While it's challenging to compile an exhaustive list of every single electronic sensor module

available worldwide due to the sheer number and constant emergence of new products, I can
provide a comprehensive overview of the major types and categories of electronic sensor
modules. These modules are fundamental components in various applications, from consumer
electronics and industrial automation to environmental monitoring and healthcare.
Here's a detailed list of common types of electronic sensor modules:
I. Motion, Position, and Orientation Sensors:
●​ Accelerometer Modules: Measure acceleration forces. Used in smartphones for screen
rotation, pedometers, and vibration detection; in vehicle safety systems for airbag
deployment; and in industrial machinery for vibration monitoring. Examples include
ADXL345, MPU6050 (which often combines accelerometer and gyroscope).
●​ Gyroscope Modules: Measure angular velocity (rate of rotation). Essential for image
stabilization in cameras, navigation systems in vehicles and drones, and motion tracking
in gaming controllers and VR/AR devices. Examples include MPU6050, L3G4200D.
●​ Magnetometer Modules: Measure magnetic field strength and direction. Used in
compasses, metal detectors, and for detecting the orientation of an object relative to the
Earth's magnetic field. Often integrated with accelerometers and gyroscopes in Inertial
Measurement Units (IMUs). Examples include HMC5883L, MAG3110.
●​ Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) Modules: Combine accelerometers, gyroscopes, and
sometimes magnetometers to provide comprehensive motion and orientation data (e.g.,
6-axis or 9-axis IMUs). Widely used in robotics, drones, wearable technology, and
gaming. Examples include MPU9250, BMI160.
●​ Proximity Sensor Modules: Detect the presence of nearby objects without physical
contact. Common types include:
○​ Infrared (IR) Proximity Sensors: Emit and detect IR light. Used in smartphones to
disable the touchscreen during calls, in automated faucets, and in obstacle
avoidance for robots. Examples include Sharp GP2Y0A21YK0F.
○​ Ultrasonic Proximity Sensors: Emit and detect ultrasonic sound waves. Used in
parking sensors, level sensing, and robotics for distance measurement and
obstacle detection. Examples include HC-SR04.
○​ Capacitive Proximity Sensors: Detect changes in capacitance caused by the
presence of an object. Used in touchscreens and some object detection
applications.
○​ Inductive Proximity Sensors: Detect the presence of metallic objects. Used in
industrial automation for position sensing.
●​ Position Sensor Modules: Determine the linear or angular position of an object.
Examples include:
○​ Rotary Encoder Modules: Measure the rotational position or speed of a shaft.
Used in motor control, robotics, and user interface devices.
○​ Linear Encoder Modules: Measure linear displacement. Used in CNC machines,
3D printers, and high-precision measurement equipment.
○​ Potentiometer Modules: Provide an analog voltage output proportional to the
position of a mechanical wiper. Used for control knobs and position sensing.
●​ Tilt Sensor Modules (Inclinometers): Measure the angle of an object with respect to
gravity. Used in leveling devices, gaming controllers, and vehicle stability control systems.
Examples include SW-420.
●​ Vibration Sensor Modules: Detect and measure vibrations. Used in machinery health
monitoring, security systems, and impact detection. Examples include SW-65B.
II. Environmental and Chemical Sensors:
●​ Temperature Sensor Modules: Measure temperature. Various types exist, including:
○​ Thermistor Modules: Use temperature-dependent resistors. Examples include
NTC and PTC thermistors.
○​ Thermocouple Modules: Generate a voltage proportional to the temperature
difference between two dissimilar metals.
○​ RTD (Resistance Temperature Detector) Modules: Use the change in electrical
resistance of a metal with temperature.
○​ Digital Temperature Sensors: Provide a digital output of temperature readings.
Examples include DS18B20, DHT11 (often combined with humidity).
●​ Humidity Sensor Modules: Measure the moisture content in the air. Often combined
with temperature sensors. Examples include DHT11, DHT22, HTU21D.
●​ Pressure Sensor Modules: Measure the force per unit area. Used in weather stations,
barometric altimeters, tire pressure monitoring systems, and industrial process control.
Examples include BMP180, BMP280, MPX series.
●​ Gas Sensor Modules: Detect the presence and concentration of various gases. Different
types cater to specific gases:
○​ Carbon Monoxide (CO) Sensor Modules: Used in safety alarms. Examples
include MQ-7.
○​ Methane (CH4) and Combustible Gas Sensor Modules: Used in gas leak
detectors. Examples include MQ-4.
○​ Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Sensor Modules: Used in gas leak detectors.
Examples include MQ-6.
○​ Ammonia (NH3) Sensor Modules: Used in industrial and agricultural applications.
Examples include MQ-137.
○​ Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Sensor Modules: Used in indoor air quality monitoring and
environmental control. Examples include MH-Z19.
