The DHT12 Temperature and Humidity Sensor
The DHT12 is a simple, low-cost digital temperature and humidity sensor. It is an upgraded version of the DHT11 sensor, offering higher accuracy and an added I2C interface.
- Compact size
- Low power consumption
- Supports standard I2C and single-wire interface
Detection Range
- Temperature: -20 ~ +60°C
- Humidity: 20–95% RH
Humidity Specifications
- Resolution: 0.1% RH
- Repeatability: ±1% RH
- Accuracy (at 25°C): ±5% RH
Temperature Specifications
- Resolution: 0.1°C
- Repeatability: ±0.2°C
- Accuracy (at 25°C): ±0.5°C
Electrical Characteristics
- Power Supply: DC 2.7–5.5V
- Operating Current: 1 mA
- Standby Current: 60 µA
- Sampling Period: > 2 seconds
Pin Interface
- VDD
- SDA
- GND
- SCL (connect to GND when used in single-wire mode)