If you’re wondering about the accuracy of the TE pressure sensor M5231-000005-300PG, we have some clarity to offer you.
The TE Connectivity sensor M5231-000005-300PG has an accuracy of ±0.25% full scale.
TE has confirmed that this accuracy applies to the pressure range of 0 to 300 psi, not the output voltage range of 0.5 to 4.5 V.
Sensors often create confusion when it comes to understanding accuracy and resolution, as these terms are sometimes used interchangeably.
For a clearer understanding of sensor accuracy:
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Accuracy is the sensor’s or instrument’s degree of veracity – how close a measurement gets to the actual or known value. To check the accuracy means to check how close a reported measurement is to the actual value.
Accuracy is essential in safety-critical applications like medical equipment, automotive systems, and industrial processes. For example, a sensor with ±2% accuracy on a 100 V reading could range from 98 V to 102 V, impacting precision-critical environments. -
Sensor Resolution meaning on the other hand is the smallest distinguishable change the sensor can detect and display. The higher the resolution (thus, the smaller the distinguishable and displayable change) – the more specific are the values.
For instance, a digital multimeter with 1 mV resolution on a 3 V range can show changes as small as 0.001 V.
In conclusion, while accuracy and resolution are closely related, they represent different aspects of a sensor’s performance. Accuracy measures closeness to the true value, and resolution determines the smallest detectable change. Understanding both is vital for selecting the right sensor for specific applications.
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Applicable Part Numbers
| DigiKey Part Number | Manufacturer Part Number |
|---|---|
| 223-1741-ND | M5251-000005-050PG |
| 223-1726-ND | M5231-000005-03KPG |
| 223-1736-ND | M5241-000005-03KPG |
| 223-1744-ND | M5251-000005-10KPG |
| 223-1734-ND | 10202282-00 |
| 223-1742-ND | M5251-000005-05KPG |
| 223-1740-ND | M5251-000005-01KPG |
| 223-1702-ND | M5241-000005-500PG |
| 223-1730-ND | M5234-000004-10KPG |
| 223-1727-ND | M5231-000005-500PG |
| 223-1722-ND | M5231-000005-050PG |
| 223-1746-ND | M5251-000005-03KPG |
| 223-1732-ND | M5241-000005-01KPG |
| 223-1745-ND | M5251-000005-300PG |
| 223-1609-ND | M5244-000005-05KPG |
| 223-1728-ND | M5234-000004-05KPG |
| 223-1723-ND | M5231-000005-100PG |
| 223-1725-ND | M5231-000005-300PG |
| 2266-M5244-000002-020BG-ND,223-1605-ND | M5244-000002-020BG |
| 2266-M5254-000004-500PG-ND,223-1749-ND | M5254-000004-500PG |
| 223-1606-ND | M5244-000002-070BG |
| 2266-M5254-000005-01KPG-ND,223-1614-ND | M5254-000005-01KPG |
| 2266-M5234-000004-300PG-ND,223-1731-ND | M5234-000004-300PG |
| 2266-M5254-000002-020BG-ND,223-1611-ND | M5254-000002-020BG |
| 223-1729-ND | M5234-000004-100PG |
| 2266-M5244-000005-300PG-ND,223-1610-ND | M5244-000005-300PG |
| 223-1735-ND | M5241-000005-300PG |
| 223-1733-ND | M5241-000005-050PG |
| 223-1747-ND | M5254-000004-05KPG |
| 223-1615-ND | M5254-000005-05KPG |
| 223-1737-ND | M5244-000004-01KPG |
| 223-1743-ND | M5251-000005-100PG |
| 2266-M5244-000004-050PG-ND,223-1738-ND | M5244-000004-050PG |
| 2266-M5254-000002-070BG-ND,223-1612-ND | M5254-000002-070BG |
| 223-1739-ND | M5244-000004-100PG |
| 223-1703-ND | M5241-000005-10KPG |
| 223-1607-ND | M5244-000002-350BG |
| 223-1748-ND | M5254-000004-100PG |
| 223-1613-ND | M5254-000002-350BG |
| 223-1608-ND | M5244-000005-01KPG |
| 223-1616-ND | M5254-000005-300PG |
| 223-1724-ND | 10202274-00 |
| 223-M5256-00000E-006BG-ND | M5256-00000E-006BG |
| M5231-000005-05KPG-ND | M5231-000005-05KPG |