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SHT1x
Humidity & Temperature
Sensmitter
_ Relative humidity and temperature sensors
_ Dew point
_ Fully calibrated, digital output
_ No external components required
_ Ultra low power consumption
_ Surface mountable package
_ Excellent long-term stability
_ Small size
_ Automatic power down
Preliminary Information February 2002
SHT1x Product Summary
The SHT1x is a single chip relative humidity and
temperature multi sensor module comprising a calibrated
digital output. Application of industrial CMOS processes with
customized post processing (CMOSens™ technology)
ensures highest reliability and excellent long term stability.
The device includes two calibrated microsensors for relative
humidity and temperature which are seamlessly coupled to
a 14bit analog to digital converter and a serial interface
circuit on the same chip. This results in superior signal
quality, a fast response time and insensitivity to external
disturbances (EMC) at a very competitive price.
Each sensor is calibrated in a precision humidity chamber
and the calibration coefficients are programmed into the
OTP memory. These coefficients are used internally during
measurements to calibrate the signals from the sensors.
The 2-wire serial interface allows easy and fast system
integration. Its tiny (7x5x3mm) size and low power
consumption makes it the ultimate choice for even the most
demanding
applications
including
automotive,
instrumentation, medical equipment, heating, ventilation and
air conditioning systems (HVAC), portable consumer
electronics and battery-operated controllers.
The device is supplied in a surface-mountable LCC type
package. Other packaging options are available on request.
SHT1x Single Chip Relative Humidity and Temperature Sensor Module
Calibration
Memory
%RH
Sensor
D
t
Amplification
DATA
i
-b
14
Temp.
Sensor
SCK
A
Digital
2-wire
Interface
GND
VDD
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Sensor Performance Specifications(1)
Parameter
Humidity
Resolution
Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units
0.5 0.03 0.03
8 12 12
±0.1
see figure 1
Repeatability
Accuracy(2) &
Interchangeability
Nonlinearity
10 - 90 %RH
Range
Response time
1/e (63%)
0
slowly moving air
% RH
% RH/yr
±1
<1
± 5%
± 4%
± 3%
± 2%
± 1%
± 0%
SHT11
SHT15
%RH
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90 % 100%
± 3°C
0.04 0.01 0.01
12 14 14
±0.1
see figure 1
-40
123.8
20
°C
bit
°C
°C
°C
s
± 2°C
SHT15
0°C
0°C
40°C
± 1.8°F
80°C 100°C 120°C
Dewpoint accuracy @25°C (typical)
SHT11
SHT15
0°F
± 9.0°F
± 7.2°F
± 5.4°F
± 3.6°F
± 1.8°F
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90 % 100%
Figure 1
Sensor Performance Specifications
± 3.6°F
SHT11
± 1°C
± 5°C
± 4°C
± 3°C
± 2°C
± 1°C
± 0°C
± 5.4°F
Temperature accuracy
-40°C%
Repeatability
Accuracy
Range
Response Time
Table 1
% RH
100 % RH
s
±3
4
Hysteresis
Long term stability Typical
Temperature
Resolution
% RH
bit
% RH
% RH
Absolute accuracy RH
%RH
RH, T, and Dewpoint accuracies
1.1 Converting the digital output to physical values
1.1.1 Humidity
To compensate for the non-linearity of the humidity sensor
and to obtain the full accuracy it is recommended to convert
the readout with the following formula:
RHlinear = c1 + c2 • SORH + c3 • SORH
2
where SORH is the sensor readout for RH and with
c3 = -2.8 *10-6 for 12bit SORH
c1 = -4 c2 = 0.0405
c1 = -4 c2 = 0.648
c3 = -7.2 *10-4 for 8bit SORH
For simplified, less computation intense conversion formulas
see application note “RH Non-Linearity Compensation”.
