Basic Force Sensors
TBF Series, Compensated/Unamplified
1 bar to 10 bar | 100 kPa to 1 MPa | 15 psi to 150 psi
Millivolt Analog Output
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FEATURES
• Cost-effective sensor with many options
• Compensated/unamplified
• Wide operating temperature range (0 °C to 50 °C
[32 °F to 122 °F])
• Low power consumption allows for potential use in battery
operated applications
• Stable offset voltage
• Not sensitive to mounting orientation
• Small package size [7 mm x 7 mm x 3,89 mm]
• RoHS2 compliance
POTENTIAL APPLICATIONS
DESCRIPTION
Honeywell’s TBF Series Force Sensors are small flush
diaphragm pressure sensors designed for customers
who require a simple device for applications where media
compatibility and low trapped volume are important. The TBF
Series has a precisely controlled diaphragm height, making
these products useful in applications where force is applied
by a flexible membrane to the sensor, such as infusion pumps.
The sensor is internally unamplified, providing infinite resolution
and allowing customers to do their own amplification in order to
make use of the maximum resolution of the bare sensor output,
leveraging any algorithm needed for the application. The sensor
is internally temperature compensated and calibrated.
VALUE TO CUSTOMERS
• Smallest package size in its class (7 mm x 7 mm x 3,89 mm)
simplifies placement on crowded PCBs
• Widest pressure (1 bar to 10 bar |100 kPa to 1 MPa | 15 psi
to 150 psi) enables choice of optimum pressure range to
maximize sensitivity
• Many different pressure ranges improve resolution and system
accuracy
• Tight accuracy specification of ±0.15 %FSS provides user
with enhanced accuracy in the application
• Reliable supply chain
• Fast response for quotes and samples
• Designed to Six Sigma standards
• Manufacturing excellence
• Supports Lean manufacturing
Medical
• Drug delivery systems
• Infusion pumps
• Kidney dialysis machines
• Robotics
• Syringe pumps
• Wearables
PORTFOLIO
The TBF Series joins the
1865 Series, FSG Series, FSS Series,
FSS-SMT Series
and
FSA Series.
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Table 1. Absolute Maximum Ratings
1
Characteristic
Supply voltage (Vsupply)
2
Storage temperature
Soldering time peak reflow temperature
1
2
Min.
-12.0
-40 [-40]
Max.
12.0
125 [257]
10 s max. at 240 °C [464 °F]
Unit
Vdc
°C [°F]
Absolute maximum ratings are the extreme limits the device will withstand without damage.
Incorrect application of supply voltage or ground to the wrong pin may cause electrical failure.
Table 2. Operating Specifications
Characteristic
Supply voltage (Vsupply)
1, 2
Supply current (at 5.0 Vdc supply)
Operating temperature range
3
Compensated temperature range
4
Output resistance
1
Min.
1.5
-
0 [32]
0 [32]
—
Typ.
5.0
0.6
—
—
2.5
Max.
12.0
1
50 [122]
50 [122]
-
Unit
Vdc
mA
°C [°F]
°C [°F]
kOhm
Ratiometricity of the sensor (the ability of the device output to scale to the supply voltage) is achieved within the specified operating
voltage.
2
Incorrect application of supply voltage or ground to the wrong pin may cause electrical failure.
3
Operating temperature range: The temperature range over which the sensor will produce an output proportional to force.
4
Compensated temperature range: The temperature range over which the sensor will produce an output proportional to force within the
specified performance limits.
Table 3. Environmental Specifications
Characteristic
Humidity
Vibration
Shock
Life
1
Solder reflow
1
Parameter
0 %RH to 95 %RH, non-condensing
15 g, 10 Hz to 2 kHz
100 g, 6 ms duration
1 million pressure cycles min.
J-STD-020-D, MSL 1 (unlimited shelf life when stored at less than 30 °C and 85 %RH)
Life may vary depending on specific application in which sensor is utilized.
CAUTION
PRODUCT SENSING SURFACE DAMAGE
• The sensing surface of the sensor is composed of a tough silicone gel. Ensure that the sensing surface is not used with media
incompatible with silicones.
• Ensure that the sensing surface does not come into contact with sharp or hard objects.
Failure to comply with these instructions may result in product damage.
