MOTOROLA
SEMICONDUCTOR TECHNICAL DATA
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50 kPa
Uncompensated
Silicon Pressure Sensors
The MPX50 silicon piezoresistive pressure sensor provides a very accurate and linear
voltage output — directly proportional to the applied pressure. This standard, low cost,
uncompensated sensor permits manufacturers to design and add their own external
temperature compensating and signal conditioning networks. Compensation techniques
are simplified because of the predictability of Motorola’s single element strain gauge
design.
Features
• Low Cost
• Patented Silicon Shear Stress Strain Gauge Design
• Ratiometric to Supply Voltage
• Easy to Use Chip Carrier Package Options
• 60 mV Span (Typ)
• Differential and Gauge Options
• ± 0.25% (Max) Linearity
Application Examples
• Air Movement Control
• Environmental Control Systems
• Level Indicators
• Leak Detection
• Medical Instrumentation
• Industrial Controls
• Pneumatic Control Systems
• Robotics
Figure 1 shows a schematic of the internal circuitry on the stand–alone pressure
sensor chip.
PIN 3 + VS
X–ducer
PIN 2
+ Vout
PIN 4
– Vout
PIN 1
Figure 1. Uncompensated Pressure Sensor Schematic
VOLTAGE OUTPUT versus APPLIED DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE
The differential voltage output of the X–ducer is directly proportional to the differential
pressure applied.
The output voltage of the differential or gauge sensor increases with increasing
pressure applied to the pressure side (P1) relative to the vacuum side (P2). Similarly,
output voltage increases as increasing vacuum is applied to the vacuum side (P2)
relative to the pressure side (P1).
Senseon and X–ducer are trademarks of Motorola, Inc.
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MPX50
SERIES
0 to 50 kPa (0 – 7.25 psi)
60 mV FULL SCALE SPAN
(TYPICAL)
BASIC CHIP
CARRIER ELEMENT
CASE 344–15, STYLE 1
DIFFERENTIAL
PORT OPTION
CASE 344C–01, STYLE 1
NOTE: Pin 1 is the notched pin.
PIN NUMBER
1
Gnd
3
VS
2
+Vout
4 –Vout
1