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Datasheet SGPC3
Sensirion Gas Platform
Ultra-low power gas sensor for indoor air quality
applications
Outstanding long-term stability
Ultra-low power consumption: 0.065 mA at 1.8V
I2C interface with TVOC output signal
Very small 6-pin DFN package: 2.45 x 2.45 x 0.9 mm3
Tape and reel packaged, reflow solderable
Block Diagram
Figure 1 Functional block diagram of the SGPC3.
Product Summary
The SGPC3 is a digital ultra-low power gas sensor
designed for mobile and battery-driven indoor air
quality applications. Sensirion’s CMOSens®
technology offers a complete sensor system on a
single chip featuring a digital I2C interface, a
temperature-controlled micro-hotplate and a
preprocessed indoor air quality signal. The sensing
element features an unmatched robustness against
contamination by siloxanes present in real-world
applications enabling a unique long-term stability and
low drift.
The very small 2.45 x 2.45 x 0.9 mm3 DFN package
and its ultra-low power consumption make the
SGPC3 perfectly suited for mobile and wearable
applications. Sensirion’s state-of-the-art production
process guarantees high reproducibility and
reliability. Tape and reel packaging, together with
suitability for standard SMD assembly processes
make the SGPC3 predestined for high-volume
applications.
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1 Sensor Performance
1.1 Gas Sensing Performance
Parameter
Signal
Values
Comments
Measurement
range1
Ethanol signal
0 ppm to 1000 ppm
Specified range
Ethanol signal
0.3 ppm to 30 ppm
The specifications below are defined for this measurement
range2. The specified measurement range covers the gas
concentrations expected in indoor air quality applications.
Relative
accuracy3
Ethanol signal
see Figure 2
typ.: 15% of meas. value
Accuracy of the concentration c
determined by
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sout: EthOH signal output
at concentration c
sref: EthOH signal output
at concentration cref
Long-term drift4
Ethanol signal
see Figure 3
typ.: 1.3% of meas. value
Change of accuracy over time: Siloxane accelerated lifetime
test5
Resolution
Ethanol signal
0.2 % of meas. value
Resolution of Ethanol signal output in relative change of the
measured concentration
Table 1 Gas sensing performance. Specifications are at 25°C, 50% RH and typical VDD. All
parameters are determined for the low-power operation mode with one measurement every 2s. The
sensors have been operated for at least 24h before the first characterization.
Accuracy Ethanol signal
Figure 2 Typical and maximum accuracy tolerance in % of measured value at 25°C, 50% RH and
typical VDD. The sensors have been operated for at least 24h before the characterization.
1
Exposure to ethanol and H2 concentrations up to 1000 ppm have been tested. For applications requiring the measurement of higher gas
concentrations please contact Sensirion.
2
ppm: parts per million. 1 ppm = 1000 ppb (parts per billion)
3
90% of the sensors will be within the typical accuracy tolerance, >99% are within the maximum tolerance.
4
The long-term drift is stated as change of accuracy per year of operation.
5
Test conditions: operation in 250 ppm Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane (D5) for 200h simulating 10 years of operation in an indoor
environment.
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Long-term drift Ethanol signal
Figure 3 Typical and maximum long-term drift in % of measured value at 25°C, 50% RH and typical
VDD. The sensors have been operated for at least 24h before the first characterization.
1.2 Air Quality Signals
Parameter
Signal
Values
Comments
Output range
TVOC signal
0 ppb to 60000 ppb
Maximum possible output range. The gas
sensing performance is specified for the
measurement range as defined in Table 1
Resolution
TVOC signal
0 ppb - 2008 ppb
1 ppb
2008 ppb 11110 ppb
6 ppb
11110 ppb 60000 ppb
32 ppb
Sampling
interval
TVOC signal
low-power mode: 2s
ultra-low power mode: 30s
The on-chip baseline algorithm has been
optimized for this sampling rate. The sensor
shows best performance when used with this
sampling rate.
Table 2 Air quality signal specifications.
