Overview
The MPX2200A117 pressure sensor, produced by Freescale Semiconductor (now part of NXP), is a silicon piezoresistive pressure sensor designed to provide highly accurate and linear voltage output directly proportional to the applied pressure. This sensor features a single monolithic silicon diaphragm with an integrated strain gauge and a thin-film resistor network, ensuring precise span and offset calibration along with temperature compensation.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Pressure Type | Absolute, Differential, Gauge |
| Operating Pressure Range | Varies by model, e.g., ±1.02 PSI (±7 kPa) to ±3.63 PSI (±25 kPa) |
| Output Type | Analog Voltage |
| Output Range | 0 mV to 40 mV (or other ranges depending on the specific model) |
| Linearity | ±0.25% (MPX2200D Series) |
| Temperature Compensation | 0°C to +85°C |
| Input Impedance | 1300 - 2500 Ω |
| Output Impedance | 1400 - 3000 Ω |
| Response Time | 1 ms (10% to 90%) |
| Warm-Up Time | 20 ms |
| Offset Stability | ±0.5% VFSS |
Key Features
- Highly accurate and linear voltage output directly proportional to the applied pressure.
- Single monolithic silicon diaphragm with integrated strain gauge and thin-film resistor network.
- Laser trimmed for precise span and offset calibration and temperature compensation.
- Temperature compensated over 0°C to +85°C.
- Available in Absolute, Differential, and Gauge configurations.
- Easy-to-use chip carrier package options.
Applications
- Pump/motor controllers.
- Robotics.
- Level indicators.
- Medical diagnostics.
- Pressure switching.
- Barometers.
- Altimeters.
Q & A
- What is the MPX2200A117 pressure sensor used for? The MPX2200A117 is used in various applications such as pump/motor controllers, robotics, level indicators, medical diagnostics, pressure switching, barometers, and altimeters.
- What type of output does the MPX2200A117 provide? The MPX2200A117 provides an analog voltage output.
- What is the operating pressure range of the MPX2200A117? The operating pressure range varies by model but includes ranges such as ±1.02 PSI (±7 kPa) to ±3.63 PSI (±25 kPa).
- How accurate is the MPX2200A117 in terms of linearity? The MPX2200D Series has a linearity of ±0.25%.
- What is the temperature compensation range of the MPX2200A117? The temperature compensation range is from 0°C to +85°C.
- What are the input and output impedances of the MPX2200A117? The input impedance is 1300 - 2500 Ω, and the output impedance is 1400 - 3000 Ω.
- How long does the MPX2200A117 take to respond and warm up? The response time is 1 ms (10% to 90%), and the warm-up time is 20 ms.
- Is the MPX2200A117 available in different configurations? Yes, it is available in Absolute, Differential, and Gauge configurations.
- What is the significance of the laser trimming in the MPX2200A117? The laser trimming is for precise span and offset calibration and temperature compensation.
- What is the weight of the basic element case of the MPX2200A117? The weight is approximately 2 grams for the basic element case 344-15.
