TruStability® Board Mount
Pressure Sensors:
NSC Series–
Uncompensated/Unamplified
DESCRIPTION
The TruStability NSC Series-Uncompensated/Unamplified is
a piezoresistive silicon pressure sensor offering a ratiometric
analog output for reading pressure over the specified full scale
pressure span and temperature range.
The NSC Series is both unamplified and uncompensated. It
offers infinite resolution on the pressure signal. Frequency
response is limited only by the end user’s system. The sensor
will operate as specified from -40 C to 85 C [-40 F to
185 F].
These products are ideal for those customers who want to do
their own compensation, calibration, and amplification in order
to make use of the maximum resolution of the bare sensor
output, leveraging a custom algorithm required for the
application.
The NSC Series allows customers the flexibility of self-
calibration while still benefiting from the industry-leading
stability, accuracy, and repeatability that the Honeywell
TruStability® Pressure Sensors provide.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS (
=competitive differentiator)
Industry-leading long-term stability: Even after long-term
use and thermal extremes, these sensors perform
substantially better relative to stability than any other
pressure sensor available in the industry today:
Minimizes system calibration needs and maximizes
system performance
Helps support system uptime by eliminating the need to
service or replace the sensor during its application life
Additionally, the NSC Series offers numerous package styles
and mounting options, making it easier for the device
manufacturer to integrate the product into their application.
These sensors measure absolute, differential, and gage
pressures. The absolute versions have an internal vacuum
reference and an output value proportional to absolute
pressure. Differential versions allow application of pressure to
either side of the sensing diaphragm. Gage versions are
referenced to atmospheric pressure and provide an output
proportional to pressure variations from atmosphere.
The NSC Series sensors are intended for use with non-
corrosive, non-ionic gases, such as air and other dry gases
and for non-corrosive, non-ionic liquids. All products are
designed and manufactured according to ISO 9001.
Industry-leading accuracy: Extremely tight accuracy of
±0.25 %FSS BFSL:
Reduces software needed to correct system
inaccuracies, minimizing system design time
Supports system accuracy and warranty requirements
Helps to optimize system uptime
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
(
=competitive
differentiator) (continued)
Industry-leading flexibility:
Extremely low power consumption (operating supply voltage
as low as 1.8 Vdc):
Modular, flexible design with numerous package
styles, pressure ports, and options simplify
Reduces power consumption
integration into the device manufacturer’s application
Provides extended battery life
Promotes energy efficiency
Single side wet media option allows the end
customer to use one port of the sensor with
Low operating voltage
condensing humidity or directly with non-corrosive
Sensitive: Meets specified pressure level requirements,
liquid media
providing enhanced sensitivity and accuracy over the range
Small size: Miniature 10 mm x 10 mm [0.39 in x
Virtually insensitive to mounting orientation, allowing for
0.39 in] package is very small when compared to most
flexibility of use within the application
board mount pressure sensors
Ratiometric analog output
Occupies less area on the PCB
Infinite resolution
Typically allows for easy placement on crowded
Fast response time
PCBs or in small devices
RoHS compliant
Repeatability: Provides excellent repeatability, high
Absolute, differential and gage types
accuracy and reliability under many demanding
Pressure ranges from 1 psi to 150 psi (60 mbar to 10 bar)
conditions
Also available in the HSC Series and the SSC Series which
are fully compensated and calibrated with amplified analog or
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digital I C or SPI outputs
POTENTIAL APPLICATIONS (
=focus applications)
Medical:
Respiratory breathing circuits:
Nebulizers
Spirometers
Patient monitoring
Flow/pressure control:
Therapeutic hospital beds
Gas collection/delivery:
Hospital gas supply
Oxygen concentrators
Precise sampling/gas flow:
Blood analysis
Gas chromatography
Analytical instrument sampling systems
Industrial:
Pneumatic components:
Valves
Pumps
Actuators
Pneumatic systems:
HVAC transmitters
Automated pneumatic assembly equipment
Pneumatic operator control systems
Gas collection/delivery:
Industrial gas supply
Precise sampling/gas flow:
Barometry
Gas chromatography
Analytical instrument sampling systems
Table 1. Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter
Supply voltage (V
supply
)
ESD susceptibility (human body model)
Storage temperature
Soldering time and temperature:
Lead solder temperature (SIP, DIP)
Peak reflow temperature (SMT)
1
Min.
