Round heating element TSC series

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Product Overview
KLC ClearView UAV‑Spec flexible heaters are ultra‑thin polyimide (PI) heating elements designed to prevent lens fogging and icing on UAV and aerospace cameras and LiDAR windows. At a minimum thickness of 0.22 mm and a wide input range (3.3–48 V DC), they enable low‑mass, low‑power anti‑icing/defogging integration into gimbal housings, FPV optics and sensor ports.

Key Benefits

• Ultra‑light profile (0.22 mm) — adds negligible mass and preserves gimbal balance and flight endurance.
• Low power draw — etched‑foil PI heater geometry for efficient heat transfer and reduced battery load.
• Fast anti‑icing response — prevents ice accretion during rapid altitude or atmospheric changes to maintain image fidelity.
• Custom geometric fit — bespoke ID/OD designs for gimbals, LiDAR apertures and FPV lenses.

Performance
Engineered to maintain optical performance and sensor integrity down to -40 °C. Suitable for surveillance, delivery, SAR, precision agriculture mapping and autonomous LiDAR inspection missions.

Technical Summary
Feature | UAV‑Grade Specification | Engineering Benefit
Material | Aerospace‑grade Polyimide (PI) | High strength‑to‑weight; chemical resistance
Thickness | Min. 0.22 mm | Invisible integration into compact housings
Input voltage | 3.3 V ~ 48 V DC | Direct compatibility with typical drone PDBs
Standards | IATF 16949 / RoHS / REACH | Automotive‑level reliability for mission‑critical use

Standard Round Flexible Heaters — Sample Configurations
Item | Model ID | OD (mm) | ID (mm) | ΔT ref (℃) | Power density (W/cm2) | W (W) | R (Ω) | I (A)
1 | TSC010d000gR705 | 10 | 0 | 30 | 0.25 | 0.2 | 705 | 0.017
2 | TSC010d000gR334 | 10 | 0 | 60 | 0.55 | 0.43 | 334 | 0.036
3 | TSC010d005gR941 | 10 | 5 | 30 | 0.25 | 0.15 | 941 | 0.013
4 | TSC013d000gR472 | 13 | 0 | 30 | 0.23 | 0.31 | 472 | 0.026
5 | TSC016d008gR500 | 16 | 8 | 30 | 0.19 | 0.29 | 500 | 0.024

Mission‑Critical Applications

• Agriculture — prevents dew on sensors during early‑morning spraying and mapping.
• Public safety & SAR — maintains thermal and optical imaging in arctic and alpine operations.
• Infrastructure & LiDAR inspection — preserves LiDAR accuracy when passing through clouds or variable atmospheric layers.

Integration & Customization
Custom 1:1 engineering services are available to match lens or port geometry, required ΔT, voltage and power density. Manufacturing and test processes align with automotive/aerospace reliability expectations.

Technical Specifications

• Product family: ClearView (UAV‑Spec flexible heaters)
• Material: Aerospace‑grade Polyimide (PI)
• Min. thickness: 0.22 mm
• Operating performance: designed for imaging reliability to -40 °C
• Input voltage: 3.3–48 V DC
• Standards: IATF 16949, RoHS, REACH
• Customizable parameters: OD/ID, ΔT reference, power density, power, resistance, current
• Typical uses: gimbal camera defogging/anti‑icing, LiDAR window heating, FPV lens anti‑fog