ScioSense ENS161 Digital Metal-Oxide Multi-Gas Sensors

ScioSense ENS161 Digital Metal-Oxide Multi-Gas Sensors are based on metal oxide (MOX) technology with four sensor elements supporting isothermal and low-power operating modes. The devices provide an incomparable abundance of fully processed output signals. The independent hotplate control enables the detection of a wide range of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), including ethanol, toluene, hydrogen, and oxidizing gases, with superior sensitivity. The ENS161 offers a low-power mode (700µA average current consumption) and an ultra-low-power mode (150µA average current consumption). This ENS16 supports intelligent algorithms to process raw sensor measurements on-chip. These algorithms calculate TVOC- and CO2-equivalents, various air quality indices (AQIs), perform humidity and temperature compensation, and baseline management, all on-chip.

The raw sensor measurements can be read for further customization. The ScioSense ENS161 is offered in a compact 3mm x 3mm x 0.9mm LGA package with SPI and I2C slave interfaces to communicate with a primary host processor. The ENS161 is an established and maintenance-free technology designed for high volume and reliability.

Features

  • TrueVOC® air quality detection in compliance with worldwide IAQ standards
  • Low power operating mode reducing power consumption down to 700μA
  • Hassle-free on-chip heater drive control and data processing
    • No need for external libraries
    • No impact on MCU performance
  • Ultra low-power mode 150µA average current consumption
  • Low-power mode 700µA average current consumption
  • 3mm x 3mm x 0.9mm LGA package
  • 1.3mW power consumption
  • Standard, fast, and fast mode plus I2C and SPI interfaces with separate VDDIO up to 3.6V

Applications

  • Energy-critical applications in
    • Building Automation/HVAC
      • Indoor air quality
      • Demand-controlled ventilation
    • Home appliances
      • Cooker hoods
      • Air cleaners/-purifiers
  • IoT devices
  • Wearables / Mobiles

Specifications

  • Operating ranges
    • -40°C to +85°C Temperature
    • 5% to 95% Humidity
    • 1.71V to 1.98V VDD
    • 1.71V to 3.6V VDDIO

Videos

Resources

  • ScioSense Press Release
  • Datasheet

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Block Diagram

Block Diagram - ScioSense ENS161 Digital Metal-Oxide Multi-Gas Sensors

PIN DESIGNATIONS

Location Circuit - ScioSense ENS161 Digital Metal-Oxide Multi-Gas Sensors

ScioSense ENS161 Digital Metal-Oxide Multi-Gas Sensors