-12.0
3
-40 [-40]
Max.
12.0
85 [185]
4 s max. at 250 °C [482 °F]
15 s max. at 250 °C [482 °F]
Unit
Vdc
kV
C [ F]
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Table 2. Operating Specifications
Parameter
2
Supply voltage (V
supply
)
Supply current (at 5.0 Vdc supply)
4
Specified temperature range
Startup time
5
Accuracy
Table 3. Environmental Specifications
Parameter
Humidity
Vibration
Shock
7
Life
Solder reflow
Table 4. Wetted Materials
Parameter
Covers
Substrate
Adhesives
Electronic components
8
Min.
1.8
-40 [-40]
Typ.
3
5.0
1.5
Max.
12.0
2
85 [185]
5
0.25
Unit
Vdc
mA
C [ F]
ms
6
%FSS BFSL
Characteristic
0% to 95% RH, non-condensing
MIL-STD-202F, Curve AK (20.7 g random)
MIL-STD-202F, Method 213B, Condition F
1 million pressure cycles minimum
J-STD-020-C
Port 1 (Pressure Port)
high temperature polyamide
alumina ceramic
epoxy, RTV
ceramic, silicon
Port 2 (Reference Port)
high temperature polyamide
alumina ceramic
epoxy, RTV
silicon, glass, gold, solder
Notes:
1. Absolute maximum ratings are the extreme limits the device will withstand without damage.
2. Ratiometricity of the sensor (the ability of the device output to scale to the supply voltage) is achieved within the specified operating voltage.
3. Incorrect application of supply voltage or ground to the wrong pin may cause electrical failure.
4. The specified temperature range is the temperature range over which the sensor will produce an output proportional to pressure within the
specified performance limits.
5. Accuracy: The maximum deviation in output from a Best Fit Straight Line (BFSL) fitted to the output measured over the pressure range at
25 °C [77 °F]. Includes all errors due to pressure non-linearity, pressure hysteresis, and non-repeatability.
6. Full Scale Span (FSS) is the algebraic difference between the output signal measured at the maximum (P
max.
) and minimum (P
min.
) limits of
the pressure range. (See Figure 1 for ranges.)
7. Life may vary depending on specific application in which sensor is utilized.
8. Contact Honeywell Customer Service for detailed material information.
CAUTION
PRODUCT DAMAGE
Ensure liquid media is applied to Port 1 only; Port 2 is not compatible with liquids.
Ensure liquid media contains no particulates. All TruStability sensors are dead-ended devices. Particulates can
accumulate inside the sensor, causing damage or affecting sensor output.
Recommend that the sensor be positioned with Port 1 facing downwards; any particulates in the system are less likely to
enter and settle within the pressure sensor if it is in this position.
Ensure liquid media does not create a residue when dried; build-up inside the sensor may affect sensor output. Rinsing of a
dead-ended sensor is difficult and has limited effectiveness for removing residue.
Ensure liquid media are compatible with wetted materials. Non-compatible liquid media will degrade sensor performance
and may lead to sensor failure.
Failure to comply with these instructions may result in product damage.
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Figure 1. Nomenclature and Order Guide
NSC
_ _ _
N
_ _ _ _ _
U N V
Series
Package
D
= DIP (Dual Inline Pin)
M
= SMT (Surface Mount Technology)
S
= SIP (Single Inline Pin)
Pressure Port (* indicates not available)
DIP
NN
= No ports
SMT
NN
= No ports
SIP
NN
= No ports
AA
= Dual axial
barbed ports,
opposite sides
AN
= Single
axial barbed
port
LN
= Single
axial barbless
port
FF
= Fastener
mount, dual axial
barbed ports,
opposite sides
FN
= Fastener
mount, single axial
barbed port
GN
= Ribbed
fastener mount,
