DatasheetThe PDCR 300, also known as PANDA, is a high-stability, analog pressure sensor specifically designed for demanding aerospace, hydraulics, and industrial test environments. Built with proven piezoresistive silicon technology, it delivers exceptional accuracy over an extremely wide temperature range – all without a microprocessor. This ensures excellent long-term stability and resistance to thermal influences, making it ideal for use in harsh and dynamic conditions.
Key Features at a Glance
- Operating temperature range from –55 °C to +150 °C
- Total accuracy: ±3% full scale over the entire temperature range
- No microprocessor – ensures excellent long-term stability
- Analog 4-wire millivolt output (ratiometric)
- Pressure ranges from 110 kPa to 35 MPa (absolute)
- Typical output: 0 to 120 mV
- Compact and lightweight design for easy integration
- Robust wetted materials: 316L stainless steel, 17-4PH, Inconel 625
Typical Applications
- Aerospace test benches and simulation systems
- Hydraulic pressure monitoring and control
- Barometric and absolute pressure measurement
- High-temperature industrial environments
- OEM integration in pressure calibration systems
Technical Specifications
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| Pressure Ranges | 110 kPa to 35 MPa (absolute) |
| Output Signal | 0 to 120 mV (ratiometric to supply voltage) |
| Supply Voltage | 2.5 to 15 VDC |
| Total Accuracy | ±3% FS (–55 °C to +150 °C) |
| Long-Term Stability | Excellent – analog-only design ensures stability |
| Media Compatibility | Depends on range – see datasheet |
| Wetted Materials | 316L, 17-4PH, Inconel 625 |
| Pressure Connection | M5x0.8-6g |
| Proof Pressure | 1.5× FS |
| Burst Pressure | 2.0× FS |
| Electrical Isolation | >100 MΩ at 500 VDC |
| Cable | 24 AWG, PTFE-insulated, temperature resistant |
| Input Impedance | >2000 Ohms |
| Output Impedance | 5000 Ohms (nominal) |
Special Advantages
- Purely analog – no microprocessor or software errors
- Excellent temperature performance up to +150 °C
- Compact form factor – easy to install in tight spaces
- Ideal for safety-critical applications that require pure analog output