Figure 4 Simplified version of the functional block diagram (compare Figure 1) showing the signal
paths of the SGPC3.
1.3 Recommended Operating Conditions
The sensor shows best performance when operated within recommended normal temperature and humidity range of
5 55 °C and 4 20 g/m3, respectively. Long-term exposure (operated and not operated) to conditions outside the
recommended range, especially at high humidity, may affect the sensor performance. Prolonged exposure to extreme
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conditions may accelerate aging. To ensure stable operation of the gas sensor, the conditions described in the document SGP
Handling and Assembly Instructions regarding exposure to exceptionally high concentrations of some organic or inorganic
compounds have to be met, particularly during operation. Please also refer to the Design-in Guide for optimal integration of the
SGPC3.
2 Electrical Specifications
Parameter
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Unit
Comments
Supply voltage VDD
1.62
1.8
1.98
V
Minimal voltage must be guaranteed also for the
maximum supply current specified in this table.
Hotplate supply voltage VDDH
1.62
1.8
1.98
V
Supply current in measurement mode6
48.8
mA
The measurement mode is activated for 40 ms by
sending an “Measure_air_quality”,
“Measure_raw_signal” or
Measure_raw_signal_and_air_quality”
command. After 40 ms, the sensor will be set into
sleep mode. Specified at 25°C and typical VDD.
Average supply current low power mode
0.98
mA
Average supply current with one measurement
every 2s.
Average supply current ultra-low power
mode
0.065
mA
Average supply current with one measurement
every 30s.
Sleep current
2
10
μA
LOW-level input voltage
-0.5
0.3*VDD
V
HIGH-level input voltage
0.7*VDD
VDD+0.5
V
Vhys hysteresis of Schmitt trigger inputs
0.05*VDD
V
LOW-level output voltage
0.2*VDD
V
(open-drain) at 2mA sink current
Communication
Digital 2-wire interface, I2C fast mode.
Table 3 Electrical specifications.
3 Interface Specifications
The SGPC3 comes in a 6-pin DFN package, see Table 4.
Pin
Name
Comments
1
VDD
Supply voltage
2
VSS
Ground
3
SDA
Serial data, bidirectional
4
R
Connect to ground (no electrical function)
5
VDDH
Supply voltage, hotplate
6
SCL
Serial clock, bidirectional
Table 4 Pin assignment (transparent top view). Dashed lines are only visible from the bottom.
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A 20% higher current is drawn during 5ms on VDDH after entering the measurement mode.
A X8 9
1
2
3
6
5
4
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Figure 5 Typical application circuit (for better clarity in the image, the positioning of the pins does
not reflect the positions on the real sensor).
The electrical specifications of the SGPC3 are shown in Table 3. The power supply pins must be decoupled with a 100 nF
capacitor that shall be placed as close as possible to pin VDD see Figure 5. The required decoupling depends on the power
supply network connected to the sensor. We also recommend VDD and VDDH pins to be shorted.
SCL is used to synchronize the communication between the microcontroller and the sensor. The SDA pin is used to transfer
data to and from the sensor. For safe communication, the timing specifications defined in the I2C manual
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must be met. Both
SCL and SDA lines are open-drain I/Os with diodes to VDD and VSS. They should be connected to external pull-up resistors.
To avoid signal contention, the microcontroller must only drive SDA and SCL low. The external pull-up resistors (e.g. Rp = 10
kΩ) are required to pull the signal high. For dimensioning resistor sizes please take bus capacity and communication
frequency into account (see for example Section 7.1 of NXPs I2C Manual for more details7). It should be noted that pull-up
resistors may be included in I/O circuits of microcontrollers.
The die pad or center pad is electrically connected to GND. Hence, electrical considerations do not impose constraints on the
wiring of the die pad. However, for mechanical stability it is recommended to solder the center pad to the PCB.
