2. DHT11 is a digital sensor for sensing temperature and
humidity.
To measure the surrounding air this sensor uses a
thermistor and a capacitive humidity sensor.
Introduction
3. It has two main part one is used for temperature
measurement and other is used for humidity
measurement
Principle
4. It consists of NTC sensor or thermistor to measure the
temperature
Thermistor is basically a variable resistor which changes its
resistance with change in temperature
These thermistors made by sintering semiconductor
materials such as ceramic or polymers in order to large
change in resistor with small change in temperature.
When temperature changes there is a change in resistance
of the thermistor by this we can find the temperature of
our environment
DHT11 Temperature measurement
part
6. For Humidity measurement it uses humidity
component which has two electrodes with humidity
holding substrate between them
As moisture content changes in our environment the
conductivity changes or resistance between electrode
changes.
DHT11 Humidity measurement
9. DHT11 sensor consists of capacitive humidity sensing
element and a thermistor for sensing temperature.
The humidity sensing capacitor has two electrodes
with the moisture holding substrate as dielectric
between them
Change in the capacitive value occusrs with the
change in humidity levels.
The IC measure process this changed resistance
values and change them into digital form
Explanation
10. For measuring temperature this sensor uses a
negative temperature coefficient thermistor
Which causes a decrease in its resistance value as
increase in temperature.
To get the larger resistance value even for the
smallest change in temperature
This sensor is made up of semiconductor ceramics
and polymers
Explanation
11. Operating Voltage: 3.5V to 5.5V.
Operating current: 0.3mA (measuring) 60uA (standby)
Output: Serial data.
Temperature Range: 0°C to 50°C.
Humidity Range: 20% to 90%
Resolution: Temperature and Humidity both are 16-bit.
Accuracy: ±1°C and ±1%
Features
12. Excellent quality
Fast response
Anti-interference ability
Extremely accurate calibration of humidity calibration
chamber
Advantages
13. Since DHT11 uses capacitive humidity sensing method
it has limited long term stability
It is sensitive to dewing and certain aggressive
substances
Disadvantages
14. It is used in ventilation and air conditioning systems
Predict the weather conditions
Humidity sensors is used in a preventive measure in
homes
Offices, cars, museums industries
Applications