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Adafruit SGP40 Air Quality Sensor Breakout - VOC Index - STEMMA QT / Qwiic
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The Adafruit SGP40 is a next-generation MOX (metal-oxide) gas sensor from Sensirion for indoor air quality monitoring. Unlike its predecessor the SGP30, the ...
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The Adafruit SGP40 is a next-generation MOX (metal-oxide) gas sensor from Sensirion for indoor air quality monitoring. Unlike its predecessor the SGP30, the SGP40 outputs a raw signal that is processed through Sensirion's VOC algorithm to produce an overall air quality index from 0 to 500 — rather than separate TVOC and eCO2 values.
The sensor combines multiple metal-oxide sensing and heating elements on a single chip with a built-in microcontroller that manages the heater, reads analog voltages, and provides an I2C interface. No I2C clock stretching is required.
Key Features
- VOC Index Output – Processed air quality score from 0 to 500 via Sensirion's algorithm
- Wide VOC Detection – Detects a broad range of volatile organic compounds and H2
- Humidity Compensation – Accept external humidity data over I2C for improved accuracy
- I2C Interface – No clock stretching required; STEMMA QT / Qwiic connectors for solderless hookup
- 3.3 V / 5 V Compatible – Onboard 3.3 V regulator and level shifting
- Next Generation – Successor to the SGP30 with improved sensing architecture
Note: The SGP40 does not output TVOC or eCO2 values like the SGP30. Instead, it provides a VOC index (0–500) processed through Sensirion's algorithm. Like all VOC/gas sensors, calibration against known sources is recommended for precise measurements. Arduino library available; Python support is not yet available.
Also Consider
- SGP30 Air Quality Sensor – Previous generation with direct TVOC and eCO2 output values
- SCD-40 True CO2 Sensor – Direct photoacoustic CO2 measurement (400–2,000 ppm)
Ideal For
- Indoor air quality monitoring and trend detection
- Smart ventilation triggering
- Environmental sensing projects
- VOC detection in homes and offices
Package Contents
- 1× Adafruit SGP40 Air Quality Sensor Breakout
Tip: STEMMA QT / Qwiic cable is not included. Pair with an external humidity sensor (like the SHT40 or SHT45) for humidity-compensated readings and improved accuracy.
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Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.
- breakout
- A breakout board carries a small or fine-pitched component and brings its connections out to standard, breadboard- and header-friendly pins. Describing a part as a breakout means it can be wired into a project without soldering directly to the component's tiny contacts.
- I2C
- I2C is a two-wire communication bus used by many sensors and small modules. It matters because several I2C devices can share the same two wires, but each device needs a compatible address and your controller must support I2C.
- microcontroller
- A microcontroller is a small computer on a single chip that runs a stored program and controls connected inputs and outputs such as buttons, sensors, displays and communication interfaces. In a device built around one, it is the part that executes the code and coordinates the device's behaviour.
- ppm
- ppm means parts per million, a common way to express very small gas concentrations in air. For CO₂ sensors, the ppm range tells you what levels the sensor can measure, such as normal indoor air through to poorly ventilated spaces.
- Qwiic
- Qwiic is a plug-in connector system for I2C devices that uses small 4-pin cables, so you can connect compatible sensors without soldering. It matters because your controller or adapter also needs Qwiic, or you will need a cable or breakout to wire it up.
- SHT40
- The SHT40 is a Sensirion digital temperature and humidity sensor. It reports ambient temperature and relative humidity, and those readings are sometimes used to compensate other measurements such as CO₂.
- STEMMA
- A plug-and-cable connection system used on some maker electronics boards to make wiring simpler. If a product uses STEMMA, you need the matching cable or connector type to plug it in without soldering.
- STEMMA QT
- A small plug-in connector system for I2C boards that lets you connect compatible sensors and controllers without soldering. It matters because it can make wiring faster and less error-prone, especially when adding several small modules to a project.
- VOC
- Volatile organic compounds are gases released from things like paints, cleaners, smoke, and some plastics. A VOC reading helps indicate indoor air quality, but it is usually an index or estimate rather than a direct identification of each chemical.
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