Pressure sensors

Pressure transmitters for PCB mounting (voltage output)

Series/Type: AC-T series

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Series/Type: (top right header bar) AC-T series
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 Pressure sensors
Pressure transmitters for PCB mounting (voltage output) AC-T series

Description

The transmitters are based on piezoresistive silicon pressure sensors
from our own clean room.

The T-series electronic compensates nonlinearity and temperature
errors and supplies a precise calibrated output signal with a high
immunity against electromagnetic influences (EMI).
Features

Piezoresistive MEMS technology

Measured media (absolute pressure):
Air, non-aggressive gases (gas humidity 0 ... 85% r.h., without dew).
Unsuitable for substances, which react with glass, silicon, aluminum,
ceramics, polybutylene terephthalate, silicone glue or silicone gel.

Measured media (gauge pressure):
Air, non-aggressive gases (gas humidity 0 ... 100% r.h.)
and non-aggressive fluids.
Unsuitable for substances which react with glass, silicon, stainless
steel, silicone glue (pr ≤ 10 bar) or epoxy glue (pr > 10 bar).

Voltage output proportional to pressure: 0.5 ... 4.5 V

RoHS-compatible, halogen-free

Dual-in-line package for PCB mounting

Dimensional drawings
Type LN for absolute pressure Type KD for gauge pressure Type KC for gauge pressure
(4.8 mm tube fitting) (4.8 mm tube fitting) (M5 thread connection)

All dimensions in mm

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Technical data
Absolute maximum ratings
Parameter Symbol Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Unit
Temperature ranges
1)
Storage temperature range Tst –40 +105 °C
2)
Operating temperature range Ta –25 +85 °C
3)
Compensated temperature range Tc 0 +70 °C
Soldering temperature Tsolder <5 s (no reflow soldering) +240 °C
Pressure ranges
4), 5)
Overpressure pov 1.5 pr
Supply voltage /-current
6)
Supply voltage VCC 4.75 5.5 V
Supply current ICC IA = 0 7 mA
7)
Signal output current IA 2 mA
Output signal at sensor failure VERR 0.01 V
8)
DC break down voltage Vis Types KD, KC only 500 V

Parameter Symbol Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Unit

Output signal @ Ta = 25°C, VCC = 5 V, IA < 0.1 mA
9)
Offset VA0 Simple output ACA, ACR 0.485 0.5 0.515 V
9)
Symmetrical output ACS 2.485 2.5 2.515 V
10)
Signal span (Full Scale) VFS 3.985 4.0 4.015 V
10), 11)
Nonlinearity L Simple output ±0.1 ±0.25 % FS
10), 11)
Symmetrical output ±0.25 ±0.5 % FS
12)
Response time t10-90 1 ms
10), 13)
Supply voltage rejection SVR ±0.01 % FS/V

Parameter Symbol Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Unit

Data in temperature range @ Ta = –25 ... 85 °C, VCC = 5 V, IA < 0.1 mA
14)
Temperature hysteresis ±0.1 ±0.5 % FS
Data in temperature range @ Ta = 0 ... 70 °C, VCC = 5 V, IA < 0.1 mA
15)
Temperature coefficient of offset TCVA0 pr < 0.25 bar ±0.015 ±0.05 % FS/K
15)
pr ≥ 0.25 bar ±0.015 ±0.03 % FS/K
16)
Temperature coefficient of span TCVFS ±0.015 ±0.03 % FS/K

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Characteristics
Simple output (ACA, ACR) Symmetrical output (ACS)

VA0 + VFS VA0 + ½VFS

VA0

VA0 VA0 - ½VFS

0 pr -pr 0 +pr

Connection diagram

Vcc

p VA

GND

Terminal assignment Suggested drilling plan (top view)

Ø0,
Pin Symbol Signal 8
1 VCC Supply voltage 1 8
2 GND Ground
7,62

3 VA Output signal
4 - do not connect! 4 5
5 ... 8 - n.c.
14,6

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Pressure
Pressure

Product type
Product type

measurement
measurement

Ordering code
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Rated pressure pr
Rated pressure pr
Pressure sensors

