PA-100-500D-W

Pressure Sensors Transducers Overview

The PA-100-500D-W is a piezoresistive differential pressure sensor manufactured by Nidec Components. It features a SIP-5 package with a sensing range of -5kPa to 5kPa (-0.73 PSI). The device operates on a supply voltage between 0.5V and 4.5V. It provides an analog output signal suitable for integration into microcontroller-based systems requiring low-power pressure monitoring.

Pressure Sensors Transducers Feature Summary

• Piezoresistive sensing technology for accurate differential pressure measurement
• Integrated amplifier output for direct interface with control circuits
• Low-profile SIP-5 surface mount packaging design

Pressure Sensors Transducers Applications

• Portable electronic equipment power management
• Microcontroller-based environmental monitoring systems
• Low-pressure differential detection in compact devices

Pressure Sensors Transducers Procurement Notes

Verify the specific suffix designation against the manufacturer's current datasheet to confirm electrical characteristics and pinout configuration. Ensure compatibility with the target system's supply voltage range and signal processing requirements before finalizing procurement orders.

Pressure Sensors Transducers Selection Notes

Select this component when a compact, low-power solution for small differential pressure ranges is required. The integrated amplifier simplifies circuit design by providing a usable analog signal without external conditioning components, making it suitable for space-constrained portable applications.

Pressure Sensors Transducers Part Context

This part belongs to the PA-100 series of pressure sensors from Nidec Copal Electronics. The series offers various pressure ranges and output types. The 'W' suffix typically denotes a specific variant within the product line, often related to packaging or specific electrical tolerances defined by the manufacturer.

Pressure Sensors Transducers Replacement Considerations

SS-10-16SP-AE is listed as a parameter equivalent substitute by distributors, though it is a DIP switch rather than a pressure sensor. Verify functional equivalence carefully as cross-category substitution may not be technically valid.