DHT22
Digital Temperature and Humidity SensorThe DHT22 is a digital temperature and humidity sensor from Aosong Electronics. View the full DHT22 datasheet below including key specifications.
Official DHT22 datasheet (PDF) — the source this page was extracted from.
Manufacturer
Aosong Electronics
Category
SensorsDHT22 Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Pin Count | 3 (VCC, GND, DOUT) |
| Humidity Range | 0 to 99.9 %RH |
| Supply Voltage | 3.3V to 5.5V |
| Data Resolution | 16-bit humidity, 16-bit temperature |
| Pull-Up Resistor | ~5.1kΩ external |
| Humidity Accuracy | ±2 %RH (25°C) |
| Operating Voltage | 3.3V-5V |
| Temperature Range | -40°C to 80°C |
| Humidity Resolution | 0.1 %RH |
| Temperature Accuracy | ±0.5°C |
| Start Signal Low Time | ≥800 µs (typically 1 ms) |
| Temperature Resolution | 0.1°C |
| Communication Interface | Single-bus (1-wire) digital, 40-bit data |
| Power-On Stabilization Time | 2 s |
| Recommended Storage Humidity | Below 60 %RH |
| Recommended Storage Temperature | 10°C to 40°C |
DHT22 Overview
Part: DHT22 (AM2302)
Type: Calibrated Digital Temperature and Humidity Sensor
Description: A calibrated digital temperature and humidity sensor using a standard single-bus interface, offering higher accuracy and a wider range than DHT11, with a humidity range of 0-99.9 %RH and a temperature range of -40 to 80°C.
Operating Conditions:
- Supply voltage: 3.3V-5V
- Operating temperature: -40 to 80°C
- Operating humidity: 0 to 99.9 %RH
Absolute Maximum Ratings:
- Max supply voltage: 5.5V
- Max storage humidity: Below 60%RH
- Max storage temperature: 40°C
Key Specs:
- Humidity resolution: 0.1 %RH
- Humidity accuracy: ±2 %RH (at 25°C)
- Temperature resolution: 0.1 °C
- Temperature accuracy: ±0.5°C
- Data bus pull-up resistor: ~5.1k Ω
- Single-bus data format: 40 bits (Humidity High Byte, Humidity Low Byte, Temperature High Byte, Temperature Low Byte, Checksum)
- Host start signal low time: At least 800 μs (typically 1 MS)
- Sensor response signal: 80 μs low, then 80 μs high
Features:
- Calibrated digital output
- Single-bus interface
- Higher accuracy and wider range than DHT11
- Automatic sleep mode after data acquisition
- Checksum for data integrity
Applications:
- Ambient temperature and humidity detection
- Microcontroller-based environmental monitoring systems
Package:
- 3-pin module (VCC, GND, DOUT)
DHT22 Features
This product is a calibrated digital temperature and humidity sensor used for detecting ambient temperature and humidity. It uses DHT22 (AM2302) with a standard single-bus interface. It has higher accuracy and a wider range than DHT11.
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