SparkFun Air Quality PM1 / PM2.5 / PM10 Sensor - BMV080 (Qwiic)

The SparkFun Qwiic Particulate Matter Sensor is built around Bosch’s BMV080, a breakthrough air quality sensor that redefines size and efficiency in particulate matter detection. Measuring just a few millimeters, the BMV080 is over 450 times smaller than traditional PM sensors, enabling accurate PM1, PM2.5, and PM10 monitoring in space-constrained designs.

Unlike conventional sensors that rely on fans, the BMV080 uses ultra-compact lasers with integrated photodiodes and advanced signal processing algorithms to directly measure particle concentration in free space. This fanless design significantly reduces size, noise, and mechanical wear while maintaining high measurement precision.

The breakout board houses the BMV080 sensor connected via a flexible PCB cable and a 13-pin FPC connector. A vertical Qwiic connector enables fast, solder-free integration with compatible microcontrollers, while 0.1-inch spaced pins allow traditional soldered or breadboard connections. Multiple jumper-selectable I²C addresses and optional SPI support make it easy to deploy multiple sensors on the same bus.

SparkFun provides a dedicated Arduino library to simplify setup and data acquisition. This sensor is ideal for smart homes, environmental monitoring, wearable devices, and ultra-compact IoT applications. Alerts can be added via LEDs, buzzers, or cloud-connected notifications when particulate levels exceed thresholds.

Note: This product is classified as a Class 1 Laser Product under IEC 60825-1:2014.

Specifications 

Sensor (Bosch BMV080)

PM Detection: PM1 / PM2.5 / PM10

PM Concentration Range: 0 – 1000 µg/m³

Resolution: 1 µg/m³

Precision (Typical):

±10 µg/m³ @ 0 – 100 µg/m³

±10% of measured value @ 101 – 1000 µg/m³

Measurement Modes:

Continuous

Duty-cycling

Maximum Output Data Rate:

0.97 Hz (continuous mode)

Start-Up Time: 1.2 s

Laser Class: Class 1 (IEC 60825-1)

Operating Temperature: +15 to +65 °C

Storage Temperature: –40 to +70 °C

Electrical

Operating Voltage: Typically 3.3 V (via Qwiic)

Average Current (Active): <68 mA @ 0.97 Hz ODR

Sleep Current: <30 µA

Interfaces

Communication:

I²C (Default)

SPI (Selectable via jumper)

Adjustable I²C Addresses:

0x54

0x55

0x56

0x57 (Default)

Breakout Board Features

Sensor Dimensions (incl. flex PCB): 4.2 × 3.1 × 20 mm

Connector:

1 × Vertical Qwiic

13-pin FPC (0.33 mm pitch)

Pull-Up Resistors: 2 × 2.2 kΩ

Jumpers:

Interface selection (I²C / SPI)

I²C address selection (AB0 & AB1)

Documentation

• Schematic
• KiCad Files
• 3D Model
  • Breakout Board (STEP)
  • Enclosure
• Board Dimensions
• Hookup Guide
• Component Datasheets
  • BMV080
• Arduino Library (Updated: July 2025)
  • SparkFun BMV080
  • SparkFun Toolkit
• BMV080 SDK Request
• GitHub Hardware Repo

Applications

Indoor air quality monitoring

Smart home and building automation

Wearable environmental sensors

Compact IoT devices

Pollution tracking and alerts