Integratable-fluid flow and property microsensor assembly

A sensor assembly for monitoring the flow of a fluid which is easily incorporated into a card assembly, the sensor assembly comprising:

• a sensor die having a sensing surface which is responsive to the flow of fluid, the sensor die producing a signal indicative of the flow of fluid, the sensor die further having a plurality of electrical contacts for transmitting the electrical signals produced;
• a sensor housing containing the sensor die while also providing access to the electrical contacts, the sensor housing having a fluid inlet, a fluid outlet, and a flow channel between the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet, the flow channel configured to direct fluid past the sensing surface, wherein the housing includes a substantially planar channeled portion and a substantially planar cover portion, wherein the flow channel is formed by a groove in the channeled portion which is enclosed by the attachment of the cover portion, and wherein the cover portion includes an opening to receive the sensor die;
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• a plurality of connectors electrically connected to the electrical contacts for allowing access to the electrical signals by a related system.