7Semi SHT41 Temperature & Humidity Sensor Tiny Breakout with I2C Qwiic
🌡️💧 7Semi SHT41 Temperature & Humidity Sensor Tiny Breakout (I²C Qwiic) — Technical Information
🔍 Overview
The module is based on the Sensirion SHT41 temperature and humidity sensor IC, a high-precision digital environmental sensor integrated into a compact (tiny) breakout with Qwiic interface.
Measures:
Temperature
Relative Humidity (RH)
Output:
Fully calibrated digital data via I²C
Special features:
Tiny form factor
Qwiic plug-and-play connectivity
👉 Designed for compact, low-power, and high-accuracy sensing applications.
⚙️ Working Principle
🌡️ Temperature Measurement
Uses bandgap temperature sensing
Converts temperature variations → digital signal
💧 Humidity Measurement
Uses a capacitive polymer sensing element
Absorbs moisture → capacitance change → digital RH value
🔄 Digital Signal Processing
Internal system:
Signal amplification
Analog-to-digital conversion
Factory calibration
👉 Outputs linear, ready-to-use digital values.
📊 Measurement Characteristics
🌡️ Temperature
Range: −40°C to +125°C
Accuracy: ±0.2°C (typical)
💧 Humidity
Range: 0–100% RH
Accuracy: ±1.8% RH (typical)
Resolution
High-resolution digital output
Fast response time
⚡ Electrical Characteristics
Supply voltage: 1.08V to 3.6V
Very low power consumption
Suitable for:
Battery-powered devices
🔗 Communication Interface
I²C Interface
Standard I²C communication
Default address: 0x44
Qwiic Connector
4-pin JST connector:
VCC, GND, SDA, SCL
Enables:
Solderless connections
Daisy-chaining multiple sensors
🧠 Internal Features
✔ Factory Calibration
Fully calibrated at manufacturing
No external calibration required
✔ Integrated Heater
Built-in heater:
Removes condensation
Improves reliability in humid conditions
✔ Multiple Measurement Modes
High precision mode
Low power mode
Adjustable measurement timing
✔ Low Drift & High Stability
Maintains accuracy over long periods
🔄 Operating Behavior
✔ Measurement Cycle
Microcontroller sends I²C command
Sensor performs measurement
Returns temperature and humidity data
✔ Fast Response
Suitable for real-time environmental monitoring
✔ Environmental Compensation
Maintains accuracy across changing conditions
🔧 Mechanical Characteristics
Tiny breakout PCB
Qwiic-compatible connector
Designed for:
Space-constrained designs
🌡️ Environmental Characteristics
Operating temperature: −40°C to +125°C
Humidity range: 0–100% RH
⚠️ Limitations
Sensitive to:
Condensation (heater mitigates this)
Requires:
Proper airflow for accurate readings
Slight delay depending on measurement mode
🔌 Typical Pin Configuration (Qwiic)
VCC → Power
GND → Ground
SDA → Data
SCL → Clock
🧩 Functional Role
The module acts as a:
Temperature sensor
Humidity sensor
Compact environmental sensing unit
🏁 Summary
The 7Semi SHT41 Tiny Qwiic Breakout is a compact and high-performance environmental sensor that:
Measures temperature and humidity with high precision
Uses capacitive humidity + bandgap temperature sensing
Provides digital I²C output via Qwiic interface
Includes heater and multiple measurement modes
Is ideal for compact IoT and embedded systems
