Particulate matter sensor ecosystem cuts time-to-market
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At Sensors Converge 2025, Bosch Sensortec highlighted the rapid evolution of its developer ecosystem with the launch of new tools and platforms to support the integration of the BMV080, the smallest available particulate matter sensor.
With the BMV080 sensor now available through distribution, three new evaluation and developer platforms are now available to simplify testing and accelerate prototyping.
First is the Bosch Sensortec BMV080 Shuttle Board 3.1, which serves as the official evaluation board for the BMV080 sensor when used in conjunction with the Bosch Sensortec Application Board 3.1. It offers developers direct access to sensor capabilities in a standardised development environment, with data streaming and visualisation.
Polverine is a fully connected IoT reference design that combines the BMV080 with the BME690 gas sensor on a Wi-Fi/Bluetooth-enabled ESP32 platform. It includes open-source firmware and tools for data streaming and visualisation, with MQTT integration and Node-RED support.
Designed for simplicity and flexibility, the SparkFun breakout board includes full support via the SparkFun ecosystem. The Qwiic interface enables seamless connection to Qwiic-compatible microcontrollers, allowing for modular, plug-and-play prototyping with no soldering required.
Each tool includes out-of-the-box functionality, preconfigured software, and comprehensive documentation. Together, they reduce engineering effort and enable rapid prototyping for air quality sensing applications.
More developers are turning to modular, ready-to-use platforms to accelerate product development and reduce complexity. These tools enable faster prototyping even with limited engineering resources. While final integration and certification still require expertise, early-stage development becomes far more accessible. These platforms are ideal for developers, educators, and businesses seeking to evaluate and implement air quality solutions quickly.
At Sensors Converge, Bosch Sensortec demonstrated how these platforms fit into a streamlined development flow, starting with the sensor itself and ending with consumer-ready products, such as the PurpleAir PIXEL. The result is a faster, smoother path from concept to market.
“Together with our partners, we’re making environmental sensing not just available, but truly usable – instantly, intuitively, and reliably,” said Stefan Finkbeiner, CEO at Bosch Sensortec. “Developer tools like Polverine and the SparkFun BMV080 breakout board are key enablers of a growing ecosystem around our sensor platforms.”
The Bosch Sensortec BMV080 Shuttle Board is available from distributors and includes access to the Bosch SDK, tools, and developer resources. The Polverine platform is available now via Crowd Supply. The SparkFun BMV080 board is available now via the SparkFun official store and network.
www.bosch-sensortec.com
https://blackiot.swiss/polverine
www.sparkfun.com
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