Gas Sensors

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INIR-ME100%

INIR-ME100%

Amphenol

INTEGRATED INFRARED CH4 GAS SENS

9

EXPLORIR-WV-20

EXPLORIR-WV-20

Gas Sensing Solutions Ltd

ROBUST & LOW POWER CO2 SENSOR WI

16

USEQGCQAAN2100

USEQGCQAAN2100

KEMET

GAS DETECTOR, ANALOG TO-39, GAS

5

INS2-H2S-03

INS2-H2S-03

Woodhead - Molex

PORTABLE HYDROGEN SULFIDE DETECT

5

USEQGCDAC82N00

USEQGCDAC82N00

KEMET

GAS DETECTOR, ANALOG TO-39, GAS,

10

T5141

T5141

Comet America

CO2 TRANSMITTER 4-20MA OUTPUT

19

USEQGCCAN8L100

USEQGCCAN8L100

KEMET

GAS DETECTOR, ANALOG TO-39, GAS

9

U8410M

U8410M

Comet America

CO2 LOGGER , GSM MODEM

20

H5024

H5024

Comet America

CO2 REGULATOR

20

SGAS711

SGAS711

Renesas Electronics America

FLAMMABLE GAS LEAK SENSOR

0

114991728

114991728

Seeed

SENSECAP LORAWAN CO2 SENSOR - EU

11

VQ625/3

VQ625/3

Amphenol

VQ25 PELLISTOR, VQ600 HEAD, 0.75

0

CO2R1/M-1

CO2R1/M-1

Comet America

CO2 EXT, RANGE 0-10.000PPM, 1 M

20

MICS-VZ-89TE 45

MICS-VZ-89TE 45

Thermometrics (Amphenol Advanced Sensors)

VOC SENSOR IAQ MODULE W/ADDITION

81

EC4-1000-H2

EC4-1000-H2

Amphenol

4 SERIES H2 GAS SENSOR 1000PPM

7

T3032-2-5K-24-P

T3032-2-5K-24-P

Thermometrics (Amphenol Advanced Sensors)

INDUSTRIAL CO2 SENSOR, DUAL CHAN

4

T8031-1M

T8031-1M

Thermometrics (Amphenol Advanced Sensors)

CO2 TRANSMITTER INDUCT MOUNT 0-1

0

968-003

968-003

Spec Sensors

SENSOR HYD SULF ANALOG VLTG MOD

32

VQ23TB

VQ23TB

Amphenol

PR PELLISTOR PAIR 2.5V/335MA OC

0

USEQGSM1N8L100

USEQGSM1N8L100

KEMET

GAS DETECTOR, MODULE BOARD FOR D

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Gas Sensors

1. Overview

Gas sensors are detection devices that identify and measure gas concentrations in the environment. They convert chemical interactions with gas molecules into electrical signals for quantitative analysis. These sensors play a critical role in industrial safety, environmental monitoring, healthcare, and smart home systems by preventing gas leaks, ensuring air quality, and enabling process control.

2. Major Types and Functional Classification

TypeFunctional FeaturesApplication Examples
ElectrochemicalHigh accuracy, stable baseline, requires oxygenCO detectors, O2 monitors
SemiconductorLow cost, broad detection range, temperature-dependentIndoor air quality sensors
Catalytic CombustionExplosive gas detection, requires periodic calibrationIndustrial methane detectors
Infrared (IR)Non-contact measurement, high selectivityCO2 HVAC monitoring
Photoionization (PID)VOC detection at ppm levels, UV lamp requiredEnvironmental pollution monitoring

3. Structure and Components

A typical gas sensor consists of: - Sensing element (metal oxide/electrolyte membrane) - Signal conditioning circuit (amplifier, ADC) - Housing with gas inlet ports - Temperature/humidity compensation module - Communication interface (UART/I2C)

4. Key Technical Specifications

ParameterDescription
Detection RangeMeasurable gas concentration span (ppm to %LEL)
SensitivitySignal change per gas concentration unit (mV/ppm)
Response TimeT90 response speed (3-300 seconds)
AccuracyMeasurement error margin ( 2-10%)
Operating TemperatureFunctional range (-20 C to +50 C typical)
Long-term StabilityDrift specification (5-15% per year)

5. Application Fields

  • Industrial safety: Fixed gas detection systems
  • Environmental monitoring: Urban air quality stations
  • Healthcare: Medical breath analyzers
  • Smart homes: Combustible gas alarms
  • Automotive: Cabin air quality management

6. Leading Manufacturers and Products

ManufacturerProduct SeriesKey Features
HoneywellXNX Universal TransmitterDual-sensor redundancy
Figaro EngineeringTGS2600Low-power VOC detection
MembraporToxic Gas SensorsEletrochemical cells for Cl2
SenseairK-30 CO2 ModuleNDIR technology, 30ppm accuracy
AMS (Austria)ENS160 MOX SensorAI-based gas discrimination

7. Selection Guidelines

Key consideration factors:

  1. Target gas chemical properties
  2. Environmental conditions (temperature/humidity range)
  3. Required detection threshold and repeatability
  4. Power consumption budget
  5. Maintenance accessibility for calibration
  6. Cost vs. lifetime trade-offs

Industry Trends Analysis

Emerging development trends include: - Miniaturization through MEMS technology - Multi-gas detection using AI pattern recognition - Wireless self-powered IoT sensor nodes - Enhanced selectivity via nanomaterial coatings - Reduced cross-sensitivity through hybrid sensing methods

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