Pressure
MPL115A1
Rev 3, 08/2009
Freescale Semiconductor
Miniature SPI Digital Barometer
The MPL115A1 is an absolute pressure sensor with digital output for low cost
applications. A miniature 5 x 3 x 1.2 mm LGA package ideally suits it for portable
electronics and space constrained applications. Low current consumptions of
5 μA during Active mode and 1 μA during Shutdown (Sleep) mode target battery
and other low-power applications. A wide operating temperature range from -40°C
to +105°C fits demanding environmental requirements.
MPL115A1
50 to 115 kPa
Application Examples
• Barometry (portable and desk-top)
• Altimeters
MPL115A1 employs a MEMS pressure sensor with a conditioning IC to provide
accurate pressure measurement from 50 to 115 kPa. An integrated ADC provides
digitized temperature and pressure sensor outputs via a SPI port. Calibration Data
is stored in internal ROM. Utilizing raw sensor output, the host microcontroller
executes a compensation algorithm to render Compensated Absolute Pressure
with 1 kPa accuracy.
• Weather Stations
• Hard Disk-Drives (HDD)
• Industrial Equipment
• Health Monitoring
The MPL115A1 pressure sensor’s small form factor, low power capability,
precision, and digital output optimize it for barometric measurement applications.
• Air Control Systems
Features
• Digitized pressure and temperature information together with programmed
calibration coefficients for host micro use.
• Factory Calibrated
• 50 kPa to 115 kPa Absolute Pressure
• 1 kPa Accuracy
• 2.375 V to 5.5 V Supply
• Integrated ADC
• SPI Interface
• Monotonic Pressure and Temperature Data Outputs
• Surface Mount RoHS Compliant Package
ORDERING INFORMATION
# of Ports
Pressure Type
Digital
Interface
Device Name
Package Options Case No.
Tape & Reel 2015
None
Single
Dual
Gauge
Differential Absolute
MPL115A1T1
•
•
SPI
LGA PACKAGE
Pin Description
PIN
NAME
FUNCTION
1
VDD
VDD Power Supply Connection.
External Capacitor
Ground
2
CAP
3
GND
SHDN
MPL115A1
4
Shutdown (Sleep): Connect to GND to disable the device.
5.0 mm X 3.0 mm X 1.2 mm MAX
When in shut down the part draws < 1μA supply current
1
8
SCLK
5
6
7
8
CS
DOUT
DIN
CS: SPI Chip Select line.
DOUT: Serial data output.
DIN: Serial data input.
SPI Serial Clock Input.
V
DD
2
3
4
7
6
5
D
CAP
IN
D
GND
OUT
SCLK
CS
SHDN
PIN CONNECTIONS
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