Overview
The MPXV6115V6U is a high-accuracy integrated silicon pressure sensor produced by NXP USA Inc. This sensor is designed to provide a high-level analog output signal that is proportional to the applied pressure. It combines advanced micromachining techniques, thin film metallization, and bipolar semiconductor processing to ensure accurate and reliable pressure measurements.
Key Specifications
| Characteristic | Symbol | Min | Typ | Max | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pressure Range | P | -115 | 0 | kPa | |
| Supply Voltage | VS | 4.75 | 5.0 | 5.25 | VDC |
| Supply Current | Io | 10 | mAdc | ||
| Full-Scale Output | VOUT | 0.2 | 4.6 | V | |
| Maximum Pressure (P1 > P2) | Pmax | 400 | kPa | ||
| Storage Temperature | Tstg | -40 | +125 | °C | |
| Operating Temperature | TA | -40 | +125 | °C | |
| Output Source Current @ Full Scale | Io+ | 0.5 | mAdc | ||
| Output Sink Current @ Minimum Pressure Offset | Io- | -0.5 | mAdc | ||
| Response Time | tR | 1.0 | ms | ||
| Warm-Up Time | 20 | ms |
Key Features
- Improved accuracy at high temperature with a maximum error of 1.5% from 0 to 85°C.
- Ideally suited for microprocessor- or microcontroller-based systems.
- Temperature compensated from -40 to +125°C.
- Durable thermoplastic surface mount package.
- High output signal and temperature compensation through on-chip bipolar op-amp circuitry and thin film resistor networks.
Applications
- Vacuum pump monitoring.
- Brake booster monitoring.
Q & A
- What is the pressure range of the MPXV6115V6U sensor? The pressure range is from -115 kPa to 0 kPa (vacuum/gauge).
- What is the supply voltage range for the MPXV6115V6U? The supply voltage range is from 4.75 V to 5.25 VDC.
- What is the full-scale output voltage range of the MPXV6115V6U? The full-scale output voltage range is from 0.2 V to 4.6 V.
- What are the operating and storage temperature ranges for the MPXV6115V6U? The operating temperature range is from -40°C to +125°C, and the storage temperature range is also from -40°C to +125°C.
- What is the maximum pressure rating for the MPXV6115V6U? The maximum pressure rating is 400 kPa.
- What is the response time of the MPXV6115V6U sensor? The response time is 1.0 ms.
- What is the warm-up time for the MPXV6115V6U sensor? The warm-up time is 20 ms.
- What type of package does the MPXV6115V6U come in? The MPXV6115V6U comes in a small outline package (SOP) with options for rail or tape and reel packaging.
- What are some typical applications for the MPXV6115V6U sensor? Typical applications include vacuum pump monitoring and brake booster monitoring.
- How accurate is the MPXV6115V6U sensor at high temperatures? The sensor has a maximum error of 1.5% from 0 to 85°C.
