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7Semi SHT41 Temperature & Humidity Sensor Tiny Breakout with I2C Qwiic

7Semi SHT41 Temperature & Humidity Sensor Tiny Breakout with I2C Qwiic

₹218.00Price

🌡️💧 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

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