NPC-1210 Series
NovaSensor Medium/Low
Pressure Sensors
Features
• High sensitivity
• High accuracy
• Interchangeable
• Temperature compensated 0°C to 60°C (32°F to
140°F)
Applications
• Industrial automation
• Air flow monitors
• Process control
• Medical equipment
• PCB mountable package
• DIP package
• Underground cable leak detection
• Solid-state reliability
• Ventilation
• Individual device traceability
• Respirator monitoring
Amphenol
Advanced Sensors
NPC-1210 Series Specifications
Description
Pressure Sensor
1
-Out
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 provide superior flexibility in
low profile applications where pressure connection
orientation is critical.
+
-
A2
-
R
1.5 mA
+In
4
5
Gain
Set
6
100 kW
3.012V
Amplified FSO
100 kW
R
-
+Out
I
3
A3
+
+
-In
The NPC-1210 series is based on NovaSensor’s
advanced SenStable® piezoresistive sensing
technology. Silicon micromachining techniques
are used to ion implant piezoresistive strain gages
into a Wheatstone bridge configuration. The NPC1210 Series offers the added advantage of superior
temperature performance over the temperature
compensated range of 0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F). A
gain set resistor is included to normalize the FSO for
field interchangeability.
7 8 2
NC
NC
Ground
Lead Connection
1 -Out
2 -In
3 +Out
4 +In
5,6
Gain-Set Resistor
7,8
No Connection
NPC-1210 Series Schematic Diagram
0.60 in (15.24 mm)
0.15 in
(3.8 mm)
0.1 in
(2.54 mm)
8 7 6 5
0.6 in (15.24 mm
G6
1
2
3
0.2 in
(5.1 mm)
0.32 in
(8.1 mm)
4
0.12 in (3.05 mm)
0.37 in (9.4 mm)
Used for positive differential (P2)
L, S (See Notes)
Not used
for absolute
0.167 in
(4.2mm)
Diameter 0.127 in
(3.23 mm), Two tubes
Not used
for gauge (P1)
Ceramic
substrate
(1)
8X 0.07 in
(1.78mm)
8X 0.34 in
(8.6 mm)
(3)
8X 0.02 in (0.51 mm)
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.
4. Gauge and differential pressure devices are calibrated by applying pressure to the positive differential port (P2)
and venting to atmosphere the reference port (P1). Absolute pressure devices use only P1 to apply vacuum or
pressure.
NPC-1210 Series Package Diagram
NPC-1210 Series Specifications
Medium Pressure Sensors
Low Pressure Sensors
Pressure Ranges
Pressure Ranges
• Gauge and differential:
• 5 psi (34 kPa, 0.34 bar)
• 15 psi (100 kPa, 1.0 bar)
• 30 psi (210 kPa, 2.1 bar)
• 50 psi (340 kPa, 3.4 bar)
• 100 psi (690 kPa, 6.9 bar)
• Absolute:
• 15 psi (100 kPa, 1.0 bar)
• 30 psi (210 kPa, 2.1 bar)
• 50 psi (340 kPa, 3.4 bar)
•100 psi (690 kPa, 6.9 bar)
• For other pressure ranges, please contact NovaSensor.
• Gauge and differential:
• 10 in H20 (2.5 kPa, 0.025 bar)
• 1 psi (6.9 kPa, 0.069 bar)
Parameter
Value
Units
Notes
Environmental
Temperature Range
Operating
–40 to 125
°C
(-40° to 257°F)
Compensated
0 to 60
°C
(32°F to 140°F)
Storage
–55 to 150
°C
(–67 to 302 °F)
Weight
2.5
g
(0.005
lb)
Media
Compatibility
Compatible with
exposed materials
Positive
differential and
gauge ports
Dry gases
only
Absolute.
