Abstract: Design and manufacturing methodologies for automotive pressure sensors to create robust sensors for this demanding environment. Material property selection and circuit design principles are covered. Cost sensitive designs that meet the range of automotive specifications and requirements are discussed. Analyzing defective units and manufacturing fallout as a tool to improving the design and manufacturing process. Maxim > App Notes > ASICs General engineering topics Sensor signal conditioners Keywords: automotive pressure sensors, piezoresistive, PRT, environment, temperature, specification, transducer, automotive, pressure Jul 22, 2002 sensor APPLICATION NOTE 762 Design and Manufacture of Automotive Pressure Sensors Abstract: Design and manufacturing methodologies for automotive pressure sensors to create robust sensors for this demanding environment. Material property selection and circuit design principles are covered. Cost sensitive designs that meet the range of automotive specifications and requirements are discussed. Analyzing defective units and manufacturing fallout as a tool to improving the design and manufacturing process. Among the more challenging tasks undertaken by sensor des……