Particulate Matter Sensor SPS30
For HVAC and Air Quality Applications
With this new particulate matter sensor, Sensirion expands its range of environmental sensing solutions and opens up a new dimension in indoor and outdoor air quality applications.
The SPS30 particulate matter (PM) sensor represents a new technological breakthrough in optical PM sensors. Its measurement principle is based on laser scattering and makes use of Sensirion's innovative contamination-resistance technology. This technology, together with high-quality and long-lasting components, enables accurate measurements from the device's first operation and throughout its lifetime of more than eight years.
PM2.5 and PM10 refer to particulate matter with particle diameter up to 2.5 microns and 10 microns, respectively, and are among the most dangerous air pollutants. Due to their small size, PM2.5 particles can travel deep into the human lung and cause a variety of health issues; for instance, by triggering asthma attacks or contributing to cardiovascular disease. The SPS30 will enable the implementation of innovative air quality monitoring devices that prevent air pollution damage.
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Sensor Specifications
| Particulate Matter Sensor Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Mass concentration accuracy1 | ±10 μg/m3 @ 0 to 100 μg/m3 ±10 % @ 100 to 1000 μg/m3 |
| Mass concentration range | 1 to 1000 μg/m3 |
| Mass concentration resolution | 1 μg/m3 |
| Particle detection size range2 | Mass concentration: PM1.0, PM2.5, PM4 and PM10 Number concentration: PM0.5, PM1.0, PM2.5, PM4 and PM10 |
| Lower limit of detection | 0.3 μm |
| Minimum sampling interval | 1 sec (continuous mode) |
| Lifetime | > 8 years operating continuously 24h/day |
| Dimensions | 40.6 x 40.6 x 12.2 mm3 |
| Operating temperature range | -10 to +60 °C |
| Storage temperature range | -40 to +70 °C |
| Electrical Specifications | |
| Interface | UART, I2C |
| Supply voltage | 4.5 – 5.5 V |
| Average supply current @ 1 Hz measurement rate | < 60 mA |
1 Specified for PM2.5 at 25 °C using potassium chloride salt particles and the TSI DustTrakTM DRX Aerosol Monitor 8533 as a reference.
2 PMx defines particles with a size smaller than "x" micrometers (e.g., PM2.5 = particles smaller than 2.5 μm).
How You Benefit from Our Technology
| Technology | Benefits |
Proprietary contamination-resistance technology and long-lasting components. | Lifetime of more than eight years while operating continuously for 24 hours/day. |
Laser-based scattering principle and advanced algorithms. | Accurate measurements for different types of dust and other particles. |
Accurate high-resolution particle size binning. | Enables new types of use cases and device-specific actions based on detected particle composition. |
Small, ultra-slim package. | Easy to integrate into devices where size and space are limited. |
Fully calibrated digital output. UART and I2C interfaces. | Simple, clear interface with read-out feature. |
Particulate Matter Sensing for Air Quality Measurements
Author: Dr. Livio Lattanzio, Product Manager Particulate Matter Sensors
Particulate Matter, abbreviated as ‘PM’, is a mixture of airborne solid particles and liquid droplets that can be inhaled and may cause serious health problems. PM includes particles with different characteristics – i.e. shape, optical properties, size and composition ¬– but it is most commonly divided into sub-categories based on the particle size information. Different PM categories are usually reported under the ...
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