How Digital Pressure Sensors Work?
A pressure sensor is a device that senses pressure and converts it into an electric signal where the amount depends upon the pressure applied. TE Connectivity (TE) designs and manufactures pressure sensors ranging from the sensing element to system packaging for harsh environments. We are an industry leader for our range of both standard and custom pressure sensors, from board level components to fully amplified
Pressure sensors that use this principle usually have a diaphragm on which four metallic strain gauges are placed. They are distributed over the elongation and compression areas. The resistance thus changes according to the deflection (compression or elongation) of the diaphragm. For accurate measurements, Wheatstone measuring bridges are used.