NOTICE
In order for the TBF Series sensors to provide a linear and repeatable output, ensure the entire top surface of the gel is exposed
to a uniform pressure. The silicone gel allows direct contact with many liquids or the gel may be protected with a thin, compliant
membrane.
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Table 4. Sensor Pressure Type
Pressure Type
Gage
Description
Output is proportional to the difference between applied pressure and atmospheric (ambient) pressure.
Reference pressure is atmospheric pressure.
T
able 5. Material Composition
Component
Cover
Substrate
Sensing surface
Table 6. Pressure Range Specifications for 1 bar to 10 bar
Pressure Range
Order Code
(see Figure 1)
Overpressure
Pressure
Range
Unit
Pmin.
Pmax.
Description
high temperature polyamide
not exposed - protected by silicone gel
silicone gel
Pressure
Accuracy
1
(%FSS)
Full Scale Span
3
(mV/V)
Offset
2
(mV/V)
Thermal Effect
on Offset
4
(%FSS)
0 ºC
to
50 ºC
Thermal Effect
on Span
5
(%FSS)
0 ºC
to
50 ºC
Min.
Nom.
Max.
Gage
001BG
1.6BG
2.5BG
004BG
006BG
010BG
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1.6
2.5
4
6
10
bar
bar
bar
bar
bar
bar
4
4
8
10
17
17
±0.5
±0.5
±0.5
±0.5
±0.5
±0.5
±0.3
±0.3
±0.15
±0.075
±0.075
±0.075
4.90
7.84
6.10
5.57
5.08
8.47
5.10
8.15
6.35
5.80
5.30
8.85
5.30
8.48
6.59
6.04
5.54
9.22
±1.0
±1.0
±1.0
±1.0
±0.75
±0.50
±1.0
±1.0
±0.75
±0.75
±0.75
±0.75
Accuracy: The maximum deviation in output from a Best Fit Straight Line (BFSL) fitted to the output measured over the pressure
range at 25 °C [77 °F]. Includes all errors due to pressure non-linearity, pressure hysteresis, and non-repeatability.
2
Offset: The output signal obtained when the reference pressure is applied to all available pressure ports. Also known as “null” or
“zero”.
3
Full Scale Span: The algebraic difference between the output signal measured at the maximum and minimum limits of the
pressure range (see Figure 1).
4
Thermal effect on offset: The deviation in offset due to changes in temperature over the compensated temperature range, relative
to offset measured at 25 ºC.
5
Thermal effect on span: The deviation in full scale span due to changes in temperature over the compensated temperature range,
relative to full scale span measured at 25 ºC.
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Table 7. Pressure Range Specifications for 100 kPa to 1 MPa
Pressure Range
Order Code
(see Figure 1)
Overpressure
Pressure
Range
Unit
Pmin.
Pmax.
Full Scale Span
3
(mV/V)
Offset
2
(mV/V)
Thermal Effect
on Offset
4
(%FSS)
0 ºC
to
50 ºC
Thermal Effect
on Span
5
(%FSS)
0 ºC
to
50 ºC
Pressure
Accuracy
1
(%FSS)
Min.
Nom.
Max.
Gage
100KG
160KG
250KG
400KG
600KG
001GG
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
100
160
250
400
600
1
kPa
kPa
kPa
kPa
kPa
MPa
400
400
800
1000
1700
1.70
±0.5
±0.5
±0.5
±0.5
±0.5
±0.5
±0.3
±0.3
±0.15
±0.075
±0.075
±0.075
4.90
7.84
6.10
5.57
5.08
8.47
5.10
8.15
6.35
5.80
5.30
8.85
5.30
8.48
6.59
6.04
5.54
9.22
±1.0
±1.0
±1.0
±1.0
±0.75
±0.50
±1.0
±1.0
±0.75
±0.75
±0.75
±0.75
Accuracy: The maximum deviation in output from a Best Fit Straight Line (BFSL) fitted to the output measured over the pressure
range at 25 °C [77 °F]. Includes all errors due to pressure non-linearity, pressure hysteresis, and non-repeatability.
2
Offset: The output signal obtained when the reference pressure is applied to all available pressure ports. Also known as “null” or
“zero”.
3
Full Scale Span: The algebraic difference between the output signal measured at the maximum and minimum limits of the
pressure range (see Figure 1).
