Digital CMOS sensor chips for media-isolated liquid flow sensing

Area of Science:

• Semiconductor engineering
• Biomedical engineering
• Sensor technology

Background:

• Accurate measurement of small mass flows is critical in various medical devices.
• Existing sensor technologies may have limitations in precision or media isolation.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the capabilities of new digital sensor technology for mass flow measurement.
• To highlight the potential applications of this technology in medical devices.

Main Methods:

• Leveraging semiconductor engineering principles.
• Developing digital sensors with media-isolated measurement capabilities.

Main Results:

• Achieved extremely precise measurement of small mass flows.
• Demonstrated media isolation for enhanced sensor performance and safety.

Conclusions:

• The new digital sensor technology offers a significant advancement for medical devices.
• This technology has the potential to improve diagnostic accuracy and therapeutic efficacy.