4 Absolute Minimum and Maximum Ratings
Stress levels beyond those listed in Table 5 may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only and
functional operation of the device at these conditions cannot be guaranteed. Exposure to the absolute maximum rating
conditions for extended periods may affect the reliability of the device.
Parameter
Rating
Supply voltage VDD
-0.3 V to +2.16 V
Supply voltage VDDH
-0.3 V to +2.16 V
Storage temperature range
-40 to +125°C
Operating temperature range
-40 to +85°C
Humidity Range
10% - 95% (non-condensing)
ESD HBM
2 kV
ESD CDM
500 V
Latch up, JESD78 Class II, 125°C
100 mA
Table 5 Absolute minimum and maximum ratings.
Please contact Sensirion for storage, handling and assembly instructions.
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5 Timing Specifications
5.1 Sensor System Timings
Default conditions of 25°C and 1.8V supply voltage apply to values in the table below, unless otherwise stated. The timings
refer to the power up and reset of the ASIC part and do not reflect the usefulness of the readings.
Parameter
Symbol
Condition
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Unit
Comments
Power-up time
tPU
After hard reset, VDD VPOR
-
0.4
0.6
ms
-
Soft reset time
tSR
After soft reset
-
0.4
0.6
ms
-
Table 6 System timing specifications.
5.2 Communication Timings
Default conditions of 25 °C and 1.8 V supply voltage apply to values in the table below, unless otherwise stated.
Parameter
Symbol
Conditions
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Units
Comments
SCL clock frequency
fSCL
-
0
-
400
kHz
-
Hold time (repeated) START
condition
tHD;STA
After this period, the
first clock pulse is
generated
0.6
-
-
µs
-
LOW period of the SCL clock
tLOW
-
1.3
-
-
µs
-
HIGH period of the SCL clock
tHIGH
-
0.6
-
-
µs
-
Set-up time for a repeated
START condition
tSU;STA
-
0.6
-
-
µs
-
SDA hold time
tHD;DAT
-
0
-
-
ns
-
SDA set-up time
tSU;DAT
-
100
-
-
ns
-
SCL/SDA rise time
tR
-
-
-
300
ns
-
SCL/SDA fall time
tF
-
-
-
300
ns
-
SDA valid time
tVD;DAT
-
-
-
0.9
µs
-
Set-up time for STOP condition
tSU;STO
-
0.6
-
-
µs
-
Capacitive load on bus line
CB
-
400
pF
-
Table 7 Communication timing specifications.
Figure 6 Timing diagram for digital input/output pads. SDA directions are seen from the sensor.
Bold SDA lines are controlled by the sensor; plain SDA lines are controlled by the micro-controller.
Note that SDA valid read time is triggered by falling edge of preceding toggle.
SCL
7
0
3
0
t
1
/
t
t
R
t
F
SDA
7
0
3
0
t
t
D
A
t
R
SDA
7
0
3
0
D
A
t
t
F
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6 Operation and Communication
The SGPC3 supports I2C fast mode. For detailed information on the I2C protocol, refer to NXP I2C-bus specification7. All
SGPC3 commands and data are mapped to a 16-bit address space. Additionally, data and commands are protected with a
CRC checksum to increase the communication reliability. The 16-bit commands that are sent to the sensor already include a
3-bit CRC checksum. Data sent from and received by the sensor is always succeeded by an 8-bit CRC.
In write direction it is mandatory to transmit the checksum, since the SGPC3 only accepts data if it is followed by the correct
checksum. In read direction it is up to the master to decide if it wants to read and process the checksum.
SGPC3
Hex. Code
I2C address
0x58
Table 8 I2C device address.
The typical communication sequence between the I2C master (e.g., a microcontroller in a host device) and the sensor is
described as follows:
1. The sensor is powered up, communication is initialized
2. The I2C master periodically requests measurement and reads data, in the following sequence:
a. I2C master sends a measurement command
b. I2C master waits until the measurement is finished, either by waiting for the maximum execution time or by
waiting for the expected duration and then poll data until the read header is acknowledged by the sensor
(expected durations are listed in Table 10)
c. I2C master reads out the measurement result
6.1 Power-Up and Communication Start
The sensor starts powering-up after reaching the power-up threshold voltage VPOR specified in Table 6. After reaching this
threshold voltage, the sensor needs the time tPU to enter the idle state. Once the idle state is entered it is ready to receive
commands from the master.
