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Fermion BMV080 Fanless PM1/PM2.5/PM10 Air Quality Sensor

Name: Fermion BMV080 Fanless PM1/PM2.5/PM10 Air Quality Sensor
Brand: DFRobot
SKU: DF-SEN0663
Price: 73.5 AUD
Availability: InStock

· MPN: SEN0663

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This ultra-compact particulate matter sensor breakout is built around the Bosch BMV080 sensing unit, using laser-based light scattering with a fanless measur...

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This ultra-compact particulate matter sensor breakout is built around the Bosch BMV080 sensing unit, using laser-based light scattering with a fanless measurement principle. It can monitor PM1, PM2.5 and PM10 mass concentrations while avoiding the noise, dust build-up and mechanical wear associated with fan-driven air sensors.

The board is designed for space-constrained and battery-powered projects, with a tiny 24×20 mm footprint, low sleep current and support for both I2C and SPI communication. The breakout exposes the necessary pins through a 2.54-7P pin header socket and includes mounting holes for fitting it into enclosures, portable monitors, IoT nodes or HVAC prototypes.

It ships with the Fermion BMV080 PM2.5 Air Quality Sensor ×1 and a 10pin-2.54 Black Single Row Pin Header ×1. Supplier documentation includes a product wiki, schematic diagram, dimensions and component location diagram, 3D_STP, 2D_CAD and the BMV080 chip data sheet.

Features:

Revolutionary fanless architecture: Measures freely diffusing particles directly using a physics-based optical counting method.
Silent operation: No built-in fan, helping reduce audible noise in bedside, library and smart home applications.
Reduced mechanical wear: Fanless design removes mechanical air ducts and helps reduce dust accumulation on optical components.
Long service life: Offers a lifespan of up to 10 years.
Ultra-compact design: Physical volume over 450 times smaller than standard comparable devices.
Flexible integration: Supports both I2C and SPI communication protocols.
Multi-parameter monitoring: Provides real-time PM1, PM2.5 and PM10 concentration data simultaneously.
Low power operation: Sleep current as low as 6μA for portable and battery-operated systems.

Specifications:

Operating Voltage: DC 3.3V
Operating Current: 70mA @3.3V (Continuous Measurement Mode)
Sleep Current: 6μA @3.3V
Communication Method: I2C / SPI
Communication Interface: 2.54-7P Pin Header Socket
I2C Address: 0x57 (Default) / 0x54 / 0x55 / 0x56
PM2.5 Measurement Range: 0 ~ 1000 μg/m³
PM2.5 Output Resolution: 1 μg/m³
Measurement Accuracy: ±10 μg/m³ (0 ~ 100 μg/m³), ±10% (101 ~ 1000 μg/m³)
Minimum Detectable Particle Size: 0.5 μm
Measurement Mode: Continuous Measurement and Periodic Measurement
Start-up Time: 1.2 s
Stabilization Time: 10 s
Condensation: Not allowed on the laser diode
Laser Class: Class 1, complies with IEC 60825-1 standard
Dimensions: 24×20×4.24 mm
Mounting Hole Inner Diameter: 2.0 mm
Mounting Hole Spacing: 19 mm

Suitable uses include wearable air quality trackers, smart home retrofits, silent air purifiers, battery-powered LoRa/Zigbee IoT nodes and duct-mounted HVAC sensing.

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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.
DC: DC means direct current, where electricity flows in one constant direction, as supplied by batteries, USB ports and many plug-pack power supplies. When a product specifies DC, it runs from a DC supply rather than mains AC, so you need to provide the correct voltage and polarity.
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.
I2C address: An I2C address is the number a device uses so a microcontroller can tell it apart from other devices on the same I2C bus. It matters because two devices with the same fixed address may conflict if used together.
IoT: Short for Internet of Things, meaning physical devices that connect to networks or the internet to send data or be controlled remotely. It matters if you want projects such as connected sensors, remote controls or classroom data-logging activities.
LoRa: LoRa is a long-range, low-power wireless radio technology often used for telemetry, remote sensors and other links that send small amounts of data over long distances. It is distinct from Bluetooth and WiFi, so sharing a connector or pinout with LoRa hardware does not mean a device actually uses LoRa.
particulate matter: Particulate matter means tiny particles suspended in the air, such as dust, smoke, pollen, or pollution. A sensor that measures it is useful for air-quality projects because particle levels can affect comfort and health.
PM10: PM10 refers to airborne particles with a diameter of about 10 micrometres or smaller. It includes larger dust and pollen-like particles, so it is useful for detecting coarser airborne pollution.
PM2.5: PM2.5 refers to airborne particles with a diameter of about 2.5 micrometres or smaller. It is a common air-quality measurement because these fine particles can be breathed deep into the lungs.
SPI: A fast serial communication bus often used for displays, memory cards, and sensors. It matters because SPI devices need specific pins for clock and data, plus a separate chip-select line for each device.
Zigbee: A low-power wireless standard commonly used by smart home sensors, switches, and lights. It matters if you want the board to communicate with Zigbee devices or act as part of a home automation network.