Thermal flow sensors are perfectly suited for measuring low differential pressures because they have good zero point stability and their highest sensitivity is with a low flow velocity. In contrast, diaphragm pressure sensors work with a square characteristic curve which shows the least sensor sensitivity at low pressure of around zero. The
use of a thermal flow sensor for measuring low differential pressures has the potential to reduce the costs to a tenth of what they would be with a pressure sensor system.
The MID Flow Sensor can be used as a differential pressure sensor in bypass as well as in direct operation. It offers a higher accuracy at a lower power consumption (< 10 mW). The Sensor can be used for gas as well as liquids. The maximum volumetric flow in direct operation is for example 20 ml/min for air. With the SMD/MID concept a highly integrated and extremely precise sensor can be realised for standard handling of electronic devices. At the same time the flexibility of usage is considerably higher. Initial uses of climate/air conditioning units have been successful. Possible applications, among others, are in medicine technology or in the automotive sector.
Possible application areas
• Automotive
• Household appliances
• Medical technology
• Measuring instruments
• Environmental technology
If you are interested in finding out how the flow sensor works, please inquire about our evaluation kit.