GE Develops Pressure Sensor For Sleep Apnea Devices

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Nova Pressure Amplified Series from GE is a critical component in cost-effective
sleep apnea monitoring systems
BILLERICA, Mass.--(Business Wire)--
Sleep apnea is a common disease that affects millions of people all over the
world, and if left undiagnosed and untreated can cause serious health
complications. GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies (NYSE: GE) has developed the
Nova Pressure Amplified (NPA) series of pressure sensors for medical devices.
Small and effective, the NPA is a critical component in creating cost-effective
sleep apnea monitors that are more accurate and reliable than those currently on
the market. 

"The NPA pressure sensor series ensures that new sleep apnea and respiratory
monitors have the best price performance available for critical care and
home-use markets," said Brian Wirth, Global Product Manager at GE Sensing &
Inspection Technologies. 

The NPA series provides a cost effective solution for medical applications that
require calibrated, accurate and stable pressure measurement in one of the
smallest packages available on the market today. The small size, position
sensitivity and surface mount packaging help original equipment manufacturers
(OEM) reduce external component costs, which improves overall system
reliability. Key applications in addition to sleep apnea include respiratory
medical devices, ventilators and anesthesia monitors for home and critical care
use. 

The NPA is available in tape and reel, ready for automated assembly, in pressure
ranges from 0 to 10INH20 (inches of water) through 0 to 30 pounds per square
inch (PSI), in gauge, differential and absolute versions, with manifold or
barbed pressure connections. Best in class performance includes 60 times
overpressure for 10INH20 ranges, mounting sensitivity is less than 0.3% full
scale (FS) and position sensitivity less than 0.1%FS. Long-term stability is
specified to be better than 0.1%FS per year.

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About GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies

GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies is Healthcare for Infrastructure. The
business is part of GE Enterprise Solutions, a $5 billion business helping
customers compete and win in a changing global environment by combining the
power of GE`s unique expertise and intelligent technology to elevate customers`
productivity. GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies is a leading innovator in
advanced measurement, sensor-based and inspection solutions that deliver
accuracy, productivity and safety to its customers. Its products are used in a
wide range of industries, including oil & gas, power generation, aerospace,
transportation and healthcare. The company has more than 40 facilities in 25
countries worldwide. For more information, visit www.gesensinginspection.com. 

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