MPXV5010GC7U - 0-10kPa Differential Pressure Sensor | NXP
MPN: MPXV5010GC7U ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $16.5 | $16.50 |
| 10 | $15.2 | $152.00 |
| 100 | $13.1 | $1,310.00 |
| 500 | $11.4 | $5,700.00 |
| 1,000 | $10.05 | $10,050.00 |
MPXV5010GC7U Overview
A piezoresistive differential pressure sensor is a transducer that converts a mechanical pressure differential into a proportional electrical signal using micromachined silicon strain gauges arranged in a Wheatstone bridge; the MPXV5010 family belongs to the wider pressure-sensor hierarchy (pressure sensor -> transducer -> sensor IC -> analog front-end -> signal conditioning chain) used wherever a microcontroller or microprocessor with an A/D input must read differential, gauge, or absolute pressure. The MPXV5010GC7U is the gauge-version "G" of the MPX5010 family, meaning it measures pressure referenced to atmospheric ambient rather than a sealed vacuum reference.
Key differentiating features include on-chip temperature compensation from 0 °C to 85 °C, laser-trimmed calibration for span and offset, an internal EMI/RFI protection network, and typical pressure resolution equivalent to the A/D converter used downstream. The device provides an output impedance below 50 ohm suitable for direct connection to most microcontroller A/D inputs, and a startup time of approximately 20 ms after VCC valid. The die is protected against humidity and contamination by a silicone gel coating.
The transducer combines advanced micromachining, thin-film metallization, and bipolar signal processing to provide a high-level linear analog output, eliminating the need for external active circuitry in many applications. The architecture's main electrical trade-off is high quiescent current relative to a bare bridge, accepted in exchange for a calibrated, ratiometric, output-scaled signal.
Typical applications include HVAC variable-air-volume (VAV) control, medical respirators and ventilators, process control manifolds, level detection in non-corrosive liquids, appliance pressure monitoring, and automotive manifold pressure sensing. It also serves as a low-cost drop-in for similar gauge-pressure sensing in industrial pumps.
Designers should degauss or, more practically, isolate the sensor inlet tubing to prevent condensation ingress, place a 0.1 µF decoupling capacitor adjacent to VCC and GND, and account for the 1 % typical accuracy combined with thermal warm-up drift in long-time-constant applications.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in NXP family alternatives, and practical pneumatic/electrical design notes not gathered in the OEM datasheet alone.
Drop-in alternatives for MPXV5010GC7U — same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.
Variants in this series
Same-series models that are drop-in compatible with MPXV5010GC7U (same form factor and footprint) — differing in Output Type, Package, Operating Pressure Range, Media Compatibility, Mounting Type.
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MPXV5010GC6U
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View Datasheet →MPXV5010GC7U Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Pressure Type | Differential / Gauge |
| Operating Pressure Range | 0 kPa to 10 kPa |
| Supply Voltage | 4.75 V to 5.25 V (typ. 5.0 V) |
| Full-Scale Output (typ. @10 kPa) | 4.5 V |
| Zero-Pressure Offset | 0.2 V to 0.85 V |
| Operating Temperature Range | 0 °C to +85 °C |
| Storage Temperature Range | -30 °C to +100 °C |
| Output Type | Analog (ratiometric to VCC) |
| Output Impedance | < 50 ohm |
| Accuracy (typ.) | ±5 % of V_FSS (0-85 °C) |
| Package / Case | SOP-8 (Case 1737), Surface Mount |
| Port Configuration | Dual axial horizontal ports (gauge) |
| Media Compatibility | Non-corrosive, non-ionic media (dry air, dry gases) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
MPXV5010GC7U Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | VCC — 5 V supply input |
| Pin 2 | GND — Ground reference |
| Pin 3 | VOUT — Analog ratiometric output voltage |
| Pin 4 | NC — No internal connection (mechanical) |
| Pin 5 | NC — No internal connection (mechanical) |
| Pin 6 | NC — No internal connection (mechanical) |
| Pin 7 | NC — No internal connection (mechanical) |
| Pin 8 | NC — No internal connection (mechanical) |
Typical Applications
MPXV5010GC7U is suitable for 6 applications: HVAC Variable-Air-Volume (VAV) Control, Medical Respirators and Ventilators, Industrial Process Control Manifolds, Liquid Level Detection, Automotive Manifold and Boost Sensing, Appliance Pressure Monitoring.
HVAC Variable-Air-Volume (VAV) Control
The MPXV5010GC7U is well suited for HVAC variable-air-volume box control because its 0-10 kPa range covers the typical duct pressure span of 0-250 Pa to 0-7500 Pa while leaving headroom over zero for error correction. Its on-chip temperature compensation from 0 °C to 85 °C eliminates the spring-and-bellows drift that plagues mechanical duct sensors, and the 4.5 V full-scale output drives directly into a 0-5 V MCU ADC with 0.5 mV/kPa resolution at 10-bit conversion. Unlike piezoresistive bare bridges, the calibrated output removes the need for external instrumentation amplifiers, allowing a single-PCB VAV damper actuator design.
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Medical Respirators and Ventilators
The MPXV5010GC7U is widely specified in medical breathing-circuit pressure monitors because its 0-10 kPa span directly spans normal inspiratory pressure thresholds (5-40 cm H2O == 0.5-4 kPa) without signal conditioning, providing a 4.5 V full-scale reading that goes straight to the MCU ADC. On-chip EMI/RFI shielding plus the silicongel-isolated die supports the long reliability history demanded in clinical equipment, and the 5 V single-supply operation simplifies the isolation barrier. Place the device on the patient-side manifold with a short, kink-resistant silicone inlet to avoid condensation reaching the gel-protected cavity.
