Hello All,

I bought a cheap pressure sensor from mouser whose datasheet can be found h=
ere:

http://www.components.omron.com/components/web/pdflib.nsf/0/DEFC0948FE2A5C9=
1862577A7005A8099/$file/2SMPP_1010.pdf


The data sheet recommends a constant current circuit for the input and an i=
nstrumentation amplifier at the output.=A0

I found a reference circuit in the link below:

http://www.meas-spec.com/downloads/A_Simple_Pressure_Sensor_Signal_Conditio=
ning_Circuit.pdf


I am planning to use the LTC1051 for the constant current circuit and AD620=
 for the instrumentation amplifier. I would like to know whether this is th=
e best way to read the output from the sensor or whether there is an altern=
ative to this circuit. I am planning to choose LTC1051 from the reference c=
ircuit and AD620 since the second half of the circuit looks like a typical =
instrumentation amplifier circuit.=A0

Also, the pressure sensor is really small and requires SMT soldering. I tri=
ed soldering it to a general purpose PCB board prototyping board but failed=
 in doing so. I would like to hear the group members recommendation for sol=
dering on top of a prototyping board.

Are there any low cost sensors apart from this Mouser one that has a linear=
 output and could be used for Medical applications?

I apologize for too many questions in the same mail.

Thanks,
Sai
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