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PS1-VOC-10

PS1-VOC-10

Amphenol SGX Sensortech
Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Sensor Analog
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Overview

The PS1-VOC-10 is a high-sensitivity electrochemical sensor designed for the detection of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) in a range of 0 to 10ppm. It provides an analog current output proportional to the gas concentration, operating effectively across a wide temperature range from -40C to 55C. This sensor is notable for its compact 3-pin through-hole package and low power consumption, making it suitable for battery-operated environmental monitoring.

Why Choose This Part

The sensor features an electrolyte-free design that prevents leakage, ensuring long-term stability and reliability in diverse environments. It offers high sensitivity with a response of 55 +/- 15 nA per ppm, and each unit is individually calibrated with a test report provided for simplified integration.

Applications

Indoor Air Quality Monitoring
Detecting low-level VOC emissions from furniture, paints, and cleaning agents in smart home systems.
Portable Gas Detectors
Integration into handheld safety devices for industrial workers due to its fast response time and small form factor.
Mobile Phone Nose
Embedding into compact consumer electronics for personal environmental health tracking.
Outdoor Air Quality Stations
Monitoring ambient VOC levels in urban environments across extreme temperature fluctuations.

Key Specifications

Type Volatile Organic Compound (VOC)
Oxygen Range 800 mbar ~ 1.2 bar
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 55degC

Getting Started

To use this sensor, design a high-precision transimpedance amplifier (TIA) circuit to convert the nanoampere current output into a measurable voltage for an ADC. Ensure the PCB layout minimizes leakage currents and electrical noise, as the 0-10ppm range produces very small signals. Evaluation can be performed using generic electrochemical sensor front-end boards or custom analog signal conditioning circuits.

PS1-VOC-10 Family

Part NumberDifferenceStock
PS1-VOC-10-MOD MOD 20

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