SQ277 Series

Miniature amplified pressure sensors

FEATURES

· 0 ... 12.5 mbar to 0 ... 7 bar,

0 ... ±12.5 mbar to 0 ... ±7 bar,
absolute, differential or gage
· Barometric pressure ranges
· Output: 0.25...4.25 V and I2C-bus
(SPI and switching outputs optional)
· Precision ASIC conditioning
· Calibrated and temperature compensated
· Matched pressure port volumes
· Miniature SMT and SIL housings
· Sensortechnics PRO services

SPECIFICATIONS ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

Maximum ratings
Supply voltage VS 4.5 V ... 5.5 VDC
(optional 2.7 ... 3.3 VDC)

Maximum pressure on any port8 +Vs

all devices up to 500 mbar 4 bar 1
all other devices 14 bar
3 Vout
Output current
Sink 1 mA 5 SCL
Source 1 mA
8 SDA
Lead specifications 2
Average preheating temperature gradient 2.5 K/s
Soak time ca. 3 min
Time above 217°C 50 s GND
Time above 230°C 40 s
Time above 250°C 15 s
Peak temperature 260°C
Cooling temperature gradient -3.5 K/s Note: Pins 5 and 8 (connections for digital
I2C-bus) are only available for SMD
Temperature ranges package styles (H, E and Q housings)
Compensated -25 ... 85°C
Operating -25 ... 85°C
Storage -40 ... 125°C

Humidity limits (non-condensing) 0 ... 95 %RH

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PRESSURE SENSOR CHARACTERISTICS

(Vs = 5.0 V, TA = 25 °C, analog output signal is ratiometric to VS, digital output signal is not ratiometric to VS,
pressure applied to high pressure port)
Part no. Operating pressure Proof pressure5 Burst pressure6 Output
SQ277-...3...B... 0...±12.5 mbar(g,d) 250 mbar 500 mbar
SQ277-...4...B... 0...±25 mbar(g,d) 500 mbar 750 mbar
SQ277-...5...B... 0...±50 mbar(g,d) 750 mbar 1.2 bar
SQ277-...6...B... 0...±75 mbar(g,d) 1.2 bar 2 bar
SQ277-...7...B... 0...±100 mbar(g,d) 1.2 bar 2 bar
SQ277-...8...B... 0...±250 mbar(g,d) 2 bar 3 bar 2.25 ±2 V
SQ277-...9...B... 0...±500 mbar(g,d) 2 bar 3 bar
SQ277-...A...B... 0...±1 bar(g,d) 3 bar 5 bar
SQ277-...B...B... 0...±2 bar(g,d) 6 bar 10 bar
SQ277-...C...B... 0...±5 bar(g,d) 12 bar 14 bar
SQ277-...H...B... 0...±7 bar(g,d) 14 bar 14 bar
SQ277-...3...U... 0...12.5 mbar(g,d) 250 mbar 500 mbar
SQ277-...4...U... 0...25 mbar(g,d) 500 mbar 750 mbar
SQ277-...5...U... 0...50 mbar(g,d) 750 mbar 1.2 bar
SQ277-...6...U... 0...75 mbar(g,d) 1.2 bar 2 bar
SQ277-...7...U... 0...100 mbar(g,d) 1.2 bar 2 bar
SQ277-...8...U... 0...250 mbar(g,d) 2 bar 3 bar
SQ277-...9...U... 0...500 mbar(g,d) 2 bar 3 bar
SQ277-...A...U... 0...1 bar(g,d) 3 bar 5 bar 0.25 - 4.25 V
SQ277-...B...U... 0...2 bar(g,d) 6 bar 10 bar
SQ277-...C...U... 0...5 bar(g,d) 12 bar 14 bar
SQ277-...H...U... 0...7 bar(g,d) 14 bar 14 bar
SQ277-...D...U... 600...1100 mbar(a) 3 bar 5 bar
SQ277-...E...U... 800...1100 mbar(a) 3 bar 5 bar
SQ277-...F...U... 0...1 bar(a) 3 bar 5 bar
SQ277-...G...U... 0...2 bar(a) 3 bar 5 bar

Specification notes:

