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Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Sensor Technology
  • Medical Device Development

Background:

  • Cardiovascular pressure sensors require specialized testing equipment for reliable performance evaluation.
  • Existing market devices (e.g., pulsatile pumps) lack adaptability or are overly complex for sensor characterization.
  • A need exists for a versatile, customizable device for early-stage sensor development and realistic environmental testing.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop an adaptable and versatile device for characterizing cardiovascular pressure sensors.
  • To simulate the pulsatile profile of human blood pressure for realistic sensor testing.
  • To facilitate sensor performance evaluation during prototype development.

Main Methods:

  • Adapted an off-the-shelf pressure chamber with a custom Arduino-based controller.
  • Implemented rapid pressure changes to simulate pulsatile human blood pressure.
  • Utilized a water balloon to adjust chamber volume and control cycle rate.

Main Results:

  • The developed system successfully tested sensors across a pressure range of 30-400 mmHg with 2 mmHg resolution.
  • Achieved a cycle rate of up to 120 beats per minute by adjusting chamber volume.
  • The device offers customizability and can be operated via Arduino IDE or a custom GUI.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed Arduino-controlled pressure chamber provides a highly customizable and versatile solution for cardiovascular pressure sensor testing.
  • This system addresses the limitations of existing equipment, enabling detailed sensor characterization during early development.
  • The device is intended to support researchers in the development of industrial and biomedical pressure sensors.