NPC-1220 Series

Medium Pressure Sensors

Applications Features
• Industrial automation • 50 mV full scale output (FSO)
• Air flow monitors • ±0.1% accuracy
• Process control • Interchangeable
• Medical equipment • Temperature compensated 32°F to 140°F
• Underground cable leak detection (0°C to 60°C)
• PCB mountable package
• DIP package
• Solid state reliability
• Individual device traceability

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 NPC-1220 Specifications
Description
The NPC-1220 Series of solid state pressure technology. Silicon micromachining techniques
sensors are designed to provide a cost effective are used to ion implant piezoresistive strain gages
solution for applications that require calibrated into a Wheatstone bridge configuration. The NPC-
performance over a wide temperature range. 1220 Series offers the added advantage of superior
Packaged in a dual-in-line configuration, the temperature performance over the temperature
NPC-1220 Series is intended for printed circuit compensated range of 32°F to 140°F (0°C to 60°C).
board mounting. Optional pressure port and lead A current set resistor is included to normalize the
configurations give superior flexibility in low profile FSO for field interchangeability. Additionally, the
applications where pressure connection orientation NPC-1220 Series is available in pressure ranges
is critical. from 0 psi to 5 psi (0 bar to 0.34 bar) through 0
The NPC-1220 Series is based on NovaSensor’s psi to 100 psi (0 bar to 6.89 bar). Please contact
advanced SenStable® piezoresistive sensing NovaSensor or other pressure ranges.

PRESSURE SENSOR
1
- OUT
1.235 V
0.60 in (15.24 mm) Vref + 4 +IN -IN
A1 Vout (FSO = 50mV)
0.15 in
0.1 in (3.8 mm)
(2.54 mm) 8 7 6 5 + OUT
3
0.6 in (15.24 mm

CURRENT SET
RESISTOR
7 8 2 6 5
0.32 in N.C. N.C. GND
0.2 in (8.1 mm)
(5.1 mm)
G6 Lead Connection
1 2 3 4
1 – OUT
0.12 in (3.05 mm)
2 – IN
3 + OUT
0.37 in (9.4 mm) 4 + IN
5, 6 Current Set Resistor
Diameter 0.127 in 7, 8 No Connection
Used for positive differential (P2) (3.23 mm), Two tubes
NPC-1220 Series schematic diagram

Not used
L, S (See Notes)

Not used for gauge (P1)

for absolute (1)
Ceramic
0.167 in substrate
(4.2mm)

8X 0.07 in
(1.78mm)
8X 0.34 in (3)
(8.6 mm)

8X 0.02 in (0.51 mm)

NPC-1220 Series package diagram

1. Tube length; L = 0.490, S=0.325, N = No tube.

2. Lead pins can be in either the same or the opposite direction of the pressure tube. Option (1) has the leads in the “Up”
position, the same direction as the tube.
Option (3) has the leads in the “Down” position, the opposite direction of the tube.
3. Gauge and differential pressure devices are calibrated by applying pressure to the positive differential port (P2) and vent-
ing to atmosphere the reference port (P1). Absolute pressure devices use only P1 to apply vacuum or pressure.
NPC-1220 Specifications
Pressure Ranges Warranty
• Gauge and differential: 5, 15, 30, 50 and 100 psi NovaSensor warrants its products against defects
(0.34, 1.03, 2.06, 3.44 and 6.89 bar) in material and workmanship for 12 months from
• Absolute: 15, 30, 50 and 100 psi (1, 2, 3.4 and 7 the date of shipment . Products not subjected to
bar); 5 psi (0.34 bar)—call NovaSensor misuse will be repaired or replaced. NovaSensor
reserves the right to make changes without further
notice to any products herein. NovaSensor makes
no warranty, representation or guarantee regarding
Parameter Value Units Notes
the suitability of its products for any particular
Environmental application. NovaSensor does not assume any
Temperature Range liability arising out of the application or use of
Operating –40° to 257° °F (-40°C to 125°C) any product or circuit and specifically disclaims,
Compensated 32° to 140° °F (0°C to 60°C) and all liability without limitation, consequential
Storage –67°F to 302° °F (–55°C to 150 °C) or incidental damages. The foregoing warranties
Mechanical are exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties,
Weight 0.005 lb (2.5 g) whether written, oral, implied or statutory. No
implied statutory warranty of merchantability or
Media Compatibility Compatible with 7
exposed materials fitness for particular purpose shall apply.
Positive differential
Compatible with
and gauge ports
exposed materials
Absolute. Negative
Dry gases only
differential ports

Parameter Units Min. Typical Max. Notes

Performance Parameters (1)
FS Output (FSO) mV 49.5 50 50.5 2, 3
Zero Pressure Output mV -2 — 2 3
Linearity ±%FSO -0.1 — 0.1 4, 8
Pressure Hysteresis ±%FSO -0.1 — 0.1
Input Impedance Ω 2500 4000 6000
Output Impedance Ω 4000 5000 6000
Thermal Accuracy–Span %FSO -0.5 — 0.5 3, 5, 8
Thermal Accuracy–Zero %FSO -0.5 — 0.5 3, 5, 8
Temperature %/°C — 0.2 — 5
Coefficient–Resistance
Thermal Hysteresis–Zero %FSO — 0.1 — 5
Maximum Pressure Rated — — 3X 6

1. Ambient temperature = 77°F (25°C), unless otherwise noted. Gauge and differential pressure devices are calibrated by applying pressure to the positive
pressure port (P2) and venting to atmosphere the reference port (P1).
2. Output span of unamplified sensor using the current set resistor and the circuit shown in the schematic drawing.
3. Compensation resistors are an integral part of the sensor package; no additional external resistors are required. Pins 7 and 8 must be kept open.
The NPC-1220 is interchangeable only when used with the current set resistor shown in the schematic diagram.
4. Best fit straight line.
5. Temperature range 32°F to 140°F (0°C to 60°C), reference to 77°F (25°C).
6. 3X or 200 psi (13.78 bar) maximum, whichever is less.
7. Exposed materials are pyrex, ceramic, silicon, epoxy, RTV, and stainless steel..
8. 5 psi (0.34 bar) spec.:
• Linearity: 0.25 ±%FSO
• TC-span: 0.75 ±%FSO
• TC-zero: 0.75 ±%FSO
NPC-1220 Specifications
Ordering Information
The code number to be ordered may be specified as follows:
NPC-1220
Code Pressure Range
005 005 psi (0.3 bar)
015 015 psi (1 bar)
030 030 psi (2 bar)
050 050 psi (3.4 bar)
100 100 psi (7 bar)
Code Type
D Differential
A Absolute
G Gauge
Code Lead Configurations
1 Up
3 Down
Code Tube Options
L Long
S Short
N None *

NPC -1220 - ____ - ____ - ____ - ____ Typical model number

* Order NPC-1220-XXXG-XN in place of NPC-1220-XXXD-XN

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