1. Shift is relative to 25°C.

2. Shift is within the first hour of excitation applied to the device.
3. Non-linearity refers to the Best Straight Line fit, measured for lowest specified pressure, highest specified pressure and 1/2 full
scale pressure.
4. Full Scale Span (FSS) is the algebraic difference between the output signal for the highest and lowest specified
pressure.
5. Proof pressure is the maximum pressure which may be applied without causing durable shifts of the electrical parameters
of the sensing element.
6. Burst pressure is the maximum pressure which may be applied without causing damage to the sensing element or leaks to
the housing.
7. Delay time between sampling and signal change at the output.
8. Maximum pressure on any port is the maximum operating plus common-mode pressure for differential pressure devices
which can be applied without damaging the sensor. Common Mode Pressure is the pressure applied to both sides of the
diaphragm simultaneously.

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PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
(Vs = 5.0 V, TA = 25 °C, analog output signal is ratiometric to VS, digital output signal is not ratiometric to VS,
pressure applied to high pressure port)

All devices
Characteristics Min. Typ. Max. Unit
Non-linearity and hysteresis (BSL)3 ±0.05 ±0.25
Thermal effects (-25 to 85°C)1 Offset ±1.0 %FSS
Span ±1.0
Response delay7 0.5 ms
Current consumption (no load) 3 mA

SQ277...B... (bidirectional devices)

Characteristics Min. Typ. Max. Unit
D IG IT A L P E R F O R M A N C E C H A R A C T E R IS T IC S
Zero pressure offset 370A 3999 3C 28
4
Full scale span (FSS) 63D 6 6666 68F 5
Count Hex
Output at max. specified pressure 6C C C
at min. specified pressure 0666
A N A L O G U E P E R F O R M A N C E C H A R A C T E R IS T IC S
Zero pressure offset 2.15 2.25 2.35
4
Full scale span (FSS) 3.90 4.00 4.10
V
Output at max. specified pressure 4.25
at min. specified pressure 0.25

SQ277...U... (unidirectional devices)

Characteristics Min. Typ. Max. Unit
D IG IT A L P E R F O R M A N C E C H A R A C T E R IS T IC S
Zero pressure offset 03D 7 0666 08F 6
Count Hex
4
Full scale span (FSS) 63D 6 6666 68F 5
A N A L O G U E P E R F O R M A N C E C H A R A C T E R IS T IC S
Zero pressure offset 0.15 0.25 0.35
V
4
Full scale span (FSS) 3.90 4.00 4.10

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INTRODUCTION
The SQ277 series is capable to generate a digital output DATA valid (D): State of data line represents valid data when,
signal. These devices run a cyclic program, which will store after START condition, data line is stable for duration of
a corrected sensor value with 12 bit resolution about every HIGH period of clock signal. Data on line must be
250 µs within the output registers of the internal ASIC. In changed during LOW period of clock signal. There is
order to use the SQ277 pressure sensors for digital signal one clock pulse per bit of data.
readout, they should be connected to a bidirectional I²C-
bus. Acknowledge (A): Data is transferred in pieces of 8 bits
(1 byte) on serial bus, MSB first. After each byte receiving
According to the I²C-bus communication specification, the device – whether master or slave – is obliged to pull
bus is controlled by a master device, which generates the data line LOW as acknowledge for reception of data.
clock signal, controls the bus access and generates START Master must generate an extra clock pulse for this pur-
and STOP conditions. The SQ277 is designed to work as a pose. When acknowledge is missed, slave transmitter
slave, hence it will only respond to requests from a master becomes inactive. It is on master either to send last com-
device. mand again or to generate STOP condition in that case.

DIGITAL I2C INTERFACE Slave address: The I²C-bus master-slave concept requires
a unique address for each device. The SQ277 has a
The SQ277 series complies with the following protocol (FIG. I): preconfigured slave address (1111000xb). By factory
programming it is possible to define a secondary slave
Bus not busy: During idle periods both data line (SDA) and address additional to the general one. According to I²C
clock line (SCL) remain HIGH. specification 127 different addresses are available. The
sensor will then listen to both slave addresses. After
START condition (S): HIGH to LOW transition of SDA line generating a START condition the master sends the
while clock (SCL) is HIGH is interpreted as START con- address byte containing a 7 bit address followed by a
dition. START conditions are always generated by the data direction bit (R/W). A "0" indicates a transmission
master. Each initial request for a pressure value has to from master to slave (WRITE), a "1" indicates a data
begin with a START condition. request (READ).

