Gas sensor and method of producing the same
US6579436B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 18, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jun 17, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 2, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N27/419
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A gas sensor, comprising an oxygen pump cell with a first pump electrode and a second pump electrode disposed on opposite sides of a first solid electrolyte layer and a second pump electrode. The sensor also comprises an emf cell with an emf electrode and a reference gas electrode disposed on opposite sides of a second solid electrolyte layer. The emf electrode is disposed in fluid communication to the second pump electrode. A via hole is disposed through the first solid electrolyte layer, such that the first pump electrode is in fluid communication with the second pump electrode. A protective insulating layer, having a passage for gas to be sensed, is disposed in contact with the first pump electrode. A first insulating layer, having a conduit, is disposed in contact with the emf electrode. A second insulating layer, having an air channel, is disposed in contact with the reference gas electrode. A heater is disposed in thermal communication with the emf cell. At least four electrical leads are in electrical communication with the sensor. A method of producing a gas sensor is disclosed.
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