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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 •...

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...

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 •...