TGS816 Combustible Gas Sensor, Brand Name : Figaro

Tgs816 - for the detection of combustible gases
features:
* general purpose sensor with sensitivity to a wide range of combustible gases
* high sensitivity to methane, propane, and butane
* long life and low cost
* ceramic base resistant to severe environment
applications:
* domestic gas leak detectors and alarms
* portable gas detectors
the sensing element of figaro gas sensors is a tin dioxide (sno 2 ) semiconductor which has low conductivity in clean air. In the presence of a detectable gas, the sensor's conductivity increases depending on the gas concentration in the air. A simple electrical circuit can convert the change in conductivity to an output signal which corresponds to the gas concentration.
The tgs816 is not only sensitive to a wide range of gases, it also has a ceramic base which can withstand severe environments up to 200°c. It has high sensitivity to methane, propane, and butane, making it ideal for natural gas and lpg monitoring. The sensor can detect a wide range of gases, making it an excellent, low cost sensor for a variety of applications.