Humidity, Moisture Sensors

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CHS-UGR

CHS-UGR

TDK Corporation

HUMIDITY SENSORS

0

HIH-4020-003

HIH-4020-003

Honeywell Sensing and Productivity Solutions

SENS HUMIDITY 5V ANLG 3.5% 3SIP

0

HYT.271.P.0.SK.SA.S GLOBTOP

HYT.271.P.0.SK.SA.S GLOBTOP

Innovative Sensor Technology

HUMIDITY AND TEMPERATURE MODULE,

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10142048-11

10142048-11

TE Connectivity Measurement Specialties

HTU31D I.C 31D RH/T R1500

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28092

28092

Parallax, Inc.

MOISTURE SENSOR PROBE

23

314990250

314990250

Seeed

ATMOSPHERIC TEMPERATURE AND HUMI

0

ZN-THS11-S

ZN-THS11-S

Omron Automation & Safety Services

SENS HUMID 24V LCD/SDCARD 2.5%

0

10142048-02

10142048-02

TE Connectivity Measurement Specialties

HTU31D I.C 31D RH/T DIGITAL R500

4847

P14 2FW THERMO (150 PF +/- 50 PF)

P14 2FW THERMO (150 PF +/- 50 PF)

Innovative Sensor Technology

SENSOR, HUMIDITY, 150PF 50 PF

0

SI7013-A10-IMR

SI7013-A10-IMR

Silicon Labs

SENS HUMID/TMP 3.6V I2C 2% 10DFN

0

SI7015-A10-GM1

SI7015-A10-GM1

Silicon Labs

SENS HUMID/TMP 3.6V I2C 3% 24QFN

0

SHT15

SHT15

Sensirion

SENSOR HUMID/TEMP 5V DTL 2% SMD

0

114990205

114990205

Seeed

SENSOR HUMID/TEMP 3V I2C 2% SMD

0

HIH6031-000-001S

HIH6031-000-001S

Honeywell Sensing and Productivity Solutions

SENS HUM/TMP 3.3V SPI SMD 1=5

0

HTF3226LF

HTF3226LF

TE Connectivity Measurement Specialties

SENSOR HUMID/TEMP 5V FRQ 5% MOD

0

28018

28018

Parallax, Inc.

SENSOR HUMI/TEMP 5V I2C 3.5% MOD

0

HIH6031-021-001S

HIH6031-021-001S

Honeywell Sensing and Productivity Solutions

SENS HUM/TMP 3.3V I2C SMD 1=5

0

XS-B14-CB2RB

XS-B14-CB2RB

Digi

SENS HUMI/TEMP/LIGHT 3.3V ZIG 5%

0

HIH9131-021-001

HIH9131-021-001

Honeywell Sensing and Productivity Solutions

SENS HUMID/TMP 3.3V I2C 1.7% SMD

0

SI7020-A10-IM1R

SI7020-A10-IM1R

Silicon Labs

SENS HUMID/TEMP 3.6V I2C 3% 6DFN

0

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

TypeFunctional FeaturesApplication Examples
Capacitive Humidity SensorsMeasure dielectric changes in polymer films, high accuracy ( 2% RH), fast responseIndustrial HVAC systems
Resistive Humidity SensorsUse ceramic materials with resistance variation, low cost, moderate accuracyConsumer electronics
Optical Moisture SensorsNon-contact measurement via near-infrared absorption, high precisionFood processing quality control
Dielectric Moisture SensorsMeasure permittivity changes in materials, suitable for solidsAgricultural soil monitoring
Thermal Conductivity SensorsCompare thermal conductivity between dry/wet air, resistant to contaminantsAutomotive 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

ParameterDescriptionImportance
Measurement Range0-100% RH for humidity, 0-50% moisture content for solidsDetermines application suitability
Accuracy 1.5% to 5% depending on typeQuality control in critical processes
Response Time5-60 seconds for 90% step changeReal-time monitoring capability
Operating Temperature-40 C to +125 CEnvironmental durability
Long-term StabilityDrift <1% RH/yearReduces 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

ManufacturerProduct SeriesKey Specifications
HoneywellHIH-50300-100% RH, 3.5% accuracy, 15ms response
SensirionSHT45I2C interface, 1.8% RH, -40 C to +125 C
TE ConnectivityHH10KLow power consumption: 0.5 A standby
VaisalaHMT333Industrial 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.

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