# Grove - Alcohol Sensor (Seeed Studio)

**Type:** Product page · **SKU:** SS101020044 · **Brand:** [Seeed Studio](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/seeed-studio-australia)
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How to choose a gas sensor ? Alcohol sensor is semiconductor sensor for alcohol detection. It has good sensitivity and fast response to alcohol, suitable...

## Pricing

- **Price:** $15.35 (inc GST) — $13.95 AUD, exc GST
- **Quantity discounts:** 10+ $13.40 (exc GST) · 25+ $12.98 (exc GST)

## Availability & dispatch

- Available with a lead time — expect dispatch between Aug 25 and Aug 27.

## Description

The Alcohol sensor is a type of gas sensor that is designed to detect the presence of alcohol vapor in the air. It is a type of semiconductor sensor, which means that it works by detecting changes in the electrical conductivity of a material in response to the presence of alcohol.

These types of sensors have several advantages for alcohol detection. They are highly sensitive, meaning they can detect even trace amounts of alcohol in the air. They also have a fast response time, which means they can detect alcohol quickly and accurately.

### Specifications

- Power requirements: 5 VDC @ ~120 mA (heater on)
- Detection Gas: Alcohol
- Concentration: 20-1000ppm Alcohol
- Interface: 1 TTL compatible input (SEL), 1 TTL compatible output (DAT)
- Dimension: 40×20×12mm
- Heater Voltage: 0.9V ± 0.1V AC or DC
- Heater Current: 120±20mA
 
### Application Ideas

- Alcohol level over-limit alarm
- Stand-alone/background sensing device
- Environmental monitoring equipment
 
### Documents

- [Wiki](https://wiki.seeedstudio.com/Grove-Alcohol_Sensor/)

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