HUMIDITY SENSOR

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MAIN points
What is a Humidity
Sensor?

What are the types of

Humidity Sensors?

Examples of Humidity
Sensors
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A humidity sensor (or hygrometer) senses,
measures, and reports both moisture and air
temperature. When it measures the humidity in its
environment, it converts its findings into a
corresponding electrical signal.
These sensors vary widely in size and functionality; some humidity sensors
can be found in handheld devices (such as smartphones), while others are
integrated into larger embedded systems (such as air quality monitoring
systems). Humidity sensors are commonly used in the meteorology,
medical, automobile, HVAC (Heating, Venting, and Air Conditioning) and
manufacturing industries. Humidity sensors work by detecting changes
that alter electrical currents or temperature in the air.
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Wha t a
humid it y s en so rs ?
 There are three basic types of humidity sensors:

Capacitive
Resistive
Thermal

All three types of sensors monitor minute changes in the atmosphere in order to
calculate the humidity in the air.
1. CAPACITIVE

A capacitive humidity sensor measures relative humidity by placing a thin

strip of metal oxide between two electrodes. The metal oxide’s electrical
capacity changes with the atmosphere’s relative humidity. Weather,
commercial and industries are the major application areas.
2. RESISTIVE
A resistive humidity sensor sometimes referred to as a hygristor or an
electrical conductivity sensor, is one that makes use of the change in the
resistivity measured between two electrodes to establish a value of relative
humidity. The device contains a hygroscopic conductive layer in the form
of a polymer humidity sensing film that is mounted on a substrate.
3. THERMAL
Thermal conductivity humidity sensors are used to measure absolute
humidity. They do so by calculating the difference in the thermal
conductivity of dry air versus humid air. Two thermal sensors conduct
electricity based upon the humidity of the surrounding air. One sensor is
encased in dry nitrogen while the other measures ambient air.
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DIGITAL HUMIDITY
AND
TEMEPErATURE
SENSOR (DHT11)
Digital Humidity and Temperature Sensor (DHT11)

DHT11 can be referred to as a basic, ultra low-cost

humidity and temperature sensor. It has the capability to
detect relative humidity and temperature. The relative
humidity here refers to the quantity of air’s water vapor
compared to the water vapor’s saturation point in air.
DISADVANTAGES:
Limited Accuracy.
Limited Operating Range.
Slower Response Time.

ADVANTAGES:
Easy to Use.
Portability.
Cheap and Easily Available.
DIGITAL HUMIDITY
AND
TEMEPErATURE
SENSOR (DHT22)
Digital Humidity and Temperature Sensor (DHT22)

DHT22 is also referred to as RHT03 or AM2302. DHT22 is

one of the most common IOT temperature and humidity
sensors. It makes use of a digital module acquisition
technology, as well as humidity and temperature sensing
technology.is one of the most common IOT temperature
and humidity sensors. It makes use of a digital module
acquisition technology, as well as humidity and
temperature sensing technology.
TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY SENSOR DHT2

Furthermore, DHT22 features a sensing element, as well

as a measuring element of temperature of high precision,
which is connected to an 8-bit microcontroller of high
performance. Therefore, it has great quality benefits, very
quick response, high-cost performance, and high anti-
interference ability.
DISADVANTAGES:
High Cost

ADVANTAGES:
Better Humidity Measuring Range
More Accurate
Higher Range of Temperature
In conclusion, in all aspects, the DHT22 beats the DHT11. This
includes humidity accuracy, humidity range temperature
accuracy, and temperature range. DHT22 has just one
downside, which is its higher price compared to that of DHT11.
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