摘要 |
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide methods and apparatus for a microfused silicon strain gauge pressure sensor.SOLUTION: A pressure sensor package includes: a sense element configured to be exposed to a pressure environment, the sense element including at least one strain gauge; an electronics package disposed on a carrier and electrically coupled to the sense element, the carrier disposed on a port that includes the sense element, the port enabling a decoupling feature for sealing and parasitic sealing forces and a reduction of a port length; a housing disposed about the sense element and electronics package; and a connector joined to the housing and electrically connected to the electronics package, the connector including an external interface.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1 |