NPC-1210 Series
Features
•Highsensitivity
•Highaccuracy
•Interchangeable
•Temperaturecompensated0°Cto60°C(32°Fto140°F)
•PCBmountablepackage
•DIPpackage
•Solid-statereliability
•Individualdevicetraceability
NovaSensorMedium/
LowPressureSensors
GE
Sensing&InspectionTechnologies
Applications
•Industrialautomation
•Airowmonitors
•Processcontrol
•Medicalequipment
•Undergroundcableleakdetection
•Ventilation
•Respiratormonitoring
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NPC-1210SeriesSpecications
Description
TheNPC-1210seriesofsolid-statepressuresensors
aredesignedtoprovideacosteectivesolutionfor
applicationsthatrequirecalibratedperformanceover
awidetemperaturerange.Packagedinadual-in-line
conguration,theNPC-1210Seriesisintendedfor
printedcircuitboardmounting.Optionalpressureport
andleadcongurationsprovidesuperiorexibilityin
lowproleapplicationswherepressureconnection
orientationiscritical.
TheNPC-1210seriesisbasedonNovaSensor’s
advancedSenStable®piezoresistivesensing
technology.Siliconmicromachiningtechniquesare
usedtoionimplantpiezoresistivestraingagesintoa
Wheatstonebridgeconguration.TheNPC-1210Series
oerstheaddedadvantageofsuperiortemperature
performanceoverthetemperaturecompensated
rangeof0°Cto60°C(32°Fto140°F).Againset
resistorisincludedtonormalizetheFSOforeld
interchangeability.
PressureSensor
Lead Connection
1 -Out
2 -In
3 +Out
4 +In
5,6 Gain-SetResistor
7,8 NoConnection
1.5mA +In
Gain
Set
1
+
A2
-
-
A3
+
5
R
100kW
Ground
3.012V
AmpliedFSO
100kW
R
-Out
6
-
+
-In
+Out
782
NC NC
I
876 5
0.6in(15.24mm
0.2in
(5.1mm)
0.32in
(8.1mm)
0.12in(3.05mm)
1234
0.37in(9.4mm)
L,S(SeeNotes)
Usedforpositivedierential
0.60in(15.24mm)
0.1in
(2.54mm)
0.15in
(3.8mm)
Diameter0.127in
(3.23mm),Twotubes
Notused
forabsolute
Notused
forgauge
(1)
(3)
8X0.34in
(8.6mm)
0.167in
(4.2mm)
Ceramic
substrate
8X0.07in(1.78mm)
8X0.02in(0.51mm)
1. All dimensions are for reference only.
2. Tube length: L = 0.49 in (12 mm), S = 0.33 in (8.3 mm), N = No tube
3. Lead pins can be either in 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 from the tube.
NPC-1210 Series Schematic Diagram
NPC-1210 Series Package Diagram
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NPC-1210SeriesSpecications
Medium Pressure Sensors
Pressure Ranges
•Gaugeanddierential:
•5psi(34kPa,0.34bar)
•15psi(100kPa,1.0bar)
•30psi(210kPa,2.1bar)
•50psi(340kPa,3.4bar)
•100psi(690kPa,6.9bar)
•Absolute:
•15psi(100kPa,1.0bar)
•30psi(210kPa,2.1bar)
•50psi(340kPa,3.4bar)
•100psi(690kPa,6.9bar)
•Forotherpressureranges,pleasecontactGE.
