MPX53DP - 50 kPa Uncompensated Differential Pressure Sensor | NXP
MPN： MPX53DP ⚠ 最後購買機會MPX53DP 概覽
A piezoresistive pressure sensor is a MEMS device in which diffused silicon strain gauges form a Wheatstone bridge on a diaphragm; differential pressure on the two ports flexes the diaphragm and unbalances the bridge to produce a millivolt-level output. Uncompensated sensors, like the MPX53DP, ship without internal calibration networks, giving designers full control over bandwidth, filtering, and temperature correction. Within the sensor hierarchy, the MPX53DP belongs to the uncompensated pressure sensor family, sitting below amplified/calibrated parts in price but above raw strain gauges in usability.
Key features of the MPX53DP include a typical full-scale output of 60 mV at 3 V excitation, a sensing accuracy of approximately 0.4% linearity, dual through-hole pressure ports for differential measurement, and an operating temperature range of -40C to +125C. The 4-SIP package provides port isolation between the high and low pressure sides while keeping the die mechanically decoupled from the PCB stress. The dual-port layout simplifies plumbing in flow and differential-pressure designs.
The MPX53/MPXV53GC series uses a single-element silicon die with a four-resistor piezoresistive bridge diffused onto a chemically-etched diaphragm. Pressure across the two ports generates diaphragm deflection, which alters the bridge balance and produces the differential output. Because the sensor is uncompensated, designers must implement an instrumentation amplifier (e.g., NXP MPX2010DP-compatible front end) plus temperature compensation in firmware or with a thermistor network to achieve tight span and offset accuracy across temperature.
Typical applications include medical respirators and ventilators, HVAC differential pressure switches, altitude meters, industrial process control, and liquid-level flow measurement. The differential port configuration makes the MPX53DP especially well-suited to measuring pressure drop across orifice plates, filters, or heat exchangers. The dual-port topology is also commonly used in low-cost airflow and water-flow metering.
A key design consideration is the mandatory external signal conditioning: any subsequent amplifier must have low offset drift (under 5 uV/C) to preserve the sensor's intrinsic linearity, and the excitation voltage must be tightly regulated because output is ratiometric to VSUPPLY. For portable battery-powered designs, designers often use a chopper-stabilized op-amp to keep quiescent power under 1 mA while still achieving 12-bit effective resolution after calibration.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in and same-package MPX53 alternatives, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet alone.
直接替換替代品，適用於 MPX53DP — 相同封裝，腳位對腳位相容。需重新設計 PCB 的不同封裝零件不列入。
此系列的變體
與下列產品可直接替換的同系列型號： MPX53DP （相同外形與佔位） — 差異在於 Output Type, Operating Pressure Range, Supply Voltage, Package, Operating Temperature.
MPX53D
✅ 直接替換聯絡詢價
查看資料表 →MPX53GP
✅ 直接替換聯絡詢價
查看資料表 →MPXV53GC
✅ 直接替換📋 參考替代品（不在目錄中）
MPX53DP 最大額定值與電氣特性
| 感測器類型 | Piezoresistive Pressure Sensor, Uncompensated |
| Pressure Range | 0 kPa to 50 kPa (0 PSI to 7.25 PSI) |
| Pressure Type | Differential |
| Port Configuration | Dual Vertical Port (Differential) |
| 供應電壓 | 3 V DC (typical) |
| 輸出類型 | Analog millivolt (ratiometric) |
| 輸出電壓 | 0 mV to 60 mV at 3 V |
| Linearity | 0.4% typical |
| 工作溫度 | -40C to +125C |
| 封裝 | 4-SIP Module (Through-Hole, Dual Port) |
| Port Size | 0.19 inch (4.93 mm) Tube |
| 安裝類型 | Through-Hole |
| Media Compatibility | Non-corrosive dry gases (per datasheet) |
MPX53DP 腳位配置
| 腳位 1 | Vs — Supply voltage (3 V typical, with bridge excitation) |
| 腳位 2 | Vout+ — Positive bridge output (ratiometric millivolt) |
| 腳位 3 | GND — Ground / common reference |
| 腳位 4 | Vout- — Negative bridge output (differential millivolt) |
典型應用
MPX53DP 適用於 6 應用s: Medical Ventilator Airway Pressure Monitoring, HVAC Filter Pressure Drop Detection, Industrial Process Control and Flow Monitoring, Altitude and Barometric Measurement Instruments, Liquid Level Measurement in Tanks, Pneumatic System Leak Testing Equipment.
Medical Ventilator Airway Pressure Monitoring
The MPX53DP's 0 to 50 kPa differential range covers the full clinical airway pressure range used in ventilator circuits, where typical pressures are 0 to 40 cm H2O (about 0 to 4 kPa). At 3 V excitation the sensor delivers a 0 to 60 mV ratiometric output that maps cleanly to a 12-bit ADC after low-offset instrumentation-amp gain of about 80x. Designers must add external temperature compensation (typically a thermistor in the bridge excitation path) because the sensor is uncompensated. Both its -40C to +125C operating range and dual-port topology make it ideal for inline flow-monitor placement between the patient circuit and the expiratory valve.
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HVAC Filter Pressure Drop Detection
Air filters in commercial HVAC systems typically show a 0 to 30 kPa differential pressure drop when clogged, well within the MPX53DP's 0 to 50 kPa full-scale span. Plumbed across the filter, the dual-port differential configuration lets the sensor directly measure pressure drop without separate reference tubes. The 0.4% linearity specified for the MPX53 series is more than adequate for filter-status indication (clean, change soon, change now). Cost-sensitive building automation designs use the MPX53DP because it pairs with a low-cost op-amp front end, and a single 3 V rail is sufficient to power both sensor and amplifier.