80%
60%
%RH
20%
(2) Not
with t1 = 0.01; t2 = 0.00008, t2 = 0.00128 for 8bit SORH
This equals ~1.2% per 10°C at 50%RH
1.1.2 Temperature
The temperature sensor is very linear by design. Use the
following formulas or table to convert from digital 14bit
readout to temperature:
Digital Readout
12 bit
14 bit
000
0000
FFF
3FFF
40%
(1) For
RH true = (T°C - 25) • (t 1 + t 2 • SORH ) + RHlinear
T°c = SOT * 0.01 – 40
T°F = SOT * 0.018 – 40
where SOT is the 14bit sensor readout for Temperature.
Multiply coefficient by 4 for 12 bit measurements.
100%
0% 0
For temperatures significantly different from 25°C (~77°F)
the temperature coefficient of the RH sensor should be
considered:
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
SORH sensor readout
3000
Temperature
-40°C
123.83°C
-40°F
254.89°F
1.1.3 Dewpoint
See application note “Dewpoint calculation” for more
information.
operation within normal operation range as described in Chapter 3
including non-linearity
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(See Figure 2). Pull-up resistors are often included in I/O
circuits of microcontrollers
Serial Interface
Vdd
GND
uC
(master)
1
2
3
4
DATA
SCK
SHT 1x
(slave)
Vdd 2.4 - 5.5V
Figure 2
2.2.3 Command sequence
To initiate a transmission a “Transmission Start” sequence
has to be issued. It consists of a lowering of the DATA line
while SCK is high, followed by a low pulse on SCK and
raising DATA again while SCK is still high.
Typical application circuit
D AT A
Pin
1
2
3
4
Name
GND
DATA
SCK
VDD
Table 2
Comment
Ground
Serial data bidirectional
Serial clock input
Supply 2.4 – 5.5V
SCK
Figure 3
SHT1x Pin Description
2.1 Power Pins
The SHT1x requires a voltage supply between 2.4V and
5.5V. After powerup the device requires 11ms to reach its
“sleep” state. No commands should be sent before that time.
Power supply pins (VDD, GND) may be decoupled with a
100 nF capacitor.
2.2 I/O Pins (Bidirectional 2-wire Interface)
See Table 5 for a detailed IO characteristics.
2.2.1 Serial clock input (SCK)
The SCK is used to synchronize the communication
between a master and the SHT1x.
2.2.2 Serial data (DATA)
The DATA tristate pin is used to transfer data in and out of
the device. Data must be updated on this pin after the falling
edge and is valid on the rising edge of the serial clock SCK.
An external pull-up resistor is required to pull the signal high.
Command
Reserved
Measure Temperature
Measure Humidity
Status Register Read
Status Register Write
Reserved
Soft reset
Table 3
Code
0000x
00011
00101
00111
00110
0101x-1110x
11110
"Transmission Start" sequence
The subsequent command sequence consists of three
address bits (only “000” is currently supported) and five
command bits. The proper reception of a command by the
SHT1x is indicated by pulling the ack bit low on the DATA
pin.
See 2.2.5 “Measurement Sequence” for an application of the
command sequence
2.2.4 Connection reset sequence
If communication with the SHT1x is lost the following signal
sequence will reset its serial interface:
While leaving DATA high toggle SCK 9 or more times. This
must be followed by a “Transmission Start” sequence
preceding the next command.
DATA
Transmission Start
SCK
Figure 4
1
2
3
4 -8
9
Connection reset sequence
Description
Reserved
Temperature measurement
Humidity measurement
Read access to the status register (see application note)
Write access to the status register (see application note)
Reserved
resets the chip, clears the status register to default values
wait 11ms before next command
SHT1x list of commands
Adr
MSB
LSB
Checksum
ack
0
LSB
ack
0 0 0
ack
ack
TS
wait for data ready
Command
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2.2.5 Measurement sequence (T and RH)
After issuing a measurement command (‘00000101’ for RH,
‘00000011’ for Temperature) the controller has to wait for the
measurement to complete. This takes approximately
11/55/210ms for a 8/12/14bit measurement. The exact time
varies by up to ±15% with the speed of the internal oscillator.
To signal the completion of a measurement, the SHT1x pulls
down the data line 2 and the controller must restart SCK.
Two bytes of measurement data and one byte of CRC
checksum will then be transmitted. The uC must
acknowledge each byte by pulling the DATA line low. All
values are MSB first, right justified. (e.g. the 5th SCK is MSB
for a 12bit value).
