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Measure Temperature with a Sensor Made for Embedded Builds

The Temperature and Humidity Capacitive Digital AM2302 DHT22 Sensor is a temperature and humidity sensor with 1-wire designed for climate logging, weather nodes, and room monitoring. It is a practical fit for makers, students, and engineers who want reliable sensor data in embedded builds.

Key details include Interface: 1-Wire.

Important: Sensor response time depends on airflow, mounting, and thermal contact. Keep heat sources and self-heating from nearby parts in mind.

Why you’ll love it

  • Key feature: 2.5mA max current use during conversion (while requesting data)
  • Good: Good for 0-100% humidity readings with 2-5% accuracy
  • 27mm wide x 58.75mm tall x 13.30mm deep: 27mm wide x 58.75mm tall x 13.30mm deep
  • Easy wiring: 1-Wire
  • Maker-friendly build: Easy to use in prototypes, classroom projects, and custom electronics
  • Common controller support: Works well with Arduino, ESP32, Raspberry Pi, and similar boards

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What you can build

This sensor is a good fit for weather stations, room monitors, greenhouses, incubators, and climate data loggers.

Starter bundles

Pair it with an Arduino-compatible board, ESP32, or Raspberry Pi, plus a breadboard or jumper wires for quick setup and testing.

Recommended add-ons

Useful add-ons include probe mounts, thermal paste if needed, and a data logger, depending on how you plan to power, mount, and log the sensor.

Technical specifications

Product Temperature and Humidity Capacitive Digital AM2302 DHT22 Sensor
Interface 1-Wire
Category thermal heat temperature sensors

Wiring & usage notes

Connect power, ground, and the data line to your controller. Most 1-Wire setups also need a pull-up resistor on the data line. Sensor response time depends on airflow, mounting, and thermal contact. Keep heat sources and self-heating from nearby parts in mind.

What’s in the box

1 × Temperature and Humidity Capacitive Digital AM2302 DHT22 Sensor

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Temperature and Humidity Capacitive Digital AM2302 DHT22 Sensor measure? It is designed to measure temperature and humidity.
Can I use it with Arduino, ESP32, or Raspberry Pi? Yes. It is well suited for common maker and embedded platforms, as long as you power it at the correct voltage and match the signal level to your controller.
How do I connect this 1-Wire sensor? This version uses a 1-Wire data line and usually needs a pull-up resistor on the data pin.
What affects accuracy? Power quality, wiring, mounting, target material, and the real environment can all affect the reading. It is best to test and calibrate in the final setup.
Is it good for prototyping? Yes. It is a practical choice for learning, proof-of-concept builds, and small automation projects.

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