MPX5010DP 0-10kPa Differential Pressure Sensor

The MPX5010DP is a low-pressure differential sensor designed for measuring pressure differences from 0 to 10kPa. It provides a calibrated analog voltage output, operates from a nominal 5V supply, and features dual pressure ports for air-pressure sensing, monitoring, and embedded control applications.

Description

The MPX5010DP 0-10kPa Differential Pressure Sensor is designed for accurate measurement of small pressure differences in air-based systems.

The sensor uses two pressure ports, allowing the pressure applied to P1 and P2 to be compared and converted into an analog output voltage. Its integrated signal conditioning provides an amplified, calibrated, and temperature-compensated output, reducing the amount of external analog circuitry required.

The MPX5010DP covers a 0 to 10kPa differential pressure range and is well suited to low-pressure air measurement, airflow monitoring, filter monitoring, pneumatic systems, instrumentation, and embedded electronics.

With a nominal 5V supply and analog voltage output, the sensor can be interfaced with microcontrollers and development platforms that provide a suitable ADC input. Appropriate voltage limits and ADC compatibility should always be checked before connecting the output directly to a controller.

Key Features

• MPX5010DP differential pressure sensor
• 0 to 10kPa pressure range
• Dual pressure ports
• Analog voltage output
• Internally amplified output
• Factory calibrated sensor architecture
• Temperature-compensated output
• Nominal 5V operation
• Approximately 450mV/kPa sensitivity
• Suitable for low-pressure air measurement
• Through-hole 6-terminal package
• Suitable for embedded control and instrumentation projects
• 5.0% Maximum Error over 0 ° to 85 ° C
• Durable Epoxy Unibody and Thermoplastic (PPS) Surface Mount Package
• Temperature Compensated over -40 ° to +125 ° C
• Patented Silicon Shear Stress-Strain Gauge

Technical Specifications

Applications / Use Cases

• Differential air-pressure measurement
• Airflow monitoring
• HVAC monitoring projects
• Filter pressure-drop monitoring
• Pneumatic control systems
• Low-pressure instrumentation
• Air-pressure data logging
• Embedded pressure monitoring
• Robotics and automation systems
• Laboratory measurement projects
• Microcontroller-based pressure sensing
• Educational electronics projects

Compatibility

The MPX5010DP provides an analog voltage output, so it can be used with microcontrollers, ADC modules, data-acquisition systems, and development boards that support a compatible analog input.

It may be used with platforms such as Arduino and other microcontroller systems, but it is not Arduino-specific.

Because the output can approach the sensor supply voltage, users should verify the maximum ADC input voltage of the selected controller. A 3.3V microcontroller ADC should not automatically be connected directly to a higher-voltage sensor output without checking the electrical limits and using appropriate signal conditioning where required.

The sensor is primarily characterized for dry air. Compatibility with liquids, corrosive gases, or other media should not be assumed without appropriate technical verification.

Package Contents

• 1 × MPX5010DP Differential Pressure Sensor

Tubing, development boards, cables, connectors, and other accessories are not included unless specifically stated with the product.

Buy in Pakistan

Buy the MPX5010DP pressure sensor in Pakistan from Chip.pk for differential air-pressure measurement, low-pressure monitoring, embedded electronics, automation, and instrumentation projects.

Its 0-10kPa measuring range, dual pressure ports, calibrated analog output, and integrated signal conditioning make it suitable for applications where small pressure differences need to be monitored electronically.

FAQs

1. What is the MPX5010DP pressure sensor?
The MPX5010DP is a 0–10kPa differential pressure sensor with two pressure ports and a conditioned analog voltage output for measuring small pressure differences.

2. What pressure range does the MPX5010DP measure?
It is designed for a differential pressure range of 0 to 10kPa.

3. Is the MPX5010DP an absolute or differential pressure sensor?
It is a differential pressure sensor. It measures the pressure difference between its two pressure ports.

4. What supply voltage does the MPX5010DP require?
The sensor is designed for a nominal 5V supply, with a specified supply range of approximately 4.75V to 5.25V.

5. What type of output does the MPX5010DP provide?
It provides an analog voltage output proportional to the measured differential pressure.

6. What is the typical output voltage range of the MPX5010DP?
Typical output is approximately 0.2V at 0kPa and about 4.7V at 10kPa. Actual output is subject to the manufacturer's transfer function and tolerances.

7. Can I use the MPX5010DP with Arduino?
Yes. It can be interfaced with an Arduino or another microcontroller that has a suitable analog input. The ADC input-voltage limits of the controller must be respected.

8. Can I connect MPX5010DP directly to a 3.3V microcontroller?
Do not assume direct compatibility. Because the sensor output can exceed 3.3V, the microcontroller's ADC maximum input voltage should be checked and suitable signal conditioning or voltage scaling used where required.

9. What do the two ports on the MPX5010DP do?
The two ports allow the sensor to compare pressure applied to each side and measure the pressure difference between P1 and P2.

10. What are the MPX5010DP pin connections?
Pin 1 is Vout, Pin 2 is GND, and Pin 3 is Vs. Pins 4, 5, and 6 are not used for normal external connection.

11. Can the MPX5010DP measure liquids?
The sensor is primarily characterized for dry air. Compatibility with liquids or other media should not be assumed without suitable technical verification.

12. What applications can use the MPX5010DP?
It can be used for airflow monitoring, filter pressure-drop measurement, pneumatic systems, HVAC projects, low-pressure instrumentation, automation, and microcontroller-based pressure monitoring.