Hey students! Welcome to another episode of the MQ gas sensor series. Today, we are interested to learn about the high-performance sensor that is used to detect the presence of benzene gas. This is the MQ138 gas sensor and it instantly detects the target gas because it has tin dioxide as the sensing element. Usually, it can detect multiple gases and is considered as the Volatile organic compounds (VOC) sensor but the most significant target gas of this sensor is benzene therefore, we’ll pay attention towards the discussion of the benzene detection through this sensor. Many features of this sensor resemble other members of the MQ gas sensor series and we’ll read its basic features and specifications in detail.
In this article, we’ll initiate the discussion with the basic introduction of t ...
Hey fellow! Welcome to the next article on the MQ series of sensors, and today our focus is on the MQ-8 which is used to sense the presence of hydrogen gas. We know that hydrogen is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas that humans can not sense easily. It is not toxic like carbon monoxide and other such examples but still, the excess presence of this gas can be life-threatening because it is highly flammable. The air is a mixture of different gases and hydrogen gas when combined with some specific gases, can be harmful to life. In the presence of a bare flame or other ignition material, hydrogen can start the ignition, and here, the duty of sensors like MQ-8 starts. We’ll examine the basic information about this sensor in detail.
In this article, we’ll start reading about the basic in ...
Hello peeps! I hope you are having a good day. We all know carbon monoxide is a dangerous and harmful gas that can even be fatal. It is a colorless and odorless gas so it is difficult to sense its presence therefore, different types of sensors and indicators are required to make the places safe especially those where there is a chance for carbon monoxide gas production as a byproduct. Here, one of the most promising detectors is the MQ-7 carbon monoxide sensor which instantly detects and indicates the presence so the users may save their lives. This is the most popular choice for this purpose because of its low cost, high performance, and instant response.
This article will commence by introducing the MQ-7 carbon monoxide sensor. Subsequently, we will delve into essential details from it ...
Hi readers! I hope you are fine and spending each day learning more about technology. Today, the subject of discussion is the ACS37030- high-bandwidth current sensors that enable high-performance power conversion in EV and data center applications.
The ACS37030 high-bandwidth current sensor is the answer to high-performance power conversion in Electric Vehicle applications and data centers. The precise current measurement with fast responses gives this a competitive advantage by allowing it to track electricity flow in real-time for proper power system working. With this high-bandwidth capability, it guarantees to measure rapidly changing currents and be very useful for applications involving dynamic environments like EVs, where demands for power change rapidly and quickly in data centers ...
Hi readers! I hope you are fine and spending each day learning more about technology. Today, the subject of discussion is the TEMT6000 Ambient Light Sensor. It may be something you were aware of or something new and unique.
The TEMT6000 is a high-performance ambient light sensor designed to accurately measure the intensity of visible light and provide an analog output that is directly proportional to the light level. It is instrumental in applications where light levels need to be detected, such as backlight adjustment in displays, smart lighting systems, and energy-efficient electronics.
The TEMT6000 works by responding like a phototransistor, which detects how much light is in a light range of 400 to 800 nm spectrum ranges. It responds to changeable light intensity and produces an ana ...
Hello friends, I hope you all are doing great. In today's tutorial, we are gonna have a look at a detailed Introduction to TCS3200. TCS3200 is a color-detecting sensor, it consists of TAOS TCS3200 RGB sensor chip and four white LEDs. It is used to detect visible color in a measurable range. This sensor has an array of a photodetector diode, some diodes are equipped with different color filters i.e. red, blue or green color and some diodes do not have any filter.
TCS3200 has different applications such as test strip reading, sorting by color and ambient light sensing. In today's post, we will have a look at its working, protocol, pinout, specification, etc. I will also share some links where I have interfaced it with other microcontrollers. If you have any questions about it ask in the c ...
Hi readers! Hopefully, you are well and exploring technology daily. Today, the topic of our discourse is the MLX91218 and MLX91219 3.3V/5V sensors with high-accuracy simplify inverter/converter control and battery management. You might already know about it or something new and different.
The Melexis MLX91218 and MLX91219 are magnetic field sensors that are of very high accuracy and are used in applications such as inverter/converter control and BMS. They possess an excellent quality level of accuracy in magnetic field sensing while consuming low power. They are, therefore, one of the best choices for modern electronic applications such as electric vehicles, industrial automation, renewable energy systems, and consumer electronics.
The 3.3V or 5V wide range of voltage supply offers broa ...
Hi reader! Hopefully, you are well and exploring technology daily. Today, the topic of our discourse is VCNL4040 Proximity and Ambient Light Sensor. You might already know about it or something new and different. The VCNL4040 is a high-performance sensor integrating proximity sensing and ambient light measurement into a compact and efficient package. Based on photodiode technology, it guarantees high accuracy and reliable performance in different environmental conditions, thus ideal for modern applications. With multiple sensing functionalities combined in a single unit, the VCNL4040 simplifies the design and reduces the footprint of devices requiring both proximity detection and ambient light measurement.
This infrared emitter and photodiode are integrated with an analog-to-digital conve ...
Hello friends, I hope you all are doing great. In today's tutorial, we are gonna have a look at a detailed Introduction to DS18B20. DS18B20 is a temperature sensor that can measure temperature from -55oC to +125oC with an accuracy of +- 5%. It follows 1 wire protocol which has revolutionized the digital world. Because of its 1 wire protocol, you can control multiple sensors from a single pin of Microcontroller.
DS18B20 is normally used in industrial projects where high accuracy is necessary. I will give you a detailed overview of this temperature sensor in today's post where we will have a look at its Pinout, working, protocol, etc. I will also share some links to projects where I have interfaced it with Arduino or other microcontrollers. If you have any questions, please ask in comment ...
Hi readers! Welcome to a detailed exploration of the MQ gas sensor series where we are discussing the basic details of its members. This series was engineered using revolutionary technology to detect combustible and toxic gases with great efficiency. It uses the chemiresistor sensing element to detect the target gas and has a quick response time that makes it a reliable choice. These are used in multiple industries, domestic areas, offices, and other places where a chance of leakage of combustible gas occurs. This series might not be fancy, but it is designed for a long life and ensures minimal false detection for reliable output.
We are going to start the discussion with a basic introduction to this series, and then we’ll try to clear up some basic concepts in order to have the best unde ...
