Pressure sensors: Smallest differential pressure transmitter worldwide with an extended range
TDK-EPC, a group company of the TDK Corporation, presents the EPCOS MiniCell™ series of pressure sensor transmitters, now with an extended range. Now these smallest media-separated differential pressure transmitters worldwide are available for unsymmetrical measurement ranges from 0 to 500 hPa and 0 to 2500 hPa. In addition, variants are offered for symmetrical measurements from -500 to +500 hPa and -2500 to +2500 hPa.
With dimensions of only 19.6 x 16.2 x 11 mm³ the differential pressure sensors feature a compact design. Two stainless-steel membranes are incorporated to separate the media. All MiniCell variants have a small oil volume and use a single chip approach for genuine differential pressure measurement. This enables showed high accuracy and reproducibility of the measurements.
The stainless steel membranes and supports also make them suited for use in aggressive media. The electronics of the MiniCell transmitter are hermetically sealed in inert oil inside the ceramic package. The transmitters are designed for a broad temperature range from
-40 to +140 °C.
At a supply voltage of 5 V, the transmitters supply an analog output voltage of between 0.5 and 4.5 V. The maximum measurement error is only 1.5 % FS (full scale) over the entire temperature range.
Applications of the MiniCell transmitter include process engineering, the chemical, food and water industries as well as aviation measurement systems. In addition to standard versions, customer-specific housings are also available for standalone applications.
Glossary
Differential pressure: a measure of pressure difference. This method is used for applications such as barometric altitude measurement.Transmitter: a transducer that converts the signals supplied by a sensor into standardized output signals. Digital transmitters can also equalize nonlinearities of the sensor signal. Typical output signals are 0 to 5 V or 4 to 20 mA.
Main applications
Differential pressure measurement in process engineering, the chemical, food and water industries as well as aviation measurement systems.
Main features and benefits
Pressure ranges from 0 to 500, 0 to 2500, -500 to +500, -2500 to +2500 hPaCompact dimensions of only 19.6 x 16.2 x 11 mm³Stainless-steel case allows their use in aggressive media
About TDK-EPC Corporation
TDK-EPC Corporation (TDK-EPC), a TDK group company, is a leading manufacturer of electronic components, modules and systems headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. TDK-EPC has emerged from the combination of the electronic components business of TDK and the EPCOS Group and markets its products under the product brands, TDK and EPCOS.
The product portfolio includes ceramic, aluminum electrolytic and film capacitors, ferrites and inductors, high-frequency components such as surface acoustic wave (SAW) filter products and modules, piezo and protection components, and sensors. With this product spectrum TDK-EPC offers a broad range of products and solutions of outstanding value from a single source and focuses on demanding markets in the areas of information and communication technology and automotive, industrial and consumer electronics. The company has design and manufacturing locations and sales offices in Asia, Europe, and in North and South America.
Further information on the products can be found under www.epcos.com/pressure_sensors
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