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34 Pressure sensors A B

Absolute-pressure sensors
in micromechanical hybrid design
Measurement of pressures in gases up to 400 kPa p
U

P High accuracy.
P EMC protection better than
100 V m–1.
P Temperature-compensated.
P Version with additional
integral temperature sensor.

Applications Range
This sensor is used to measure the
absolute intake-manifold pressure. On the Pressure Character- Features Dimension Order No.
version with integral temperature sensor, range istic drawing 2)
the temperature of the drawn-in air flow is kPa (p1...p2) curve1)
also measured. 10...115 1 1 B 261 260 136 3)
10...115 1 2 0 261 230 052
Design and function 20...250 1 1 0 281 002 487
The piezoresistive pressure-sensor element 10...115 1 Integral temperature sensor 3 0 261 230 030
and suitable electronic circuitry for signal- 20...250 1 Integral temperature sensor 3 0 261 230 042
amplification and temperature compensa- 20...300 1 Integral temperature sensor 3 0 281 002 437
tion are mounted on a silicon chip. The 50...350 2 Integral temperature sensor 3 0 281 002 456
measured pressure is applied from above 50...400 2 Integral temperature sensor 3 B 261 260 508 3)
to the diaphragm’s active surface. A 1) The characteristic-curve tolerance and the tolerance expansion factor apply for all

reference vacuum is enclosed between the versions, see Page 36

rear side and the glass base. Thanks to a 2) See Page 37

special coating, both pressure sensor and 3) Provisional draft number, order number available upon enquiry. Available as from about

temperature sensor are insensitive to the the end of 2001

gases and liquids which are present in the
intake manifold.
Accessories
Installation information
The sensor is designed for mounting on a Plug housing Qty. required: 1 4) 1 928 403 966
horizontal surface of the vehicle’s intake Plug housing Qty. required: 1 5) 1 928 403 736
manifold. The pressure fitting together with Contact pin Qty. required: 3 or 4 6) 1 928 498 060
the temperature sensor extend into the Individual gasket Qty. required: 3 or 4 6) 1 928 300 599
manifold and are sealed-off to atmosphere 4) Plug housing for sensors without integral temperature sensor

by O-rings. By correct mounting in the 5) Plug housing for sensors with integral temperature sensor

vehicle (pressure-monitoring point on the 6) Sensors without temperature sensor each need 3 contacts and gaskets. Sensors with

top at the intake manifold, pressure fitting integral temperature sensor each need 4 contacts and gaskets
pointing downwards etc.) it is to be en-
sured that condensate does not collect in
the pressure cell.
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Technical data
min. typ. max.
Operating temperature ϑB °C –40 – +130
Supply voltage UV V 4.5 5.0 5.5
Current consumption at UV = 5 V IV mA 6.0 9.0 12.5
Load current at output IL mA –1.0 – 0.5
Load resistance to UV or ground Rpull-up kΩ 5 680 –
Rpull-down kΩ 10.0 100 –
Response time t10/90 ms – 1.0 –
Voltage limitation at UV = 5 V
Lower limit UA min V 0.25 0.3 0.35
Upper limit UA max V 4.75 4.8 4.85

Limit data
Supply voltage UV max V – – +16
Storage temperature ϑL °C –40 – +130

Temperature sensor
Measuring range ϑM °C –40 – +130
Measured current IM mA – – 11)
Nominal resistance at +20 °C kΩ – 2.5±5% –
Thermal time constant t63 s – – 10 2)
1) Operation at 5 V with 1 kΩ series resistor
2) In air with a flow rate of 6 m · s–1

Sectional view. Section through the sensor cell.

Section through the sensor cell Section through the DS-S2 pressure sensor 1 Protective gel, 2 Pressure, 3 Sensor
chip, 4 Bonded connection, 5 Ceramic
substrate, 6 Glass base.
1 2 3
2
Section through the pressure sensor.
1 Bonded connection, 2 Cover, 3 Sensor
4 chip, 4 Ceramic substrate, 5 Housing with
pressure-sensor fitting, 6 Gasket, 7 NTC
5
1
element.
3 6
6
4
7
5

Signal evaluation: Recommendation. Signal evaluation: Recommendation.

R Reference The pressure sensor’s electrical output is
D Pressure signal so designed that malfunctions caused by
T Temperature signal cable open-circuits or short circuits can be
UH 5,5 bis 16 V US 5V detected by a suitable circuit in the
following electronic circuitry. The diagnosis
680 k
ADC areas situated outside the characteristic-
R curve limits are provided for fault diagnosis.
OUT 68 k
D The circuit diagram shows an example for
T detection of all malfunctions via signal
VCC
1,5 nF 33 nF outside the characteristic-curve limitation.
P
U
2,61 k
1,5 nF
NTC NTC 10 k

38,3 k
1,5 nF 33 nF
GND

Pressure sensor ECU

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36 Pressure sensors A B

Absolute-pressure sensors in micromechanical hybrid design (contd.)

Measurement of pressures in gases up to 400 kPa

Characteristic curve 1 (UV = 5.0 V). Characteristic-curve tolerance. Temperature-sensor characteristic curve.
Ω
V
105
5
4,65
1.5
4 Tolerance (% FS)
Output voltage UA

Resistance R
104
3 0
p1 p2
R=f( )
2
- 1.5 103

1
0,40
0 102
P1 P2 kPa 40 0 40 80 120 °C
Pressure p Absolute pressure p Temperature

Explanation of symbols.
Characteristic curve (UV = 5.0 V). Tolerance-expansion factor. UA Output voltage
UV Supply voltage
k Tolerance multiplier
V
D After continuous operation
N As-new state
5
4,50 1.5
4
Output voltage UA

3 1
Factor

2
0.5
1
0,50
0
0
P1 P2 kPa -40 10 110 130 °C
Pressure p Temperature
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Dimensions drawings.

1 2 3
Connector-pin assignment Connector-pin assignment Connector-pin assignment
Pin 1 +5 V Pin 1 +5 V Pin 1 Ground
Pin 2 Ground Pin 2 Ground Pin 2 NTC resistor
Pin 3 Output signal Pin 3 Output signal Pin 3 +5 V
Pin 4 Output signal

60
33

20
19

15
15
13

13

22
12
12 12

56

A
23

C
38

48
72

A B C

3 2 1 3 2 1 4 3 2 1