Isolated sensor and method of isolating a sensor
An isolated sensor and method of isolating a sensor are provided. The isolated sensor includes a mounting portion, a sensor portion disposed adjacent to the mounting portion, and at least one pedestal connecting a mounting portion to a sensor portion.
1. An isolated sensor, comprising:
a mounting portion;
a sensor portion disposed adjacent to the mounting portion;
at least one pedestal connecting a mounting portion to a sensor portion;
at least one coupling point on the sensor portion;
at least one electrical connection connected to the at least one coupling point, the at least one electrical connection coupled to the sensor portion;
wherein the at least one electrical connection is separate from the at least one pedestal;
at least one planar portion interconnecting at least two pedestals of the at least one pedestal, wherein the at least two pedestals each include a lower portion and an upper portion, the upper portion closer to the sensor portion than the lower portion;
wherein the at least one planar portion interconnects the upper portions of the at least two pedestals;
at least one insulating gap disposed between the planar portion and the sensor portion.
2. The sensor of claim 1 , wherein the sensor portion is a gas sensor configured to operate within a temperature range.
3. The sensor of claim 1 , wherein the mounting portion is coupled to the sensor portion only by the at least one pedestal.
4. The sensor of claim 1 , wherein the at least one electrical connection comprises a wire.