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AGS02MA I2C TVOC Gas Sensor
The AGS02MA is a compact MOX-based TVOC (Total Volatile Organic Compounds) gas sensor with an I2C interface. It features a built-in ADC that outputs gas resi...
The AGS02MA is a compact MOX-based TVOC (Total Volatile Organic Compounds) gas sensor with an I2C interface. It features a built-in ADC that outputs gas resistance and parts-per-billion (ppb) readings — higher ppb values indicate more organic compounds in the air.
This is a simple, inexpensive sensor that provides raw TVOC readings without additional filtering or calculations. It works with both 3V and 5V logic, so no level shifting is required. Two 10K pull-up resistors are needed for the I2C bus connection.
Key Features
- TVOC Detection – Measures volatile organic compounds in parts-per-billion (ppb)
- I2C Interface – Digital output with built-in ADC
- 3V/5V Compatible – No level shifting required
- Compact Size – Miniature MOX sensor package
Ideal For
- Indoor air quality monitoring
- VOC detection in enclosed spaces
- Simple environmental sensing projects
Package Contents
- 1× AGS02MA TVOC gas sensor
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Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.
- ADC
- An analogue-to-digital converter reads a changing voltage and turns it into a number the microcontroller can use. It matters when connecting analogue sensors such as light, sound, or variable-resistor sensors.
- ESP32
- ESP32 is a family of microcontroller modules with built-in wireless features such as Bluetooth and WiFi. Knowing this product uses an ESP32-based module helps explain how it provides wireless serial communication and firmware update features.
- gas resistance
- A measurement of how the sensor’s heated gas element responds to chemicals in the air. It matters because the BME680 does not directly identify specific gases; instead, changes in gas resistance are used as an indicator for indoor air quality trends.
- 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.
- RP2040
- A microcontroller chip used on many maker boards, with enough speed and flexible I/O for some camera and display projects. Compatibility with RP2040 matters because camera modules often need many pins and careful timing to read image data successfully.
- SAMD21
- The SAMD21 is a Microchip microcontroller used in many Arduino-compatible boards. It matters here because USB host library support can depend on the exact microcontroller on your mainboard.
- SAMD51
- A family of 32-bit microcontroller chips used to run the main program on a board. In this kit it handles the display-driving work, so it matters for performance when showing animations and graphics on an LED matrix.
- 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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