Parameter Value Units Notes
Environmental
TemperatureRange
Operating –40to125 °C (-40°to257°F)
Compensated 0to60 °C (32°Fto140°F)
Storage –55to150 °C (–67to302°F)
Mechanical
Weight 2.5 g (0.005lb)
Media
Compatibility
Compatiblewith
exposedmaterials
7
Positive
dierential and
gauge ports
Dry gases
only
Absolute.
negative
dierential ports
Dry gases
only
Parameter Units Minimum Typical Maximum Notes
Performance Parameters *
FSOutput(FSO) mV 75 100 150 2,3
ZeroPressure
Output
mV -2 — 2 3
Linearity %FSO -0.1 — 0.1 4,8
Pressure
Hysteresis
%FSO -0.1 — 0.1
InputImpedance W 2500 4000 6000
Output
Impedance
W 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
Coecient–
Resistance
%/°C — 0.2 — 5
Thermal
Hysteresis–Zero
%FSO — 0.1 — 5
InputExcitation mA — 1.5 2.0
Pressure
Overload
Rated — — 3X 6
* 1. Supply current = 1.5 mA and ambient temperature = 77°F (25°C),
unless otherwise noted.
2. Output span of unamplied sensor.
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-1210 is interchangeable only when used with the gain set resistor
shown in the schematic diagram. Maximum gain-set resistor mismatch is 2%.
4. Best t 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.otherwise noted.
Low Pressure Sensors
Pressure Ranges
• Gaugeanddierential:
•10inH20(2.5kPa,0.025bar)
•1psi(6.9kPa,0.069bar)
Parameter Value Units Notes
Environmental
TemperatureRange
Operating –40to125 °C (-40°to257°F)
Compensated 0to60 °C (32°Fto140°F)
Storage –55to150 °C (–67to302°F)
Mechanical
Weight 2.5 g (0.005lb)
Media
Compatibility
Compatiblewith
exposedmaterials
7
Positive
dierential and
gauge ports
Dry gases
only
Absolute.
negative
dierential ports
Dry gases
only
Parameter Units Minimum Typical Maximum Notes
Performance Parameters *
FSO10inH2O mV 25 50 70 2,3
FSO1psi mV 50 75 110 2,3
ZeroPressure
Output
mV -2 — 2 3
Linearity %FSO -0.5 — 0.5 4
Pressure
Hysteresis
%FSO -0.1 — 0.1
InputImpedance W 2500 4000 6000
Output
Impedance
W 4000 5000 6000
Thermal
Accuracy–Span
%FSO -1.0 — 1.0 3,5
Thermal
Accuracy–Zero
%FSO -1.25 — 1.25 3,5
Temperature
Coecient–
Resistance
%/°C — 0.22 — 5
Thermal
Hysteresis–Zero
%FSO — 0.1 — 5
InputExcitation mA — 1.5 2.0
Pressure
Overload
psi(bar) 5(0.34) — — 6
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The code number to be ordered may be specied as follows:
NPC-1210 (Medium Pressure)
Code Pressure Range
0055psi(0.3bar)
015 15psi(1bar)
030 30psi(2bar)
050 50psi(3.4bar)
100 100psi(7bar)
Code Type
D Dierential
A Absolute
G Gauge
Code Lead Congurations
1 Up
3 Down
Code Tube Options
L Long
S Short
N None
NPC-1210-___-___-___-___Typicalmodelnumber
The code number to be ordered may be specied as follows:
NPC-1210 (Low Pressure)
Code Pressure Range
10W 10inH2O(25mbar)
001 1psi(69mbar)
Code Type
D Dierential
G Gauge
Code Lead Congurations
1 Up
3 Down
Code Tube Options
L Long
S Short
NPC-1210-___-___-___-___Typicalmodelnumber
NPC-1210SeriesSpecications
OrderingInformation Warranty
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andworkmanshipfor12monthsfromthedateof
shipment.Productsnotsubjectedtomisusewillbe
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makechangeswithoutfurthernoticetoanyproducts
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guaranteeregardingthesuitabilityofitsproductsforany
particularapplication,nordoesGEassumeanyliability
arisingoutoftheapplicationoruseofanyproductor
circuitandspecicallydisclaimsandallliabilitywithout
limitationconsequentialorincidentaldamages.The
foregoingwarrantiesareexclusiveandinlieuofallother
warranties,whetherwritten,oral,impliedorstatutory.No
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forparticularpurposeshallapply.
