SparkFun Air Quality PM1/PM2.5/PM10 Sensor - BMV080 (Qwiic)

Track environmental conditions with precision using the SparkFun Air Quality PM1/PM2.5/PM10 Sensor. At its core is the Bosch BMV080, a remarkably small particulate matter sensor measuring just 4.4 × 3.0 × 3.0 mm³. This sensor uses a fanless design with compact lasers and integrated photodiodes, employing sophisticated algorithms to measure particulate concentrations directly in free space. Capture real-time, actionable data for PM1, PM2.5, and PM10 without the bulk, noise, or mechanical wear typical of traditional sensors.

The sensor is mounted on a flexible breakout board housed inside a protective enclosure. A specialized lens ensures precise laser measurements while protecting internal components. Its compact design makes it ideal for space-constrained setups, streamlining your prototyping process with multiple configuration options.

Enjoy seamless integration with the SparkFun Qwiic ecosystem via the onboard connector for immediate I2C communication—no soldering required. For those who prefer traditional methods, standard 2.54 mm spaced breakout pins are available for soldered connections or breadboard prototyping. The sensor operates over I2C by default but can be reconfigured to communicate over SPI using an onboard jumper. Additionally, jumper-selectable options for four distinct I2C addresses (0x54, 0x55, 0x56, and 0x57 default) allow chaining multiple sensors on a single bus.

To facilitate quick project setup, a fully supported Arduino Library is available, easily installed through the Arduino Library Manager by searching "SparkFun BMV080". This simplifies the process of pulling real-time data and connecting your sensor to automated systems. Ideal for smart home automation, localized environmental monitoring networks, or ultra-low-power IoT applications, this sensor can trigger external alerts like buzzers and LEDs or push data to the cloud for instant email alerts and webhooks.