Piezoresistive pressure transucer circuitry accommodating transducer variability
CA 2226442 A1 · Owner: Cardiometrics, Inc. · Inventors: Cowan, Mark W.
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Pressure transducer circuitry accommodating pressure transducer variables for making pressure measurements in a living body. A microminiature piezoresistive pressure transducer has first and second variable resistive elements. The pressure transducer is characterized as having a pressure sensitivity ranging from 1.2 to 15 ohms per 1,000 ohms per 100 millimeters of mercury and a temperature characteristic greater than pressure sensitivity. Circuitry is coupled to the first and second variable resistive elements of the transducer including a known fixed resistive element. The known fixed resistive element is coupled to the first and second variable resistive elements for supplying a …
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