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Methods and apparatus for a microfused silicon strain gauge pressure sensor. A pressure sensor package includes a sense element configured to be exposed to a pressure environment, the sense element including at least one strain gauge, an electronics package disposed on a carrier and electrically cou

Methods and apparatus for a microfused silicon strain gauge pressure sensor. A pressure sensor package includes a sense element configured to be exposed to a pressure environment, the sense element including at least one strain gauge, an electronics package disposed on a carrier and electrically coupled to the sense element, the carrier disposed on a port that includes the sense element, the port enabling a decoupling feature for sealing and parasitic sealing forces and a reduction of a port length, a housing disposed about the sense element and electronics package, and a connector joined to the housing and electrically connected to the electronics package, the connector including an external interface.

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1. A pressure sensor package including: a sense element configured to be exposed to a pressure environment, the sense element including at least one strain gauge;an electronics package disposed on a carrier and electrically coupled to the sense element, the carrier disposed on a port that comprises

1. A pressure sensor package including: a sense element configured to be exposed to a pressure environment, the sense element including at least one strain gauge;an electronics package disposed on a carrier and electrically coupled to the sense element, the carrier disposed on a port that comprises the sense element, the port enabling a decoupling feature for sealing and parasitic forces and a reduction of a port length;a housing disposed about the sense element and electronics package; anda connector joined to the housing and electrically connected to the electronics package, the connector including an external interface. 2. The pressure sensor package of claim 1 wherein the port comprises a trench port. 3. The pressure sensor package of claim 2 where in the trench port is positioned in a shoulder of the port. 4. The pressure sensor package of claim 1 wherein the reduction of a port length is up to 2.45 millimeters (mm). 5. The pressure sensor package of claim 1 wherein the port is fabricated from a metal, metal alloy, or metallic material. 6. The pressure sensor package of claim 1 wherein the connector comprises a plurality of contacts adapted for making electrical contacts with the electronics package. 7. The pressure sensor package of claim 1 wherein the connector comprises an external interface adapted for external communication. 8. A port including: a membrane;a thread;a biting edge/sealing edge; andan inner bore hole, a pressure environment extending from the biting edge/sealing edge through the inner bore hole to the membrane;wherein the port enables a decoupling feature for sealing and parasitic sealing forces and a reduction of a port length. 9. The port of claim 8 wherein further including at least one strain gauge disposed on a top of the membrane. 10. The port of claim 8 further including a trench port. 11. The port of claim 10 wherein the trench port is positioned in a shoulder of the port. 12. The port of claim 8 wherein the reduction of a port length is up to 2.45 millimeters (mm). 13. The port of claim 8 wherein the port is fabricated from a metal, metal alloy, or metallic material.