MLX90833LXZ-BAG-010-SP

Product information "MLX90833LXZ-BAG-010-SP"
Melexis TRIPHIBIAN absolute MEMS Pressure Sensor IC | Gas, Liquid & frozen Media | 2 to 70bar | LIN Output | ASIL-B

Based on Triphibian® technology, the MLX90833 is a miniaturized MEMS pressure sensor handling absolute measurement of gas and liquid media from 2 to 70 bar in a robust way. Factory calibrated and LIN output.

Top features

  • Triphibian® technology

  • Robust in gas and liquid media, compliant with chemical refrigerants and coolants

  • down to +/-0.5% full scale lifetime accuracy


Melexis MLX90830, MLX90833 & MLX90834 Triphibian Absolute MEMS Pressure Sensor IC Miniaturitzation


Product description

The MLX90833 is the first product to feature the new patented Triphibian® technology. This unprecedented miniaturized MEMS pressure sensor handles measurement of gas and liquid media from 2 to 70 bar in a robust way.

Core to the MLX90833 is the Melexis’ ground-breaking Triphibian® technology, which not only allows the MEMS (Micro Electro-Mechanical System) sensor to provide accurate measurements considerably above 5 bar, but also while in contact with liquid. This innovative combination of high pressure sensing while compatible with gas and liquid is achieved by the unique construction of the MLX90833. The sensing mechanism contains a suspended cantilever inside of an SO16 package with the diaphragm at its tip.

The suspended cantilever design of the sensor provides pressure spike immunity up to 2000 bar/msec and static burst level up to 210 bar. While the two available calibrated ranges (10 or 35 bar) are each tailored to fulfill the demands of a distinct EV thermal management system, including low/high pressure refrigeration loops.

The MLX90833’s design is inherently more robust than rear-side exposed solutions, which still experience a pressure differential between the glass pedestal side and the wire bonding side. The pressure equalization principle is also valid for frozen media, allowing the MLX90833 to survive in such conditions, a first for MEMS pressure sensors.

The MLX90833 includes a sensor readout circuit, digital hardware, voltage regulators and delivers a digital output using the LIN protocol (option for LIN 2.x, ISO 17987, LIN 1.3 or SAE J2602). Piezo-resistive elements implanted into the membrane create a Wheatstone bridge to generate an output signal. This signal is amplified and converted into a digital format, allowing the 16-bit Digital Signal Processing (DSP) to apply temperature compensation.

The sensor is equipped with advanced protective mechanisms against both overvoltage (above +40 V) and reverse voltage (below -40 V). This makes it usable for truck applications. The MLX90833 has been developed as a Safety Element out of Context (SEooC) in accordance with ISO 26262, enabling up to ASIL B system integration ensuring it meets the latest EV safety demands.

The MLX90833 is factory calibrated or fully programmable through the connector with the PTC-04 (PTC-04 DB-HALL06) for customized calibration curves. Contact your local representative for more information.

Applications examples

  • Absolute pressures from 2bar to 70bar with gas and/or liquid media
    • Thermal Management of Electric Vehicles
      • Standalone sensors
      • Embedded sensors in expansion valves
      • Embedded sensors in e-compressors
      • Embedded sensors in pumps
    • HVAC-R systems

Melexis MLX90830, MLX90833 & MLX90834 Triphibian Absolute MEMS Pressure Sensor IC Media


Features and benefits

  • Triphibian® technology

  • Robust in gas and liquid media, compliant with chemical refrigerants

  • down to +/-0.5% full scale lifetime accuracy

  • Absolute pressure ranges from 2bar to 70bar in gas and/or liquid media (12bar and 36bar range default available)

  • LIN output with available compensated NTC temperature information

    • Option for LIN 2.x, ISO 17987, LIN 1.3 or SAE J2602

    • LIN Auto-Addressing available with Bus Shunt Method 2

  • Flexible NTC input supporting a wide range of different NTC characteristics without calibration

  • Deep sleep mode with max 100μA current consumption

  • System in a package: MEMS, analog front-end circuitry, 16-bit microcontroller, voltage regulators and a LIN transceiver

  • Automotive diagnostic features (multiple programmable internal fault diagnostics)

  • Factory calibrated and fully programmable through the connector with the PTC04 programming tool for customized calibration curves

  • Extended over (+40V) and reverse (-40V) voltage capabilities (supply & output)
  • Automotive temperature range (-40°C to 150°C)
  • Certification

    • AEC-Q100 (automotive) and AEC-Q103-002 (pressure sensor MEMS)

    • ASIL compliant developed as an ASIL B SEooC (ISO 26262)

  • Package RoHS compliant SOIC16 WB (XG)



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Ordering Options

Temperature Code:
- L = Temperature range -40°C ... +150°C
Package Code:
- XZ = SOIC16 WB cavity facing up package (SMD)
Option Code:
- BAE-007: 0 to 12bar absolute pressure / 193 to 3896LSB LIN output / NTC / ISO 17987
- BAF-008: 0 to 42bar absolute pressure / 193 to 3896LSB LIN output / NTC / ISO 17987
- BAG-010: 0 to 4bar absolute pressure / 193 to 3896LSB LIN output / NTC / ISO 17987

The following variants can be ordered

MLX90833LXZ-BAE-007 [ 12bar | absolute pressure | 193 to 3896LSB LIN output | -40°C...+150°C ]
MLX90833LXZ-BAF-008 [ 42bar | absolute pressure | 193 to 3896LSB LIN output | -40°C...+150°C ]
MLX90833LXZ-BAG-010 [ 4bar | absolute pressure | 193 to 3896LSB LIN output | -40°C...+150°C ]

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Teaser about MLX90830, MLX90833 & MLX90834 Application Miniaturization
MLX90830, MLX90833 & MLX90834 Application Miniaturization

Teaser about MLX90830, MLX90833 & MLX90834 Media Compliance
MLX90830, MLX90833 & MLX90834 Media Compliance


Melexis Triphibian® MLX90830, MLX90833 & MLX90834 revolutionizes the world of MEMS pressure sensors

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Tools & Accessories

PTC-04 inkl. DB-HALL06
€1,205.00*
Melexis programmer PTC-04 incl. PTC-04-DB-HALL06 for inductive sensors & 3rd generation Triaxis Hall sensors
PTC04-DB-HALL06
€215.00*
Melexis Daughterboard for installation in the programmer PTC-04. Suitable for programming Melexis inductive sensors & Triaxis Hall sensors of Gen.III