Pre-connected analyte sensors
Pre-connected analyte sensors are provided. A pre-connected analyte sensor includes a sensor carrier attached to an analyte sensor. The sensor carrier includes a substrate configured for mechanical coupling of the sensor to testing, calibration, or wearable equipment. The sensor carrier also includes conductive contacts for electrically coupling sensor electrodes to the testing, calibration, or wearable equipment.
1 . A system for measuring an analyte concentration in a host, the system comprising:
a transcutaneous analyte sensor;
a bottom housing;
a top housing;
sensor electronics configured to operatively connect to the transcutaneous analyte sensor, wherein the sensor electronics includes a substrate, wherein the sensor electronics are configured to be disposed between the bottom housing and the top housing;
wherein the bottom housing includes a floor and a plurality of locating pins, the plurality of locating pins extending from the floor;
wherein the plurality of locating pins are configured to extend into a plurality of holes in the substrate of the sensor electronics; and
a conductive member configured to establish electrical connection between the sensor and the sensor electronics.
2 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the conductive member is a conductive foam.
3 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the conductive member is a conductive polymer.
4 . The system of claim 3 , wherein the conductive member is a conductive elastomer.
5 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the conductive member is a conductive fabric.
6 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the conductive member is a conductive wire.
7 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the conductive member is a metallic foil.
8 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the conductive member is a conductive strip.
9 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of locating pins consists of two locating pins.
10 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of locating pins consists of three locating pins.
11 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of locating pins are formed as an integral part of the floor.
12 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the sensor is pre-connected to the sensor electronics within the bottom housing and the top housing.
13 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the top housing and the bottom housing are assembled together to form a housing, the housing having an internal cavity.
14 . The system of claim 13 , wherein the top housing and the bottom housing are sealed together to prevent moisture ingress to the internal cavity.
15 . The system of claim 14 , wherein the sealing includes an encapsulating material.