605-00007 Parallax Undefined or Miscellaneous (Other) In Stock
Parallax 605-00007 is a CO (carbon monoxide) air quality gas sensor module delivering analog output proportional to CO concentration for embedded safety and monitoring systems. Compatible with microcontroller ADC inputs at standard 3.3 V to 5 V supply voltages. Available from stock with worldwide shipping.
- Manufacturer
- Parallax
- Package
- Other
- Pin Count
- 6
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- 605-00007 Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Undefined or Miscellaneous
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
Key Features
- CO gas detection with analog output proportional to carbon monoxide concentration for easy microcontroller interfacing
- Wide supply voltage compatibility from 3.3 V to 5 V supporting both 3.3 V and 5 V embedded systems
- Compact module form factor enabling rapid prototyping integration in air quality monitoring and safety alert applications
Applications
The 605-00007 CO gas sensor detects carbon monoxide concentrations in indoor air quality monitors, home safety alarm systems, and HVAC control units requiring reliable CO detection. Its analog voltage output interfaces directly with microcontroller ADC pins operating at 3.3 V to 5 V, making it suitable for Arduino, Propeller, and Raspberry Pi-based prototypes. Industrial ventilation controllers and portable safety detectors also use this sensor to trigger alerts when CO levels exceed safe thresholds.
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
Alternate & Equivalent Parts
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Frequently Asked Questions
At what supply voltage does the Parallax 605-00007 CO sensor operate and what output signal does it provide?
The Parallax 605-00007 CO sensor operates from a 3.3 V to 5 V DC supply and produces an analog voltage output whose level varies with carbon monoxide concentration in the environment. This output connects directly to a microcontroller ADC input, allowing software to translate the voltage reading into a CO concentration value. The analog interface simplifies integration with common development boards running at either 3.3 V or 5 V logic levels.
How can the 605-00007 be integrated into a home safety alert system to warn occupants of dangerous CO levels?
By connecting the analog output of the 605-00007 to a microcontroller ADC channel, firmware can continuously sample the CO concentration voltage and compare it against a threshold corresponding to 35 ppm or higher danger levels. When the sensor voltage exceeds the preset limit, the microcontroller activates a buzzer or wireless alert. Powering the sensor from 5 V keeps the output swing within a 0 V to 5 V range that most ADCs handle directly without level shifting.
How does the 605-00007 compare to digital-output CO sensors for use in a multi-sensor air quality station?
Unlike digital I2C or UART CO sensors that require protocol parsing, the 605-00007 delivers a direct analog voltage proportional to CO concentration, consuming just 1 ADC channel per sensor with zero firmware protocol overhead. This simplicity benefits multi-sensor stations reading 8 or more air quality parameters simultaneously from a single microcontroller, where I2C address conflicts or serial bus bandwidth limitations would complicate digital sensor integration. Analog multiplexing of several 605-00007 units across an 8-channel ADC is straightforward.
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