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Industrial Process Control Manifolds
For industrial process control, the MPXV5010GC7U gives a calibrated ratiometric analog output suitable for connecting to PLC analog input cards (4-20 mA or 0-10 V) through a scaling resistor network. The 5 V supply makes it easy to derive the sensor excitation from the PLC's 24 V backplane via a small linear regulator, and its 0-85 °C compensation range covers most factory-floor ambient conditions. The dual-port axial geometry accepts standard 1/8" barbed fittings, simplifying pneumatic hookup in valve-actuator feedback loops.
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Liquid Level Detection
The MPXV5010GC7U can measure liquid level indirectly by sensing the bubble-back pressure in a sealed air-reference tube submerged in a tank, where hydrostatic head equals rho x g x h. With 0-10 kPa it covers water columns up to about 1020 mm (or roughly one metre), suiting sump monitoring, fuel-level senders, and tank-gauging applications. Use dry air purge flow to prevent condensation entering the port, and mount the part above the high-water line so the gel-isolated die never contacts the media directly.
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Automotive Manifold and Boost Sensing
Within aftermarket or industrial vehicle systems, the MPXV5010GC7U accurately measures low-pressure boost or vacuum in the 0-10 kPa window, giving a robust gauge reading relative to atmospheric ambient for ECU-style algorithms. The wide operating temperature range and ratiometric supply rejection make it appropriate for under-hood conditions when paired with proper sealing and thermal isolation. Note: for production automotive under-hood or safety-critical systems, NXP's MPXHZ6400A or similar AEC-Q100 qualified parts are recommended because the MPXV5010GC7U is calibrated for 0-85 °C and is not automotive-qualified.
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Appliance Pressure Monitoring
Consumer appliances such as smart washers, dishwasher water-level modules, and coffee-machine pump controllers integrate the MPXV5010GC7U to monitor flow-circuit pressure without the cost of a custom pressure switch. Its calibrated analog output lets the appliance MCU convert pressure to LED indicators or buzzer alarms with no external amplifier; in white goods the 0-10 kPa window covers typical hose-pressure transients with margin. Pair with a quick-disconnect tube fitting to ease field service.
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Engineering reference data for MPXV5010GC7U — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | MPXV5010GC6U | MPXV5004GC7U | MPX5010DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pressure Range | 0 to 10 kPa | 0 to 10 kPa | 0 to 4 kPa | 0 to 10 kPa |
| Package | SOP-8 (Case 1737) | SOP-8 (Case 1737) - same | SOP-8 (Case 1737) - same | Case 867 unibody - not drop-in |
| Brand | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors |
| Supply Voltage | 4.75 V to 5.25 V | 4.75 V to 5.25 V | 4.75 V to 5.25 V | 4.75 V to 5.25 V |
| Full-Scale Output | 4.5 V (typ.) | 4.5 V (typ.) | 4.5 V (typ.) | 4.5 V (typ.) |
| Output Type | Analog ratiometric | Analog ratiometric | Analog ratiometric | Analog ratiometric |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to +85 °C | 0 to +85 °C | 0 to +85 °C | 0 to +85 °C |
| Typical Drop-In | Reference part | Yes (same package, RoHS variant difference) | Yes (same package, smaller range) | Same die level, but different case (requires PCB rework) |
Key Differentiators
- Same SOP-8 small-outline package as MPXV5010GC6U but fully RoHS-compliant lead finish (vs MPXV5010GC6U)
- Calibrated ratiometric analog output 0-4.5 V versus 0-4.0 V on smaller-range siblings (vs MPXV5004GC7U)
- Surface-mount SOP-8 case 1737 vs older through-hole unibody Case 867 (vs MPX5010DP)
Design Notes
Estimated: the MPXV5010GC7U draws roughly 8 mA nominal from 5 V, so a 100 mA 3.3-to-5 V LDO provides ample headroom for a sensor-plus-decoupling network. Place a 0.1 µF X7R ceramic bypass capacitor within 5 mm of the VCC pin to suppress switching-noise feedback and prevent ADC ringing. The output is ratiometric to VCC; for best system accuracy derive both the sensor supply and the host MCU ADC reference from the same regulated rail. No inrush limiting is required because the part's startup is a clean 20 ms ramp.
Keep the surface-mount port nozzles free of solder residue by using a no-clean flux process and a solder mask defined opening (NSMD) for the SOP-8 land patterns. Provide keep-out zones under the two axial port openings so the silicone inlet tubes sit flush against the package body. Place a 1.5 mm fiducial gap between the port nozzles and any adjacent signal trace to avoid vibration-induced cracking during shipping. Recommended footprint follows IPC-7351 SOP-8 standard case 1737 with 1.27 mm pitch pads.
Avoid exposing the sensor to liquid water, oils, or corrosive gases - the die is silicone-gel protected only, rated for dry non-ionic media. If your application must sense liquid, use an isolation diaphragm interface or choose NXP's MP3V5010 liquid-isolated variant. Also remember the maximum applied differential pressure limit; consult the datasheet for the overpressure margin (typically 2x-3x the rated range) before applying bursts. Finally, do not vacuum-encapsulate the part - the silicone gel requires atmospheric reference to maintain calibration.
Route the VOUT trace as a guarded differential pair with GND on each side, keeping it short (under 25 mm) to minimise capacitive loading and crosstalk from switching converters or motor drivers. Place a 10 kohm resistor at the ADC pin if cable runs longer than 50 mm are anticipated, both to limit input current on transients and to decouple the op-amp inside the sensor from cable capacitance. Avoid passing the VOUT trace under switching nodes or transformers; cross inductors at 90 degrees if necessary.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliance per NXP product page. The -GC7U suffix denotes the standard RoHS-compliant lead finish. Not AEC-Q100 qualified; choose NXP MPXV7050 or similar automotive-graded parts for under-hood use.
