Table 1.
Low-cost sensors parameters used for the multisensory array design.
| Sensor | Gas Types | Measurement Range | Data Output | Power Consumption | Resolution | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MQ-2 | LPG, Propane, CH4 | 300–10,000 ppm | analog | <900 mW | due to adc = 10 bit | 1€ |
| MQ-3 | Ethanol, Hexane, Benzine | 0.05–10 mg/L | analog | <750 mW | due to adc = 10 bit | 1€ |
| MQ-4 | CH4, LPG, H2 | 200–10,000 ppm | analog | <750 mW | due to adc = 10 bit | 1€ |
| MQ-5 | iso-butane, propane | 200–10,000 ppm | analog | <800 mW | due to adc = 10 bit | 1€ |
| MQ-6 | iso-butane, propane | 200–10,000 ppm | analog | <750 mW | due to adc = 10 bit | 1€ |
| MQ-7 | CO, H2 | 20–2000 ppm | analog | <350 mW | due to adc = 10 bit | 1€ |
| MQ-8 | H2 | 100–10,000 ppm | analog | <800 mW | due to adc = 10 bit | 2€ |
| MQ-135 | C6H6, NH3 | 10–1000 ppm | analog | <800 mW | due to adc = 10 bit | 1€ |
| TGS 822 | C6H6, Acetone, Hexane | 50–1000 ppm | analog | <660 mW | due to adc = 10 bit | 6€ |
| PMS 7003 | PM1.0, PM2.5, PM10 | 0–1000 μg/m3 | digital | <500 mW | 1 ug/m3 | 13€ |