Gas Sensors

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
968-034

968-034

Spec Sensors

DGS-CO DIGITAL GAS SENSOR MODULE

62

110-901

110-901

Spec Sensors

SENS GAS AIR QUAL ANALG CUR MOD

141

SCD30

SCD30

Sensirion

CO2 SENSOR I2C/MODBUS/PWM DIGITL

18587

USEQGCCA50L100

USEQGCCA50L100

KEMET

GAS DETECTOR, ANALOG TO-39, GAS

9

SGX-4NH3

SGX-4NH3

Amphenol

4 SERIES AMMONIA SENSOR - 100PPM

28

T6615-10K

T6615-10K

Thermometrics (Amphenol Advanced Sensors)

CO2 MODULE 10000PPM DIFFUSION

8

VQ635M/3

VQ635M/3

Amphenol

VQ35 PELLISTOR, VQ600 HEAD, 0.75

0

VQ606M/1

VQ606M/1

Amphenol

VQ6 PELLISTOR, VQ600 HEAD, METRI

0

SEN-17049

SEN-17049

SparkFun

SMOKE SENSOR - MQ-2

203

006-0-0002

006-0-0002

Senseair

SENSEAIR SUNRISE

0

75-153123130659

75-153123130659

City Technology

MINI O3 3E 1 F TRANSMITTER BOARD

6

AS-MLV-P2

AS-MLV-P2

ScioSense

MOD MEMS GAS SENSOR VOC TO39

0

USEQGCDAC82100

USEQGCDAC82100

KEMET

GAS DETECTOR, ANALOG TO-39, GAS,

9

IR12GM_1

IR12GM_1

Amphenol

16MM, HYDROCARBON INFRARED GAS S

19

SEN-09405

SEN-09405

SparkFun

LPG GAS SENSOR - MQ-6

35

110-202

110-202

Spec Sensors

SENSOR GAS ALCOHOL ANALG CUR MOD

101

T6615-50KF

T6615-50KF

Thermometrics (Amphenol Advanced Sensors)

CO2 MODULE 50000PPM FLOW THROUGH

30

110-407

110-407

Spec Sensors

SENSOR GAS O3 SMT

863

USEQGCDAHC1100

USEQGCDAHC1100

KEMET

GAS DETECTOR, ANALOG TO-39, GAS,

9

INIR-RF-R32

INIR-RF-R32

Amphenol

INTEGRATED GAS SENSOR -R32

18

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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