Fermion BMV080 fanless particulate matter air quality sensor up to PM10

The DFRobot Fermion SEN0663 is a particulate matter air quality sensor based on the Bosch BMV080 – the world's smallest particulate matter sensor element on the market, with a volume over 450 times smaller than comparable conventional sensors. Instead of a fan for particle intake, the BMV080 uses laser-based light scattering with fanless optical pulse counting; particles from 0.5 µm in size are detected. This eliminates fan noise, dust accumulation, and mechanical wear, enabling a lifespan of up to ten years.

Note: The yellow ventilation membrane on the sensor must not come into contact with organic solvents or be scratched. The pin headers must be soldered on the back of the sensor (pins pointing downwards) to avoid blocking the laser lens field. The module currently primarily supports the ESP32 platform.

Features:

• World's smallest fanless PM sensor (Bosch BMV080, 24 × 20 × 4.24 mm) – over 450 times smaller than comparable fan-based alternatives with the same measurement performance
• Laser-based fanless light scattering measurement without moving parts – no noise, no dust accumulation, up to ten years lifespan
• Simultaneous PM1, PM2.5, and PM10 mass concentration measurement with ±10 µg/m³ accuracy, 1 µg/m³ resolution, range 0–1000 µg/m³
• Ultra-low sleep current of 6 µA for battery-powered wearables, portable air quality monitors, and remote sensor nodes
• I2C (standard mode, addresses 0x54–0x57) and SPI (solder pad reconfiguration) for flexible system integration
• Minimum particle size 0.5 µm for reliable detection of particulate matter and ultrafine particles

Application Examples:

• Portable air quality monitors and wearables for personal PM monitoring in urban and industrial environments
• Smart home air purifier control activated when PM2.5 levels exceed defined thresholds
• Miniature IoT sensor nodes for spatially distributed particulate matter monitoring in buildings, laboratories, and manufacturing facilities
• Combination with CO2 and formaldehyde sensors for complete indoor air quality stations
• Medical technology-related applications for particle monitoring in cleanrooms and hospitals (development platform)

Documentation:

• DFRobot Wiki – BMV080 Particulate Matter Sensor

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer: DFRobot
• Manufacturer SKU: SEN0663
• Sensor chip: Bosch BMV080
• Measurement principle: Laser-based light scattering, fanless
• Measurement parameters: PM1, PM2.5, PM10
• Measurement range: 0–1000 µg/m³
• Measurement accuracy: ±10 µg/m³
• Resolution: 1 µg/m³
• Minimum particle size: 0.5 µm
• Sleep current: 6 µA
• Interfaces: I2C (standard, 0x54–0x57), SPI (solder pad reconfiguration)
• Lifespan: Up to 10 years (fanless)
• Primary supported platform: ESP32
• Product dimensions: 24.0 × 20.0 × 4.24 mm
• Package dimensions: 61 × 56 × 25 mm
• Gross weight: 8 g

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