Each transmission sequence begins with a START condition (S) and ends with a STOP condition (P) as described in the I2C-
bus specification.
6.2 Measurement Communication Sequence
A measurement communication sequence consists of a START condition, the I2C write header (7-bit I2C device address plus 0
as the write bit) and a 16-bit measurement command. The proper reception of each byte is indicated by the sensor. It pulls the
SDA pin low (ACK bit) after the falling edge of the 8th SCL clock to indicate the reception. With the acknowledgement of the
measurement command, the SGPC3 starts measuring.
When the measurement is in progress, no communication with the sensor is possible and the sensor aborts the
communication with a XCK condition.
After the sensor has completed the measurement, the master can read the measurement results by sending a START
condition followed by an I2C read header. The sensor will acknowledge the reception of the read header and responds with
data. The response data length is listed in Table 10 and is structured in data words, where one word consists of two bytes of
data followed by one byte CRC checksum. Each byte must be acknowledged by the microcontroller with an ACK condition for
the sensor to continue sending data. If the sensor does not receive an ACK from the master after any byte of data, it will not
continue sending data.
After receiving the checksum for the last word of data, an XCK and STOP condition have to be sent (see Figure 8).
The I2C master can abort the read transfer with a XCK followed by a STOP condition after any data byte if it is not interested in
subsequent data, e.g. the CRC byte or following data bytes, in order to save time. Note that the data cannot be read more than
once, and access to data beyond the specified amount will return a pattern of 1s.
6.3 Measurement Commands
The available measurement commands of the SGPC3 are listed in Table 10.
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Set Power Mode
The SGPC3 offers two operation modes with different power consumptions and sampling intervals. The low-power mode with
1mA average current and 2s sampling interval and the ultra-low power mode with 0.065mA average current and 30s sampling
interval. By default, the SGPC3 is using the low-power mode. The sensor can be switched to the ultra-low power operation
mode by sending the “Set_power_mode” command followed by 2 data bytes (MSB first) with a value of 0x0000 and the
corresponding CRC byte.
For using the ultra-low power mode, the “Set_power_mode” command has to be sent before the “init_air_quality” command
(Figure 7). A restart of the sensor (power-up or soft reset) or a “Set_power_mode” command followed by a 0x0001” switches
the sensor back to the default low-power operation mode.
Air Quality Signal
The SGPC3 uses a dynamic baseline compensation algorithm and on-chip calibration parameters to provide a preprocessed
total VOC signal (TVOC) air quality signal. Sending the “Init_air_quality” commands initializes and starts the air quality
measurement. In addition, the “Init_air_quality” command is used to accelerate the switch-on time of the SGPC3. After sending
the “Init_air_quality” command, the SGPC3 is operated in a high power operation mode until the first “Measure_air_quality”
command is sent. During this time interval the hotplate of the SGPC3 is operated continuously with a supply current as
indicated in Table 3 (supply current during measurements).
For air quality measurements the “Measure_air_quality” command is used. The “Measure_air_quality” command has to be
sent in regular intervals of 2s for the low-power operation mode or 30s for the ultra-low power operation mode to ensure
proper operation of the dynamic baseline compensation algorithms and the specified power consumption. The sensor
responds with 2 data bytes (MSB first) and 1 CRC byte for the preprocessed air quality signal which corresponds to a TVOC
concentration in ppb. For the first 20s after the first “Measure_air_quality” command the sensor is in an initialization phase
during which a “Measure_air_quality” command returns a fixed value of 0 ppb.
After every power-up or soft reset, a new “Init_air_quality” command has to be sent. The command sequence after start-up is
illustrated in Figure 7.
