SENSOR MOUNTING IN AN IMPLANTABLE BLOOD PUMP

摘要

Techniques for mounting a sensor are disclosed. In some implementations, a molded interconnect device carries a sensor for transducing a position of a rotor of the implantable blood pump. The molded interconnect device includes one or more integrated electronic circuit traces configured to electrically connect the Hall sensor with a printed circuit board of the implantable blood pump, and the molded interconnect device is configured to be mounted to the printed circuit board.

主权项

1. A method comprising:
mounting sensors to a circuit board to form a sensor assembly; installing a mechanical carrier in a motor assembly, the mechanical carrier defining a predetermined alignment of the sensors with respect to the motor assembly; after installing the mechanical carrier in the motor assembly, placing the circuit board of the sensor assembly in the mechanical carrier; and positioning the sensors in the mechanical carrier such that the sensors are arranged in the predetermined alignment.