MS5837-02BA
Gel-filled, ultra-compact, water resistant
digital pressure and temperature sensor
Take your devices to the next level with our MS5837-02BA
pressure and temperature sensor module. This ultra-compact
(3.3 x 3.3 x 2.75 mm), gel-filled sensor is optimized for
consumer devices such as fitness trackers, drones and
wearables, providing a robust sensor package to withstand the
harsh environments often encountered in these applications.
Expanding on TE Connectivity's (TE) MS5837 series of ultra-
compact, digital altimeters, our 2 bar models offers options for
shielding and high chemical endurance.
This MEMS based sensor includes a high-linearity pressure
sensor with low power (0.6µA), 24-bit digital output (I
2
C) and an
altitude resolution at sea level of 13 cm. This enables high
resolution measurements such as counting flights of stairs. The
board level design delivers sensing accuracy for both pressure
(±0.5mbar) and temperature (±2ºC) measurements. Lid shield
option reduces signal noise and interference that may be
experienced with sensors installed in plastic housings or high
electrical noise environments with integrated shielding.
(Non-shielded models should only be recommended for use in
applications with metal housings.)
Our MS5837-02BA provides exceptional performance, reliability
and accurate performance from a brand you can trust.
APPLICATIONS
Fitness Trackers
Bike Computers
E-cigarettes
Wearables
Drones
Mobile Altimeter/Barometer Systems
FEATURES
Ceramic and metal package: 3.3 x 3.3 x 2.75mm
High resolution module: 13 cm
Supply voltage: 1.5 to 3.6 V
Low power: 0.6 µA (standby ≤ 0.1 µA at 25°C)
I
2
C interface
Integrated digital pressure sensor (24 bit ΔΣ ADC)
No external components (internal oscillator)
Operating range: 300 to 1,200 mbar, -20 to +85 °C
Water resistant sealing with 1.8 x 0.8mm O-ring
Shielded metal lid option
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Gel-filled,
ultra-compact, water resistant digital pressure and temperature sensor
PREFORMANCE SPECIFCIATIONS
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Parameter
Supply voltage
Storage temperature
Overpressure
Maximum Soldering
Temperature
(2)
ESD rating (lid to GND version)
Latch up
(1)
(2)
Symbol
V
DD
T
S
P
max
T
max
Conditions
Min.
-0.3
-40
Typ.
ISO 22810
(1)
40 sec. max
Human Body Model
JEDEC JESD78
standard
-2
-100
Max
+4
+85
10
250
+2
+100
Unit
V
°C
bar
°C
kV
mA
Pressure ramp up/down min 60s
Refer to application note 808
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Parameter
Operating Supply voltage
Operating Temperature
Symbol
V
DD
T
Conditions
Min.
1.5
-20
Typ.
3.0
+25
20.09
10.05
5.02
2.51
1.26
0.63
1.25
0.01
200
100
Max
3.6
+85
Unit
V
°C
Supply current
(1 sample per sec.)
I
DD
Peak supply current
Standby supply current
Power supply hold off for
internal reset
(3)
VDD Capacitor
Resistor value between the lid
and the GND
(3)
8192
4096
2048
OSR
1024
512
256
during conversion
at 25°C
(V
DD
= 3.0 V)
VDD < 0.1V
from VDD to GND
Version 02BA2x
only
µA
mA
0.1
µA
ms
nF
Ω
470
1000
Supply voltage power up must be continuous from GND to VDD without any step
ANALOG DIGITAL CONVERTER (ADC)
Parameter
Output Word
Symbol
Conditions
8192
4096
2048
1024
512
256
Min.
Typ.
24
16.44
8.22
4.13
2.08
1.06
0.54
Max
17.2
8.61
4.32
2.17
1.10
0.56
Unit
bit
ADC Conversion time
(4)
t
c
OSR
ms
(4)
Maximum values must be used to determine waiting times in I
2
C communication
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ultra-compact, water resistant digital pressure and temperature sensor
PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS (Continued)
PRESSURE OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS (V
DD
= 3 V, T = 25°C UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED)
Parameter
Operating Pressure Range
Extended Pressure Range
Relative Accuracy
(1) (4)
Resolution RMS
Conditions
P
range
Linear Range of
P
ext
ADC
600...1000 mbar, at 20°C
300...1100 mbar, 0...60°C
300...1100 mbar, -20...85°C
8192
4096
2048
OSR
1024
512
256
V
DD
= 1.5 V…3.6 V
IPC/JEDEC J-STD-020C
(Refer to application note AN808)
Min.
300
10
-0.5
-2
-4
Typ.
Max
1200
2000
+0.5
+2
+4
Unit
mbar
mbar
mbar
0.016
0.021
0.028
0.039
0.062
0.11
±2
±2
±4
7
mbar
Maximum error with supply
voltage
(2)
Long-term stability
Reflow soldering impact
Recovering time after reflow
(3)
(1)
(2)
mbar
mbar/yr
mbar
days
With autozero at one pressure point
With autozero at 3V point
(3)
Time to recover at least 66% of reflow impact
(4)
Wet/dry cycle: sensor must be dried typically once a day
TEMPERATURE OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS (V
DD
= 3 V, T = 25°C
UNLESS
OTHERWISE NOTED)
Parameter
Relative Accuracy
Maximum error with supply
voltage
Conditions
-20…85°C,
300…1100 mbar
V
DD
= 1.5 V…3.6 V
8192
4096
2048
1024
512
256
Min.
-2
Typ.
±0.3
0.002
0.003
0.004
0.006
0.009
0.012
Max
+2
Unit
°C
°C
Resolution RMS
OSR
°C
DIGITAL INPUTS (SDA, SCL)
Parameter
Serial data clock
Input high voltage
Input low voltage
Input leakage current
Symbol
SCL
V
IH
V
IL
I
leak
Conditions
Min.
80% V
DD
0% V
DD
T = 25 °C
Typ.
Max
400
100% V
DD
20% V
DD
0.1
Unit
kHz
V
V
µA
DIGITAL OUTPUTS (SDA)
Parameter
Output high voltage
Output low voltage
Symbol
V
OH
V
OL
Conditions
I
source
= 1 mA
I
sink
= 1 mA
Min.
80% V
DD
0% V
DD
Typ.
Max
100% V
DD
20% V
DD
Unit
V
V
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