MQ-5 GAS SENSOR

 MQ-5 Gas Sensor Module – LPG / Natural Gas / Methane Detector

The MQ-5 is a semiconductor gas sensor designed for detecting LPG, natural gas, methane, butane, and propane. It provides both analog and digital outputs, making it ideal for gas leakage detection in home and industrial applications.

✅ Specifications:

• Target Gases: LPG, Natural Gas, Methane, Butane, Propane

• Detection Range: 300 – 10,000 ppm (methane)

• Operating Voltage: 5V DC

• Heater Power Consumption: ≤ 900mW

• Output Signals: Analog (0–5V) + Digital (TTL)

• Adjustable Sensitivity: Onboard potentiometer

• Onboard Indicators: Power LED + Trigger LED

• Interface: 4-pin header (VCC, GND, DO, AO)

• Dimensions: ~32mm x 20mm x 22mm

📦 Features:
✔️ High sensitivity to LPG and methane
✔️ Both analog and digital outputs
✔️ Adjustable detection threshold
✔️ Fast response and recovery time
✔️ Long operational life
✔️ Simple drive circuit

📦 Applications:
✔️ Home gas leak detection (LPG, methane)
✔️ Industrial combustible gas monitoring
✔️ Gas alarm systems
✔️ Fire and safety systems
✔️ IoT gas detection projects
✔️ Arduino and ESP32 gas sensors