Figaro TGS-2620 gas sensor (Ø x H) 9.2 mm x 7.8 mm TGS-2620 Data Sheet
Product codes
TGS-2620
Revised 10/12
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION FOR TGS2620
Technical Information for Volatile Organic Compound (VOC)
Sensors
The Figaro 2600 series is
a new type thick film metal
oxide semiconductor, screen
printed gas sensor which offers
miniaturization and lower power
consumption. The TGS2620
displays high selectivity and
sensitivity to volatile organic
vapors such as ethanol, methanol,
etc.
P a g e
a new type thick film metal
oxide semiconductor, screen
printed gas sensor which offers
miniaturization and lower power
consumption. The TGS2620
displays high selectivity and
sensitivity to volatile organic
vapors such as ethanol, methanol,
etc.
P a g e
Basic Information and Specifications
Features..........................................................................2
Applications...................................................................2
Structure..........................................................................2
Basic measuring circuit....................................................2
Circuit & operating conditions.........................................3
Specifications..............................................................................3
Dimensions...............................................................................3
Typical Sensitivity Characteristics
Sensitivity to various gases................................................4
Temperature and humidity dependency............................5
Heater & circuit voltage dependency.............................................6
Gas response....................................................................................7
Initial action........................................................................7
Long term characteristics.............................................................8
Practical Considerations for Circuit Design
Sensitivity to various organic compounds.....................................9
Inrush current of heater...................................................................9
Effect of air flow.....................................................................10
Heater resistance durability..................................................10
Cautions.....................................................................................................11
See also Technical Brochure ‘Technical Information on Usage of TGS
Sensors for Toxic and Explosive Gas Leak Detectors’.
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IMPORTANT NOTE:
OPERATING CONDITIONS IN WHICH FIGARO SENSORS ARE USED WILL VARY
WITH EACH CUSTOMER’S SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS. FIGARO STRONGLY RECOMMENDS CONSULTING
OUR TECHNICAL STAFF BEFORE DEPLOYING FIGARO SENSORS IN YOUR APPLICATION AND, IN
PARTICULAR, WHEN CUSTOMER’S TARGET GASES ARE NOT LISTED HEREIN. FIGARO CANNOT
ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY USE OF ITS SENSORS IN A PRODUCT OR APPLICATION FOR
WHICH SENSOR HAS NOT BEEN SPECIFICALLY TESTED BY FIGARO.