1. Scope--This guide is intended to cover specifications applicable to MAP transducers. It is also applicable to transducers such as Barometric (Ambient) Absolute Pressure transducers, Manifold Vacuum transducers, and similar pressure transducers used in automotive systems. Although this guide is oriented towards active devices (those using internal signal conditioning), it can be applied to passive devices with minor modifications.

1.1 Values--The guide is intended to be general in nature. Specific values for performance data are not included in order to maintain generality. Exemplary values are contained in the Appendix in an attempt to clarify the text. The SAE does not imply any recommendations regarding these values.