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A hydrogen sensor is used to detect the presence of hydrogen gas in the air. These types
include micro- fabricated point-contact hydrogen gas sensors which help in detecting hyd
compared to conventional gas sensor-based instruments, these sensors have many bene
less cost, simple to maintain, and strong. This article discusses an overview of the MQ8 h
sensor and its working with applications.

What is MQ8 Hydrogen Gas Sensor?

MQ8 hydrogen gas sensor is a Metal oxide semiconductor type sensor. This sensor is us
Hydrogen gas within the air, detect gas leakage, and Hydrogen gas presence within the a
very simple to use and detects hydrogen gas concentration in the range of 100-10000ppm

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MQ8 Hydrogen Gas Sensor

This sensor has a high fast response time and sensitivity and the output of this sensor is
resistance. The package of this sensor is similar to the MQ3 alcohol sensor. Generally, a
a key role in detecting a specific gas concentration within the air. So based on the gas co
sensor generates a potential difference by changing the resistance of the detecting eleme
measured like the output voltage.

MQ-8 hydrogen gas sensor includes a detecting element like aluminum-oxide (Al₂O₃) bas
material that is covered with SnO2 (tin dioxide) and arranged in a stainless-steel mesh.

Pin Configuration:
The pin Configuration of the MQ8 hydrogen gas sensor includes 4- pins where each
functionality are given below.

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MQ8 Gas sSensor Pin Configuration

Pin1 (VCC): This pin provides the input voltage for the sensor
Pin2 (GND): This is a Ground pin
Pin3 (DOUT): This is a digital signal output pin
Pin4 (AOUT): This is an analog signal output pin

Features & Specifications:

The features & specifications of the MQ8 hydrogen gas sensor include the following.

This sensor operates with 5V DC.

It detects hydrogen concentration within the air.
Resistant to smoke, LPG, and alcohol.
Power consumption of heater is below 800mW
The range of gas detection ranges from 100 – 1000ppm
Analog output is continuous
Compact size
Less cost
Dual signal output
Quick response
Reliable and long service life
Very sensitive to Hydrogen gas

Alternative MQ-8 Hydrogen Gas Sensors are MQ-2, MICS 5524, and SGAS701. The e
Hydrogen Gas Sensor is MQ-136.

How to use an MQ8 Hydrogen Gas Sensor / Circuit Diagram:

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The hydrogen gas sensor circuit with an Arduino is shown below. In this circuit, an MQ8 h
is used which is very responsive to hydrogen gas effects. Hydrogen gas is colorless, tast
odorless at room temperature & below typical pressure conditions.

At present, hydrogen gas is being used as an alternative source of energy to control som
the auto industry. Here, the hydrogen sensor’s chemical energy can be changed through
technique which is the same as present engines. Manufacturers and engineers are inves
sensor whether H2 gas is used as possible car fuel or not.

Hydrogen gas is very dangerous to human beings and when it is mixed with air then it ge
So due to this reason hydrogen gas need to monitor & measure frequently to avoid these
hydrogen gas sensor circuit using an Arduino is shown below.

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Hydrogen Gas Sensor Circuit using an Arduino

The required components to build this circuit mainly include an Arduino, MQ-8 Hydrogen
LED (light-emitting diode). This sensor includes four terminals which are already discusse
terminals like Vcc & GND leads to provide power to hydrogen sensor whereas the remain
are analog output (AOUT) & digital output (DOUT).

Here, the Vcc terminal of this sensor is connected directly to the 5Volts terminal of the Ard
terminal of the H2 sensor is connected to the Arduino board’s GND terminal so that powe
established for the sensor. The remaining two terminals like analog output & digital outpu
& D8 pins of the Arduino respectively.

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This sensor working mainly depends on the AOUT pin because the output provided by th
analog voltage output which is proportional to the methane gas detected by the sensor. W
detects more methane gas then it generates high analog output. Similarly, if it detects les
generates less analog output.

Once the analog output voltage reaches a fixed level then DOUT pin goes high. Once the
high then Arduino starts detecting and activates the LED. If the methane threshold value
potentiometer is used to adjust the threshold level by increasing or decreasing.

The required code for the arduino is shown below that need to upload into Arduino boar
the levels of hydrogen gas.

const int AOUTpin=0;

const int DOUTpin=8;
const int ledPin=13;
int limit;
int value;
void setup() {
Serial.begin(115200);
pinMode(DOUTpin, INPUT);
pinMode(ledPin, OUTPUT);
}
void loop()
{
value= analogRead(AOUTpin);
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limit= digitalRead(DOUTpin);
Serial.print(“Hydrogen value: “);
Serial.println(value);
Serial.print(“Limit:”);
Serial.print(limit);
delay(100);
if (limit == HIGH){
digitalWrite(ledPin, HIGH);
}
else{
digitalWrite(ledPin, LOW);
}
}
In the above code, the primary block code defines the connections of all the pins of the h
and the LED.

The secondary block of code declares the input is DOUTpin & output is ledPin because t
sensor is used as an input to the Arduino to read & process the value of the H2 sensor. O
detects hydrogen gas, the LED gives an indication. If the H2 sensor value is HIGH (1), th
turned ON and if the value is low then the LED will be turned OFF.

Where to use MQ8 Hydrogen Gas Sensor / Applications:

The applications of MQ8 hydrogen gas sensors include the following.

This sensor is used to measure the hydrogen concentration within the air.
It detects gas leakages within the industry
The gas sensor is used in mines
Used in AC & refrigerators

Please refer to this link to know more about MQ8 Hydrogen Gas Sensor Datasheet

Thus, the MQ8 Gas Sensor is very helpful in detecting gas leakage by using detecting eq
homes, industries, public places, etc. For this sensor, measurements need to take as soo

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because of quick response time and high sensitivity. This sensor has a high sensitivity for
like alcohol, cooking fumes, LPG, so this may change results. So the hydrogen sensor se
simply adjusted through the potentiometer. Here is a question for you, what are the differe
available in the market?
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