Product Overview: MPL115A2 Digital Barometric Pressure Sensor

The MPL115A2 is a compact, high-precision digital barometric pressure sensor from NXP Semiconductors designed for a wide range of applications. This sensor is ideal for portable devices due to its small footprint and low power consumption. It provides a very accurate pressure measurement which can be used to derive altitude information, enhancing the capabilities of mobile phones, GPS units, weather stations, and various other consumer and industrial devices.

Key Features

• High Accuracy: The MPL115A2 offers a pressure measurement range of 50 to 115 kPa with an accuracy of ±1 kPa over the temperature range of -40°C to +85°C.
• Temperature Compensated: The sensor includes an on-board temperature sensor to help provide temperature compensated pressure readings for improved accuracy.
• Digital Output: The sensor communicates via an I²C interface, providing a digital output that can be easily integrated with most microcontrollers.
• Small Size: The MPL115A2 comes in a small, leadless package measuring just 5 mm x 3 mm x 1.2 mm, making it suitable for space-constrained applications.
• Low Power: It operates with a supply voltage range of 2.375V to 5.5V, and its low power consumption makes it suitable for battery-powered devices.

Applications

The MPL115A2's precision and compact design make it well-suited for a variety of applications, including:

• Mobile phones and tablets
• GPS navigation systems
• Weather stations
• Altitude and barometric pressure measurement devices
• Industrial and consumer products requiring environmental monitoring

Easy Integration

Integration of the MPL115A2 into a system is facilitated by its simple I²C digital interface, which allows for direct communication with microcontrollers without the need for additional components. The sensor also comes with a fully calibrated pressure and temperature sensor for out-of-the-box usage, and its low power consumption allows it to be easily incorporated into portable and battery-powered devices.