Sensirion SHT21 Humidity Temperature Sensor Datasheet

SHT21 is a fully calibrated digital output I2C interface humidity and temperature sensor with low power consumption and excellent long term stability.


Sensirion SHT21 Humidity Temperature Sensor Datasheet - cover page
Brand
SENSIRION
Category
Other Electronics
Document type
Datasheet
Language
English
Pages
12
File format
PDF
File size
493 KB
Published
11 April, 2012
Updated
30 September, 2023
Model
SHT21
MD5 checksum
D93C08DE7F61580DBAEAC20717E8E596

About this manual

The SHT21 is a fully calibrated humidity and temperature sensor offered by Sensirion. It is housed in a reflow‑solderable 3 × 3 mm DFN package with a height of 1.1 mm and provides digital output in true I²C format. The sensor includes a capacitive humidity element, a band‑gap temperature element, an on‑chip ADC, amplifier and OTP memory.

The document details electrical specifications, operating ranges, soldering and handling instructions, as well as the I²C command set for both hold‑master and no‑hold‑master modes. It also lists available evaluation kits and packaging options.

What's inside

  • Product Summary
  • Sensor Performance
  • Electrical Specification
  • Packaging Information
  • Extended Specifications
  • Application Information
  • Soldering Instructions
  • Storage Conditions
  • Interface Specifications
  • Communication with Sensor

Specifications

Resolution (humidity)12‑bit, 0.04 %RH
Resolution (temperature)14‑bit, 0.01 °C
Accuracy (humidity)±2.0 %RH (typ)
Accuracy (temperature)±0.3 °C (typ)
Package dimensions3 × 3 mm footprint, 1.1 mm height
Communication interfaceDigital 2‑wire I²C

Frequently asked questions

What measurement resolution does the SHT21 provide?

It offers 12‑bit resolution for humidity (0.04 %RH) and 14‑bit resolution for temperature (0.01 °C).

How large is the SHT21 package?

The sensor is packaged in a 3 × 3 mm DFN footprint with a height of 1.1 mm.

Which communication protocol does the SHT21 use?

It uses a digital 2‑wire I²C (true I²C) protocol.

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