Gas Sensors

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
VQ621TS/3

VQ621TS/3

Amphenol

VQ21 PELLISTOR, VQ600 HEAD, 0.75

0

SEN-09404

SEN-09404

SparkFun

METHANE CNG GAS SENSOR - MQ-4

6

968-006

968-006

Spec Sensors

SENSOR SULF DIOX ANALOG VLTG MOD

30

T6713-5K

T6713-5K

Thermometrics (Amphenol Advanced Sensors)

CO2 MODULE 5000PPM DIFFUSION

168

INS2-CO-03

INS2-CO-03

Woodhead - Molex

PORTABLE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTO

5

USEQGCCAC82L00

USEQGCCAC82L00

KEMET

GAS DETECTOR, ANALOG TO-39, GAS

5

T5240

T5240

Comet America

CO2 TRANSMITTER WITH 0-10V

20

110-508

110-508

Spec Sensors

SENSOR GAS NO2 SMT

135

75-014513430659

75-014513430659

City Technology

MINI H2S 3E 100 S TRANSMITTER

3

110-902

110-902

Spec Sensors

SENS GAS AIR QUAL ANALG CUR MOD

0

T3032-2-20K-24-P

T3032-2-20K-24-P

Thermometrics (Amphenol Advanced Sensors)

INDUSTRIAL CO2 SENSOR, DUAL CHAN

11

T5007

T5007

Thermometrics (Amphenol Advanced Sensors)

CO2/TEMP SENSOR WALL MNT 0-10V

0

VQ621T/3

VQ621T/3

Amphenol

VQ21 PELLISTOR, VQ600 HEAD, 0.75

25

110-602

110-602

Spec Sensors

SENS GAS SULF DIOX ANALG CUR MOD

90

T6615-R12

T6615-R12

Thermometrics (Amphenol Advanced Sensors)

CO2 MODULE 2000PPM DIFFUSION

0

004-0-0017

004-0-0017

Senseair

S8 ALARM 0-5%

741

968-008

968-008

Spec Sensors

SENSOR AIR QUAL ANALOG VLTG MOD

10

SPRINTIR-6S-20

SPRINTIR-6S-20

Gas Sensing Solutions Ltd

HIGH SPEED FLOW ADAPTOR 20% 20HZ

0

USEQGCDAS82100

USEQGCDAS82100

KEMET

GAS DETECTOR, ANALOG TO-39, GAS,

5

030-8-0006

030-8-0006

Senseair

K30

1395

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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