MPXH6400AC6U vs MPXHZ6115A6U
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| Category | Pressure Sensors, Transducers | Pressure Sensors, Transducers |
| Manufacturer | NXP USA Inc. | NXP USA Inc. |
| Description | PRESSURE SENSOR ABS AXIAL 8-SSOP | SENSOR ABS PRESS 16.7PSI MAX |
| Package | 8-SSOP (0.335", 8.50mm Width), Top Port | 8-SOIC (0.295", 7.50mm Width) |
| Series | MPXH6400A | MPXHZ6115A |
| Features | Temperature Compensated | Temperature Compensated |
| Voltage - Supply | 4.64 V ~ 5.36 V | 4.75 V ~ 5.25 V |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C ~ 125°C | -40°C ~ 125°C |
| Package / Case | 8-SOIC (0.335", 8.50mm Width), Top Port | 8-SOIC (0.295", 7.50mm Width) |
| Supplier Device Package | 8-SSOP | 8-SSOP |
| Output | 0.2 V ~ 4.8 V | 0.2 V ~ 4.7 V |
| Accuracy | ±1.5% | ±1.5% |
| Output Type | Analog Voltage | Analog Voltage |
| Termination Style | PCB | PCB |
| Pressure Type | Absolute | Absolute |
| Operating Pressure | 2.9 PSI ~ 58.02 PSI (20 kPa ~ 400 kPa) | 2.18 PSI ~ 16.68 PSI (15 kPa ~ 115 kPa) |
| Port Style | Barbless | No Port |
| Maximum Pressure | 232.06 PSI (1600 kPa) | 58.02 PSI (400 kPa) |
| Port Size | Male - 0.13" (3.3mm) Tube | - |
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1. Application field
Sensor: Mainly used for industrial process control and monitoring, equipment control and monitoring in the fields of automobiles, machinery, electronics, medical equipment, aerospace, etc., as well as environmental monitoring and weather forecasting.
Transducers: Mainly used in exploration and production processes in the fields of ocean, petroleum, aviation, energy, etc., engineering measurement and control fields (such as monitoring and control of structures such as buildings, bridges and tunnels), scientific research fields (such as physics, chemistry, biology, etc.), and music and art fields (such as electronic musical instruments and sound amplifiers). -
2. What is the difference between a transducer and a sensor?
Sensors and transducers are two different concepts. A sensor is a device that converts non-electrical signals into electrical signals, while a transducer is a device that converts one form of energy into another form.
1. Definition of sensors and transducers
Both sensors and transducers are devices that measure physical quantities.
A sensor is a device that converts non-electrical signals into electrical signals, and is usually used to convert physical quantities into electrical signals, such as temperature, pressure, humidity, light intensity, etc. Sensors are widely used in industry, medical care, environmental monitoring and other fields.
A transducer is a device that converts one form of energy into another. A transducer can convert any form of physical quantity (such as pressure, force, torque, displacement, sound, light, heat, etc.) into electrical signals or other forms of energy output. The application field of transducers is also very wide, and they are often used to detect, control and measure various industrial processes.
2. The difference between sensors and transducers
The main difference between sensors and transducers is which signal they convert into which signal. Sensors mainly convert non-electrical signals into electrical signals, while transducers can convert any form of signal into other forms of energy, such as electrical signals or mechanical motion.
In addition, the application fields of sensors and transducers are also different. Sensors are mainly used to detect, monitor and measure various physical quantities, such as temperature, pressure, humidity, light intensity, etc.; while transducers are widely used to control, measure and detect various industrial processes, such as flow, speed, force, pressure and displacement, etc.
3. Application fields of sensors and transducers
Sensors and transducers have a wide range of applications. Sensors are usually used in the following fields:
1. Industrial process control and monitoring.
2. Equipment control and monitoring in the fields of automobiles, machinery, electronics, medical equipment, aerospace, etc.
3. Environmental monitoring and weather forecasting.
4. Home automation and smart home fields.
Transducers are mainly used in the following fields:
1. Exploration and production processes in the fields of ocean, petroleum, aviation, energy, etc.
2. Engineering measurement and control fields, such as monitoring and control of structures such as buildings, bridges and tunnels.
3. Scientific research fields, such as physics, chemistry, biology, etc.
4. Music and art fields, such as electronic musical instruments and sound amplifiers, etc.
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3. What is the difference between a pressure sensor and a pressure transmitter?
The main differences between pressure sensors and pressure transmitters are working principles, signal processing, and application scenarios.
Working principle
Pressure sensor: The main function of a pressure sensor is to convert a pressure signal into an electrical signal. Common pressure sensors include resistance strain gauges, ceramic pressure sensors, and diffused silicon pressure sensors. These sensors convert pressure changes into electrical signal outputs through piezoresistive or piezoelectric effects.
Pressure transmitter: The pressure transmitter adds a signal conditioning module to the pressure sensor, which can further amplify, convert, and output an electrical signal proportional to the pressure. Transmitters usually have higher accuracy and stability and are suitable for a wider range of pressures.
Signal processing
Pressure sensor: Usually outputs signals directly related to pressure, such as resistance values, capacitance values, etc., which require further processing to obtain useful information.
Pressure transmitter: Directly outputs standard electrical signals, which are easy to process and interpret in the control system and are suitable for various automated control systems.
Application scenarios
Pressure sensor: Widely used in scenarios where real-time pressure monitoring is required, such as industrial automation, medical equipment, etc. Due to its high accuracy and stability, it is also suitable for laboratories, instrumentation, and precision measurement fields.
Pressure transmitter: widely used in process control, energy management and other fields, such as petroleum, chemical, water treatment and other industries. Due to its integrated, intelligent and miniaturized characteristics, it is also suitable for various harsh industrial environments.
In summary, pressure sensors and pressure transmitters have significant differences in principles, signal processing and application scenarios. Users should choose suitable products according to specific needs.
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4. What is the difference between sensors and actuators?
The main difference between sensors and actuators lies in their functions, design principles and application scenarios.
Function and design principle
Sensor: A sensor is a device that converts various physical quantities (such as temperature, pressure, light intensity, etc.) into easy-to-process electrical signals. Its main function is to detect and collect physical quantities in the environment, and convert these physical quantities into electrical signal output for further processing and analysis.
Actuator: An actuator is a device that converts electrical signals, air pressure, hydraulic pressure and other energies into physical motion. Its main function is to perform corresponding action control according to the received electrical signal, such as controlling the movement of the robot, adjusting the cutting of the machine tool, etc.
Application scenarios
Sensors: Sensors are usually used in areas that require monitoring environmental information, controlling automation equipment, adjusting motion control systems, such as smart homes, aircraft, robots, etc.
Actuators: Actuators are used to adjust control systems, convert energy, complete mechanical work, etc., such as hydraulic pumps driven by electric motors, pneumatic control valves, etc.

