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Infineon — XENSIV™ PAS CO2 Sensor

 

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Infineon XENSIV™ Photoacoustic Spectroscopy (PAS) CO2 Sensor

Measure what matters the most

The Infineon XENSIV™ Photoacoustic Spectroscopy (PAS) CO2 Sensor features a high accuracy level that makes it the right choice for indoor air-quality monitoring stations, HVAC systems and IoT applications. To track the environment you are in - for improved health, productivity and overall well-being, the PAS CO2 sensor is the right choice to improve the size and performance of existing CO2 sensor solutions.

Infineon's MEMS microphone, which is optimized for low-frequency operation, detects the pressure change generated by CO2 molecules within the sensor cavity. CO2 concentration is then delivered in the form of a direct ppm readout thanks to the integrated microcontroller. Highly accurate CO2 readings are guaranteed since the absorption chamber is acoustically isolated from external noise.

Features & Benefits
  • Minimal form factor (14 x 13.8 x 7.5 mm3)
  • Accurate and robust performance at ppm level (±30 ppm ±3% of reading)
  • SMD package delivered in tape and reel
  • Advanced compensation and self-calibration algorithms
  • Customer flexibility thanks to a variety of configuration options and interfaces
  • Space savings in customers’ end products
  • High-quality data and compliance with smart building standards
  • Cost-effective high-volume assembly and easy system integration
  • Plug & play for fast design-to-market
Applications
  • Building automation: demand-controlled ventilation, air handler units, air exchangers
  • Home appliances: air purifiers, air conditioners
  • Smart home IoT devices: thermostats, speakers, baby monitors, personal assistants, indoor air quality monitors, smart lighting
  • Agriculture: greenhouses, indoor/ vertical farming
  • City management / CO2 emissions control: outdoor lighting, bus stop stations, advertising billboards
  • In-cabin air quality monitoring

 


Successful Evaluation of the Sensor

XENSIV™ PAS CO2 Sensor2Go Evaluation Kit

To ensure efficient and quick evaluation, discover the Infineon XENSIVTM PAS CO2 Sensor2Go Evaluation kit. It enables communication to a PC GUI via its micro-USB as a power management unit ensuring stable 12 V for the light source.

 

Infineon – XENSIV™ PAS CO2 Sensor2Go Evaluation Kit
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The Sensor2Go evaluation kit includes:

  • XENSIV™ PAS CO2 evaluation motherboard
  • XENSIV™ PAS CO2 mini-evaluation board
  • micro-USB cable

 


XENSIV™ PAS CO2 Mini-Board

The XENSIV™ PAS CO2 mini-board enables easy connection to the application board with a standard 2.54 mm pin header, and without the need to go through a reflow process during the evaluation phase.

 

Infineon – XENSIV PAS CO2 mini-board
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The Mini-Board comes with the following features:

  • Access to all signals and functions of the product
  • Compatible with a combined PCB layout, supporting reflow assembly for later use
  • Compatible with XENSIV™ PAS CO2 Sensor2Go kit for easy lab evaluation

 


How does the photoacoustic principle work?

Pulses of light from an infrared source pass through an optical filter tuned specifically to the CO2 absorption wavelength (λ = 4.2 µm). The CO2 molecules inside the measurement chamber absorb the filtered light, causing the molecules to shake and generate a pressure wave with each pulse. This is called the photoacoustic effect. The sound is then detected by an acoustic detector optimized for low frequency operation, and the microcontroller converts the output into a CO2 concentration reading. In order to provide accurate CO2 sensing information, the absorption chamber is acoustically isolated from external noise.

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Block Diagram: Infineon XENSIV™ Photoacoustic Spectroscopy (PAS) CO2 Sensor

 

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