An Electronic Architecture for Multipurpose Artificial Noses

Table 1

Maximum continuous power consumption of the implemented prototype modules, accounting for all components (hosted device + CPU + power unit), measured at 5 V.

Module/component	Max. power (mW)	Observations
MOX (TO-5)	4 × 310 = 1240	4 TO-5 sensors
MOX (SMD MICS)	4 × 100 = 400	2 × 2 SMD MICS sensors
AEC	50	During the first hours
GPS	150	After acquisition
Bluetooth	250	Continuous TX
SD logging	500	Continuous logging
Optional fan	1000	For forced airflow