Integrated lead frame pulse oximetry sensor
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1. A pulse oximetry probe for use with a pulse oximetry instrument, said probe comprising:
- a self-supporting lead frame having a plurality of electrically conductive leads, said leads having a thickness between 0.1 and 0.3 millimeters;
at least two light sources of different wavelengths, each of said light sources being connected to at least one of said a plurality of electrically conductive leads;
a photodetector for detecting light emitted by said light sources, said photodetector being connected to at least one of said plurality of electrically conductive leads.
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Abstract
Disclosed is an integrated lead frame pulse oximetry sensor which includes a thin metal lead frame to which is connected light emitting diodes and a photodiode chip for the purpose of emitting light and detecting light respectively. The thin metal frame is deformable to attach to perfused tissue. The lead frame has a very low mass which diminishes its acceptability to motion induced artifact.
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1. A pulse oximetry probe for use with a pulse oximetry instrument, said probe comprising:
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a self-supporting lead frame having a plurality of electrically conductive leads, said leads having a thickness between 0.1 and 0.3 millimeters; at least two light sources of different wavelengths, each of said light sources being connected to at least one of said a plurality of electrically conductive leads; a photodetector for detecting light emitted by said light sources, said photodetector being connected to at least one of said plurality of electrically conductive leads. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30)
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