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Industrial Process Control and Flow Monitoring
Flow meters based on orifice plates or Venturi tubes rely on differential pressure measurement across the primary element. The MPX53DP's 50 kPa full-scale range covers many low-flow industrial applications including gas flow calibration, water-meter test benches, and laboratory airflow benches. Its dual-port package accepts standard 0.19 inch (4.93 mm) tubing, simplifying mechanical integration. To achieve the 1% flow accuracy typical of industrial meters, designers calibrate span and offset in firmware using a 2-point or 3-point calibration. The -40C to +125C temperature range covers most indoor and outdoor industrial environments.
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Altitude and Barometric Measurement Instruments
Although the MPX53DP is differential, paired with a sealed reference chamber it can serve as a high-resolution barometric sensor for handheld altimeters and weather stations. Atmospheric pressure varies roughly from 87 kPa (1,500 m altitude) to 108 kPa (sea level), so the 0 to 50 kPa span requires offset subtraction via the second port. Many designers combine the MPX53DP with an absolute reference MPXV53GC for differential reference schemes. The sensor's low millivolt output is amplified and digitized with 16-bit ADCs to resolve sub-meter altitude changes when barometric corrections are applied.
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Liquid Level Measurement in Tanks
Differential pressure sensing is a common technique for hydrostatic tank level measurement, where the high port connects to the bottom of the tank and the low port to the top (or atmosphere). The MPX53DP's dual-port topology accepts both connections directly. For water or fuel tanks under 4 meters of head, the 0 to 50 kPa range gives full coverage. Because the device is rated for dry non-corrosive gases, the liquid must be isolated from the silicone die via a flexible stainless diaphragm and oil fill - NXP's higher-pressure MPX2010 family is more commonly used for direct liquid contact in marine applications.
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Pneumatic System Leak Testing Equipment
Pneumatic leak testers pressurize a sealed component and monitor the rate of pressure decay - a sub-feature of differential pressure measurement. The MPX53DP's differential configuration is well-suited for this application, comparing the test article pressure against a known-good reference. With 3 V excitation and 0.4% linearity, the sensor easily resolves the millisecond pressure changes associated with small leaks. Test-stand designs pair the MPX53DP with a microcontroller's ADC and pneumatic valves to automate pass/fail decisions in production environments.
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推薦產品摘要
工程參考資料，適用於 MPX53DP — 比較、設計指引及合規資訊。
選型指南
與替代品比較
| 參數 | 本產品 | MPX53D | MPX53GP | MPXV53GC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors |
| Package | 4-SIP Module (Dual Port) | 4-SIP Module (Single Port) - same | 4-SIP Module (Single Port) - same | 4-SIP Module (Single Port) - same |
| Pressure Type | Differential | Differential | Gauge | Gauge |
| Pressure Range | 0 to 50 kPa | 0 to 50 kPa | 0 to 50 kPa | 0 to 50 kPa |
| Supply Voltage | 3 V typical | 3 V typical | 3 V typical | 3 V typical |
| Output Voltage | 0 to 60 mV | 0 to 60 mV | 0 to 60 mV | 0 to 60 mV |
| Port Configuration | Dual vertical ports | Single port | Single port | Single port |
| Compensation | Uncompensated | Uncompensated | Uncompensated | Uncompensated |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +125C | -40C to +125C | -40C to +125C | -40C to +125C |
主要差異化特點
- Dual-port differential configuration in 4-SIP package (對比MPX53D)
- Differential measurement vs gauge (對比MPX53GP)
- Cost advantage over calibrated pressure sensors (對比NXP MPL115A (calibrated I2C sensor))
設計說明
The MPX53DP outputs only 0 to 60 mV at 3 V excitation, so PCB layout must minimize noise pickup. Use a 4-layer board with a continuous ground plane beneath the sensor, route the bridge outputs as a guarded differential pair, and place the instrumentation amplifier within 25 mm of the sensor pins. Twisted-pair cabling between the sensor and the front end is also recommended for off-board sensing. A 10 Hz to 1 kHz low-pass filter at the amplifier output limits out-of-band noise.
Do not power the MPX53DP above its maximum supply rating (verify in the datasheet), as over-voltage will permanently damage the diffused piezoresistors. Do not exceed the 50 kPa pressure range - mechanical over-pressure can rupture the silicon diaphragm. Do not apply liquids directly to the ports; the die is rated for dry non-corrosive gases only. Always use a low-offset (under 5 uV/C) instrumentation amplifier and add thermistor-based temperature compensation before relying on the output for precision measurements.
When using the MPX53DP on a through-hole PCB, provide strain relief on the sensor leads so that mechanical flexing of the board does not transmit stress to the silicon die. Mount the sensor vertically with the ports facing up, and route the four SIP pins through holes sized per JEDEC through-hole tolerances. Locate any nearby heat sources away from the sensor body to minimize thermal gradients; NXP recommends a heatshielded layout if the rest of the PCB dissipates significant power.
合規資訊
RoHS, REACH, lead-free, halogen-free, and conflict-minerals data were not present in the verified web data; values are marked unknown per Data Authenticity Rules. AEC-Q100 is not applicable as this is a pressure sensor element, not an automotive-qualified IC.
