CROSS SECTIONDATA SHEETELECTRICAL

Capacitor

Note: Power supply decoupling and output filtering included

Fully Compensated TVC Series

MEMS Sensing Element

Solder PadVs

The TVC Series is a fully compensated harsh-media, pressure-sensor
Analog out
SSC
Vout

ASIC

Gnd
4.0mm

Pressure

PACKAGING
AND SHIPPING

2.0mm

24.0mmpackage designed to handle today’s toughest pressure-sensing environmentswith temperatures between -40°C and 150°C.
The unique pressure port isolates onboard electronics,
and the three wetted materials—silicon, glass, andceramic—enable the TVC Series to withstand a varietyof harsh media, such as fuel. The only thing needed tooperate the TVC Series is a single 5.0VDC supply—noexternal components required.

16mmFEATURES
Pressure Range 1 to 300 psi / 69 mbar to 21 bar /6.9 to 2,000KPa
Temperature
Range-40°C to 150°C

Type

Absolute or gage

Packaging

Tape and reel

APPLICATIONS
Industrial: The TVC Series is used to monitor HVAC
systems, water levels, water pressure, and processes.
It is also used for air-conditioning and other refrigerantsystems, portable-measurement and analysis
instrumentation, and industrial automation.

Merit Sensor owns and operates a MEMS wafer fab, which enables the production ofcustomized piezoresistive pressure sensors for medical, industrial, and automotive applications.
We help you get to market quickly with creative and flexible solutions and provide prompt,
personal, and professional customer support.

Sales +1 801.208.4722 · Customer Service +1 801.208.4700 · Fax +1 801.208.4798 · sales@meritsensor.com · www.MeritSensor.com
1600 W. Merit Parkway · South Jordan, Utah · 84095 · USA

Automotive: The TVC Series is used to monitor thepressure of transmission fluid, fuel systems, oil systems,
EGR systems, exhaust gas, etc.
Medical: The TVC Series is used in equipment fordiagnosis and analysis.

TVC Series Part Number Configurator

TVC-XXXX X-00X
Calibration
Full-Scale
Pressure

0001 = 1 psi
0015 = 15 psi
0030 = 30 psi
0100 = 100 psi
0300 = 300 psi

1 = Standard
2.5% Cal.
2 = 1%Accuracy
Cal.
Pressure TypeA = Absolute
G = Gage

Sales +1 801.208.4722 · Customer Service +1 801.208.4700 · Fax +1 801.208.4798 · sales@meritsensor.com · www.MeritSensor.com1600 W. Merit Parkway · South Jordan, Utah · 84095 · USA

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Fully Compensated TVC Series
SPECIFICATIONSFeatures

Min.

Typ.

Max.

Unit

Notes

Dimensions for reference only.
Engineering drawings (with tolerance) available upon order.

Electrical
Supply Voltage (Vs)

4.5

5.5

Volts

Supply Current

10mA

Output Current

2.5mA

25mA

Short Circuit Current-25

Reverse Polarity
Protection-33

5

Overvoltage Protection

33ESD>4

DIMENSIONS FOR STANDARD OPTIONS (in millimeters)

Volts

Device will cease operation during 		
supply voltage fault.

Volts

Device will cease operation during 		
supply voltage fault.

kV

Human body model1.5kOhm/100pF.

9.4

2.8

1.0Performance
Output Range (Vout)

1090%Vs

Output Clipping Limit(Vout)

595%Vs

0.02%FSResolution
AccuracyStandard
High Performance

-2.5
-1.0

00

2.5
1.0%FS

Startup Time

3.5

ms

Analog Update Time

2ms

Static Proof Pressure

2X FS

PSIA

Burst Pressure

3X FS

PSIA

Lifetime Drift-0.5

0.5%FS

Operating Temperature

-40

150°C

Storage Temperature

-55

150°C

2.7
10.4>12 bit DAC
Accuracy includes all error for 		hysteresis and linearity over the 		entire operating temperature range. 		
It does not include lifetime drift.
-40°C to150°C.

Vout
1000 HRS. @ 150°C

GNDVs

3.4

3.4

Vent(for gage parts)
along edge of cover

1.1

Environmental

Weight

1.034

Grams

Transfer Function Formula(Ppsi = ( Pmax – Pmin•

Vout – Vmin
Vmax – Vmin

+ PminWherePpsi
PMax
PMin
Vmin
Vmax
Vout

= Measured Pressure in PSI= Maximum Pressure= Minimum Pressure= Minimum Volatage (Usually 0.5V)= Maximum Volatage (Usually 4.5V)= Output voltage

13.9

01.8
3.15.910.4

5.4

Fully Compensated TVC Series
SPECIFICATIONS
Features

Min.

