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Fermion MEMS Gas Detection Sensor Carbon Monoxide (CO) (Breakout, 5-5000ppm)

Fermion MEMS Gas Detection Sensor Carbon Monoxide (CO) (Breakout, 5-5000ppm)

β‚Ή569.00Price

πŸ§ͺ Fermion MEMS CO Gas Sensor

🧩 Overview

  • Compact carbon monoxide (CO) gas detection sensor

  • Based on MEMS (Microelectromechanical Systems) technology

  • Designed for low-power air quality and safety monitoring

  • Compatible with Arduino, ESP32, Raspberry Pi

βš™οΈ Working Principle

  • CO gas interacts with MEMS sensing material

  • Causes change in sensor resistance (chemiresistive effect)

  • Circuit converts change β†’ analog voltage output

  • Microcontroller interprets signal β†’ CO concentration trend

πŸ‘‰ Designed for qualitative detection (relative measurement)

πŸ“Š Key Specifications

  • πŸ”Ή Gas Detected: Carbon Monoxide (CO)

  • πŸ”Ή Detection Range: 5 – 5000 ppm

  • πŸ”Ή Operating Voltage: 3.3V – 5V

  • πŸ”Ή Current Consumption: < 20 mA

  • πŸ”Ή Output Type: Analog voltage

  • πŸ”Ή Sensitivity: Rβ‚€/Rs β‰₯ 3 (at 150 ppm CO)

  • πŸ”Ή Operating Temp: -10Β°C to 50Β°C

  • πŸ”Ή Humidity Range: 15% – 90% RH

  • πŸ”Ή Size: ~13 Γ— 13 Γ— 2.5 mm

  • πŸ”Ή Lifespan: β‰₯ 5 years

🧱 Module Components

  • MEMS CO sensing chip

  • Signal conditioning circuit

  • Analog output pin

  • Compact breakout PCB

πŸ”„ Features

  • Ultra-small size (13mm module)

  • Low power consumption (<20mA)

  • Fast response & recovery time

  • Minimal heat generation

  • Suitable for portable devices

πŸ› οΈ Applications

  • CO leak detection systems ⚠️

  • Air quality monitoring 🌫️

  • Industrial safety monitoring 🏭

  • Mining and metallurgy environments ⛏️

  • Portable gas detectors

⚠️ Usage Tips

  • Remove protective film before use

  • Preheat sensor (~24 hrs if unused long time)

  • Avoid exposure to:

    • Silicone vapors

    • Corrosive gases (Hβ‚‚S, Clβ‚‚, etc.)

  • Protect from water, condensation, and extreme environments

  • Do not use for life-critical safety systems

βœ… Advantages

  • Very compact and energy-efficient

  • Fast detection compared to MQ sensors

  • Easy analog interface

  • Long operational life

⚠️ Limitations

  • Provides relative (qualitative) readings only

  • Not suitable for precise ppm measurement

  • Sensitive to temperature & humidity

  • Requires calibration for better accuracy

πŸ” Summary

  • MEMS-based carbon monoxide detection sensor

  • Detects CO in 5–5000 ppm range

  • Outputs analog signal for microcontrollers

  • Ideal for IoT, safety alerts, and environmental monitoring

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