PCB Air Velocity Sensor for Dense PCB and Electronics Enclosures
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Note: Board Mount Series Part 2 Airflow Measurement for Filter Clog Detection explains how airflow monitoring systems can detect clogged filters, restricted air intake, and exhaust disruptions. By combining airflow sensors with alarms and control systems, engineers can proactively protect electronic equipment from overheating and performance issues.
Effective airflow management is critical in high-density PCB assemblies and electronics enclosures. Using a PCB air velocity sensor for real-time airflow monitoring helps identify cooling inefficiencies, blocked airflow paths, and developing thermal issues before they lead to component damage or system failure.
Degree Controls’ board-mounted air velocity are specifically designed for measuring complex airflow patterns within electronic systems, dense PCB environments, and ducted applications. Featuring a digital output for seamless integration, these embedded airflow sensors provide accurate, real-time airflow and temperature data to support thermal management, cooling optimization, and system reliability.
Compact PCB Mount Air Flow Sensor in Vertical and Horizontal Profiles
PCB Vertical Air Velocity Sensor that can be soldered onto the printed circuit board or plugged into surface-mount socket.
PCB Horizontal Air Velocity Sensor provides a particularly low profile when there are height restrictions in the enclosure.
The F660/F662 board-mount sensor from Degree Controls features the industry’s smallest vertical-profile form factor for airflow measurement in dense PCB assemblies and electronic systems. Utilizing advanced dual-element sensing technology, the sensor delivers accurate and reliable air velocity measurements for thermal management and electronics cooling applications.
Designed for installation flexibility, the F660/F662 can be soldered directly to a printed circuit board (PCB) or plugged into a surface-mount socket for easy servicing and replacement. Configurable air velocity ranges and input voltage options support a wide variety of embedded applications, while UART or I²C digital output interfaces enable seamless integration with microprocessors, controllers, and system management platforms.
The F660/F662 is ideal for space-constrained applications such as 2RU server chassis, military-grade computer chassis, and electronics cabinets where accurate airflow monitoring is critical for thermal management and system reliability.
For applications with even stricter height requirements, Degree Controls offers the F661/F663 Board-Mount Airflow Sensor, featuring a low-profile horizontal airflow design optimized for 1RU servers, blade server systems, and other high-density electronic platforms. This compact sensor enables precise airflow measurement while minimizing space consumption in densely packed electronics enclosures.
PCB Board-Mount Reference Airflow Sensor
Contact Degree Controls to learn more about our RFS300 developed for applications requiring maximum design flexibility and an ultra-compact footprint. The RFS300 integrates directly into the customer’s PCB using a reference design circuit, eliminating the need for a traditional sensor package and reducing the sensor footprint to just 6 mm x 6 mm.
Ideal for space-constrained electronics, high-density PCB assemblies, servers, and embedded systems, the RFS300 delivers accurate airflow measurement while minimizing board space and power consumption. This innovative design enables engineers to incorporate reliable airflow monitoring and thermal management capabilities into even the most compact electronic systems.