NimbleSense Pressure Switch Feature – Superior Sensor Technology
LOS GATOS, Calif. — Superior Sensor Technology is offering an integrated pressure switch feature with three threshold pressure modes as part of its NimbleSense™ architecture, a system-in-a-sensor, application-specific pressure sensor platform for HVAC, medical, and industrial products. Customers have an option to integrate the switching feature into Superior Sensor Technology’s pressure sensors, eliminating the cost of an external switch, and improving performance with faster response times. The new pressure switch capability also maximizes design flexibility, reduces PCB board space, lowers power consumption, and minimizes product design complexity and manufacturing costs.
A pressure switch provides a failsafe response when a certain pressure threshold is met. As such, pressure switches often serve as a safety feature and are a critical component of many medical devices, HVAC systems, and industrial products. The switch acts as an on/off mechanism that is triggered when a certain air pressure value is reached. For example, when measuring air pressure through an air filter, if the pressure value goes above a specified level, such as 2 inH2O, the switch can notify the maintenance crew to clean or replace the filter. A safety medical example can be seen with ventilators, where pressure switches are in place and activated if too much pressure is being applied to the patients.