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Fermion: MEMS Hydrogen H2 Gas Detection Sensor (Breakout, 0.1-1000ppm)
The Fermion MEMS H2 Sensor is a compact hydrogen gas detection module using micro-electromechanical system (MEMS) technology. It provides qualitative measure...
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The Fermion MEMS H2 Sensor is a compact hydrogen gas detection module using micro-electromechanical system (MEMS) technology. It provides qualitative measurement of hydrogen concentration from 0.1 to 1000 ppm via an analogue voltage output, with low power consumption, fast response, and a short preheat time.
At just 13 × 13 × 2.5 mm, the sensor is one of the smallest hydrogen detectors available, making it suitable for integration into space-constrained designs. It operates on 3.3–5V and interfaces easily with Arduino and other microcontrollers.
Key Features
- MEMS Technology – Ultra-compact sensor with low power and minimal heat generation
- Hydrogen Detection – 0.1 to 1000 ppm range
- Analogue Output – Simple voltage-based reading
- Low Power – Operating current <20 mA
- Fast Response – Quick detection and rapid recovery
- Long Lifespan – 5+ years in normal air conditions
- 3.3V and 5V Compatible – Works with Arduino, ESP32, and other platforms
Specifications
- Gas Detected – Hydrogen (H2)
- Detection Range – 0.1–1000 ppm
- Operating Voltage – 3.3–5V
- Operating Current – <20 mA
- Output Signal – Analogue voltage
- Sensitivity – R0 (air) / Rs (200 ppm H2) ≥ 5
- Operating Temperature – -10°C to 50°C
- Operating Humidity – 15–90% RH (non-condensing)
- Lifespan – ≥5 years (in air)
- Dimensions – 13 × 13 × 2.5 mm
Ideal For
- Hydrogen leak detection and alarms
- Fuel cell vehicle emission monitoring
- Industrial safety and gas monitoring
- Air quality sensing applications
Package Contents
- 1× Fermion MEMS H2 Sensor (Breakout)
- 1× 2.54 mm Pitch Header Pin
Resources
Jargon buster
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.
- ESP32
- ESP32 is a family of low-cost microcontroller chips and modules from Espressif with built-in WiFi and Bluetooth. They support programmable firmware and over-the-air updates, and are commonly programmed with toolchains such as the Arduino core and ESP-IDF.
- 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.
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