Polverine is an innovative environmental sensing board that combines cutting-edge sensor technology with powerful processing capabilities. This compact device is designed for a wide range of applications, from IoT devices to industrial automation and smart home systems
Key Components
BMV080 - World's Smallest PM 2.5 SensorThe BMV080 is a groundbreaking particulate matter sensor that sets a new standard for miniaturization:
- Dimensions: Incredibly small at just 4.4 x 3.0 x 3.0 mm³ for the sensing element
- Measurement: Directly measures PM2.5 mass concentration in real-time
- Design: Features a fanless design, enabling silent and maintenance-free operation
- Range: Capable of measuring PM2.5 concentrations from 0 to 1000 μg/m³
- Resolution: Offers a 1 μg/m³ output resolution
- Precision: Can detect particles as small as 0.5 μm3
The BMV080's innovative design makes it ideal for integration into compact IoT devices, air quality monitors, and even wearables
.BME690 - Integrated Environmental Sensor with A.I.The BME690 is an advanced environmental sensor that complements the BMV080:
- Capabilities: Measures air quality index, temperature, humidity, and pressure
- Integration: Incorporates artificial intelligence for enhanced sensing capabilities
Polverine Board Features
- Microcontroller: ESP32-S3-Mini-1 from Espressif
- Dual-core 32-bit LX7 MCU running at 240MHz
- 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Low Energy connectivity
- 8 MB of Flash memory and 0.5 MB of PSRAM
- Advanced security features including AES, SHA, RSA, and ECC
- Connectivity:
- USB
- mikroBUS™ Connector
- Debug Connector (JTAG)
- Serial Connector
- Qwiic System Connector1
- Form Factor: mikroBUS™ size (25.4 x 28.6 mm)
Applications
Polverine is suitable for various use cases, including:
- 24/7 always-on sensor processing with low power consumption
- IoT devices and environment monitoring
- Industrial automation and condition-based monitoring
- Fire alert systems
- Health monitoring
- Smart home, office, and city applications
The combination of the world's smallest PM2.5 sensor (BMV080) and the advanced integrated environmental sensor (BME690) makes Polverine a powerful tool for comprehensive environmental sensing in a remarkably compact form factor.