Communication terminates after the acknowledge bit of the
Transmission Start
Address=’000’
CRC data. If CRC-8 Checksum is not used the controller
may terminate the communication after the measurement
data LSB by keeping ack high.
The SHT 11 automatically returns to sleep mode after the
measurement and communication have finished.
Warning: To keep heat up of the SHT1x below 0.1°C it
should not be active for more than 15% of the time (e.g. max.
3 measurements / second for 12bit accuracy).
2.2.6 CRC-8 Checksum Calculation
Please consult application note “CRC-8 Checksum
Calculation” for information on how to calculate the CRC.
Measurement
≈ 55ms for 12 bit
≈ 11ms for 8 bit
Command=’00101’
DATA
a2
a0
a1
C4
C3
C2
C1
C0
Bold = SHT1X controls DATA signal
Normal = uC controls DATA line
ack
SCK
After the sensor pulls down the DATA
pin, measurement is ready for readout
Skip acknowledge to end communication
(if no CRC is needed)
12 bit humidity data
DATA
SCK
2
low
low
low
low
11
10
9
8
ack
7
6
5
4
3
MSB
Wait for next measurement
DATA
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
SCK
MSB
Figure 5
1
0
ack
LSB
CRC-8 Checksum
7
2
ack
Transmission Start
Skip acknowledge to
end communication.
SHT 1x returns to
sleep automatically
LSB
Example RH measurement sequence for value “0000’1101 ’ 0011’0001”= 3377 = 94.22%RH
2.3 Status Register
Some of the advanced functions of the SHT1x are available
through the status register. The following section gives a
brief overview of these features. Please consult application
note “Status Register” for more information.
2.3.1 Heater
An on chip heating element can be switched on. It will
increase the temperature of the sensor by approximately
5°C. Power consumption will increase by 8mA @ 5V.
Applications:
• By comparing temperature and humidity values
before and after switching on the heater, proper
functionality of both sensors can be verified.
• In high RH environments heating the sensor
element will avoid condensation.
Warning: The built-in calibration is not correct while the
SHT1x is heated!
2.3.2 End Of Life (EOL)
The SHT1x End of Life (EOL) function detects VDD
voltages below 2.5V. Accuracy is ±0.05V
2.3.3 Measurement resolution
The default measurement resolution of 14bit (temperature)
and 12bit (humidity) can be reduced to 12 and 8 bit. This is
especially useful in high speed or extreme low power
applications.
Please consult application note “Status Register” for more
information on how to access and use these features.
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Specifications SHT1x
3.4 Electrical Specifications(1)
3.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
Ambient Storage Temperature:
-40°C to 120°C
3.2 Operating Conditions
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
-40°C
Figure 6
Maximum operating
conditions
conditions
40°C
3.4.2 DC Characteristics
VDD=5V, Temperature= 25°C unless otherwise noted
Parameter
Power supply DC
Supply current
Normal operating
0°C
3.4.1 ESD (Electrostatic Discharge)
ESD immunity is qualified according to MIL STD 883E,
method 3015 (Human Body Model at ±2kV)).
Latch-up immunity is provided at a force current of ±100 mA
with Tamb=80°C according to JEDEC 17.
80°C 100°C 120°C
Recommended operating conditions
Temperatures outside the recommended range may
temporarily offset the RH signal by up to +3%RH. The
sensor will slowly return to calibration conditions but heating
the device up to 90°C at <5%RH for 24h will reverse the
effect of high RH, high temperature environments promptly.
Prolonged exposure to extreme conditions may accelerate
ageing of the sensor.
3.3 Special Conditions
Extensive tests were performed in various environments.
Please contact us for complete qualification results.
Min. Typ.
2.4
5
measuring
550
average
2(2) 28(3)
sleep
0.3
Low level output voltage
0
High level output voltage
75%
Low level input voltage Negative going 0
High level input voltage Positive going 80%
Input current on pads
Output peak current
on
Tristated (off)
10
Table 4
3.4.3
Conditions
Max. Units
5.5 V
µA
µA
1 µA
20% Vdd
100% Vdd
20% Vdd
100% Vdd
1 µA
4 mA
µA
SHT1x DC Characteristics
I/O Characteristics
Parameter
FSCK SCK frequency
Conditions
Min Typ. Max.
