Winsen GM-702B MEMS Carbon Monoxide Gas Sensor

The Winsen GM-702B is a MEMS metal-oxide semiconductor (MOS) carbon monoxide (CO) gas sensor built on a micro-fabricated hotplate. When exposed to CO, the sensor’s conductivity changes with gas concentration, enabling simple circuits to convert the resistance change into a measurable output signal.

Key highlights

  • CO detection range: 5–5000 ppm

  • Low power heater: ≤ 50 mW (typ.)

  • Heater drive: dual-level heating (high/low)

  • High sensitivity to CO, fast response & recovery

  • Ceramic package, robust MEMS structure

  • Suitable for residential and industrial CO leakage detection

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Description

GM-702B is a MEMS carbon monoxide gas sensor built on a silicon micro-fabrication hotplate with metal-oxide semiconductor (MOS) gas-sensitive material. In clean air the material has low conductivity; when exposed to CO, conductivity changes with gas concentration. A simple circuit converts the resistance change into an output signal suitable for CO leakage detection.

Key Features

  • MEMS technology with robust structure
  • High sensitivity to carbon monoxide (CO)
  • Low power consumption
  • Fast response and recovery
  • Simple drive circuit

Typical Applications

  • Residential CO leakage alarms
  • Industrial CO leakage detection
  • CO safety monitors and controllers

Technical Specifications

Item Specification
Model GM-702B
Sensor type MEMS CO gas sensor (MOS)
Package Ceramic
Target gas Carbon Monoxide (CO)
Detection range 5–5000 ppm (CO)

Recommended Drive / Test Conditions

Item Specification
Loop voltage (Vc) ≤ 24 V DC
Heater voltage (Vh) – High temp 2.5 V ± 0.1 V (AC or DC)
Heater voltage (Vh) – Low temp 0.5 V ± 0.1 V (AC or DC)
Heating time – High temp 60 s ± 1 s
Heating time – Low temp 90 s ± 1 s
Load resistance (RL) Adjustable
Standard circuit Vc (for typical tests) 5.0 V ± 0.1 V (DC)

Electrical / Sensing Characteristics (Typical)

Item Specification
Heater resistance (RH, room temp.) 80 Ω ± 20 Ω
Heater power consumption (PH) ≤ 50 mW
Sensing resistance (RS @ 150 ppm CO) 1 kΩ to 30 kΩ
Sensitivity (R0 / RS @ 150 ppm CO) ≥ 3
Standard test environment 20 °C ± 2 °C; 55% ± 5% RH

Pin Definition (Bottom View)

Pin Function
1–2 RH1 (Heater)
3–4 RH2 (Heater)
5–6 RS1 (Sensing)
7–8 RS2 (Sensing)

Preheating (Aging) Guidance

After long-term storage without power, sensor resistance may drift reversibly. Preheating helps the sensor reach equilibrium. Use the same voltage as the heater voltage (Vh).

Storage Time Suggested Aging Time
Less than 1 month No less than 24 hours
1 to 6 months No less than 48 hours
More than 6 months No less than 72 hours

Calibration Note

Sensor accuracy can be affected by circuit differences (e.g., reference/load resistance), sensitivity variance, temperature, humidity, interfering gases, and preheating time. For absolute concentration measurement, regular calibration (one-point or multi-point) is recommended. For relative measurement, calibration may not be required.


Cautions & Handling

  • Avoid exposure to organic silicon vapors (may cause permanent sensitivity loss).
  • Avoid high-concentration corrosive gases (e.g., H2S, SOx, Cl2, HCl), which can corrode the structure and reduce sensitivity.
  • Avoid alkali / alkali metal salts and halogen contamination (e.g., brine, fluorine).
  • Avoid water splashing/immersion; sensitivity may decrease.
  • Avoid icing on the sensor surface (may damage sensing material).
  • Do not exceed heater power limits; excessive power can cause irreversible heater damage. Use anti-static precautions.
  • Avoid long-term exposure to very high gas concentrations, high humidity, high temperature, or heavy pollution.
  • Avoid continuous vibration and strong shock/impact.

Soldering Recommendations

  • Reflow soldering: neutral atmosphere, 250 ± 10 °C, avoid flux vapors.
  • Manual soldering: rosin flux with minimal chlorine, ≤ 350 °C, duration ≤ 5 s.

Protective Film & Packaging

  • The sensor has a protective film to reduce dust/water/atmosphere/high-temperature influence; remove the film after welding.
  • Standard packing is tape packaging; other packaging may be available upon request.
  • RoHS compliant.

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Specification
Specification
Specification
Brand:
Winsen
Brand:
Winsen
Brand:
Winsen
Output:
PWM
Output:
PWM
Output:
UART
Principle:
MEMS, Semiconductor
Principle:
Electrochemical
Principle:
Electrochemical
Range:
5-5000ppm
Range:
0~1000ppm
Range:
0~1000ppm
Response time:
<15S
Response time:
<15S
Response time:
<15S
Target:
CO
Target:
CO
Target:
CO

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