Figure 7 Command sequence for starting the SGPC3 in the low-power and the ultra-low-power
mode. An example implementation of a generic driver including recommended time intervals for the
accelerated switch-on phase can be found in the document SGPC3_driver_integration_guide.
Set and Get Baseline
The SGPC3 provides the possibility to read and write the baseline value of the baseline compensation algorithm. This feature
is used to save the baseline in regular intervals on an external non-volatile memory and restore it after a new power-up or soft
reset of the sensor. The command “Get_baseline” returns the baseline value. The sensor responds with 2 data bytes (MSB
first) and 1 CRC byte. This value should be stored on the external memory. After a power-up or soft reset, the baseline of the
baseline compensation algorithm can be restored by sending first an “Init_air_quality” command followed by a “Set_baseline”
command with the baseline value as a parameter. The baseline value is specific for the operation mode. “Get_baseline”
returns the baseline value for the operation mode set by the “Switch_power_mode” command.
Starting the SGPC3 in the ultra-low power mode
Starting the SGPC3 in the low-power mode (default)
Set_power_mode 0x0000 Measure_air_qualityInit_air quality Measure_air_quality
accel. switch-on time 30s
optional:
Set_humidity
Measure_air_qualityInit_air quality Measure_air_quality
accel. switch-on time 2s
optional:
Set_humidity
optional:
Set_humidity
optional:
Set_humidity
optional:
Set_baseline
optional:
Set_baseline
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Sensor Signals
The command “Measure_raw_signal” is intended for part verification and testing purposes. It returns the sensor raw signal
(Ethanol_signal). The Ethanol_signal is used as input for the on-chip calibration and baseline correction algorithm as shown in
Figure 4. The command performs a measurement to which the sensor responds with 2 data bytes (MSB first) and 1 CRC byte
(see Figure 8). The Ethanol_signal can be used to calculate gas concentrations c relative to a reference concentration cref by
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The command “Measure_raw_signal_and_air_quality” returns the sensor raw signal (Ethanol_signal) and the TVOC air quality
signal. This command can be used in place of the “Measure_air_quality” or the “Measure_raw_signal” command. The
command performs a measurement to which the sensor responds with 2 data bytes (MSB first) and 1 CRC byte (see Figure
8) each for the Ethanol_signal and the TVOC air quality signal in the order Ethanol_signal (sout_EthOH) and TVOC air quality
signal.
Humidity Compensation
The SGPC3 features an on-chip humidity compensation for the air quality signal and the sensor raw signal (Ethanol_signal).
To use the on-chip humidity compensation an absolute humidity value from an external humidity sensor like the SHTxx is
required. Using the “Set_humidity” command, a new humidity value can be written to the SGPC3 by sending 2 data bytes
(MSB first) and 1 CRC byte. The 2 data bytes represent humidity values as a fixed-point 8.8bit number with a minimum value
of 0x0001 (=1/256 g/m3) and a maximum value of 0xFFFF (255 g/m3 + 255/256 g/m3). For instance, sending a value
of 0x0F80 corresponds to a humidity value of 15.50 g/m3 (15 g/m3 + 128/256 g/m3).
After setting a new humidity value, this value will be used by the on-chip humidity compensation algorithm until a new humidity
value is set using the “Set_humidity” command. Restarting the sensor (power-on or soft reset) or sending a value of 0x0000
(= 0 g/m3) disables the humidity compensation until a new humidity value is sent.
Feature Set
The SGPC3 features a versioning system for the available set of measurement commands and on-chip algorithms. This so
called feature set version number can be read out by sending a Get_feature_set_versioncommand. The sensor responds
with 2 data bytes (MSB first) and 1 CRC byte (see Table 9). This feature set version number is used to refer to a
corresponding set of available measurement commands as listed in Table 10.
Most significant byte (MSB)
Least significant byte (LSB)
Bit
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Product type
SGPC3: 1
Reserved for
future use
0
Product version
Table 9 Structure of the SGP feature set number. Please note that the last 5 bits of the product
version (bits 12-16 of the LSB) are subject to change. This is used to track new features added to
the SGP multi-pixel platform.
