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Simple Fire Sensor - Overview

Simple fire sensor

The simple fire sensor breakout board is a precise sensor that detects infrared radiation. This sensor is applicable in any project that requires the detection of IR radiation; one example is flame detection. This sensor also comes in a version with I2C communication, with a default address of 0x30, and is designed for seamless Qwiic (formerly easyC) connectivity—eliminating the need for soldering.

Qwiic version of the fire sensor board
Qwiic version of the fire sensor board
Regular version of the fire sensor board
Regular version of the fire sensor board

Which product is this documentation for?

Simple fire sensor with easyC

Simple fire sensor with easyC

333042

Simple fire sensor

Simple fire sensor

333047


Key Features

  • Regular
    • Operating voltage: 3.3V - 5V
    • Output: analog and digital
    • IC: LM393 comparator
    • Mounting: Two mounting holes
    • Dimensions: 22 x 22 mm (0.9 x 0.9 inch)
  • Qwiic
    • Operating voltage: 3.3V
    • Output: analog and digital
    • IC: ATTINY404
    • Communication: I2C (You may change the address via the switches on the front of the board)
    • Connector: 2 × Qwiic (formerly easyC) ports (plug-and-play, no soldering needed)
    • Mounting: Four mounting holes for secure attachment
    • Dimensions: 38 × 22 mm (1.5 × 0.9 inch)

You may also need

Qwiic cable

Qwiic cable

Qwiic (formerly easyC) compatible cables with connectors on both ends, available in various lengths.