Low-cost miniature fiber-optic extrinsic Fabry-Perot interferometric pressure sensor for biomedical applications

Sven Poeggel, Daniele Tosi, Gabriel Leen, Elfed Lewis

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Abstract

A fiber-optic pressure sensor based in extrinsic Fabry-Perot interferometer (EFPI) is presented and discussed. The sensing probe is based on an inexpensive all-silica biocompatible design, with 0.2mm outer diameter, suitable for disposable operation in medical catheters. A white-light interrogation system has been implemented, achieving a target accuracy of 1mmHg and pressure stability of 1mmHg/hour for long-term operation. A fiber Bragg grating (FBG) is added in proximity of the sensing tip, compensating temperature variations with 0.5oC accuracy. Design, simulation, and preliminary experimental validation are discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEuropean Conference on Biomedical Optics, ECBO 2013
PublisherOptical Society of America
ISBN (Print)9780819496461
Publication statusPublished - 2013
EventEuropean Conference on Biomedical Optics, ECBO 2013 - Munich, Germany
Duration: 12 May 201316 May 2013

Publication series

NameOptics InfoBase Conference Papers
ISSN (Electronic)2162-2701

Conference

ConferenceEuropean Conference on Biomedical Optics, ECBO 2013
Country/TerritoryGermany
CityMunich
Period12/05/1316/05/13

Keywords

  • Extrinsic Fabry-Perot Interferometer (EFPI)
  • Fabry-Perot interferometry (FPI)
  • Fiber optic pressure sensor
  • Fiber optic sensor (FOS)
  • Medical pressure sensor
  • Pressure transducer

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