The four new modules are based on Flusso's innovative gas flow sensor product lines: the FLS122, hailed as the world's smallest air velocity sensor, and the FLS11X series of gas flow and differential pressure sensors. These two sensor families employ a unique configuration of four temperature sensing elements on a CMOS MEMS die, providing accurate real-time flow and temperature measurements.
The new modules provide a digital numerical output via I2C for easy system integration and communication within new or existing product designs. The image above shows the extended PCB from one of Flusso's two FSE-122 modules (see details below).
Andrea De Luca, CEO at Flusso said:
“Flusso’s new gas flow sensor electronics modules will enables companies to cut development timescales and costs when incorporating flow measurement features into their products. They can focus on finding the best location to integrate flow and temperature measurements within their designs, knowing that the sensor electronics have already been taken care of and are fully optimised.”
Flusso’s new modules are likely to particularly appeal to product companies bringing innovative technologies or new features to market as they can quickly develop prototype products for initial customer trials and scale up to volume production. The company’s engineering team can then easily modify its designs to replace the modules with Flusso’s lower cost sensors if required.
Target markets include new medical devices, building automation, and industrial sectors. Flusso’s new modules can also replace more expensive competitive devices for manufacturers looking to reduce production costs for their existing products.
The two FSE-112 modules offer fully temperature-compensated measurement of mass flow, volumetric flow, or differential pressure, combined with real-time temperature readings. One module has a PCB footprint of 22 mm x 16 mm, and the other 22 mm x 24 mm.
The FSE-122 module enables in situ gas velocity measurements for either smaller flow paths or larger ducts, depending on the application requirement. The module is available in two formats: a reduced size module for smaller flow paths, or a two-part extended module with an adapter board that is ideal for larger ducts.
Flusso is providing a comprehensive package of support materials for its FSE modules, including evaluation kits, hardware design guides, sensor firmware, and a software development kit. It can also provide support for customers looking to include flow calibration processes on their production lines.
If you want to learn more about Flusso new module, you'll have a chance to see them for yourself at this year's Sensor + Test event (9 to 11 May in Nuremberg, Germany. The company will be in hall 1, booth 466.
Sample modules for evaluation are available now and can be ordered via Flusso's website.
