Why does the pressure sensor work fine under positive pressure but exhibit instability and non-linear increases under negative pressure?


The silicon cup of the gauge pressure sensor experiences anisotropic corrosion, which leads to inconsistent stress directions under positive and negative pressure, resulting in nonlinear asymmetry and increased nonlinearity. At the same time, when under positive pressure, the core is in a suspended state and is not affected by external stress, leading to a more stable output. However, when in a negative pressure state, the suspended state of the core is disrupted, and stress is applied to the diaphragm of the sensor core, making it appear unstable. The solution is to carry out detailed design and processing inside the sensor housing to avoid stress interference under negative pressure.