Measure Test
The command Measure_test” which is included for integration and production line testing runs an on-chip self-test. In case of
a successful self-test the sensor returns the fixed data pattern 0xD400 (with correct CRC).
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Feature Set
0x1006
Command
Hex. Code
Parameter
length,
including CRC
[bytes]
Response
length,
including CRC
[bytes]
Max. measurement
duration [ms]
Init_air_quality
0x20ae
-
-
10
Measure_air_quality
0x2008
-
3
50
Set_power_mode
0x209f
3
-
10
Get_Baseline
0x2015
-
3
10
Set_Baseline
0x201e
3
-
10
Set_humidity
0x2061
3
-
10
Measure_test8
0x2032
-
3
220
Get_feature_set_version
0x202f
-
3
10
Measure_raw_signal
0x204d
-
3
50
Measure_raw_signal_and_air_quality
0x2046
-
6
50
Table 10 Measurement commands.
6.4 Soft Reset
A sensor reset can be generated using the “General Call” mode according to I2C-bus specification. It is important to
understand that a reset generated in this way is not device specific. All devices on the same I2C bus that support the General
Call mode will perform a reset. The appropriate command consists of two bytes and is shown in Table 11.
Command
Hex. Code
Address byte
0x00
Second byte
0x06
Reset Command using the General Call address
0x0006
Table 11 Reset through the General Call address (Clear blocks are controlled by the microcontroller, grey blocks by the sensor.).
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The «Measure_Test» command is intended for production line testing and verification only. It should not be used after having issued an
“Init_air_quality” command. For the duration of the «Measure_Test» command, the sensor is operated in measurement mode with a supply
current as specified in Table 3. After the command, the sensor is in sleep mode.
S
ACK
General Call Address
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
ACK
Reset Command
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
General Call 1st byte General Call 2nd byte
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6.5 Get Serial ID
The readout of the serial ID register can be used to identify the chip and verify the presence of the sensor. The appropriate
command structure is shown in Table 12. After issuing the measurement command and sending the ACK Bit the sensor needs
the time tIDLE = 0.5ms to respond to the I2C read header with an ACK Bit. Hence, it is recommended to wait tIDLE =0.5ms before
issuing the read header.
The get serial ID command returns 3 words, and every word is followed by an 8-bit CRC checksum. Together the 3 words
constitute a unique serial ID with a length of 48 bits.
The ID returned with this command are represented in the big endian (or MSB first) format.
Command
Hex. Code
Get Serial ID
0x3682
Table 12 Get serial ID command.
6.6 Checksum Calculation
The 8-bit CRC checksum transmitted after each data word is generated by a CRC algorithm. Its properties are displayed in
Table 13. The CRC covers the contents of the two previously transmitted data bytes. To calculate the checksum only these
two previously transmitted data bytes are used.
Property
Value
Name
CRC-8
Width
8 bit
Protected Data
read and/or write data
Polynomial
0x31 (x8 + x5 + x4 + 1)
Initialization
0xFF
Reflect input
False
Reflect output
False
Final XOR
0x00
Examples
CRC (0xBEEF) = 0x92
Table 13 I2C CRC properties.
6.7 Communication Data Sequences
Figure 8 Communication sequence for starting a measurement and reading measurement results.
S
ACK
W
I2C Address
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
ACK
Command MSB
123456789
ACK
Command LSB
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
16-bit command
I2C write header
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7 Quality
7.1 Environmental Stability
The qualification of the SGPC3 will be performed based on the JEDEC JESD47 qualification test method.
7.2 Material Contents
The device is fully RoHS and WEEE compliant, e.g., free of Pb, Cd, and Hg.