single axial
barbed port
NB
= Fastener
mount, dual axial
ports, same side
RN
= Single
radial barbed
port
RR
= Dual radial
barbed ports,
same side
DR
= Dual radial
barbed ports,
opposite sides
HH
= Fastener
mount, dual
radial barbed
ports, same side
HN
= Fastener
mount, single
radial barbed
port
MN
= Manifold
mount, outer
diameter seal
SN
= Manifold
mount, inner
diameter seal
Options
N
= No special options
Supply Voltage
V
= Constant
Compensation
N
= Uncompensated
Amplification
U
= Unamplified
Pressure Range
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1 psi to 150 psi
Absolute
015PA
= 0 psi to 15 psi
030PA
= 0 psi to 30 psi
060PA
= 0 psi to 60 psi
100PA
= 0 psi to 100 psi
150PA
= 0 psi to 150 psi
Differential
001PD
= ±1 psi
005PD
= ±5 psi
015PD
= ±15 psi
030PD
= ±30 psi
060PD
= ±60 psi
100PD
= ±100 psi
150PD
=
±150 psi
Gage
001PG
= 0 psi to 1 psi
005PG
= 0 psi to 5 psi
015PG
= 0 psi to 15 psi
030PG
= 0 psi to 30 psi
060PG
= 0 psi to 60 psi
100PG
= 0 psi to 100 psi
150PG
= 0 psi to 150 psi
60 mbar to 10 bar
Absolute
001BA
= 0 bar to 1 bar
1.6BA
= 0 bar to 1.6 bar
2.5BA
= 0 bar to 2.5 bar
004BA
= 0 bar to 4 bar
006BA
= 0 bar to 6 bar
010BA
= 0 bar to 10 bar
Differential
060MD
= ±60 mbar
100MD
= ±100 mbar
160MD
= ±160 mbar
250MD
= ±250 mbar
400MD
= ±400 mbar
600MD
= ±600 mbar
001BD
= ±1 bar
1.6BD
= ±1.6 bar
2.5BD
= ±2.5 bar
004BD
= ±4 bar
006BD
= ±6 bar
010BD
= ±10 bar
Gage
060MG
= 0 mbar to 60 mbar
100MG
= 0 mbar to 100 mbar
160MG
= 0 mbar to 160 mbar
250MG
= 0 mbar to 250 mbar
400MG
= 0 mbar to 400 mbar
600MG
= 0 mbar to 600 mbar
001BG
= 0 bar to 1 bar
1.6BG
= 0 bar to 1.6 bar
2.5BG
= 0 bar to 2.5 bar
004BG
= 0 bar to 4 bar
006BG
= 0 bar to 6 bar
010BG
= 0 bar to 10 bar
*
AN
= Single
axial barbed
port
LN
= Single
axial barbless
port
*
AN
= Single
axial barbed
port
LN
= Single
axial barbless
port
*
*
*
*
RN
= Single
radial barbed
port
RR
= Dual radial
barbed ports,
same side
DR
= Dual radial
barbed ports,
opposite sides
*
*
*
*
RN
= Single
radial barbed
port
RR
= Dual radial
barbed ports,
same side
DR
=Dual radial
barbed ports,
opposite sides
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
Note:
9. See Table 5 for an explanation of sensor pressure types.
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Figure 2. Completed Catalog Listing Example
NSCSANN100PGUNV Nominal 25 °C Output vs Pressure
20
18
16
Output (mV/V)
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
0
20
40
60
80
100
NSCSANN100PGUNV
SIP package, AN pressure port, no options,
100 psi gage, analog output, unamplified,
uncompensated, constant voltage
Pressure (psi)
Table 5. Pressure Types
Pressure Type
Absolute
Differential
Gage
Description
Output is proportional to the difference between applied pressure and a built-in reference to vacuum.
Reference pressure is absolute zero pressure (full vacuum).
Output is proportional to the difference between the pressures applied to each port. (Port 1 Port 2)
Reference pressure is Port 1 = Port 2.
Output is proportional to the difference between applied pressure and atmospheric (ambient)
pressure. Reference pressure is atmospheric pressure.
Table 6
.
Pressure Range Specifications for 1 psi to 150 psi
Pressure Range
(see Figure 1)
Common Mode
Pressure
Burst Pressure
Over Pressure
Pressure
Range
Unit
Offset
(mV/V)
10
Sensitivity
TCO
11
(mV/V/Full Scale (%FSS/25 C)
Span)
TCS
(%FSS/25 C)
12
Bridge
Resistance
13
(kOhm)
TCR
14
(-40 C to
25 C)
(ppm/°C)
TCR
15
(25 C to
85 C)
(ppm/°C)
Pmin. Pmax.
Min. Max. Min.
Nom.
Max.
Min. Nom. Max. Min. Nom. Max. Min. Nom. Max.
Min.
Max.
Min.
Max.
