced its first MEMS A2L refrigerant sensors in
2023, for which the silicon wafers are fabricated in the United
States, then tested and packaged in China.
“Our A2L sensors address the issue of A2L refrigerant leaks,
which are mildly flammable gases,” said Peng Tu, Posifa
Technologies President and CEO. “At certain concentrations, these
gases become flammable, and our sensors are designed to detect such
leaks. They can warn people or initiate avoiding actions, such as
shutting down a compressor in an HVAC unit while keeping the fans
running until the environment is safe. This ensures that
maintenance personnel are alerted, and the system can resume
operation once it is safe.”
The primary users for Posifa’s A2L sensors, including its
flagship PGS6000 family, are HVAC and refrigeration manufacturers,
with European customers leading the way, followed by the Americas
and other manufacturing hubs like China and Japan. Posifa’s MEMS
technology presents an opportunity to reduce costs and improve
accuracy over nondispersive infrared sensors (NDIR).
Successful uptake of Posifa’s MEMS hydrogen sensors is also
driving the company’s expansion in China. Electric vehicles (EV)
are a primary application for the devices, where they’re used to
accurately detect hydrogen concentration in the air by measuring
the change in thermal conductivity of the gas mixture within
battery management system (BMS) compartments, ensuring compliance
with safety standards. With its highly repeatable, high-volume CMOS
MEMS technology, Posifa offers affordable, reliable, and
space-efficient sensors that make detection more accessible than
ever before.
About Posifa TechnologiesFormerly known as
Posifa Microsystems, Posifa Technologies designs and manufactures
high-performance, low-cost sensor and sensing solutions, including
flow and gas sensors, and vacuum sensors and gauges. The company’s
products are designed to meet the needs of demanding applications
in HVAC, battery management systems, medical devices, data centers,
and more. Posifa serves its global customer base through direct
sales and a network of distributors in the United States, Europe,
Korea, and Taiwan. The company is headquartered in San Jose,
California, with an office in Shenzhen, China. More information on
Posifa Technologies is available at http://posifatech.com/.
Link to further
information:https://posifatech.com/a2l-refrigerant-leak-detection-sensor-solutions/
(A2L Sensors)https://posifatech.com/hydrogen-sensors/ (Hydrogen
Sensors)
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