Systems and methods for logging data in harsh environments

A method for measuring a gas temperature, the method comprising:

• placing an enclosure into a capsule, the enclosure comprising a sensing element disposed on an integrated circuit, the capsule at least partially seals the enclosure and comprises at least one through hole that provides access to a surface of the enclosure;
• placing the capsule into a chamber;
• and
• using the sensing element to gather temperature data within the chamber to determine a gas temperature, wherein the sensing element is coupled to a power saving circuit that activates a sleep cycle between two measurement cycles.

A method for measuring a gas temperature, the method comprising:

• placing an enclosure into a capsule, the enclosure comprising a sensing element disposed on an integrated circuit, the capsule at least partially seals the enclosure and comprises at least one through hole that provides access to a surface of the enclosure;
• placing the capsule into a chamber;
• and
• using the sensing element to gather temperature data within the chamber to determine a gas temperature, wherein the enclosure comprises a cover that is electrically connected to the integrated circuit and serves as an electrode.

A method for measuring a gas temperature, the method comprising:

• placing an enclosure into a capsule, the enclosure comprising a sensing element disposed on an integrated circuit, the capsule at least partially seals the enclosure and comprises at least one through hole that provides access to a surface of the enclosure;
• placing the capsule into a chamber;
• and
• using the sensing element to gather temperature data within the chamber to determine a gas temperature, wherein wherein the gas temperature is logged during a plurality of sterilization cycles.