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Nexisense WPAS01 Plastic Packaged Pressure Sensor: High-Precision Industrial Gas Pressure Measurement Solution

2026-03-17

Nexisense WPAS01 Plastic Packaged Pressure Sensor: High-Precision Industrial Gas Pressure Measurement Solution

Product Overview

The Nexisense WPAS01 series plastic packaged pressure sensor adopts high-precision MEMS pressure sensitive chip combined with mature packaging process to achieve low-cost, high-reliability industrial gas pressure measurement solution. Its standard SOP8 package pin design facilitates engineering integration and rapid development, especially suitable for OEM customers in dry, non-corrosive gas environments.

The WPAS01 series supports customized ranges and output methods, meeting multi-dimensional requirements of engineering systems for accuracy, response speed, and temperature drift characteristics, providing reliable sensing solutions for industrial automation, process control, and handheld measurement devices.

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Main Application Scenarios

Industrial process control systems: pressure acquisition and monitoring

Pressure calibration instruments: laboratory and field calibration measurement

Altimeter and atmospheric pressure measurement: aviation and meteorological equipment

Automotive tire pressure detection and air pressure gauges: vehicles and industrial compressed air systems

Handheld pressure gauges and blood pressure monitors: portable pressure monitoring tools

Product Features

Package form: SOP8, convenient for quick integration into control boards and instrument systems

Wide temperature operating range: -40℃~125℃, adaptable to various industrial environments

High-precision measurement: room temperature accuracy up to 0.2%FS

Fast response: ≤1ms, capable of high-frequency pressure change monitoring

Mechanical disturbance resistance: vibration resistance 20g (20–5000Hz), shock resistance 100g (10ms)

Long-term reliability: service life up to 10×10⁶ pressure cycles

Customization support: range and output method can be customized according to user needs

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Technical Performance Indicators

The WPAS01 series is specifically designed for dry non-corrosive gas environments, with typical range from -100kPa to 1.7MPa, supporting absolute pressure measurement.

Electrical Performance

Excitation voltage: 5V

Input impedance: 4kΩ~6kΩ

Electrical connection: standard pins

Zero output: ±40mV

Full-scale output: typical 100~150mV (varies by range)

Response time: ≤1ms (rise to 90%FS)

Temperature and Stability

Operating temperature: -40℃~125℃

Storage temperature: -55℃~150℃

Zero temperature coefficient: ±7%FS

Full-scale temperature coefficient: -24%FS to -15.5%FS

Thermal hysteresis: ±0.05%FS

Long-term stability: ±0.2%FS/year

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Mechanical Performance

Mechanical vibration: 20g (20–5000Hz)

Shock: 100g (10ms)

Service life: 10×10⁶ pressure cycles

Engineering Integration Advantages

Standardized design: SOP8 pin package, compatible with most control boards and measurement and control modules, convenient for rapid development and batch integration

Low-cost solution: suitable for OEM large-scale applications while maintaining high accuracy and reliability

Fast response capability: ≤1ms response time, meeting high-speed pressure change monitoring needs

Wide temperature adaptability: -40℃~125℃ operating range, adaptable to various indoor and outdoor industrial environments

Mechanical disturbance resistance: excellent shock and vibration resistance, suitable for mobile or vibrating occasions

Customization capability: range and output method can be flexibly customized according to customer needs

Installation and Usage Guide

Only suitable for dry and non-corrosive gases, avoid moisture or chemically corrosive media

Confirm that the range matches system requirements, avoid exceeding rated pressure

Pin connections must ensure good contact and insulation

Avoid environments with strong mechanical shock or continuous vibration

Perform zero-point calibration and full-scale verification before first use

Regularly check sensor housing and pin condition to ensure long-term stability

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  1. 1. What gas media is WPAS01 suitable for?
    Only suitable for dry and non-corrosive gases, not recommended for use in humid or corrosive gas environments.

  2. 2. How is the sensor response speed?
    ≤1ms, can meet high-speed industrial pressure monitoring needs.

  3. 3. What is the supported range?
    -100kPa~0~200kPa to 1.7MPa, can be customized according to customer needs.

  4. 4. Does temperature have a large impact on measurement accuracy?
    Zero temperature coefficient ±7%FS, full-scale temperature drift -24%FS to -15.5%FS, suitable for room temperature and industrial temperature environments.

  5. 5. Can WPAS01 withstand mechanical shock and vibration?
    Supports 20g vibration (20–5000Hz) and 100g shock (10ms), suitable for mobile devices or industrial sites.

  6. 6. Does it support OEM customization?
    Supports customization of range, output method, and pin layout to meet different engineering integration needs.

  7. 7. What is the service life?
    Up to 10×10⁶ pressure cycles, suitable for long-term continuous monitoring.

  8. 8. How to install and calibrate?
    It is recommended to install in a dry environment, perform zero-point and full-scale calibration after connecting pins properly, and regularly check housing and pin status.

Summary

Nexisense WPAS01 plastic packaged pressure sensor, with high-precision MEMS chip and standard SOP8 package, provides low-cost, high-reliability pressure measurement solutions for industrial automation, process control, and handheld measurement devices. Its fast response, wide temperature operating range, and mechanical disturbance resistance enable stable operation in dry non-corrosive gas environments. Through OEM customization services, WPAS01 can flexibly meet the diverse needs of engineering integrators and system purchasers in terms of range, output, and interface, providing reliable, cost-effective gas pressure measurement solutions for industrial measurement and control projects.

Nexisense is committed to supporting industrial applications with precision sensing technology, providing stable and professional pressure measurement solutions for engineering system integration and industrial automation.

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