| KP276, High-Precision Digital Turbo MAP Sensor
| Suitable for measuring engine manifold air pressure
| 10ms NTC startup time

Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) information is a critical parameter for calculating the air-fuel ratio delivered to the engine. Accurate measurement can improve combustion efficiency and reduce harmful emissions. Furthermore, measured intake pressure data can be used to diagnose leaks or malfunctions in the exhaust gas recirculation valve.

Infineon Technologies announced on the 2nd that it is launching the KP276, a new product in the XENSIV absolute pressure sensor series.

The new sensor is a high-precision digital turbo MAP sensor suitable for measuring manifold air pressure in aspirated or turbocharged diesel and gasoline engines. It supports a pressure range from 10 kPa to 400 kPa, offering superior accuracy and fast measurement and communication.

The Sensible KP276 has an accuracy error of 0.77% over its life and integrates signal processing for an external NTC temperature sensor, providing both pressure and temperature signals through a single digital interface. The SENT interface offers a frame length of 846µs and an NTC startup time of 10ms, enabling faster measurement and data transmission compared to previously released Infineon products.

The sensor is available in an SMD-8 package and is suitable for use in harsh engine management applications. It operates over a temperature range of -40°C to 150°C and is protected against aggressive substances such as iodine and exhaust condensate.