ABSTRACT An uncoated surface acoustic wave (SAW) delay line integrated with a suitable film heater is used as a gas sensitive element based on thermal conductivity change. It detects concentrations from 0.1-100% of H2, O2, He, and Ar in N2 in the temperature range from 20-150°C. The value and sign of the SAW gas response are controlled by substrate material and reference gas.
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