STOP condition (P): LOW to HIGH transition of SDA line while DATA operation: The SQ277 sensors start to send 2 data bytes
clock (SCL) is HIGH determines STOP condition. STOP containing the current pressure value as a 15 bit
conditions are always generated by the master. More than information placed in their output registers.
one request for the current pressure value can be trans-
mitted without generation of intermediate STOP condition.

SCL

SDA

START Data Data allowed STOP

condition valid to change condition

1
S Slave Address R/W A Data Byte 1 A Data Byte 2 A Data Byte 1 P
Read out of first pressure value Read out of n pressure values (optional)

generated by master S = START condition Data Byte 1 = High Byte (MSB first)
A = Acknowledge Data Byte 2 = Low Byte (LSB last)
generated by slave
P = STOP condition

FIGURE I: I²C-BUS Protocol

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I²C INTERFACE PARAMETERS

Parameter Symbol Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Unit

Input high level 90 100
% of
Input low level 0 10
Vs
Output low level 10
Pull-up resistor 500 Ω
SCL clock frequency FSC L --- 400 kHz
Bus free time between
tBUF 1.3
STOP and START condition
Hold time (repeated)
tHD.STA to first clock pulse 0.8
START condition
LOW period of SCL tLOW 1.3
HIGH period of SCL tHIGH 0.6
Setup time repeated
tSU.STA 1
START condition µs
Data hold time tHD.DAT 0
Data setup time tSU.DAT 0.2
Rise time of both
tR --- 0.3
SDA and SCL
Fall time of both
tF --- 0.3
SDA and SCL
Setup time for
tSU.STO 0.6
STOP condition

tSU;DAT tHD;DAT tSU;STA tHD;STA tR tF

SCL

SDA

tHIGH tLOW tSU;STO tBUF tHD;STA

SCL

SDA

FIGURE II: Timing characteristics of the serial interface

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PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

SQ277...D...
6.70
Package: dual port, same side 3
12.70 1.90
2

10.70

3
16
9.50
6.50

Pin Connection
10.30

1 +Vs
2 GND
4 3 2 1 0.25 3 Vout
0.51 1.45
4 I / C*
4.50
2.54 * Internal connection.
Do not connect for any reason

10.70
HIGH PRESSURE PORT
1.90

third angle projection

LOW PRESSURE PORT 3
4.20 dimensions in mm

SQ277...E...
Package: SMD dual port, same side

12.70 4.50
Bottom view
5 6 7 8 Pin Connection
1 +Vs
2 GND
3

16

3 Vout
1.28
6.50

4 I/C *
4 3 2 1 4.06 5 SC L
10.70 6
I/C *
4.20 7
HIGH PRESSURE PORT 3 8 SD A

* Internal connection.
1.90

Do not connect for any reason

3

6.70
2

0.46
LOW PRESSURE PORT third angle projection
2.54

dimensions in mm

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PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (cont.)

SQ277...G...
Package: single port
3.70

3
12.70
1.90
2.5
6.4 4.3

2
10.70

Pin Connection
16

9.50
1 +Vs
2 GND
3 Vout
10.30

4 I / C*

1 2 34 * Internal connection.
0.25 0.51 Do not connect for any reason
1.45 2.54
1.90

third angle projection

10.70
HIGH PRESSURE PORT dimensions in mm
3
4.20

SQ277...H...
Package: SMD single port
Top view
12.70 Pin Connection
2.5 1 +Vs
8 7 6 5 2 GND
6.4 4.3

3 Vout
2

4 I/C *
16

9.50

5 SC L
6
I/C *
1 2 3 4 7
1.28

4.06 10.70 8 SD A

* Internal connection.
2.54 Do not connect for any reason
0.46 HIGH PRESSURE PORT
1.90
3
3.70

third angle projection

3 dimensions in mm
4.20

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HOUSING OPTIONS
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Dual port, opposite side (SQ277...P...)

