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Our smallest ultrasonic transducer
SC049 – Maximum performance with minimum size
With a component size of only 6 × 5 millimeters, we present our smallest ultrasonic transducer so far: the SC049 multi-use transducer. Its minimal outer diameter of only 6 millimeters makes it possible for the first time to combine an ultrasonic transducer with an M8 housing—and thus enable its use even in extremely compact assemblies.
The SC049 typically operates in a measuring range from 20 to 300 millimeters, thus closing the gap between capacitive sensors and the ultrasonic transducers in our product range.
Versatile – precise, fast and customizable
With its minimal blind zone, the SC049 is ideal for use over short measuring distances. Thanks to its excellent tuning, it also impresses with particularly short settling and response times, enabling high repetition rates—ideal for fast and precise measurements.
With its comparatively large opening angle, the SC049 operates in a wide detection range and delivers reliable results even in wind drifts.
On request, we can customize the SC049 to suit your specific application—whether in terms of housing design, electrical contacts, or additional features. We will work with you to develop the right solution for your requirements.
Specification
- Component size: 6 x 5 mm
- typ. reach: 20…300 mm
- max. reach: approx. 500 mm
- Operating frequency: 490 kHz
- Large beam width: approx. 12°
- Compatible with M8 housing
- Very short rise/ decay time
- High repetition rates
- Operating temperature: -15 … 70°C
Customization options for the SC049
Housing
- Direct mounting in customer housings: Mounting or direct encapsulation in perfect alignment and tightness in your individual assembly.
- Polyurethane molded part: Cost-effective, geometrically flexible, and easy to install thanks to casting in polyurethane cylinders.
- Brass sleeve: Even better EMC properties and an elegant appearance thanks to encapsulation in our solderable brass sleeve.
- Potting with contour: Simple, geometrically flexible installation in assembly thanks to potting in PU molded part with sealing lip.
Contacting
- Teflon/PVC strands: Flexibly adaptable, resistant, cost-effective and twisted on request.
- Pins: For easy mounting on a printed circuit board, in the typical 5 mm grid dimension.
- Solder pads: For connecting the transducer directly via the circuit board, easy installation
- Extra shielding strand: Additional strand on the conductive housing for separate electrical potential.
- Different strand length: We are happy to change the length of the strand(s) according to your specifications.
Additional Equipment
- EMC coating: Additional metallization of the fitting material body for improved electromagnetic compatibility.
- Front surface coating: Sealing of the front surface with scratch-resistant, dirt-repellent protective lacquer.
- Arrangement of multiple transducers in an array: Close-meshed sound transmission over a wide scanning range without mechanical tracking
- Colored potting: Use of colored PU foam instead of standard black
Our specialist for the SC049
Would you like to know how to optimally integrate the SC049 into your application? Contact your personal expert for technical details, design advice, and customized solutions for our smallest ultrasonic transducer – competent and solution-oriented.
Talk to us! We look forward to your inquiry.
Stefan Schneider
Product manager
How can you use the SC049…
…design miniaturized?
Precision in the smallest space
Thanks to its extremely compact design, the SC049 enables the development of miniaturized ultrasonic assemblies. This opens up new design freedoms, especially in applications with limited space, such as medical technology, automation, or mobile devices. Its small size facilitates integration into complex systems without compromising performance. At the same time, developers benefit from reduced material costs and lower energy consumption.
…save energy?
Energy-efficient design
Thanks to its minimal size, the SC049 not only enables space-saving designs, but also actively contributes to energy savings. Smaller ultrasonic transducers require less electrical power, which significantly reduces the energy consumption of the entire assembly. This is particularly advantageous for battery-powered or mobile applications where efficiency and runtime are crucial. At the same time, full functionality is maintained – compact, powerful, and sustainable.
…measure at high speed?
Fast measurement cycles
The SC049 impresses with its particularly short settling and decay times, making it ideal for applications with high repetition rates. Thanks to this fast response time, precise ultrasonic measurements can be performed at very short intervals – for example, in real-time processes or inline quality control. This not only increases efficiency, but also enables significantly higher data density per unit of time. Compact, fast, and reliable.
Applications from practice
Level measurement
The SC049 is ideal for precise level measurements in confined or hard-to-reach containers. Its small size allows it to be integrated directly into compact systems, such as laboratory equipment, medical applications, or industrial processes. Its high sensitivity and fast response time enable reliable measurements even with small volumes or rapid level changes. This allows you to benefit from space-saving sensor technology combined with high measurement accuracy.
Automation
In automation technology, the SC049 impresses with its compact design and fast ultrasonic response. It can be easily integrated into robot arms, conveyor systems, or compact control units, where it enables precise distance measurements, object positioning, or level detection. The short settling and decay times ensure fast measurement cycles – ideal for dynamic processes with high cycle rates. The SC049 thus contributes to increased efficiency and process reliability in modern automation solutions.
Flow measurement
The SC049 is ideal for flow measurement in narrow pipe systems or small channels. Its small size allows it to be integrated directly into compact measuring setups without disrupting the flow pattern. Fast settling and transient times enable high-resolution measurements even with fast or uneven flows. The SC049 thus provides reliable data for process monitoring – efficiently, space-savingly, and precisely.
