Electromagnetic interference absorbing sensor connector
AssigneeSensata Technologies, Inc.
InventorsEngbertus Berkel, Thomas Gerjen Hendrik Kouwen, Jonathan M. Rigelsford
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Abstract
A connector for use with a sensor, such as a pressure sensor, has EMI absorbing capabilities. The connector includes a polymeric body configured for coupling to a sensor body and an EMI absorbing material. The EMI absorbing material may be entrained in the polymeric body, coated on the polymeric body, or otherwise integrated with the polymeric body. The EMI absorbing material may be carbon black or carbon nanotubes.
Claims20
A pressure sensor comprising:
- a pressure port configured to couple to a pressurized volume;
- a support casing coupled to the pressure port and defining a housing;
- an electronic component disposed in the housing and configured to generate a signal corresponding to a pressure of the pressurized volume;
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- a connector coupled to the electronic component and configured to connect to the support casing and send the signal;
- wherein the connector comprises a polymer entrained with an electromagnetic interference (EMI) absorbing material, the EMI absorbing material including at least one of carbon black, carbon nanotubes, or carbon fiber.
A connector for use with a pressure sensor, the connector comprising:
- a polymeric body configured for coupling to a sensor body;
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- an electromagnetic interference (EMI) absorbing material entrained in the polymeric body and configured to absorb EMI passing through the polymeric body.
A connector for use with a pressure sensor, the connector comprising:
- a polymeric body configured for coupling to a sensor body;
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- an insert including an electromagnetic interference (EMI) absorbing material configured to absorb EMI passing through the polymeric body,
- wherein the polymeric body is molded over the insert.
A connector for use with a pressure sensor, the connector comprising:
- a polymeric body configured for coupling to a sensor body;
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- a coating disposed on a surface of the polymeric body the coating comprising an electromagnetic interference (EMI) absorbing material configured to absorb EMI passing through the polymeric body.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.