Solutions for Medical Applications

Product catalog summary

Overview
TE Connectivity is a prominent provider of sensor solutions for medical applications, offering a diverse range of sensors such as air bubble, force, humidity, liquid level, piezo film, position, pressure, pulse oximetry, temperature, and vibration sensors. These sensors are crucial for the functionality of medical equipment, supporting control activities, diagnosis, and treatment.

Quality Certifications
TE's sensors adhere to stringent standards, possessing certifications like ISO 13485, ISO 9001, CE-MDD, FDA, and CMDR-Health Canada, ensuring high quality and reliability.

Applications

Cardiovascular Monitoring and Diagnosis: Sensors are used in ablation catheters, angioplasty balloon pumps, and blood transfusion devices.
Patient Monitoring and Diagnosis: Devices such as ventilators, electronic stethoscopes, and pulse oximeters utilize these sensors.
Surgical and Delivery: Sensors assist in endoscopic surgery and intrauterine pressure monitoring.
Home and Mobile Health Care: Wearable devices and mobile pumps use sensors for monitoring vital signs and fluid levels.

Technology and Sensor Types

SpO2 Sensors: Photo optic sensors for measuring blood oxygen saturation.
Force Sensors: Applied in physical therapy and medical devices.
Temperature Sensors: Available in contact and non-contact forms for various medical applications.
Pressure Sensors: Include invasive blood pressure monitoring and media isolated sensors for aggressive fluids.

Key Features and Benefits
TE sensors are engineered for high accuracy, low power consumption, and durability. They offer digital and analog outputs, high sensitivity, and compact designs suitable for custom configurations.

Conclusion
TE Connectivity offers comprehensive sensor solutions tailored for the medical industry, ensuring high performance and reliability across a wide range of applications.

Additional Sensor Technologies

Strain Gage: Miniature MEMS strain gages are essential for measuring strain in various applications.
Temperature Sensors: Includes NTC thermistors, miniature thermocouples, non-contact thermopiles, platinum thin film RTDs, and digital temperature chip technology.
Humidity Sensors: Proprietary capacitive sensors and combination humidity and temperature modules measure humidity levels.
Photo Optic Sensors: Dual-wavelength sensors, photo diode sensors, and combination emitter and sensor modules are used for optical measurements.
Force and Load Sensors: Piezoresistive MEMS silicon chips, microfused bonded silicon strain gages, and bonded foil strain gages measure force and load.
Piezoelectric Sensors: Piezo polymer films and piezo ceramics are used for various sensing applications.
Liquid Level Sensors: Technologies include single point reed switches, ultrasonic sensors, and both invasive and non-invasive methods.
Position Sensors: Linear LVDTs, rotary variable differential transformers, cable extension sensors, and magnetoresistive sensors measure position.
Vibration and Acceleration Sensors: MEMS-based and piezoelectric-based accelerometers are available in single, biaxial, and triaxial configurations.

Contact Information
For more information, TE Connectivity can be contacted through their website and contact page.

Catalog excerpts

TE SENSOR SOLUTIONS FOR MEDICAL APPLICATIONS SENSOR SOLUTIONS /// MEDICAL APPLICATIONS

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TE SENSOR SOLUTIONS FOR MEDICAL APPLICATIONS TE Connectivity (TE) is now one of the largest sensor companies in the world, with innovative sensor solutions that help customers transform concepts into smart, connected creations. Electronic systems in medical equipment, devices and probes rely on sensor signals as a basis for control activities, accurate diagnosis and treatment. TE Connectivity designs and manufactures sensors to exacting speciﬁcations for the rigors of medical applications, with ISO 13485 certiﬁcation and FDA registration for various products. Our engineers provide full support...

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Disposable Blood Pressure Sensor • Miniature silicon in-line Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) pressure sensor with IV to monitor patient blood pressure. Electronic Stethoscope • Piezo film for contact microphone to detect heartbeat and breathing sounds. Heart Rhythm Monitoring • Piezo film sensor monitors heart rhythms. Pulse Oximetry • Photo optic sensors measure blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) and pulse. Thermo Dilution Sensor • Miniature Negative Temperature Coefficient (NTC) thermistors at catheter tip provide temperature data to calculate cardiac output. Ultrasound Imaging • Piezo ultrasonic...

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Body Weight • Microfused load cell embedded in scale for patient weighing. Bone Density • Piezoelectric material can be deployed as an ultrasonic transducer to measure bone density. Hospital Bed Vital Signs • Piezo film monitors breathing patterns and heart rate. Skin Temperature • Reusable or disposable skin sensors for continuous monitoring. Urinary Catheters and Urodynamic Testing • Temperature sensors monitor the core body temperature during bladder draining. • Pressure sensors at tip of probe (or situated externally) used to measure bladder pressure under different conditions. Sleep Apnea...

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Assisted Baby Delivery • Silicon MEMS pressure sensor monitors pressure in vacuum-assisted baby delivery systems. • Piezo film to measure contraction. Brain Tumor Hypodermic Needle Probes • Miniature temperature sensors at needle tip monitor freezing or warming of the brain during procedure to kill cancerous cells. Endoscopic Surgery • Force and pressure sensors are used for control of irrigation pumps. Intrauterine Pressure Sensor • Low-cost miniature silicon MEMS pressure sensor monitors contraction frequency and amplitude during labor. Ocular Surgery • Silicon MEMS pressure sensor maintains...

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TE SENSOR SOLUTIONS FOR MEDICAL APPLICATIONS For application support and custom solutions, please contact your local representative. Sensor Type Photo optic lead frame emitter / detector Product Example MEAS Photo optic ﬁnger clip sensor, disposable SpO2 sensor MEAS LDTC family, MiniSense 100, custom designs Application dependent Application dependent Sensor dependent Sensor dependent Application dependent Adult / neonatal Detects bubbles 4 μl and larger (Standard; consult factory for 1 μl and smaller bubble size) Unique Features • Low cost • Dual drive • Clear epoxy lens • Soft pads • Lightweight...

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For application support and custom solutions, please contact your local representative. Technology Sensor Type Product Example Dimensions (mm) Accuracy Range Unique Features Typical Applications Technology Sensor Type Product Example Dimensions (mm) Accuracy Range Unique Features Typical Applications Contact Temperature Micro thermocouple / micro thermistors MEAS model 600 / G22K7MCD8 Thermocouple type T, K / NTC from 1K to 100KQ • Welded or soldered junction (Thermocouple) • Low profile, fast response • Polyesterimide wire insulation Medical catheters Contact Temperature Patient monitoring probes...

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Pressure • Piezoresistive MEMS silicon chip • Microfused bonded silicon strain gage • Media isolated pressure capsules • Bonded Foil Strain Gage (BFSG) • Miniature MEMS strain gage Temperature • NTC thermistors • Miniature thermocouples • Non-contact thermopiles (Passive IR) • Platinum thin film Resistance Temperature Detector (RTD) • Digital temperature chip technology Humidity • Proprietary capacitive • Combination humidity and temperature modules Photo Optic • Dual-wavelength • Photo diode sensors • Combination emitter and sensor module Force and Load • Piezoresistive MEMS silicon chip • Microfused...

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Solutions for Medical Applications

Solutions for Medical Applications

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