Data Sheet

MS5837-02BA
Ultra Small Gel Filled Pressure & Temperature Sensor, with Stainless Steel Cap
TE CONNECTIVITY SENSORS /// MS5837-02BA 09/2017
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MOUNTING AND ASSEMBLY CONSIDERATIONS
SOLDERING
Please refer to the application note AN808 available on our website for soldering recommendations.
MOUNTING
The MS5837 can be placed with automatic Pick & Place equipment using vacuum nozzles. It will not be damaged
by the vacuum.
Due to the low stress assembly, the sensor does not show pressure hysteresis effects. It is important to solder all
contact pads. Gel must stay free of external physical contact when manipulation.
CONNECTION TO PCB
The package outline of the module allows the use of a flexible PCB for interconnection. This can be important for
applications in watches and other special devices.
SEALING WITH O-RINGS
In applications such as outdoor watches the electronics must be protected against direct water or humidity. For
such applications the MS5837 provides the possibility to seal with an O-ring. The O-ring shall be placed at the
groove location, i.e. the small outer diameter of the metal lid. The following O-ring / housing dimensions are
recommended:
O-ring inner diameter
1.8 ± 0.05 mm
O-ring cross-section diameter
0.8 ± 0.03 mm
Housing bore diameter
3.07 ± 0.03 mm
Please refer to the application note AN523 available on our website for O-ring mounting recommendations.
CLEANING
The MS5837 has been manufactured under clean-room conditions. It is therefore recommended to assemble the
sensor under class 10’000 or better conditions. Should this not be possible, it is recommended to protect the sensor
opening during assembly from entering particles and dust. To avoid cleaning of the PCB, solder paste of type “no-
clean” shall be used. Warning: cleaning might damage the sensor.
ESD PRECAUTIONS
The electrical contact pads are protected against ESD. It is therefore essential to ground machines and personnel
properly during assembly and handling of the device. The MS5837 is shipped in antistatic transport boxes. Any test
adapters or production transport boxes used during the assembly of the sensor shall be of an equivalent antistatic
material.
DECOUPLING CAPACITOR
Particular care must be taken when connecting the device to the power supply. A 100nF minimum ceramic capacitor
must be placed as close as possible to the MS5837 VDD pin. This capacitor will stabilize the power supply during
data conversion and thus, provide the highest possible accuracy.