Automotive H₂ sensor for thermal runaway detection
With its unmatched stability, performance and reliability, STC42A is the perfect choice for hydrogen detection, both in battery thermal runaway and hydrogen leakage applications.
Related applications
| Hydrogen | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Measurement range0 - 40 (vol%) | 0 - 40 (vol%) | ||
| Operating temperature range-40 - 105°C | -40 - 105 | °C | |
| Response time1s | 1 | s | |
| Resolution16bit | 16 | bit |
| Generic | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Supply voltage3.15 - 5.25V | 3.15 - 5.25 | V | |
| Average supply current73uA | 73 | uA | |
| Max. supply current4.2mA | 4.2 | mA | |
| InterfacesI²C | I²C | ||
| Size (LxWxH)3.5 x 3 x 1mm | 3.5 x 3 x 1 | mm | |
| Packaging size5000pcs (T&R) | 5000 | pcs (T&R) |
Buy the following products to evaluate this sensor
| Name | Description | Series | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
SEK-STC42A | Evaluation kit for H₂ sensor STC42A | STC42x | Hydrogen sensors |

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