Pressure
What are the different types of pressure sensors?
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Capacitive ceramic sensor |
Piezoresistive ceramic sensor |
MEMS |
MEMES |
MSG |
Pressure film sensor |
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Pressure range |
0.01-200 BAR | 0.2-200 BAR | 0.001-50 BAR | 0.01-500 BAR | 10-3000 BAR | 1-3000 BAR |
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Measured item |
Water, fuel, gas, refrigerant, acid | Water, fuel, gas, refrigerant, acid | Air | Water, fuel, gas, refrigerant | Water, oil, gas, refrigerant | Water, oil, gas, refrigerant |
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Overload capacity |
Very good 10-100 times |
Very bad 2-3 times |
Good 2-10 times |
Normal 2-5 times |
Normal 2-5 times |
Normal 2-5 times |
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Temperature drift coefficient |
No need for compensation temperature | Need for compensation temperature | Need for compensation temperature | Need for compensation temperature | Need for compensation temperature | Need for compensation temperature |
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Long-term stability |
Bon | Bad | Normal | Bon | Bon | Bon |
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Cost |
Low | Low | The weakest | Normal | Normal | High |
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Avantages |
Low cost at low and medium pressure | Low cost in medium and high pressure | Low cost at low and medium pressure | High precision at medium and high pressure | Low cost at high pressure | High precision at medium and high pressure |
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disadvantage |
Significant price increase if high precision is required | Low long-term stability | Low corrosion resistance | Complex manufacturing process | Low sensitivity at low and medium pressure | Insulation less than 500V |
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Application |
Automotive, air, air conditioning, pre-chemical, water distribution | household appliances (low requirements) | Automotive, telephony, medical | Control and measuring instrument | Fuel injection system and braking system | Aerospace, high-speed train, petroleum extraction |
