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SCD41-D-R2

SCD41-D-R2

Sensirion
Air Quality Sensors Sensirion photoacoustic CO2 sensor
4,275 in stock

Overview

The SCD41-D-R2 is a high-accuracy carbon dioxide, humidity, and temperature sensor based on Sensirion PASens photoacoustic technology. It achieves a wide CO2 measurement range of 0 to 40,000 ppm within a compact 10.1mm x 10.1mm x 6.5mm LGA package. The device operates on a supply voltage between 2.4V and 5.5V and provides a digital I2C interface for easy integration into embedded systems.

Why Choose This Part

The photoacoustic measurement principle allows for a significant reduction in sensor size without compromising sensitivity or accuracy. It features a single-shot measurement mode that drastically reduces average current consumption for battery-powered IoT applications. Integrated on-chip signal compensation and CMOSens technology ensure stable long-term operation and reliable environmental data.

Applications

Indoor Air Quality Monitoring
Integration into smart thermostats and HVAC controllers to regulate ventilation based on CO2 levels.
Industrial CO2 Monitoring
Safety monitoring in environments where CO2 leakage or accumulation is a risk, utilizing the 40,000 ppm range.
Greenhouse Automation
Optimizing plant growth by monitoring CO2, temperature, and humidity in controlled agricultural environments.
Demand-Controlled Ventilation
Reducing energy consumption in buildings by triggering air exchange only when human occupancy is detected via CO2 levels.

Key Specifications

Type Carbon Dioxide (CO2), Humidity, Temperature
Output I2C
Accuracy +/-5%
Voltage - Supply 2.4V ~ 5.5V
Operating Temperature -10degC ~ 60degC

Getting Started

To begin development, connect the SCD41 to an I2C bus with appropriate pull-up resistors and ensure the supply voltage is within the 2.4V to 5.5V range. Sensirion provides comprehensive C and Arduino libraries to interface with the sensor's 16-bit registers. For rapid prototyping, engineers often use the SEK-SCD41-Sensor evaluation kit or the SCD4x Breakout Board.

Also Consider

SCD40 Sensirion - A lower-cost variant limited to a 2,000 ppm CO2 range, suitable for basic indoor air quality applications.
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