The TE CONNECTIVITY SENSORS 85-500A-3U is a high-precision, media-compatible piezoresistive silicon pressure sensor designed for demanding applications requiring absolute pressure measurement. Manufactured by TE CONNECTIVITY SENSORS in China, this sensor offers reliable performance across a wide operating temperature range and is suitable for various industrial and medical applications.
Key Features
Operating temperature range from -40ºC to +125ºC
Up to ±0.1% pressure non-linearity for accurate readings
Solid-state reliability with a compact design
Weldable or threaded process fittings for versatile installation
Media compatibility with liquids and gases suitable for stainless steel housing
Applications
Medical instruments
Process control systems
Water and wastewater measurement
Partial vacuum gas measurement
Pressure transmitters
Tank level systems (RV & industrial)
Specifications
Parameter
Value
Pressure Type
Absolute
Output
0 - 100mV
Supply Voltage
5 - 9.5 V
Supply Current
1.5 mA typical
Temperature Range
-40ºC to +125ºC
Pressure Non Linearity
Up to ±0.1%
Hysteresis
±0.10% of Span
Repeatability
±0.02% of Span
Bridge Resistance
3.8K - 6.0K Ω
Thermal Hysteresis (Span)
-0.25% to +0.25% of Span
Media Compatibility
Liquids and gases compatible with 316/316L stainless steel
Dimensions
Refer to datasheet for detailed measurements
Mechanical and Electrical Details
Small profile design for space-constrained applications
Weldable or threaded process fittings including 1/4 and 1/8 NPT, 1/4 BSP, and other custom options
Media transfer via silicon oil in stainless steel diaphragm
Direct mechanical contact with diaphragm is prohibited; surface must remain defect-free for proper operation
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surface must remain defect-free for proper operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrdering Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePressure Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCol2\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbsolute\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdditional Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoHS Compliant: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUOM: EA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackage Type: Not specified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDatasheet: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.waldomapac.com\/upload\/parts\/datasheets\/mf-tcs\/tcs-85-500a-3u.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClick here\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConnect with a Specialist\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information or technical support, visit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.te.com\/global-en\/private\/sensors\/media-isolated-pressure-sensors-contact-us.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTE Sensors Contact Us\u003c\/a\u003e or explore \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.te.com\/usa-en\/products\/sensors.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ete.com\/sensors\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e The datasheet was not processed; 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