Bosch Unveils BME690: A Robust, Power-Efficient 4-in-1 MEMS Air Quality Sensor for Indoor Environments with Up to 50% Power Savings for Battery-Powered Devices
Bosch has introduced a durable and energy-efficient 4-in-1 MEMS air quality sensor called BME690 designed for indoor use. This sensor can save up to 50% of power for devices that run on batteries and is specifically optimized for environments with high levels of condensation.
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To maintain good health, it is important to ensure that we are breathing in fresh and clean air. Most of our time is spent indoors, where the air quality is usually worse than outside. Breathing in poor indoor air can lead to respiratory issues, allergies, heart problems, cancer, and various other health conditions.
Bosch Sensortec is known for its advanced air quality sensors and the BME690 is their newest gas sensor that can monitor gases, temperature, pressure, and humidity. It also includes artificial intelligence features. The BME690 builds upon the success of Bosch Sensortec's previous BME688 and BME680 sensors, maintaining compatibility and a compact design for easy integration.
Accurate tracking of air quality
The BME690 is well-suited for keeping track of the air quality inside buildings, especially when it comes to identifying elevated levels of volatile organic compounds (VOC) that come from cleaning products, cooking fumes, or other sources. It can also be used for analyzing breath (monitoring VOCs and hydrogen sulfide) and for detecting food freshness, helping to prevent food spoilage by identifying it promptly.
The BME690 allows for easy setup and use, and it also comes with advanced AI capabilities through Bosch Sensortec's BME AI-Studio software. Users can create their own unique solutions and gain a competitive edge quickly.
Reduced energy usage
The BME690 sensor has significantly reduced power usage compared to its predecessor, the BME688. This makes it ideal for use in portable devices that rely on batteries, like wearables and asset tracking systems.
The BME690 is made to be more durable in high humidity indoor settings, like in appliances such as refrigerators and kitchen exhaust hoods. This sensor meets the requirements of the WELL Building Standard and RESET® Air standard.
Stefan Finkbeiner, CEO of Bosch Sensortec, emphasized the importance of maintaining a good indoor air quality for our well-being. He described the BME690 as a digital tool that can detect and provide useful information for improving air quality in various settings such as homes, factories, and offices.
The updated sensor now responds more quickly to changes in humidity, resulting in a significant enhancement in the control of smart home devices and HVAC systems.
The BME690 will be available for distribution starting in the fourth quarter of 2024.
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