摘要 |
A method (150) of verifying a condition of a single-crystal pressure sensor (100) is provided. The method (150) includes providing a single-crystal pressure sensor (100) that has at least one electrical characteristic that varies with applied pressure being coupled to a first output and a second output. The pressure sensor (100) also has at least one resistive element therein. A current is applied through the resistive element (122) to heat (152) the pressure sensor (100). At least one output of the pressure sensor (100) is monitored (154) to determine a response of the pressure sensor (100) to current-induced heat. A verification output is provided (156) based on the response. |