Thermistors

Ohizumi — highly accurate, compact, and fast-responding temperature sensors

High-reliability thermistors engineered with advanced ceramic and electrode technology. Our semiconductor ceramics change resistance with temperature, delivering precise performance for critical applications. With decades of innovation and repeated refinement, our thermistor elements support essential products worldwide—helping people live safer, smarter, and more connected lives every day.

Ohizumi Precision Temperature Thermistors

Our thermistors deliver precise, reliable temperature control across diverse industries—from optimizing engine performance in automotive applications and ensuring safety in consumer electronics and appliances, to protecting critical equipment in industrial and manufacturing environments. They enable accurate monitoring in medical devices, enhance efficiency in energy and power systems, safeguard aerospace and defense operations, and maintain stable performance in telecommunications infrastructure.

For Vehicles / Electric Vehicles

Vehicles — 10 to 20 thermistor temperature sensors are used per vehicle mainly for car air conditioners and engine control.

Electric Vehicles — 8 to 10 thermistor temperature sensors are additionally used for measuring the temperature of batteries, motors, and inverters.

Coolant temperature sensor

Coolant temperature sensor (water temperature sensor)

This sensor is directly mounted on the engine, measures the temperature of the cooling coolant, (water temperature) and prevents the seizure of the engine by controlling the cooling system.

Temperature detection sensor for surface temperature (surface temperature high-precision measuring type)

Temperature detection sensor for surface temperature (surface temperature high-precision measuring type)

This sensor monitors the increase of temperature for lithium-ion battery controls fan. This sensor prevents degradation or ignition of the battery caused by sudden temperature changes.

Rechargeable battery temperature sensor

Rechargeable battery temperature sensor

This sensor controls the charging state optimally by monitoring heating temperature at battery charging or discharging.

Temperature detection sensor for surface temperature (standard type)

Temperature detection sensor for surface temperature (standard type)

This sensor plays a role of thermal management associated with heating of a power element such as a DC/DC converter or an inverter.

Sensor for detecting high temperature (Teflon sealing)

Sensor for detecting high temperature (Teflon sealing)

Sealed with Teflon that can withstand high temperatures. This sensor mainly prevents seizure due to abnormal heat generation of the motor coil.

Evaporator temperature sensor (fin sensor)

Evaporator temperature sensor (fin sensor)

This sensor controls the cooling system by measuring the temperature of the evaporator and prevents frost generation as well. This sensor is directly incorporated in the evaporator fin.

Evaporator temperature sensor (bracket evaporator sensor)

Evaporator temperature sensor (bracket evaporator sensor)

This sensor measures the air temperature to control cooling and prevents frost.

Evaporator temperature sensor (epoxy coat type)

Evaporator temperature sensor (epoxy coat type)

This sensor senses the evaporator temperature and contributes to controlling the air conditioner comfortably and efiiciently.

External temperature sensor Internal temperature sensor

External temperature sensor Internal temperature sensor

Detect the temperature outside and inside the vehicle to control comfortable and efficient air conditioning.

Fuel temperature sensor

Fuel temperature sensor

This sensor detects the fuel temperature in the fuel tank and is used to meet text: environmental regulations.

ATF temperature sensor

ATF temperature sensor

This sensor detects the temperature of ATF to reduce gear shift shock or promote low fuel consumption.

Radiator temperature sensor

Radiator temperature sensor

This sensor detects the radiator temperature and controls the operation of the cooling fan.

For Air Conditioning / Home Electrical Appliances

4 to 10 thermistor temperature sensors are used for air conditioners, and 3 to 5 for refrigerators.

For air conditioning / home electrical appliances

For air conditioning / home electrical appliances

4 to 10 thermistor temperature sensors are used for air conditioners, and 3 to 5 for refrigerators.

For air conditioners, coating type

For air conditioners, coating type

This sensor detects the temperature inside and outside of room and the air temperature of the inlet / outlet.

For air conditioners, CAN type

For air conditioners, CAN type

This sensor detects the temperature of a heat exchanger (piping) and discharge pipe.

Multiple-sensor type for air conditioner

Multiple-sensor type for air conditioner

Multiple sensors such as coated type and CAN type can be bundled into one Wire harness.

For Machine Tools

Highly durable high-accuracy thermistors.

SUS Cutting Type Oil temperature control sensor

SUS Cutting Type Oil temperature control sensor

This sensor is used for the chiller of machine tools and thermal displacement correction of equipment.

SUS Cutting Type Oil temperature control sensor

SUS Cutting Type Oil temperature control sensor

This sensor is used for the chiller of machine tools and thermal displacement correction of equipment.

For Optical Communications

Used as a function for stabilizing the oscillating laser wavelength.

NBC Thermistors for optical communications

NBC Thermistors

This thermistor is used in wire bonding mounting. NBC thermistor has no aging degradation and has long-term reliabilty in the electric characteristics.

For Medical Equipment

Custom-made thermistors with high reliability.

Glucose sensor

Glucose sensor

Sensor to be incorporated in a glucometer.

Temperature sensor for artificial dialysis machines in small diameter in SUS casing

Temperature sensor for artificial dialysis machines in small diameter in SUS casing

This sensor is used for medical equipment such as artificial dialysis machines. This is a product that requires high precision and high reliability.

For Power Semiconductors

Used for detecting temperature in order to prevent damage to various semiconductors that are used for control circuit boards and mounted on circuits.

NSS Thermistors

NSS Thermistors

This thermistor can be used at high precision (resistance value tolerance ± 1 % , B constant tolerance ± 1 %). This thermistor can be used at high temperatures (serviceable temperature range: -40° C to+ 150° C). This thermistor is excellent in weather resistance because a glass coat is used on four sides.

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