Blood Pressure Sensors

Arterial Pressure Transducer (APT)

The Arterial Pressure Transducer (APT) is a piezoelectric transducer that provides fast, accurate blood pressure readings. Like all of Morgan Electro Ceramics’ ultrasonic transducers, it has been designed using our world leading piezo materials. These materials have extremely good electrical loss properties, high coupling and excellent mechanical properties.

We design our transducers using in-house modeling software backed by extensive test and measurement capabilities, including laser vibrometry for displacement measurement. All of Morgan Electro Ceramics’ transducer solutions are designed and manufactured to meet the requirements of customer specifications, for reliable performance in the most demanding environments.

The APT’s 1.25” diameter probe has a resonant frequency of 1.8khz, capacitance of 2000pf, and an output of 3 volts/Newton. It can be used with blood pressure cuffs, works well as a microphone, and comes with a shielded cable. It is available in O.E.M. quantities from stock.

Morgan Electro Ceramics is a subsidiary of the Morgan Crucible Group Plc and forms part of the Morgan Technical Ceramics division. Morgan Electro Ceramics is a world leader in the design and manufacture of piezo components used in medical electronics applications, including:

• gas and liquid flow sensors
• doppler probes for fetal monitoring
• air in-line sensors
• actuators for miniature pumps
• ultrasonic imaging
• pacemakers

For more information about the APT or our ability to provide custom fabricated piezoelectric components and assemblies, please contact us using the details below:

APT Customer Services, 232 Forbes Road, Bedford, Ohio 44146-5418, USA
Telephone: +1 440 232 8600
Fax: +1 440 232 8731
Email: sales@morganelectroceramics.com

Go back to Pressure & Force Sensors or see also:

• Occlusion Sensors
• Wheel Balancing Sensors