Infineon Technologies now offers an innovative carbon dioxide sensor that can be used to monitor indoor air quality and reduce energy costs. Suitable applications include ventilation and air-conditioning systems, portable indoor air monitoring equipment and smart speakers.
"The demand for good air quality is growing. Not only because of laws and regulations, but also because of increasing awareness of the problem among the population. With its new CO2 sensor, Infineon offers a top-notch solution with superior performance, smaller and easier to integrate than other products on the market today, "said Andreas Urschitz, President of Infineon's Power and Sensor Systems division. "The sensors will be used in classrooms, offices, restaurants and homes where people congregate."
According to scientific findings, co2 levels as low as 1,000 PPM can induce drowsiness and affect concentration. Through applications in air conditioning systems or air quality monitors, the new sensors can achieve targeted air quality control. This approach contributes to health and well-being, as well as productivity.
Sensors can also save energy with reliable co2 concentration data to control ventilation times in classrooms, offices, restaurants and homes. This reduces the operating costs of ventilation systems when sensor data is used on demand.
One of the first applications on the market will be co2Go, a portable CO2 sensor developed by EESY-Innovation in collaboration with Infineon. The device can be linked to a smartphone or laptop. The device will provide detailed, reliable information about the air quality of rooms in different locations. It can help make a significant contribution to the health and well-being of users.
The sensor is less than a quarter of the size of a conventional CO2 NDIR sensor and is the only sensor of this size to meet California Title 24 requirements. The XENSIV PAS CO2 sensor is based on innovative PAS technology. This method allows efficient measurement with minimal footprint. The company has an extensive patent portfolio in disruptive PAS technologies and is a leader in MEMS technologies.
