Humidity, Moisture Sensors

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
HIH-5031-001S Honeywell Sensing and Productivity Solutions	SENS HUMIDITY 5V ANLG 3% SMD 1=5	80
101990561 Seeed	TEMPERATURE-HUMIDITY SENSOR-AM23	46
HDC1000YPAR Texas Instruments	SENSOR HUMI/TEMP 3.3V I2C 3% SMD	5353000
HPP845E032R4 TE Connectivity Measurement Specialties	I.C 21P RH/T PWM B400	0
HPP845E031R1 TE Connectivity Measurement Specialties	SENSOR HUMID/TEMP 3V I2C 2% SMD	651
CC2D35S Thermometrics (Amphenol Advanced Sensors)	SENSOR HUMID/TEMP 5V I2C 3% SMD	115
HS-20 Thermometrics (Amphenol Advanced Sensors)	SENSOR HUMIDITY 1V RESIST 5% MOD	87
HIH8131-000-001 Honeywell Sensing and Productivity Solutions	SENSOR HUMID/TMP 3.3V SPI 2% SMD	0
SI7020-A20-GMR Silicon Labs	SENS HUMID/TEMP 3.6V I2C 4% 6DFN	0
SEN-10167 SparkFun	SENSOR HUMID/TEMP 5V DTL 2% MOD	54
SC-C-17 RLE Technologies	SENSOR HUMIDITY 5-95% RH USER	50
SI7022-A20-IM Silicon Labs	SENS HUMI/TEMP 3.6V PWM 3% 6DFN	0
HIH-5031-001 Honeywell Sensing and Productivity Solutions	SENSOR HUMIDITY 5V ANALOG 3% SMD	619
1293 Adafruit	SENSOR HUMID/TEMP 5V I2C 2% MOD	292
SHT85 Sensirion	SENSOR HUMID/TEMP	2614
HIH6131-021-001 Honeywell Sensing and Productivity Solutions	SENSOR HUMID/TEMP 5V I2C 4% SMD	1748
CC2D33S-SIP Thermometrics (Amphenol Advanced Sensors)	SENSOR HUMI/TEMP 3.3V I2C 3% SIP	546
HS30P Thermometrics (Amphenol Advanced Sensors)	SENSOR HUMIDITY 1V RESIST 5% MOD	962
HIH6121-021-001 Honeywell Sensing and Productivity Solutions	SENS HUMI/TEMP 3.3V I2C 4% 4SIP	1712
HUMI-EN-XR-O Thermometrics (Amphenol Advanced Sensors)	HUMITRAC - ENTHALPY TRANSMITTER	2

Humidity, Moisture Sensors

1. Overview

Humidity and moisture sensors are transducer devices that measure and report the water vapor content in air or the water content in materials. Humidity sensors quantify relative humidity (RH) or absolute humidity in g/m , while moisture sensors detect moisture levels in solids/liquids. These sensors play a critical role in industrial process control, environmental monitoring, agriculture, and smart home systems by ensuring product quality, optimizing energy efficiency, and maintaining safety standards.

2. Main Types and Functional Classification

Type	Functional Features	Application Examples
Capacitive Humidity Sensors	Measure dielectric changes in polymer films, high accuracy ( 2% RH), fast response	Industrial HVAC systems
Resistive Humidity Sensors	Use ceramic materials with resistance variation, low cost, moderate accuracy	Consumer electronics
Optical Moisture Sensors	Non-contact measurement via near-infrared absorption, high precision	Food processing quality control
Dielectric Moisture Sensors	Measure permittivity changes in materials, suitable for solids	Agricultural soil monitoring
Thermal Conductivity Sensors	Compare thermal conductivity between dry/wet air, resistant to contaminants	Automotive defrost systems

3. Structure and Components

Typical sensor architecture includes: (1) Sensing element (polymer, ceramic, or optical material), (2) Electrode structure (interdigitated or parallel plates), (3) Signal conditioning circuitry (amplifiers, ADCs), (4) Protective enclosure (IP65-rated housing). Advanced designs integrate MEMS technology for miniaturization and on-chip calibration memory for improved accuracy.

4. Key Technical Specifications

Parameter	Description	Importance
Measurement Range	0-100% RH for humidity, 0-50% moisture content for solids	Determines application suitability
Accuracy	1.5% to 5% depending on type	Quality control in critical processes
Response Time	5-60 seconds for 90% step change	Real-time monitoring capability
Operating Temperature	-40 C to +125 C	Environmental durability
Long-term Stability	Drift <1% RH/year	Reduces calibration frequency

5. Application Areas

Industrial: Semiconductor cleanrooms, paper manufacturing
Agriculture: Smart irrigation systems, grain storage
Medical: Respiratory equipment, pharmaceutical storage
Consumer: Smart thermostats, laundry dryers
Environmental: Weather stations, corrosion prevention

6. Leading Manufacturers and Products

Manufacturer	Product Series	Key Specifications
Honeywell	HIH-5030	0-100% RH, 3.5% accuracy, 15ms response
Sensirion	SHT45	I2C interface, 1.8% RH, -40 C to +125 C
TE Connectivity	HH10K	Low power consumption: 0.5 A standby
Vaisala	HMT333	Industrial temperature range: -40 C to +180 C

7. Selection Guidelines

Key considerations: (1) Environmental conditions (temperature extremes, chemical exposure), (2) Required measurement range and accuracy, (3) Output signal type (analog/digital), (4) Long-term stability vs calibration frequency, (5) Cost constraints. For example, capacitive sensors suit general industrial monitoring, while optical sensors are preferred for food safety applications requiring non-contact measurement.

8. Industry Trends

Emerging trends include: (1) Integration of wireless IoT connectivity (LoRaWAN, BLE), (2) Multi-sensor fusion with temperature/pressure compensation, (3) Development of self-calibrating MEMS-based sensors, (4) Adoption of AI algorithms for predictive maintenance. The market is projected to grow at CAGR of 6.2% through 2030, driven by smart agriculture and healthcare monitoring applications.

9. Application Case

In precision agriculture: Dielectric soil moisture sensors (Decagon Devices EC-5) enable automated irrigation systems with 1% volumetric water content accuracy, reducing water usage by 30% in greenhouse tomato cultivation.