MPXV5004GC7U

Pressure Sensors

Pressure sensors are devices that convert a pressure (force) applied into an electrical signal. Essentially, the device will generate a signal that is proportional to the pressure of the medium in which it is measuring. Common applications for pressure sensors are within industrial automation, HVAC, and the medical field. In addition to pressure measurement, pressure sensors are used to measure fluid level, flow, and speed.

Transducers

Transducers are devices that convert energy from one form to another. This includes physical phenomenon such as pressure, temperature, force, and others. A pressure transducer, for example, converts a pressure signal into an electrical signal. Common types of transducers include strain gauge transducers, capacitive transducers, piezoelectric transducers, and inductive transducers.

MPXV5004GC7U Application Field and Working Principle

The MPXV5004GC7U pressure transducer is a piezoresistive device that measures pressure in ranges from 0-10 V. It has a range of -15 to + 15 PSI and can output an analog voltage that is proportional to the pressure. This pressure transducer has a response time of less than 500 microseconds and a precision of 0.05 % linearity. It also has a low passing filter for protection against pressure transients.

The MPXV5004GC7U pressure transducer is typically used to measure pressure in industrial, automotive, HVAC, and medical applications. It is specifically designed to provide a low cost, low power, and reliable solution for these applications. The transducer is capable of accurately measuring pressure up to 15 PSI and its wide dynamic range makes it suitable for applications with fluctuating pressure levels.

The MPXV5004GC7U pressure transducer operates using the Wheatstone bridge principle, which allows it to convert physical phenomenon into electrical signals. Basically, the transducer consists of a sensing element that is sensitive to the pressure and four strain gauges. When an applied pressure is exerted upon the sensing element, its resistance changes, causing a shift in balance from the Wheatstone bridge. This imbalance generates a voltage signal proportional to the applied pressure, which is then output as an analog voltage.