negative
differential ports
Dry gases
only
Parameter
Units
Mechanical
Parameter
Value
Units
Notes
Environmental
Temperature Range
Operating
–40 to 125
°C
(-40° to 257°F)
Compensated
0 to 60
°C
(32°F to 140°F)
Storage
–55 to 150
°C
(–67 to 302 °F)
Mechanical
Weight
2.5
g
Media
Compatibility
Compatible with
exposed materials
Positive
differential and
gauge ports
Dry gases
only
Absolute.
negative
differential ports
Dry gases
only
Parameter
Units
Minimum
(0.005
lb)
7
Typical
7
Minimum
Typical
Maximum
Notes
Performance Parameters *
Maximum
Notes
Performance Parameters *
FSO 10 inH2O
mV
25
50
70
2, 3
FSO 1 psi
mV
50
75
110
2, 3
Zero Pressure
Output
mV
-2
—
2
3
Linearity
%FSO
-0.5
—
0.5
4
Pressure
Hysteresis
%FSO
-0.1
—
0.1
Input
Impedance
W
2500
4000
6000
FS Output (FSO)
mV
75
100
150
2, 3
Zero Pressure
Output
mV
-2
—
2
3
Output
Impedance
W
4000
5000
6000
Linearity
%FSO
-0.1
—
0.1
4, 8
Thermal
Accuracy–Span
%FSO
-1.0
—
1.0
3, 5
Pressure
Hysteresis
%FSO
-0.1
—
0.1
Thermal
Accuracy–Zero
%FSO
-1.25
—
1.25
3, 5
Input
Impedance
W
2500
4000
6000
%/°C
—
0.22
—
5
Output
Impedance
W
4000
5000
6000
Temperature
Coefficient–
Resistance
Thermal
Accuracy–Span
%FSO
-0.5
—
0.5
3, 5, 8
Thermal
Hysteresis–Zero
%FSO
—
0.1
—
5
Thermal
Accuracy–Zero
%FSO
-0.5
—
0.5
3, 5, 8
Input Excitation
mA
—
1.5
2.0
psi (bar)
5 (0.34)
—
—
Temperature
Coefficient–
Resistance
%/°C
—
0.2
—
5
Pressure
Overload
Thermal
Hysteresis–Zero
%FSO
Input Excitation
Pressure
Overload
—
0.1
—
mA
—
1.5
2.0
Rated
—
—
3X
5
6
6
* 1. Supply current = 1.5 mA and ambient temperature = 77°F (25°C),
unless otherwise noted. Gauge and differential pressure devices are calibrated
by applying pressure to the positive differential port (P2) and venting to
atmosphere the reference port (P1).
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. Maximum gain-set resistor mismatch is 2%.
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. otherwise noted.
NPC-1210 Series Specifications
Ordering Information
The code number to be ordered may be specified as follows:
NPC-1210 (Medium Pressure)
Code
Pressure Range
005
5 psi (0.3 bar)
015
15 psi (1 bar)
030
30 psi (2 bar)
050
50 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-1210 - ___ number
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Typical model
* Order NPC-1210-XXXG-XN in place of NPC-1210-XXXD-XN
Warranty
Amphenol Advanced Sensors warrants its products
against defects in material and workmanship for 12
months from the date of shipment. Products not
subjected to misuse will be repaired or replaced.
Amphenol Advanced Sensors reserves the right
to make changes without further notice to any
products herein. NovaSensor makes no warranty,
representation or guarantee regarding the suitability
of its products for any particular application, nor
does Amphenol Advanced Sensors assume any
liability arising out of the application or use of any
product or circuit and specifically disclaims and all
liability without limitation consequential or incidental
damages. The foregoing warranties are exclusive
and in lieu of all other warranties, whether written,
oral, implied or statutory. No implied statutory
warranty of merchantability or fitness for particular
purpose shall apply.
The code number to be ordered may be specified as follows:
NPC-1210 (Low Pressure)
Code
Pressure Range
10W
10 in H2O (25 mbar)
001
1 psi (69 mbar)
Code Type
D
Differential
G
Gauge
Code
Lead Configurations
1
Up
3
Down
Code
Tube Options
L
Long
S
Short
NPC-1210 - ___ number
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