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  "path": "/2026/03/06/dfrobot-low-power-low-cost-fermion-bmv080-air-quality-sensor-module/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-03-06T08:11:21.000Z",
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  "tags": [
    "Hardware",
    "air quality",
    "Arduino",
    "bosch",
    "dfrobot",
    "esp32",
    "fanless",
    "low power",
    "sensors",
    "DFRobot launches low-power, low-cost Fermion: BMV080 air quality sensor module",
    "CNX Software - Embedded Systems News"
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  "textContent": "Just last year, we reported on the SparkFun Air Quality PM1/PM2.5/PM10 Sensor, based on the Bosch BMV080 fanless air-quality sensor and priced at around $65. DFRobot has now launched a low-cost alternative, the Fermion: BMV080, which provides the same fanless, laboratory-grade PM1, PM2.5, and PM10 sensing capabilities for just $29.90. The sensor uses laser-based light-scattering technology with fanless optical counting to detect particles as small as 0.5 μm. This avoids fan noise, dust buildup, and mechanical wear, which are common with fan-based PM sensors, and, on top of that, it has a service life of up to 10 years. It measures particulate concentrations in a 0–1000 μg/m³ range with 1 μg/m³ resolution and ±10 μg/m³ of accuracy. The sensor supports I2C and SPI interfaces, and consumes about 70 mA in continuous measurement mode with a 6 μA sleep current, making it suitable for battery-powered systems. DFRobot’s Fermion: BMV080 specifications: Sensor IC [...]\n\nThe post DFRobot launches low-power, low-cost Fermion: BMV080 air quality sensor module appeared first on CNX Software - Embedded Systems News.",
  "title": "DFRobot launches low-power, low-cost Fermion: BMV080 air quality sensor module"
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