B58621K1510A062 ACR 0.100 KC V4 TN L D 0.100 B58620L1110A052 ACA 1.000 LN V4 TN L D 1.000

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Other rated pressures upon request.
B58621K1510A063 ACR 0.250 KC V4 TN L D 0.250 B58620L1110A053 ACA 2.500 LN V4 TN L D 2.500
Absolute
(type LN)

B58621K1510A064 ACR 0.400 KC V4 TN L D 0.400 B58621K1110A054 ACR 0.100 KD V4 TN L D 0.100

Rated pressures and ordering codes

B58621K1510A065 ACR 1.000 KC V4 TN L D 1.000 B58621K1110A055 ACR 0.250 KD V4 TN L D 0.250

Gauge
Gauge

B58621K1510A066 ACR 2.500 KC V4 TN L D 2.500 B58621K1110A056 ACR 0.400 KD V4 TN L D 0.400

(type KC)
(type KD)

B58621K1510A067 ACR 6.000 KC V4 TN L D 6.000 B58621K1110A057 ACR 1.000 KD V4 TN L D 1.000

B58621K1510A068 ACR 10.00 KC V4 TN L D 10.00 B58623K1110A058 ACS 0.100 KD V4 TN L D 0.100

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B58621K1510A069 ACR 25.00 KC V4 TN L D 25.00 B58623K1110A059 ACS 0.250 KD V4 TN L D 0.250

B58623K1510A070 ACS 0.100 KC V4 TN L D 0.100 B58623K1110A060 ACS 0.400 KD V4 TN L D 0.400

(type KD)
Gauge, symmetr.
Pressure transmitters for PCB mounting (voltage output)

B58623K1510A071 ACS 0.250 KC V4 TN L D 0.250 B58623K1110A061 ACS 1.000 KD V4 TN L D 1.000

B58623K1510A072 ACS 0.400 KC V4 TN L D 0.400

(type KC)
Gauge, symmetr.
B58623K1510A073 ACS 1.000 KC V4 TN L D 1.000
AC-T series

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Symbols and terms

1)
Storage temperature range Tst
A storage of the pressure sensor within the temperature range Tst,min up to Tst,max
and without applied pressure and supply voltage will not affect the performance of the pressure sensor.
2)
Operating temperature range Ta
An operation of the pressure sensor within the temperature range Ta,min up to Ta,max
will not affect the performance of the pressure sensor.
3)
Compensated temperature range Tc
While operating the pressure sensor within the temperature range Tc,min up to Tc,max,
the deviation of the output signal from the values at 25 °C will not exceed the temperature coefficients.
Out of the compensated temperature range, the deviations may increase.
4)
Rated pressure pr
Within the rated pressure range 0 up to pr (symmetrical output: –pr up to +pr) the signal output characteristic corresponds
to this specification.
5)
Overpressure pOV
Pressure cycles within the pressure range 0 up to pov will not affect the performance of the pressure sensor.
6)
Supply voltage VCC
VCC,max is the maximum permissible supply voltage, which can be applied without damages.
VCC,min is the minimum required supply voltage, which has to be applied for normal operation.
7)
Signal output current IA
IA,max is the maximum permissible sink current of the signal output.
Exceeding (e.g. short circuit) may cause irreparable damages.
8)
DC break down voltage Vis
The pressure sensor withstands a high voltage between the stainless steel pressure connection and the electrical
connection VCC, VA and GND (all short circuited) without damage.
9)
Offset VA0
The offset VA0 is the signal output VA(p = 0) at zero pressure.
10)
Signal span (Full Scale)
Simple output: VFS = FS = VA(pr) – VA0
Symmetrical output: VFS = FS = VA(+pr) – VA(–pr)
11)
Nonlinearity L (including pressure hysteresis)
The nonlinearity is the deviation of the real sensor characteristic VA = f(p) from the ideal straight line.
It can be approximated by a polynomial of second order, with the maximum at px = pr / 2 .
The equation to calculate the nonlinearity is:
VA (p x ) − VA 0 p x
L= −
VA (pr ) − VA 0 pr
12)
Response time t10-90
Delay between a pressure change (10 ... 90% pr) and the corresponding signal output change (10 ... 90% FS).
13)
Supply voltage rejection SVR
While varying the supply voltage within the range VCC,min up to VCC,max at constant pressure and temperature,
the signal output change will not exceed SVRmax.
14)
Temperature hysteresis
The temperature hysteresis is the change of offset, starting from the value at 25 °C after a temperature change
and return to 25 °C. Determined during temperature cycles in operating temperature range (cycles with 1 K/min).
15)
Temperature coefficient of offset TCVA0
Offset at temperature Tx: VA0(Tx) = VA0(25 °C) + VFS(25 °C) · (Tx – 25 °C) · TCVA0
Values are valid within the compensated temperature range Tc,min up to Tc,max
Out of the compensated temperature range, the deviation may increase.
16)
Temperature coefficient of span TCVFS
Span at temperature Tx: VFS(Tx) = VFS(25 °C) · [ 1 + (Tx – 25 °C) · TCVFS ]
Values are valid within the compensated temperature range Tc,min up to Tc,max
Out of the compensated temperature range, the deviation may increase.

