This paper is focused on a novel design of stepped diaphragm for MEMS capacitive pressure sensor used in tire pressure monitoring system. The structure of sensor diaphragm plays a key role for determining the sensitivity of the sensor and the non-linearity of the output.First the structures of two capacitive pressure sensors with clamped square flatdiaphragms, with different thicknesses are inv...

Accuracy Includes linearity, hysteresis, repeatability ±0.25% of full scale ±1 least significant digit Display 4 readings per second nominal display update rate 4 digit LCD, 0.5" H main display 5 character 0.25" H alphanumeric lower display Alarm 1 and Alarm 2 LCD indicators and bi-color (red/green) LEDs Controls & Functions SEL Select and display alarm trip points TEST Alarm acknowledge, or to...

The production of large and complex parts using fiber composite materials is costly due to the frequent formation of voids, porosity and waste products. By embedding different types of sensors and monitoring the process in real time, the amount of wastage can be significantly reduced. This work focuses on developing a knowledge-based method to improve and ensure complete impregnation of the fib...

Flexible pressure sensors are essential components of electronic skins for future attractive applications ranging from human healthcare monitoring to biomedical diagnostics, robotic skins, and prosthetic limbs. Here we report a new kind of flexible pressure sensor. The sensors are capacitive, and composed of two Ag wrinkled electrodes separated by a carbon nanotubes (CNTs)/polydimethylsiloxane ...

A novel pressure sensor is investigated numerically. Operation of this sensor is determined by mechanical stresses and heat exchange. Estimation of deformations and heat transfer was done using programs ANSYS and ANSYS CFX. Numerical model was calibrated to fit experimental results. Conclusions about significance of heat exchange, thermal stresses and overall action of sensor were made. 1. Gene...

We fabricate monolayer MoS2 field effect transistors and study their electric characteristics from 10^-6 Torr to atmospheric air pressure. show that the threshold voltage of transistor increases with growing Hence, we propose device as an pressure sensor, showing it is particularly suitable a low power consumption vacuum gauge. The functions on pressure-dependent O2, N2 H2O molecule adsorption ...

Fiber-optic sensors have many advantages, including small size, light weight, immunity to electromagnetic interference, and the capability of remote sensing. Fiber-tip sensors are fabricated on a fiber tip and are the smallest type of fiber-optic sensor. The fiber-tip sensors have attracted a great deal of attention in past years for pressure, temperature, and acoustic sensing. In this thesis, ...

industrial production of thermoset composite components involves the application of a vacuum bagging and autoclave pressure to minimize void percentage, usually to less than 5%. phenolic resin systems generate water as a reaction byproduct via condensation reactions during curing at elevated temperatures. in this paper, vacuum bagging and simple manufactured autoclave curing systems are used fo...

Interface pressures were measured during ambulation with a normal total-surface weight-bearing suction socket and a vacuum-assisted socket. The vacuum-assisted socket has been shown to eliminate daily volume loss. Urethane liners were instrumented with five force-sensing resistors to measure positive pressures and one air pressure sensor at the distal end of the liner to document negative press...