Gas Sensors

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T3031-2-10K-24-P

T3031-2-10K-24-P

Thermometrics (Amphenol Advanced Sensors)

INDUSTRIAL CO2 SENSOR, DUAL CHAN

3

75-224103230659

75-224103230659

City Technology

MINI NO2 3E 50 TRANSMITTER BOARD

3

T5140

T5140

Comet America

CO2 TRANSMITTER WITH 4-20MA

20

USEQGCDAC82S00

USEQGCDAC82S00

KEMET

GAS DETECTOR, ANALOG TO-39, GAS,

9

968-040

968-040

Spec Sensors

DGS-IAQ DIGITAL GAS SENSOR MODUL

36

SGX-4OX

SGX-4OX

Amphenol

4 SERIES OXYGEN SENSOR 0-25% 2 Y

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SGPC3-2.5K

SGPC3-2.5K

Sensirion

AIR QUALITY GAS SENSOR LOW POWER

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75-184593230659

75-184593230659

City Technology

MINI NH3 3E 100 SE TRANSMITTER

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CCS811B-JOPR5K

CCS811B-JOPR5K

ScioSense

CCS811B-JOPR5K LGA10 LF T&R

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VQ549ZD

VQ549ZD

Amphenol

4.25V -VQ49 PELLISTOR IN A VQ500

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T3031-2-5K-24-P

T3031-2-5K-24-P

Thermometrics (Amphenol Advanced Sensors)

INDUSTRIAL CO2 SENSOR, DUAL CHAN

5

VQ605M/1

VQ605M/1

Amphenol

VQ5 PELLISTOR, VQ600 HEAD, METRI

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T8031-3M

T8031-3M

Thermometrics (Amphenol Advanced Sensors)

CO2 TRANSMITTER INDUCT MOUNT 0-1

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110-303

110-303

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SENS GAS HYD SULF ANALG CUR MOD

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110-109

110-109

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SENSOR GAS CO ANALOG CUR MOD

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T6713-6H

T6713-6H

Thermometrics (Amphenol Advanced Sensors)

CO2 MODULE W/HEADER FOR AAS-AQS-

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MP7217DA

MP7217DA

Amphenol

MINI LOW POWER FLAMMABLE GAS SEN

21

VQ603/1

VQ603/1

Amphenol

VQ3 PELLISTOR, VQ600 HEAD, METRI

0

ZMOD4410AI1V

ZMOD4410AI1V

Renesas Electronics America

TVOC IAQ INTEGRATED SENSOR

0

110-205

110-205

Spec Sensors

SENSOR GAS ALCOHOL ANALG CUR MOD

0

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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