Characterization and performance of electrochemically treated cast PANI-HgCl 2 films for detection of HCN in the range 1 -20 ppm were studied. The HCN detection comprises analytical signals that are generated from the work function change and the resistance change of the sensing layer. The sensing platform accommodates an array of transducers that can be used as chemically sensitive field effect transistors (CHEMFET) or as chemiresistors. The logarithmic dependence of the sensor response to changes in HCN concentration of both transducers suggests that the bulk of the layer is involved in generating the analytical signal.