10 10
1 Air
Hydrogen
Toluene
0.01 0.1
0.1 1 10 100 0 10 20 30 40 50 60
Ambient temperature (˚C)
Gas concentration (ppm)
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NOT BEEN SPECIFICALLY TESTED BY FIGARO.
Basic Measuring Circuit:
The sensor requires two voltage inputs: voltage since the sensor has a polarity.
heater voltage (VH) and circuit voltage A common power supply circuit can be
(VC). The heater voltage (VH) is applied used for both VC and VH to fulfill the
to the integrated heater in order to sensor's electrical requirements. The
maintain the sensing element at a value of the load resistor (RL) should be
specific temperature which is optimal for chosen to optimize the alarm threshold
sensing. Circuit voltage (VC) is applied value, keeping power consumption (PS)
to allow measurement of voltage (Vout) of the semiconductor below a limit of
across a load resistor (RL) which is 15mW. Power consumption (PS) will be
connected in series with the sensor. highest when the value of Rs is equal
DC voltage is required for the circuit to RL on exposure to gas.
1.6
Target gases Air contaminants