8 Device Package
SGPC3 sensors are provided in a DFN (dual flat no leads) package with an outline of 2.45 × 2.45 × 0.9 mm3 and a terminal
pitch of 0.8 mm. The circular sensor opening of maximally 1.6 mm diameter is centered on the top side of the package. The
sensor chip is assembled on a Ni/Pd/Au plated copper lead frame. Sensor chip and lead frame are over-molded by a black,
epoxy-based mold compound. Please note that the side walls of the package are diced and therefore the lead frame sidewall
surfaces are not plated. SGPC3
8.1 Moisture Sensitivity Level
The Moisture Sensitivity Level classification of the SGPC3 is MSL1, according to IPC/JEDEC J-STD-020.
8.2 Traceability
All SGPC3 sensors are laser marked for simple identification and traceability. The marking on the sensor consists of the
product name and a 4-digit, alphanumeric tracking code. This code is used by Sensirion for batch-level tracking throughout
production, calibration, and testing. Detailed tracking data can be provided upon justified request. The pin-1 location is
indicated by the keyhole pattern in the light-colored central area. See Figure 9 for illustration.
Figure 9 Laser marking on SGPC3. The pin-1 location is indicated by the keyhole pattern in the
light-colored central area. The bottom line contains a 4-digit alphanumeric tracking code
8 9
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8.3 Package Outline
Figure 10 Package outlines drawing of the SGPC3 with nominal values. Dimensions are given in
millimeters. * The die pad shows a small recess in the bottom left part. * These dimensions are not
well defined and given as a reference only.
8.4 Landing Pattern
Figure 11 shows the PCB landing pattern. The landing pattern is understood to be the metal layer on the PCB, onto which the
DFN pads are soldered. The solder mask is understood to be the insulating layer on top of the PCB covering the copper
traces. It is recommended to design the solder mask as a Non-Solder Mask Defined (NSMD) type. For solder paste printing it
is recommended to use a laser-cut, stainless steel stencil with electro-polished trapezoidal walls and with 0.125 to 0.150 mm
stencil thickness. The length of the stencil apertures for the I/O pads should be the same as the PCB pads. However, the
position of the stencil apertures should have an offset of 0.1 mm away from the package center, as indicated in Figure 11. The
die pad aperture should cover 70 90 % of the die pad area, resulting in a size of about 1.05 mm x 1.5 mm.
For information on the soldering process and further recommendation on the assembly process please contact Sensirion.
Figure 11 Recommended landing pattern.
2.45
2.45
0.9
1.7
0.8
1.25
0.4
0.350.3x45o
0.2*
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9 Tape & Reel Package
Figure 12 Technical drawing of the packaging tape with sensor orientation in tape. Header tape is
to the right and trailer tape to the left on this drawing. Dimensions are given in millimeters.
10 Ordering Information
Use the part names and product numbers shown in the following table when ordering the SGPC3 multi-pixel gas sensor. For
the latest product information and local distributors, visit www.sensirion.com.
Part Name
Tape & Reel Size
Product Number
SGPC3, TAPE ON REEL, 2500 PCS
2500
1-101647-01
SGPC3, TAPE ON REEL, 10000 PCS
10000
1-101648-01
Table 14 SGPC3 ordering options
TOLERANCES - UNLESS
NOTED 1PL ±.2 2PL ±.10
A = 2.75
B = 2.75
K = 1.20
0
0
0
NOTES:
1. 10 SPROCKET HOLE PITCH CUMULATIVE TOLERANCE ±0.2
2. POCKET POSITION RELATIVE TO SPROCKET HOLE MEASURED
AS TRUE POSITION OF POCKET, NOT POCKET HOLE
3. A0 AND B0 ARE CALCULATED ON A PLANE AT A DISTANCE "R"
ABOVE THE BOTTOM OF THE POCKET
A0
K0
B0
R 0.25 TYP.
SECTION A - A
0.30 ±.05
A
R 0.2 MAX.
