TGS5042 Carbon Monoxide Gas Sensor (TGS5042 Figaro Gas Sensor)
The TGS5042 Carbon Monoxide Gas Sensor is a high sensitivity electrochemical gas sensor designed for detecting carbon monoxide CO levels with high accuracy. It provides a stable and precise output proportional to gas concentration, making it suitable for safety critical monitoring applications. Developed by Figaro, this sensor offers long operational life, low power consumption, and reliable performance in continuous monitoring environments.
The TGS5042 gas sensor is widely used in India for gas leak detection systems, safety alarms, industrial electronics, and embedded systems. It is valued for its accurate CO detection, stable output characteristics, and dependable performance in hazardous gas monitoring applications.
Key Features
- High Sensitivity CO Detection: Accurate carbon monoxide sensing
- Electrochemical Sensing Principle: Stable and precise output
- Low Power Consumption: Efficient operation for continuous monitoring
- Fast Response Time: Quick detection capability
- Long Operational Life: Reliable long term usage
- Suitable for Industrial Electronics and Embedded Systems
Specifications
- Sensor Type: Electrochemical gas sensor
- Target Gas: Carbon monoxide CO
- Detection Range: Suitable for CO concentration monitoring
- Output Type: Analog signal output
- Operating Voltage: Standard sensor supply voltage
- Response Time: Fast response and recovery
- Mounting Type: Through hole sensor
- Manufacturer: Figaro
- Applications: Gas leak detection safety systems industrial electronics embedded systems environmental monitoring
Pinout Configuration Sensor Layout
- Sensor output pins for signal measurement
- Control or bias pins depending on configuration
- VCC supply connection
- GND ground connection