Long-term
Stability
(1000 hr,
25 °C
[77 °F])
(%FSS)
Absolute
015PA
030PA
060PA
100PA
150PA
001PD
005PD
015PD
030PD
060PD
0
0
0
0
0
-1
-5
-15
-30
-60
15
30
60
100
150
1
5
15
30
60
100
150
1
5
15
30
60
100
150
psi
psi
psi
psi
psi
psi
psi
psi
psi
psi
psi
psi
psi
psi
psi
psi
psi
psi
psi
30
60
60
N/A -6.0
6.0 10.3 15.0 19.7 -3.6
6.0
6.0
9.9
9.1
14.8 19.7 -3.8
12.6 16.1 -4.1
6.0 10.7 15.2 19.7 -3.5
6.0 13.6 18.9 24.2 -2.8
3.5
9.0
13.0 17.0 -1.1
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.5
0.2
0.3
0.2
0.2
0.3
0.2
3.6
3.8
3.5
4.1
2.8
1.1
0.6
0.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.2
2.2
1.0
1.0
0.6
0.6
0.7
0.6
-7.5 -5.0 -3.0
-7.5 -5.0 -3.0
-7.5 -5.0 -3.0
-7.5 -5.0 -3.0
-7.5 -5.0 -3.0
-6.3 -5.0 -3.8
-6.3 -5.0 -3.8
-6.0 -5.0 -3.8
-6.0 -5.0 -3.8
-6.0 -5.0 -3.8
-6.0 -5.0 -3.8
-6.0 -5.0 -3.8
-6.3 -5.0 -3.8
-6.3 -5.0 -3.8
-6.0 -5.0 -3.8
-6.0 -5.0 -3.8
-6.0 -5.0 -3.8
-6.0 -5.0 -3.8
-6.0 -5.0 -3.8
2.6
2.6
2.6
2.6
2.6
4
4
2.4
2.4
2.4
2.4
2.4
4
4
2.4
2.4
2.4
2.4
2.4
3.5
3.5
3.5
3.5
3.5
5
5
3
3
3
3
3
5
5
3
3
3
3
3
4.4
4.4
4.4
4.4
4.4
6
6
500 1500 1500 2500
500 1500 1500 2500
500 1500 1500 2500
500 1500 1500 2500
500 1500 1500 2500
1200 2200 2200 3200
1200 2200 2200 3200
±0.25%
±0.25%
±0.25%
±0.25%
±0.25%
±0.35%
±0.35%
±0.25%
±0.25%
±0.25%
±0.25%
±0.25%
±0.35%
±0.35%
±0.25%
±0.25%
±0.25%
±0.25%
±0.25%
120 N/A -6.0
120 250 N/A -6.0
250 250 N/A -6.0
250 250 N/A -6.0
5
20
30
60
20
40
60
150 -8.5
150 -8.5
150 -7.0
Differential
3.5 20.0 30.0 40.0 -0.6
5.3 20.7 31.0 41.4 -0.6
5.3 31.0 41.4 51.7 -0.3
5.3 34.8 41.4 48.0 -0.3
5.3 29.0 34.5 40.0 -0.3
5.3 43.4 51.7 60.0 -0.2
3.5
4.5
6.5
8.5
-2.2
5.5 1200 2200 2200 3200
5.5 1200 2200 2200 3200
5.5 1200 2200 2200 3200
5.5 1200 2200 2200 3200
5.5 1200 2200 2200 3200
6
6
1200 2200 2200 3200
1200 2200 2200 3200
120 150 -7.0
120 250 250 -7.0
250 250 250 -7.0
250 250 250 -7.0
5
20
30
60
20
40
60
150 -8.5
150 -8.5
150 -7.0
100PD
-100
150PD
-150
001PG
005PG
015PG
030PG
060PG
100PG
150PG
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Gage
1.0
0.4
0.6
0.4
0.4
0.5
0.3
3.6 10.0 15.0 20.0 -1.0
5.3 10.3 15.5 20.7 -1.0
5.3 15.5 20.7 25.9 -0.6
5.3 17.4 20.7 24.0 -0.6
5.3 14.5 17.2 20.0 -0.7
5.3 21.7 25.9 30.0 -0.6
5.5 1200 2200 2200 3200
5.5 1200 2200 2200 3200
5.5 1200 2200 2200 3200
5.5 1200 2200 2200 3200
5.5 1200 2200 2200 3200
120 150 -7.0
120 250 250 -7.0
250 250 250 -7.0
250 250 250 -7.0
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