VDD > 4.5 V
10
VDD < 4.5 V
1
TRFO DATA fall time
Output load 5 pF
3.5 10 20
Output load 100 pF 30 40 200
TCLH SCK high time
100
TCLL SCK low time
100
TV
DATA valid from
50
THO Output hold time
0 10
TR/TF SCK rise/fall time
200
Table 5
Unit
MHz
MHz
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
SHT1x I/O Signals Characteristics
TCLH
TR
TF
FSCK
SCK
TV
THO
DATA
Figure 7
(1)
(2)
(3)
Timing Diagram
Parameters are periodically sampled and not 100% tested
With one measurement of 8 bit accuracy without OTP reload per second
With one measurement of 12bit accuracy per second
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Physical Dimensions and Mounting Information
Prolonged direct exposure of the SHT1x to strong light or
UV radiation should be avoided.
4.1 Package type
The device is supplied in a surface-mountable LCC type
package. The sensors housing consists of a Liquid Crystal
Polymer (LCP) cap with epoxy glob top on a standard
0.8mm FR4 substrate.
Device size is 7.62 x 5.08 x 2.5 mm. Weight 100mg
Other packaging options are available on request.
4.3 Wiring considerations and signal integrity
Carrying the SCK and DATA signal parallel an in close
proximity (e.g. in wires) for more than 10cm may result in
crosstalk and loss of communication. This may be resolved
by routing VDD and/or GND between the two signals.
4.2 Mounting Recommendations
4.4 Soldering Information
The relative humidity of a gas strongly depends on its
temperature. It is therefore essential to keep the sensor at
the same temperature as the air of which the humidity is to
be measured.
If the SHT1x shares a PCB with heating electronic
components it should be mounted below the heat source
and the housing must remain well ventilated. To reduce heat
conduction copper layers between the SHT1x and the rest
of the PCB should be minimized and a slit may be milled in
between.
The SHT1x can be soldered using standard reflow ovens at
maximum 225°C for 20 seconds. For manual soldering
contact time must be limited to 5 seconds at up to 350°C
Please consult the application note “Soldering procedure”
for detailed instructions.
4.5 Delivery Conditions
The SHT1x will be delivered in standard IC tubes by max.
80 pieces per tube. Other delivery options may be available
on request.
Recommended PCB Footprint
Top View
0.64
1.9
2.54
0.8
4
0.47
3
4.09
1.27
7.62
2
1.8
3.48
4.61
1
1.27 1.27 1.27
1.1
No Copper inside this field
sensor opening
1.8
7.08
5.08
all measurements in mm
Side View
2.5
actual size
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IMPORTANT NOTICES
The warranty for each product comes in the
form of a written warranty which governs sale and use of
such product. Such warranty is contained in the printed
terms and conditions under which such product is sold, or in
a separate written warranty supplied with the product.
Please refer to such written warranty with respect to its
applicability to certain applications of such product.
These products may be subject to restrictions on use.
Please contact SENSIRION AG for a list of the current
additional restrictions on these products. By purchasing
these products, the purchaser of these products agrees to
comply with such restrictions. Please contact SENSIRION
AG for clarification of any restrictions described herein.
SENSIRION AG reserves the right, without further notice, to
change the SENSIRION SHT1x Relative Humidity and
Temperature Sensor product specifications and/or
information in this document and to improve reliability,
functions and design.
SENSIRION AG assumes no responsibility or liability for any
use of SENSIRION SHT1x product. Application examples
and alternative uses of the SENSIRION SHT1x are for
illustration purposes only and SENSIRION AG makes no
representation or warranty that such applications shall be
suitable for the use specified.
Copyright 2001-2002, SENSIRION AG.
All rights reserved.
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Caution
The inherent design of this component causes it to be
sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). To prevent ESDinduced damage and/or degradation, take normal ESD
precautions when handling this product.
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