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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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