0.30 ±.05
2.00 ±.05 SEE Note 2 4.00
4.00 SEE Note 1
Ø1.5 +.1 /-0.0
Ø1.00 MIN 1.75 ±.1
12.0 +0.3/-0.1
5.50 ±.05
SEE NOTE 2
A
B
DETAIL B
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11 Important Notices
11.1 Warning, Personal Injury
Do not use this product as safety or emergency stop devices or in any other application where failure of the product could result in personal
injury. Do not use this product for applications other than its intended and authorized use. Before installing, handling, using or servicing this
product, please consult the data sheet and application notes. Failure to comply with these instructions could result in death or serious injury.
If the Buyer shall purchase or use SENSIRION products for any unintended or unauthorized application, Buyer shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless
SENSIRION and its officers, employees, subsidiaries, affiliates and distributors against all claims, costs, damages and expenses, and reasonable attorney
fees arising out of, directly or indirectly, any claim of personal injury or death associated with such unintended or unauthorized use, even if SENSIRION
shall be allegedly negligent with respect to the design or the manufacture of the product.
11.2 ESD Precautions
The inherent design of this component causes it to be sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). To prevent ESD-induced damage and/or degradation,
take customary and statutory ESD precautions when handling this product.
See application note “ESD, Latchup and EMC” for more information.
11.3 Warranty
SENSIRION warrants solely to the original purchaser of this product for a period of 12 months (one year) from the date of delivery that this product shall be
of the quality, material and workmanship defined in SENSIRION’s published specifications of the product. Within such period, if proven to be defective,
SENSIRION shall repair and/or replace this product, in SENSIRION’s discretion, free of charge to the Buyer, provided that:
notice in writing describing the defects shall be given to SENSIRION within fourteen (14) days after their appearance;
such defects shall be found, to SENSIRION’s reasonable satisfaction, to have arisen from SENSIRION’s faulty design, material, or workmanship;
the defective product shall be returned to SENSIRION’s factory at the Buyer’s expense; and
the warranty period for any repaired or replaced product shall be limited to the unexpired portion of the original period.
This warranty does not apply to any equipment which has not been installed and used within the specifications recommended by SENSIRION for the
intended and proper use of the equipment. EXCEPT FOR THE WARRANTIES EXPRESSLY SET FORTH HEREIN, SENSIRION MAKES NO
WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT. ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT
LIMITATION, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED AND DECLINED.
SENSIRION is only liable for defects of this product arising under the conditions of operation provided for in the data sheet and proper use of the goods.
SENSIRION explicitly disclaims all warranties, express or implied, for any period during which the goods are operated or stored not in accordance with the
technical specifications.
SENSIRION does not assume any liability arising out of any application or use of any product or circuit and specifically disclaims any and all liability,
including without limitation consequential or incidental damages. All operating parameters, including without limitation recommended parameters, must be
validated for each customer’s applications by customer’s technical experts. Recommended parameters can and do vary in different applications.
SENSIRION reserves the right, without further notice, (i) to change the product specifications and/or the information in this document and (ii) to improve
reliability, functions and design of this product.
Copyright © 2018 by SENSIRION.
CMOSens® is a trademark of Sensirion.
All rights reserved.
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12 Headquarters and Subsidiaries
Sensirion AG
Laubisruetistr. 50
CH-8712 Staefa ZH
Switzerland
phone: +41 44 306 40 00
fax: +41 44 306 40 30
info@sensirion.com
www.sensirion.com
Sensirion Inc., USA
phone: +1 312 690 5858
info-us@sensirion.com
www.sensirion.com
Sensirion Korea Co. Ltd.
phone: +82 31 337 7700~3
info-kr@sensirion.com
www.sensirion.co.kr
Sensirion Japan Co. Ltd.
phone: +81 3 3444 4940
info-jp@sensirion.com
www.sensirion.co.jp
Sensirion China Co. Ltd.
phone: +86 755 8252 1501
info-cn@sensirion.com
www.sensirion.com.cn
Sensirion Taiwan Co. Ltd
phone: +886 3 5506701
info@sensirion.com
www.sensirion.com
To find your local representative, please visit www.sensirion.com/distributors
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