Overview
The MPX5100DP, produced by NXP USA Inc., is a state-of-the-art monolithic silicon pressure sensor. This piezoresistive transducer is designed for a wide range of applications, particularly those that employ microcontrollers or microprocessors with A/D inputs. The sensor combines advanced micromachining techniques, thin-film metallization, and bipolar processing to provide an accurate, high-level analog output signal proportional to the applied pressure.
Key Specifications
| Characteristic | Symbol | Min | Typ | Max | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pressure Range | POP | 0 | - | 100 | kPa |
| Supply Voltage | VS | 4.75 | 5.0 | 5.25 | Vdc |
| Supply Current | Io | - | 7.0 | 10 | mAdc |
| Maximum Pressure | Pmax | - | - | 400 | kPa |
| Storage Temperature | Tstg | -40 | - | 125 | °C |
| Operating Temperature | TA | -40 | - | 125 | °C |
| Accuracy | - | - | - | ±2.5% | - |
| Output Voltage Range | VOUT | 0.2 | - | 4.7 | Vdc |
Key Features
- Piezoresistive transducer with a patented silicon shear stress strain gauge.
- Available in differential, gauge, and absolute configurations.
- Durable epoxy unibody element.
- Easy-to-use chip carrier option.
- Ideally suited for microprocessor or microcontroller-based systems.
- Maximum error of 2.5% over the temperature range of 0 to 85 °C.
Applications
- Patient monitoring.
- Process control.
- Pump/motor control.
- Pressure switching.
- White goods.
Q & A
- What is the MPX5100DP pressure sensor used for?
The MPX5100DP is used for measuring pressure in various applications, including patient monitoring, process control, pump/motor control, pressure switching, and white goods.
- What are the different configurations available for the MPX5100 series?
The MPX5100 series is available in differential, gauge, and absolute configurations.
- What is the maximum pressure rating of the MPX5100DP?
The maximum pressure rating is 400 kPa (58.02 PSI).
- What is the operating temperature range of the MPX5100DP?
The operating temperature range is -40 to +125 °C.
- What is the supply voltage range for the MPX5100DP?
The supply voltage range is 4.75 to 5.25 Vdc.
- What is the accuracy of the MPX5100DP over the specified temperature range?
The accuracy is ±2.5% over the temperature range of 0 to 85 °C.
- What type of output signal does the MPX5100DP provide?
The MPX5100DP provides an analog voltage output signal proportional to the applied pressure.
- Is the MPX5100DP suitable for use with microcontrollers or microprocessors?
Yes, it is ideally suited for microprocessor or microcontroller-based systems.
- What is the package type of the MPX5100DP?
The package type is a 6-SIP (Single In-Line Package) module.
- Is the MPX5100DP RoHS compliant?
Yes, the MPX5100DP is RoHS3 compliant.