6.70
3
12.70 1.90

Pin Connection

10.70
16

2
9.50

1 +Vs
2 GND
10.30

3 Vout
4 I / C*

4 3 2 1 * Internal connection.
0.25
Do not connect for any reason
0.51 1.45
2.54

10.70
HIGH PRESSURE PORT
1.90

third angle projection

LOW PRESSURE PORT dimensions in mm

3
4.20

SMD dual port, opposite side (SQ277...Q...)

12.70
Bottom view Pin Connection
5 6 7 8 1 +Vs
2 GND
2

3 Vout
16
9.50

4 I/C *
1.28

5 SC L
4 3 2 1 6
4.06 I/C *
10.70 7
4.20 8 SD A
3 * Internal connection.
LOW PRESSURE PORT
HIGH PRESSURE PORT Do not connect for any reason
3

6.70
1.90

third angle projection

0.46
2.54 dimensions in mm

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HOUSING OPTIONS (cont.)

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Dual port, top side (SQ277...T...)

12.70
7.85 6.70
4.85 3
2 1.90

3
4.20
10.70

Pin Connection
16

1 +Vs
2 GND
3 Vout
10.30

4 I / C*

4 3 2 1 0.25 * Internal connection.

Do not connect for any reason
0.51 1.45
2.54

10.70
HIGH PRESSURE PORT
1.90

third angle projection

LOW PRESSURE PORT dimensions in mm

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HOUSING OPTIONS (cont.)

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Barbed pressure ports

(Available for all housing styles. Sample package shown: SMD dual port, same side)

Bottom view
Ø 2.20 ±0.1

12.70
Ø 2.20 ±0.1

4.67
00
Ø 3.0 ±0.1

5 6 7 8 7.

16

2.50 ±0.2 4 3 2 1

2.0
5 ±0.2 10.70
4.0
HIGH PRESSURE PORT
3,12
6.87
5.21

third angle projection

LOW PRESSURE PORT
2.54 0.46 dimensions in mm

Dual Inline Packages (DIP)

(Available for all housing styles. Sample package shown: DIP dual port, same side)
12.70
4.50
5 6 7 8
3.0

16.25
16.0
6.50

4 3 2 1
10.70 9.0

HIGH PRESSURE PORT 4.20

3.0

3.0
6.70
2.0
1.90

third angle projection

LOW PRESSURE PORT
5.60

2.54 0.46 dimensions in mm

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ORDERING INFORMATION
Series Output signal Pressure range Housing Calibration Porting

Options SQ277- 0 Analog 3 12.5 mbar D* Diff SIL same side B* Bidirectional ( ) Straight
2
1 I C and analog 4 25 mbar E Diff SMD same side U Undirectional B* Barbed, long
(2)* SPI and analog SMD pins
5 50 mbar G* Gage/absolute SIL
6 75 mbar H Gage/absolute SMD
7 100 mbar (P)* Diff SIL opposite side

8 250 mbar (Q) Diff SMD opposite side

9 500 mbar (T)* Diff SIL same top side

A 1 barg
B* 2 barg
C* 5 barg
D 600...1100 mbar
E 800...1100 mbar
F* 1 bara
G* 2 bara
H* 7 barg
* Available on request. * only available with barbed Housings P, Q, T available on request. * not available for * Available on request.
Please contact pressure ports (B) Please contact Sensortechnics. pressure ranges Please contact
Sensortechnics * not available with digital output D, E, F, G Sensortechnics

Sample
SQ277- 1 A E B
order no:

Custom specific pressure ranges and mechanical or electronic sensor modifications

are widely available:
· 3 V power supply
· SPI, switching and custom specific outputs
· barbed pressure ports
· Dual inline packages (DIP)
... etc.
Please contact your nearest Sensortechnics sales office for further information.

Sensortechnics PRO services:

· Extended guarantee period of 2 years
· Improved performance characteristics
· Custom product modifications and adaptations even for small quantities
· Advanced logistics models for supply inventory and short delivery times
· Technical support through application engineers on the phone or at your site
· Traceability of each sensor through serial numbers on request
· No product specification changes without customer notification
· No product obsolescence without very early prior notice
· Fastest possible technical response for design and QA engineers
· Long term product availability for your spares and service needs
... plus other services on request

Sensortechnics reserve the right to make changes to any products herein. Sensortechnics do not assume any liability arising out of the
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