Typ.

Max.

Unit

Notes

Dimensions for reference only.
Engineering drawings (with tolerance) available upon order.

Electrical
Supply Voltage (Vs)

4.5

5.5

Volts

Supply Current

10mA

Output Current

2.5mA

25mA

Short Circuit Current-25

Reverse Polarity
Protection-33

5Overvoltage Protection

33

ESD

>4

DIMENSIONS FOR STANDARD OPTIONS (in millimeters)

Volts

Device will cease operation during 		
supply voltage fault.

Volts

Device will cease operation during 		
supply voltage fault.

kV

Human body model1.5kOhm/100pF.

9.4

2.8

1.0Performance
Output Range (Vout)

1090%Vs

Output Clipping Limit(Vout)

595%Vs

0.02%FS

ResolutionAccuracyStandard
High Performance

-2.5
-1.0

002.5
1.0%FS

Startup Time

3.5ms

Analog Update Time

2ms

Static Proof Pressure

2X FSPSIA

Burst Pressure

3X FS

PSIA

Lifetime Drift-0.5

0.5%FS

Operating Temperature

-40

150°C

Storage Temperature

-55

150°C

2.7
10.4

>12 bit DAC
Accuracy includes all error for 		hysteresis and linearity over the 		entire operating temperature range. 		
It does not include lifetime drift.
-40°C to150°C.

Vout
1000 HRS. @ 150°C

GNDVs

3.4

3.4

Vent
(for gage parts)
along edge of cover

1.1

Environmental

Weight

1.034

Grams

Transfer Function Formula(Ppsi = ( Pmax – Pmin•

Vout – Vmin
Vmax – Vmin

+ PminWherePpsi
PMax
PMin
Vmin
Vmax
Vout

= Measured Pressure in PSI= Maximum Pressure= Minimum Pressure= Minimum Volatage (Usually 0.5V)= Maximum Volatage (Usually 4.5V)= Output voltage

13.9

01.8
3.1
5.9
10.4

5.4

CROSS SECTIONDATA SHEETELECTRICAL

CapacitorNote: Power supply decoupling and output filtering included

Fully Compensated TVC Series

MEMS Sensing Element

Solder PadVs

The TVC Series is a fully compensated harsh-media, pressure-sensor
Analog out
SSCVout

ASIC

Gnd
4.0mm

Pressure

PACKAGING
AND SHIPPING

2.0mm

24.0mmpackage designed to handle today’s toughest pressure-sensing environmentswith temperatures between -40°C and 150°C.
The unique pressure port isolates onboard electronics,
and the three wetted materials—silicon, glass, andceramic—enable the TVC Series to withstand a varietyof harsh media, such as fuel. The only thing needed tooperate the TVC Series is a single 5.0VDC supply—noexternal components required.

16mmFEATURES
Pressure Range 1 to 300 psi / 69 mbar to 21 bar /6.9 to 2,000KPa
Temperature
Range-40°C to 150°C

Type

Absolute or gage

Packaging

Tape and reel

APPLICATIONS
Industrial: The TVC Series is used to monitor HVAC
systems, water levels, water pressure, and processes.
It is also used for air-conditioning and other refrigerantsystems, portable-measurement and analysis
instrumentation, and industrial automation.

Merit Sensor owns and operates a MEMS wafer fab, which enables the production ofcustomized piezoresistive pressure sensors for medical, industrial, and automotive applications.
We help you get to market quickly with creative and flexible solutions and provide prompt,personal, and professional customer support.

Sales +1 801.208.4722 · Customer Service +1 801.208.4700 · Fax +1 801.208.4798 · sales@meritsensor.com · www.MeritSensor.com
1600 W. Merit Parkway · South Jordan, Utah · 84095 · USA

Automotive: The TVC Series is used to monitor thepressure of transmission fluid, fuel systems, oil systems,
EGR systems, exhaust gas, etc.
Medical: The TVC Series is used in equipment for
diagnosis and analysis.

TVC Series Part Number Configurator

TVC-XXXX X-00X
Calibration
Full-Scale
Pressure

0001 = 1 psi
0015 = 15 psi
0030 = 30 psi
0100 = 100 psi
0300 = 300 psi

1 = Standard
2.5% Cal.
2 = 1%
AccuracyCal.
Pressure TypeA = Absolute
G = Gage

Sales +1 801.208.4722 · Customer Service +1 801.208.4700 · Fax +1 801.208.4798 · sales@meritsensor.com · www.MeritSensor.com
1600 W. Merit Parkway · South Jordan, Utah · 84095 · USA

TVCseriesDS.007