○​ Oxygen (O2) Sensor Modules: Used in medical and industrial applications.
○​ Air Quality Sensor Modules: Measure various pollutants like particulate matter
(PM2.5, PM10), volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and nitrogen oxides (NOx).
Examples include PMS5003, BME680 (which often combines gas, temperature,
humidity, and pressure sensing).
●​ Light Sensor Modules: Measure the intensity of light. Used in automatic lighting control,
camera light meters, and ambient light detection in mobile devices. Types include:
○​ Photoresistor (LDR) Modules: Resistance changes with light intensity.
○​ Photodiode and Phototransistor Modules: Generate a current proportional to
light intensity.
○​ Ambient Light Sensor (ALS) Modules: Often digital output sensors with a wide
dynamic range. Examples include BH1750.
○​ Ultraviolet (UV) Sensor Modules: Measure the intensity of UV radiation. Used in
weather monitoring and personal safety devices. Examples include VEML6075.
●​ Sound Sensor Modules (Microphone Modules): Detect and measure sound intensity.
Used in voice recognition, sound level meters, and acoustic monitoring. Examples include
KY-037.
●​ Rain and Water Level Sensor Modules: Detect the presence of rain or the level of
water. Used in weather stations, irrigation systems, and flood detection. Examples include
simple resistive sensors and ultrasonic level sensors.
●​ Soil Moisture Sensor Modules: Measure the water content in the soil. Used in
 agriculture and gardening. Examples include resistive and capacitive soil moisture
sensors.
●​ Water Quality Sensor Modules: Measure various parameters of water quality, such as
pH, Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), conductivity, and dissolved oxygen. Used in
environmental monitoring and aquaculture.
III. Optical and Image Sensors:
●​ Image Sensor Modules (Camera Modules): Capture visual information. Used in digital
cameras, smartphones, security cameras, and machine vision systems. Types include
CCD and CMOS sensors.
●​ Color Sensor Modules: Detect the color of an object or light source. Used in color
sorting, printing, and lighting control. Examples include TCS3200.
●​ IR Sensor Array Modules: Consist of multiple IR sensors arranged in an array to create
thermal images or detect motion and presence in a wider field of view. Used in security
systems and thermal imaging applications. Examples include AMG8833.
●​ Optical Encoder Modules: Similar to rotary encoders but use optical means to detect
position or speed. Often used in high-precision applications.
●​ Fiber Optic Sensor Modules: Utilize optical fibers to measure various physical quantities
like temperature, pressure, strain, and displacement. Used in harsh environments and for
distributed sensing.
IV. Bio and Health Sensors:
●​ Heart Rate Sensor Modules: Measure the rate of heartbeats. Used in fitness trackers
and wearable health devices. Examples include MAX30102 (often includes SpO2
measurement).
●​ Pulse Oximeter Modules (SpO2 Sensors): Measure the oxygen saturation level in the
blood. Often integrated with heart rate sensors.
●​ Body Temperature Sensor Modules: Measure human body temperature. Used in
thermometers and wearable health devices.
●​ Electromyography (EMG) Sensor Modules: Measure the electrical activity of muscles.
Used in medical diagnostics, prosthetics control, and human-computer interfaces.
●​ Electrocardiography (ECG) Sensor Modules: Measure the electrical activity of the
heart. Used in medical diagnostics and wearable health monitoring.
●​ Galvanic Skin Response (GSR) Sensor Modules: Measure changes in the electrical
conductivity of the skin, often related to emotional arousal. Used in lie detection and
biofeedback applications.
V. Other Sensor Modules:
●​ Current Sensor Modules: Measure the electrical current flowing through a circuit. Used
in power monitoring and control systems. Examples include ACS712.
●​ Voltage Sensor Modules: Measure the voltage in a circuit. Used in power monitoring and
control systems.
●​ Magnetic Switch Modules (Reed Switch/Hall Effect Switch): Detect the presence of a
magnetic field and act as a switch. Used in security systems, door/window open
detection, and proximity sensing.
●​ Flame Sensor Modules: Detect the presence of a flame. Used in fire detection and
safety systems. Examples include KY-026.
●​ Touch Sensor Modules (Capacitive/Resistive): Detect physical touch. Used in
touchscreens, buttons, and control panels.
●​ Weight Sensor Modules (Load Cells): Measure force or weight. Used in scales and
industrial weighing systems. Often used with HX711 amplifier modules.
This list covers a broad range of electronic sensor modules. Within each category, numerous
variations exist based on factors like sensitivity, accuracy, power consumption, size, interface
(analog, digital, I2C, SPI, etc.), and intended application. New sensor technologies and modules
are continuously being developed, expanding the possibilities for electronic systems and IoT
devices.