Sensing Indoor Air Quality for Better Health and Greater Energy Efficiency

Sensing Indoor Air Quality for Better Health and Greater Energy Efficiency Sensing Indoor Air Quality for Better Health and Greater Energy Efficiency

Sensing Indoor Air Quality for Better Health and Greater Energy Efficiency

Most of the people spend 70% to 80% of their time daily indoors. The quality of indoor air can affect the comfort, health and productivity of a building’s occupants. As a result, determining the indoor air quality and monitoring the air occupants breathe is vital.

Industry Statistics

  • Global indoor air quality market is forecasted to exceed $238 million (€229 million) by 2028 with a CAGR of 6.3% from 2022 to 2028. Source: Absolute Reports
  • Levels of indoor air pollutants are often 2 to 5X higher than outdoor levels. Source: EPA

Effects of Poor Indoor Air Quality

  • Eyes, nose & throat irritation
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Nausea

Long-Term

  • Respiratory disease
  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Cancer

XENSIV™ PAS CO2 Targets Many Indoor Air Quality Monitoring Applications

  • HVAC systems
  • Air quality monitors & consumer devices
  • Smart building appliances

XENSIV™ PAS CO2 Sensor Features

  • Photoacoustic spectroscopy (PAS) detects pressure change generated by CO2 molecules
  • 14 x 13.8 x 7.5mm3 form factor
  • High accuracy of ±30 ppm ±3% of reading
  • Advanced compensation & self-calibration algorithms
  • Interchangeable sensor wings can be stacked individually or combined

Featured products

Infineon Technologies XENSIV™ PAS CO2 Mini Evaluation Board

For prototyping and design of a CO2 sensing application using the Infineon PAS CO2 sensor.





Infineon Technologies PAS CO2 EVALPASCO2SENSOR2GOTOBO1 Evaluation Board

Easy-to-use evaluation board that supports rapid learning and integration in evaluation systems.





Infineon Technologies XENSIV™ PAS CO2 Shield2Go

Demonstrates the XENSIV PAS CO2 sensor driven by a microcontroller.





Infineon Technologies XENSIV™ PAS CO2 Connected Sensor Kit

Rapid prototyping platform for use cases based on the XENSIV PAS CO2 Sensor.





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