Oxygen sensors with planar ceramic heater characteristics:
- Quick ignition time.
- Good insulation performance.
- Strong resistance to high temperature and poisoning.
- Long lifetime.
- Pump current switch type, conventional switch type, air-fuel ration type, and wide range type are available.
Application:
- Automobile engine management system
- Motorcycle exhaust after-treatment system
- Thermal surface igniter
- Hot air generation and tool heating
- Melting and soldering equipment
- Chemical analysis and laboratory equipment
- Environmental monitoring
Product Features
| Switch Type | Conventional | XF Pump Current | ||
| Heater Resistance | 9±1.5Ω | 3.0±0.5Ω | ||
| Operating Voltage | 12~14V | 7~9V | ||
| Exhaust Gas Temperature | 350℃ | 800℃ | 350℃ | 800℃ |
| Fuel-rich Voltage (λ=0.95~0.97) |
800±65mV | 700±65mV | 900±150mV | 800±150mV |
| Lean-Burn Voltage (λ=1.05~1.10) |
50±30mV | 50±30mV | 20~250mV | 20~250mV |
| Rich and Poor Response Time (600mV~300mV) |
≤150ms | ≤150ms | ≤150ms | ≤150ms |
| Poor and Rich Response Time (300mV~600mV) |
≤100ms | ≤100ms | ≤100ms | ≤60ms |
| High Temperature Insulation Resistance |
@800℃,≥1MΩ | |||
| Light-Off Time | ≤12s | |||
| Inductive Resistance | ≤500Ω | @780℃,220Ω | ||
| Three-Point Bending Strength | ≥400MPa | |||
| Note | The date above are standard values for conventional switching products, excluding XF products, heater resistance. Size can be customized as per customer request. |
The data above are standard values. Pump current of several microamperes should be applied at the signal output terminal. |
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Size
| Types | Model | Item | Resistance | Normal Temperature Resistance/Ω (@24±3℃) |
Remarks | ||
| Length (mm) |
Width (mm) |
Thickness (mm) |
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| Conventional Switch Type |
INC-F01 | Ceramic Core BS |
58.6x0.5 | 4.4a0.1 | 1.28:0.1 | 9.0m1.5 | |
| Ceramic Core DE |
54.0x0.5 | 4.4a0.1 | 1.28:0.1 | 9.0±1.5 | |||
| Ceramic Core DF |
54.0x0.5 | 4.4a0.1 | 1.28:0.1 | 6.0m1.2 | |||
| Ceramic Core DG |
54.0x0.5 | 4.4±0.1 | 1.28:0.1 | 13.0±1.5 | |||
| Ceramic Core DH |
54.0x0.5 | 4.4a0.1 | 1.28:0.1 | 4.0x0.6 | |||
| Ceramic Core CE |
46.2±0.5 | 4.4a0.1 | 1.28±0.1 | 9.0±1.5 | |||
| Ceramic Core CF |
46.2±0.5 | 4.4a0.1 | 1.28:0.1 | 6.0m1.2 | |||
| Ceramic Core XY |
36.5±0.5 | 4.2±0.1 | 1.28:0.1 | 9.0±1.5 | |||
| Ceramic Core XF |
36.5±0.5 | 4.4±0.1 | 1.28:0.1 | 3.0x0.5 | |||
| Ceramic Core MW |
30.0±0.5 | 2.5a0.1 | 0.9x0.1 | / | Two Wire | ||
| Ceramic Core MX |
27.0x0.5 | 2.5a0.1 | 0.9a0.1 | 17.0a3.0 | |||
| Ceramic Core MY |
27.0x0.5 | 2.5a0.1 | 0.9a0.1 | 12.5a1.5 | |||
| Air-Fuel Ratio Type |
INC-U01 | Ceramic Core AF |
46.240.5 | 4.0a0.1 | 1.45:0.1 | 2.1a0.3 | @A/F=4%,lp-0.3mA |
| Ceramic Core AG |
46.240.5 | 4.0a0.1 | 1.45:0.1 | 2.1a0.3 | @A/F-4%,lp-0.3mA | ||
| Five-Wires Wide Range Type |
INC-U02 | Ceramic Core UN |
52.5x0.5 | 4.2a0.1 | 1.30a0.1 | 3.0a0.4 | @in Air,lp-4.0mA |
| Ceramic Core UK |
52.5x0.5 | 4.2a0.1 | 1.30±0.1 | 3.0a0.4 | @in Air,lp-6.0mA | ||
| Five-Wires Wide Range Type |
INC-U03 | Ceramic Core UB |
59.6±0.5 | 4.4±0.1 | 1.30a0.1 | 3.0+0.4 | @in Air, lp-4.mA |
| Ceramic Core UC |
59.6±0.5 | 4.4a0.1 | 1.300.1 | 3.0a0.4 | @In Air, Ip-4.0mA | ||
| Ceramic Core UD |
55.0±0.5 | 4.25a0.1 | 1.30a0.1 | 3.0±0.4 | @in Air, Ip-4.0mA | ||
| Ceramic Core UE |
55.0±0.5 | 4.25±0.1 | 1.30±0.1 | 3.0±0.4 | @in Air, Ip=4.0mA | ||
| Ceramic Core UF |
52.0±0.5 | 4.2±0.1 | 1.30±0.1 | 3.4±0.5 | @In Air, Ip-6.0mA | ||

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a planar ceramic heater for oxygen sensors? What are its main applications?
A planar ceramic heater for oxygen sensors is a high-performance heating component designed to provide quick ignition time, strong resistance to high temperatures and poisoning, and excellent high-temperature insulation (≥1MΩ at 800℃). It ensures the oxygen sensor reaches its operating temperature rapidly (light-off time ≤12s), which is essential for low pollutant emissions and fuel economy. Its main applications include:
– Automobile engine management systems and motorcycle exhaust after-treatment.
– Thermal surface igniters and hot air generation tools.
– Chemical analysis, laboratory equipment, and environmental monitoring systems.
What types of planar ceramic heaters are available? How do the conventional and XF pump current types differ?
Planar ceramic heaters are available in four main configurations: Conventional Switch Type, XF Pump Current Type, Air-Fuel Ratio Type, and Five-Wires Wide Range Type.
The main differences between the Conventional and XF Pump Current types lie in their electrical specifications:
– Operating Voltage: Conventional types operate at 1214V, while XF Pump Current types operate at a lower 79V.
– Heater Resistance: Conventional types feature a resistance of 9±1.5Ω, whereas XF types feature 3.0±0.5Ω.
– Response Time (300mV~600mV): At 800℃, the XF Pump Current type has a faster Poor-to-Rich response time (≤60ms) compared to the Conventional type (≤100ms). Both guarantee a long lifetime and high three-point bending strength (≥400MPa).