Overview
The MPXV6115V6T1 is a high-accuracy integrated silicon pressure sensor produced by NXP Semiconductors (formerly Freescale Semiconductor). This sensor is designed to provide a high-level analog output signal that is proportional to the applied pressure. It integrates on-chip bipolar op-amp circuitry and thin film resistor networks, ensuring improved accuracy and stability over a wide temperature range. The sensor is particularly suited for microprocessor- or microcontroller-based systems and is known for its durability and reliability in various applications.
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 | ||
| Output Source Current @ Full Scale | Io+ | 0.5 | mAdc | ||
| Output Sink Current @ Minimum Pressure Offset | Io- | -0.5 | mAdc | ||
| Maximum Pressure (P1 > P2) | Pmax | 400 | kPa | ||
| Storage Temperature | Tstg | -40 | 125 | °C | |
| Operating Temperature | TA | -40 | 125 | °C |
Key Features
- Improved accuracy at high temperatures with a maximum error of 1.5% from 0 to 85 °C.
- Temperature compensation from -40 to +125 °C.
- Durable thermoplastic surface mount package.
- Ideally suited for microprocessor- or microcontroller-based systems.
- High-level analog output signal proportional to applied pressure.
- On-chip bipolar op-amp circuitry and thin film resistor networks for enhanced signal quality.
Applications
- Vacuum pump monitoring.
- Brake booster monitoring.
- Other applications requiring precise pressure measurement in a wide temperature range.
Q & A
- What is the pressure range of the MPXV6115V6T1 sensor? The pressure range is from -115 kPa to 0 kPa.
- What is the supply voltage range for the MPXV6115V6T1? The supply voltage range is from 4.75 V to 5.25 VDC.
- What is the maximum error of the sensor over the temperature range of 0 to 85 °C? The maximum error is 1.5%.
- What is the operating temperature range of the MPXV6115V6T1? The operating temperature range is from -40 to +125 °C.
- What type of package does the MPXV6115V6T1 come in? The sensor comes in a durable thermoplastic surface mount package.
- What are some typical applications of the MPXV6115V6T1? Typical applications include vacuum pump monitoring and brake booster monitoring.
- How is the output signal of the MPXV6115V6T1 related to the applied pressure? The output signal is a high-level analog signal proportional to the applied pressure.
- What is the maximum output source current of the MPXV6115V6T1? The maximum output source current is 0.5 mA.
- What is the storage temperature range for the MPXV6115V6T1? The storage temperature range is from -40 to +125 °C.
- Is the MPXV6115V6T1 suitable for use in microprocessor- or microcontroller-based systems? Yes, it is ideally suited for such systems.
