MPX4115AP port

[meghanintysix]

The data sheet for MPX4115 series lists MPX4115AP as a "ported element". Can someone help me understand what this means and what exactly is the port used for. 

[TomasVaverka]

Hi Megha,

Ported versions (with AP, AS or ASX suffix) allow pressure to be interfaced to a device via a hose/tube connection.

Best regards,

Tomas

[meghanintysix]

Hi Tomas,

     Thank you so much for the reply. Just one more clarification. Does interfacing with a hose/tube connection mean that the sensor can be used as a differential sensor?

[TomasVaverka]

Hi Megha,

The letter ”A” in the part number means “absolute” so the pressure applied to P1 is measured against the vacuum reference sealed on the P2 side:

Our differential pressure sensors can be identified by a letter “D” in the part number (e.g. MPX5100DP) and two input ports:

Please take a closer look at this article to get a better idea about pressure measurement and level of integration of NXP pressure sensors.

Best regards,

Tomas

[meghanintysix]

Thank you so much!