Bosch Sensortec highlights developer ecosystem

Visitors to the Bosch Sensortec booth can explore the entire developer journey: from evaluating the BMV080 using plug-and-play tools, through to a working end-product such as the PurpleAir PIXEL portable air quality monitor.

With the BMV080 sensor now available through distribution, three new evaluation and developer platforms are launching in parallel to simplify testing and accelerate prototyping:

• Bosch Sensortec BMV080 Shuttle Board 3.1: the official evaluation board for the BMV080 sensor, when used with Bosch Sensortec Application Board 3.1 it offers developers direct access to sensor capabilities in a standardized development environment, with data streaming and visualisation
• Polverine: combines the BMV080 with the BME690 gas sensor on a Wi-Fi/Bluetooth-enabled ESP32 platform. A fully connected IoT reference design, Polverine includes open-source firmware and tools for data streaming and visualisation, with MQTT integration and Node-RED support
• SparkFun BMV080 breakout board: designed for simplicity and flexibility, the SparkFun board includes full support via the SparkFun ecosystem. The Qwiic interface allows seamless connection to Qwiic-compatible microcontrollers, enabling modular, plug-and-play prototyping with no soldering required

Each tool includes out-of-the-box functionality, preconfigured software, and comprehensive documentation. Combined, they reduce engineering effort and enable rapid prototyping for air quality sensing applications.

Modular design accelerates innovation

Growing numbers of 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 well suited for developers, educators, and businesses seeking to quickly evaluate and implement air quality solutions.

At Sensors Converge, Bosch Sensortec will demonstrate how these platforms fit into a streamlined development flow — beginning with the sensor itself and ending with a consumer-ready product like the PurpleAir PIXEL. The outcome 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 of Bosch Sensortec. “Developer tools like Polverine and the SparkFun BMV080 breakout board are key enablers of a growing ecosystem around our sensor platforms.”