Posts by Winter Roberts
Autonomous Aircraft Sensors for Military UAVs
Autonomous Aircraft Sensors for Military UAVs Phoenix Sensors develops custom pressure, temperature, wireless, and cable assembly solutions for autonomous aircraft, military UAVs, collaborative combat aircraft, and long-endurance unmanned aerial systems. Autonomous aircraft sensors provide the measurement feedback needed to monitor fuel, lubrication, propulsion, hydraulic, pneumatic, battery, thermal-management, and environmental systems when no crew is aboard…
Read MoreAutonomous Surface Vessel Sensors
Phoenix Sensors develops custom pressure, temperature, liquid-level, wireless, and cable assembly solutions for autonomous surface vessels, unmanned patrol craft, and long-endurance maritime platforms. U.S.-based engineering and manufacturing support from Chandler, Arizona.
Read MorePressure Sensor Troubleshooting: Fix Common Faults
Master pressure sensor troubleshooting for no output, erratic readings, and zero shift. Get field-ready DMM steps and expert support from Phoenix Sensors.
Read MoreSubsea Pressure Transducers Built for the Conditions You Actually Work In
When a sensor fails subsea, the cost isn’t just the part. It’s downtime, a recovery operation, and an unexpected failure at depth. Phoenix Sensors designs custom subsea pressure transducers built around your actual environment including the depth rating, media, connector requirements, and pressure range. U.S.-manufactured, engineer-to-engineer support, no catalog compromises. Contact Phoenix Sensors to discuss…
Read MorePressure Sensor Temperature Effects: Causes & Fixes
How Temperature Affects Pressure Sensor Performance Pressure sensor temperature effects show up as soon as a transducer leaves the lab and enters real equipment. As temperature changes, the sensing element, electronics, oil fill, seals, and housing can all influence the output signal. For OEM engineers, the key is to review both the compensated temperature range…
Read MoreUnderstanding RTD Temperature Sensors: How to Select the Right RTD for Your OEM Application
Choosing the right RTD temperature sensor is a critical decision in OEM system design. Whether you are an engineer designing a control system or a procurement manager sourcing components, selecting the wrong sensor can lead to inaccurate measurements, system inefficiencies, or premature failure. This guide explains how RTD temperature sensors work and walks through the…
Read MorePressure Sensor Selection Guide: How to Choose the Right Sensor for Your OEM Application
Selecting the right pressure sensor is a critical step when designing OEM equipment. For engineers and designers, a helpful pressure sensor selection guide can prevent costly mistakes. Choosing the wrong sensor can lead to inaccurate measurements, premature failure, or costly redesigns later in development. This pressure sensor selection guide explains the key engineering factors to…
Read MoreWireless vs Wired Pressure Sensors: Which Is Better For Your OEM Application?
Choosing between wireless and wired pressure sensors is a common decision point for OEM engineers designing new equipment or refining existing systems. Each approach has strengths and limitations that affect installation, reliability, maintenance, and long-term cost. This article breaks down wireless vs wired pressure sensors using practical, engineering-focused criteria to help you determine which option…
Read MoreUnderstanding Pressure Sensor Accuracy & Why it Matters
Selecting pressure sensors for critical applications depends on accuracy, which drives reliability and cost. Accuracy is not a single number; it aggregates multiple error sources across the operating range. Accuracy defines closeness to true pressure; precision defines consistency. A device can be precise but inaccurate, or accurate but imprecise—both matter. What Is Pressure Sensor Accuracy?…
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