NPC-1210 Series
Solid State
Pressure Sensor
Low-Medium Pressure
APPLICATIONS
•Industrial automation
•Air flow monitors
• Process control
• Liquid level
•Medical equipment
• Water measurement
• Underground cable leak detection
FEATURES
•100 mV Full-scale Output
•±0.1% accuracy
• Interchangeable
• Temperature Compensated 0 °C to 60°C
•PCB mountable package
•Media compatible
• DIP package
•Solid state r eliability
•Individual device traceability
PRESSURE RANGES
•Gauge and Dif ferential
5, 15, 30, 50 and 100 psi
•Absolute
15, 30, 50 and 100 psi
Package Diagram
The NPC-1210 series of solid state pressure sensors are designed
to provide a cost effective solution for applications that require calibrated
performance over a wide temperature range. Packaged in a dual-in-line
configuration, the NPC-1210 series is intended for printed circuit board
mounting. Optional pressure port and lead configurations give superior
flexibility in low profile applications where pressure connection orientation
is critical.
The NPC-1210 series is based on Lucas NovaSensor
®
’s advanced
SenStable
®
piezoresistive sensing technology. Silicon micromachining
techniques are used to ion implant piezoresistive strain gages into a
Wheatstone bridge configuration. The NPC-1210 offers the added
advantage of superior temperature performance over the temperature
compensated range of 0°C to +60°C. A gain set resistor is included to
normalize the FSO for field interchangeability. Additionally, the NPC-1210
series is available in pressure ranges from 0 to 5 through 0 to 100 psi.
Please contact the factory for other pressure ranges.
Schematic Diagram
Notes:
1. All dimensions are in inches.
2. Tube length; L = 0.490 , S=0.325,
N = No tube (Contact factory).
3. Lead pins can be either be 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 of the tube.
Lead Connection
1
-
OUT
2
-
IN
3 +OUT
4 +IN
5, 6 Gain Set Resistor
7, 8 No Connection
A2
100K
100K
4
7
N.C. 8
N.C
.
1
3
PRESSURE SENSOR
A3
2
3.012 V ±1%
Amplified FSO
Gain
Set 5
6
R
R
1.5 mA
I
GND
-
OUT
+OUT
-
IN
+IN
(1) See Notes
(3) See Notes
Lucas NovaSensor
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NOT
USED FOR
GAGE
CERAMIC
SUBSTRATE
8X .070
COVER
.37 X .55
8X .020
.34
.165
L, S
SEE NOTES
NOT
USED FOR
ABSOLUTE
USED FOR
POSITIVE
DIFFERENTIAL .127± .002
TWO TUBES
.37
4321
.60
AVR
= + ×
12
Gain Set
PARAMETER VALUE UNITS NOTES
ENVIRONMENTAL
Temperature
Operating –40 to +125 °C –40 to +257°F
Compensated 0 to +60 °C +32 to +140°F
Storage –55 to +150 °C -67 to +302°F
MECHANICAL
Weight 2.5 grams
Media Compatibility: Positive differential and gage ports Compatible with wetted materials 7
Absolute, negative differential ports Dry gases only
PERFORMANCE (Note 1)
Parameter Units Min. Typ. Max. Notes
Full Scale Output (FSO) mV 75 100 150 2, 3
Zero Pressure Output ±mV — — 2 3
Linearity ±%FSO — — 0.1 4, 8
Pressure Hysteresis ±%FSO — — 0.1
Input Impedance Ω2500 4000 6000
Output Impedance Ω4000 5000 6000
Thermal Accuracy–Span ±%FSO — — 0.5 3, 5, 8
Thermal Accuracy–Zero ±%FSO — — 0.5 3, 5, 8
Temperature Coefficient–Resistance %/°C — 0.22 — 5
Thermal Hysteresis–Zero ±%FSO — 0.1 — 5
Input Excitation mA — 1.5 2.0
Pressure Overload Rated — — 3X 6
SM0003 Rev. A
LUCAS NOVASENSOR
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Sales Terms: Lucas NovaSensor standard sales terms apply. Prices and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Warranty: Lucas NovaSensor warrants its products against defects in material and workmanship for 12 months from date of shipment. Products not subjected to misuse
will be repaired or replaced. THE FOREGOING IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES. Lucas NovaSensor reserves the right to make
changes to any product herein and assumes no liability arising out of the application or use of any product or circuit described or referenced herein.
Tube Option:
L = Long, S = Short,
N = None
Lead Configuration:
1 - Up, 3 - Down
Type:
D = Differential
A = Absolute
G = Gage
Notes:
1. Supply current = 1.5mA and ambient temperature = 25°C,unless otherwise noted.
2. Output span of unamplified 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.
4. Best fit straight line
5. Temperature range 0-60°C, reference to 25°C.
6. 3X or 200 psi maximum, whichever is less.
7. Wetted materials are pyrex, ceramic, silicon,
epoxy, RTV and nickel.
8. Call factory for 5 PSI spec.
ORDERING INFORMATION
N P C – 1210 – XXX X -Y Z
NovaSensor
Pressure
Ceramic
Model 1210
Pressure Range (psi)
005, 015, 030, 050, 100
NPC-1210 Sensor Specification