4
Thermal effect on offset: The deviation in offset due to changes in temperature over the compensated temperature range, relative
to offset measured at 25 ºC.
5
Thermal effect on span: The deviation in full scale span due to changes in temperature over the compensated temperature range,
relative to full scale span measured at 25 ºC.
Table 8. Pressure Range Specifications for 15 psi to 150 psi
Pressure Range
Order Code
(see Figure 1)
Overpressure
Pressure
Range
Unit
Full Scale Span
3
(mV/V)
Offset
2
(mV/V)
Thermal Effect
on Offset
4
(%FSS)
0 ºC
to
50 ºC
Thermal Effect
on Span
5
(%FSS)
0 ºC
to
50 ºC
Pmin. Pmax.
Pressure
Accuracy
1
(%FSS)
Min.
Nom.
Max.
Gage
015PG
030PG
060PG
100PG
150PG
1
0
0
0
0
0
15
30
60
100
150
psi
psi
psi
psi
psi
60
115
145
245
245
±0.5
±0.5
±0.5
±0.5
±0.5
±0.3
±0.15
±0.075
±0.075
±0.075
5.06
5.05
5.76
5.83
8.65
5.25
5.25
6.00
6.10
9.15
5.49
5.45
6.24
6.36
9.55
±1.0
±1.0
±1.0
±0.75
±0.50
±1.0
±0.75
±0.75
±0.75
±0.75
Accuracy: The maximum deviation in output from a Best Fit Straight Line (BFSL) fitted to the output measured over the pressure
range at 25 °C [77 °F]. Includes all errors due to pressure non-linearity, pressure hysteresis, and non-repeatability.
2
Offset: The output signal obtained when the reference pressure is applied to all available pressure ports. Also known as “null” or
“zero”.
3
Full Scale Span: The algebraic difference between the output signal measured at the maximum and minimum limits of the
pressure range (see Figure 1).
4
Thermal effect on offset: The deviation in offset due to changes in temperature over the compensated temperature range, relative
to offset measured at 25 ºC.
5
Thermal effect on span: The deviation in full scale span due to changes in temperature over the compensated temperature range,
relative to full scale span measured at 25 ºC.
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Product Nomenclature
Figure 1. Nomenclature and Order Guide
For example,
TBFLPNS150PGUCV
defines a TBF Series Basic Force Sensor, Leadless SMT package,
low-profile pressure port, silicone gel interface, 0 psi to 150 psi gage pressure range, unamplified output,
compensated, constant supply voltage.
TBF
Series
TBF
Basic force sensor
Package
L
Leadless SMT (Surface Mount Technology)
Pressure Port
PN
Low-profile
port
L
PN
S
150PG
U
C V
Supply Voltage
V
Constant
Compensation
C
Compensated
Output
U
Unamplified
Pressure Range
1 bar to 10 bar
Gage
001BG
0 bar to 1 bar
100 kPa to 1 MPa
Gage
15 psi to 150 psi
Gage
100KG
0 kPa to 100 kPa
015PG
0 psi to 15 psi
1.6BG
0 bar to 1.6 bar
160KG
0 kPa to 160 kPa
030PG
0 psi to 30 psi
Gel Coating Option
S
Silicone gel interface
2.5BG
0 bar to 2.5 bar
250KG
0 kPa to 250 kPa
060PG
0 psi to 60 psi
004BG
0 bar to 4 bar
006BG
0 bar to 6 bar
400KG
0 kPa to 400 kPa
100PG
0 psi to 100 psi
600KG
0 kPa to 600 kPa
150PG
0 psi to 150 psi
010BG
0 bar to 10 bar
001GG
0 MPa to 1 MPa
F
igure 2. Leadless SMT Package Dimensional Drawings (For reference only: mm [in].)
Sensor
7
[0.276]
3,89
[0.153]
6
1
[0.039]
1
2,5 Typ.
[0.098]
2
Mounting Pad Layout
2,54
[0.100]
3,5
[0.138]
7
[0.276]
6,5
[0.26]
2,50
[0.098]
5
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4
3,5
[0.138]
1,02
[0.040]
3
7,62
[0.300]
1,27
[0.050]
Function
analog
Pin 1
Vs
Pin 2
NC
Pin 3
Vo-
Pin 4
GND
Pin 5
NC
Pin 6
Vo+
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