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Important notes at the end of this document.
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Cautions and warnings

Storage (general)
All pressure sensors should be stored in their original packaging. They should not be placed in harmful environments such
as corrosive gases nor exposed to heat or direct sunlight, which may cause deformations. Similar effects may result from
extreme storage temperatures and climatic conditions. Avoid storing the sensor dies in an environment where condensation
may form or in a location exposed to corrosive gases, which will adversely affect their performance. Plastic materials should
not be used for wrapping/packing when storing or transporting these dies, as they may become charged. Pressure sensor
dies should be used soon after opening their seal and packaging.

Operation (general)
Media compatibility with the pressure sensors must be ensured to prevent their failure. The use of other media can cause
damage and malfunction. Never use pressure sensors in atmospheres containing explosive liquids or gases.
Ensure pressure equalization to the environment, if gauge pressure sensors are used. Avoid operating the pressure sensors
in an environment where condensation may form or in a location exposed to corrosive gases. These environments adversely
affect their performance.
If the operating pressure is not within the rated pressure range, it may change the output characteristics. This may also
happen with pressure sensor dies if an incorrect mounting method is used. Be sure that the applicable pressure does not
exceed the overpressure, as it may damage the pressure sensor.
Do not exceed the maximum rated supply voltage nor the rated storage temperature range, as it may damage the pressure
sensor.
Temperature variations in both the ambient conditions and the media (liquid or gas) can affect the accuracy of the output
signal from the pressure sensors. Be sure to check the operating temperature range and thermal error specification of the
pressure sensors to determine their suitability for the application.
Connections must be wired in accordance with the terminal assignment specified in the data sheets. Care should be taken
as reversed pin connections can damage the pressure transmitters or degrade their performance. Contact between the
pressure sensor terminals and metals or other materials may cause errors in the output characteristics.

Design notes (dies)

This specification describes the mechanical, electrical and physical requirements of a piezoresistive sensor die for
measuring pressure. The specified parameters are valid for the pressure sensor die with pressure application either to the
front or back side of the diaphragm as described in the data sheet. Pressure application to the other side may result in
differing data. Most of the parameters are influenced by assembly conditions. Hence these parameters and the reliability
have to be specified for each specific application and tested over its temperature range by the customer.

Handling/Mounting (dies)
Pressure sensor dies should be handled appropriately and not be touched with bare hands. They should only be picked up
manually by the sides using tweezers. Their top surface should never be touched with tweezers. Latex gloves should not be
used for handling them, as this will inhibit the curing of the adhesive used to bond the die to the carrier. When handling, be
careful to avoid cuts caused by the sharp-edged terminals. The sensor die must not be contaminated during manufacturing
processes (gluing, soldering, silk-screen process).
The package of pressure sensor dies should not to be opened until the die is mounted and should be closed after use. The
sensor die must not be cleaned. The sensor die must not be damaged during the assembly process (especially scratches on
the diaphragm).

Soldering (transducers, transmitters)

The thermal capacity of pressure sensors is normally low, so steps should be taken to minimize the effects of external heat.
High temperatures may lead to damage or changes in characteristics.
A non-corrosive type of flux resin should normally be used and complete removal of the flux is recommended.
Avoid rapid cooling due to dipping in solvent. Note that the output signal may change if pressure is applied to the terminals
during soldering.

This listing does not claim to be complete, but merely reflects the experience of EPCOS AG.

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