Summary of Combo MEMS sensor solution with integrated gas sensor
The BME680 by Bosch Sensortec is a 3×3 mm integrated environmental sensor combining pressure, humidity, temperature, and an indoor air-quality gas sensor, enabling low-power, small-footprint monitoring for mobile devices, wearables, and IoT applications. Its gas sensor detects a wide range of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) for indoor air quality and personal well-being. Bosch also provides software algorithms to deliver a full solution for applications like personalized weather stations, indoor navigation, fitness monitoring, and home automation.
Parts used in the BME680 Project:
- BME680 environmental sensor IC (pressure, humidity, temperature, gas)
- Integrated gas sensor for VOC detection
- Software algorithms from Bosch Sensortec
- 3×3 mm2 package (sensor package)
The BME680 from Bosch Sensortec is the world’s first environmental sensor combining pressure, humidity, temperature, and indoor air quality in a single 3×3mm2 package.
The new IC enables mobile devices and wearables to monitor indoor air quality measurement in a low power, small footprint package. The level of integration is what makes this solution so attractive as well as Bosch’s capabilities with software algorithms for a full solution.
The IC will enable multiple new capabilities for portable and mobile devices such as air quality measurement, personalized weather stations, indoor navigation, fitness monitoring, home automation, and other applications for the Internet of Things (IoT).
The gas sensor within the BME680 can detect a broad range of gases in order to measure indoor air quality for personal well-being, including Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) from paints (such as formaldehyde), lacquers, paint strippers, cleaning supplies, furnishings, office equipment, glues, adhesives, and alcohol.
For more detail: Combo MEMS sensor solution with integrated gas sensor
- What sensors are combined in the BME680?
The BME680 combines pressure, humidity, temperature, and an indoor air-quality gas sensor in one IC. - Can the BME680 detect volatile organic compounds?
Yes, the gas sensor can detect a broad range of VOCs including those from paints, cleaning supplies, furnishings, and alcohol. - What is the package size of the BME680?
The BME680 is packaged in a 3×3 mm2 package. - Is the BME680 suitable for mobile and wearable devices?
Yes, it is designed for low power and a small footprint suitable for mobile devices and wearables. - Does Bosch provide software for the BME680?
Yes, Bosch provides software algorithms as part of a full solution. - What applications can the BME680 enable?
It can enable air quality measurement, personalized weather stations, indoor navigation, fitness monitoring, home automation, and other IoT applications.
