Datasheet – SHT4x

4th Gen. Relative Humidity and Temperature Sensor

Highlights

• Accuracies ΔRH = ±1.0 %RH, ΔT = ±0.1 °C • Operating range: 0 … 100 %RH, −40…125 °C
• VDD = 1.08 V … 3.6 V • Fully functional in a condensing environment
• Avg. current: 0.4 µA, Idle current: 80 nA • Power heater, true NIST-traceability
• I2C FM+, CRC checksum, multip. I2C addr. • JEDEC JESD47 qualification
• Patented protection options [1], PTFE membrane • Sensor-specific calibration certificate acc. to
and removable protective cover ISO 17025: 2017, 3-point temp. calibration

SHT4x is a digital sensor platform for measuring relative humidity and temperature at different accuracy
classes. Its I2C interface provides several preconfigured I2C addresses while maintaining an ultra-low power
budget (0.4 μW). The power-trimmed internal heater can be used at three heating levels thus enabling
sensor operation in demanding environments. The four-pin dual-flat-no-leads package is suitable for surface
mount technology (SMT) processing and comprises an optional on-package patented PTFE [1] membrane or
a removable protective cover. Sensor specific calibration certificates according to ISO17025, identifiable
through unique serial numbers, are available.

Device Overview Functional Block Diagram

Product Details
base RH&T accur., possible I2C addr.:
SHT40-xD1B
0x44, 0x45, 0x46
SHT40-AD1F SHT40-AD1B with PTFE membrane
SHT40-AD1P SHT40-AD1B with protective cover
SHT41-AD1B intermed. RH&T accur., 0x44 I2C addr.
ISO17025 3-point calibration
SHT43-ADCB
certificate
±1.0 %RH, ±0.1 °C accur., 0x44 I2C
SHT45-AD1B
addr.
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Contents

1 Quick Start Guide................................................................................................................................................................................ 3

2 Sensor Specifications ........................................................................................................................................................................ 4
2.1 Relative Humidity ..................................................................................................................................................................... 4
2.1.1 Relative Humidity Accuracy at the Extended Temperature Range ........................................................ 5
2.2 Temperature ............................................................................................................................................................................... 6
2.3 Recommended Operating Conditions ............................................................................................................................. 7
2.4 ISO17025 certification with 3-point calibration data ................................................................................................. 7
2.5 Design In ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
3 Electrical Specifications .................................................................................................................................................................... 9
3.1 Timings .......................................................................................................................................................................................10
3.2 Absolute Maximum Ratings ...............................................................................................................................................10
4 Sensor Operation ..............................................................................................................................................................................10
4.1 I2C Communication ...............................................................................................................................................................10
4.2 I2C Communication Timing ...............................................................................................................................................11
4.3 Data type & length ................................................................................................................................................................11
4.4 Checksum Calculation ..........................................................................................................................................................11
4.5 Command Overview..............................................................................................................................................................12
4.6 Conversion of Signal Output .............................................................................................................................................12
4.7 Serial Number ..........................................................................................................................................................................13
4.8 Reset & Abort ..........................................................................................................................................................................13
4.9 Heater Operation ...................................................................................................................................................................13
5 Physical Specification ......................................................................................................................................................................14
5.1 Package Description..............................................................................................................................................................14
5.2 Package Outline ......................................................................................................................................................................15
5.3 Land Pattern .............................................................................................................................................................................15
5.4 Pin Assignment & Laser Marking ....................................................................................................................................16
5.5 Thermal Information .............................................................................................................................................................17
6 Protection Options ...........................................................................................................................................................................17
6.1 Membrane Option .................................................................................................................................................................17
6.2 Protective Cover .....................................................................................................................................................................18
7 Quality and Material Contents ....................................................................................................................................................18
8 Tape and Reel Packaging ..............................................................................................................................................................18
9 Nomenclature ....................................................................................................................................................................................20
10 Ordering Information ......................................................................................................................................................................21
11 Bibliography ........................................................................................................................................................................................21
12 Revision History .................................................................................................................................................................................22

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1 Quick Start Guide
A typical application circuit for SHT4x is shown on the left-hand side of Figure 1. After reaching the minimal
supply voltage and allowing for the maximal power-up time of 1 ms the sensor is ready for I2C
communication. The quickest way to measure humidity and temperature is pseudo-coded on the right-hand
side of Figure 1. Together with the conversion formulae given in equations ( 1 ), ( 2 ) & ( 3 )the digital signals
can be translated into relative humidity and temperature readings.
Typical application circuit

Pseudo code
i2c_write(i2c_addr=0x44, tx_bytes=[0xFD])
wait_seconds(0.01)
rx_bytes = i2c_read(i2c_addr=0x44, number_of_bytes=6)
t_ticks = rx_bytes[0] * 256 + rx_bytes[1]
checksum_t = rx_bytes[2]
rh_ticks = rx_bytes[3] * 256 + rx_bytes[4]
checksum_rh = rx_bytes[5]
t_degC = -45 + 175 * t_ticks/65535
rh_pRH = -6 + 125 * rh_ticks/65535
if (rh_pRH > 100):
rh_pRH = 100
if (rh_pRH < 0):
rh_pRH = 0

Figure 1. Typical application circuit (top) and pseudo code (bottom) for easy starting. For details on the signal
cropping in the last four lines see section 4.6.

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2 Sensor Specifications
Every SHT4x is individually tested and calibrated and is identifiable by its unique serial number (see
section 4.7 for details on the serial number). For the calibration, Sensirion uses transfer standards, which are
subject to a scheduled calibration procedure. The calibration of the reference, used for the calibration of the
transfer standards, is NIST traceable through an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory.

2.1 Relative Humidity

Parameter Conditions Value Units

typ. 1.8 %RH
SHT40 RH accuracy1
max. See Figure 2 -
typ. 1.8 %RH
SHT41 RH accuracy1
max. See Figure 3 -
1.8 %RH
SHT43 RH accuracy1
See Figure 4
typ. 1.0 %RH
SHT45 RH accuracy1
max. See Figure 5 -
high 0.08 %RH
Repeatability2, 3 medium 0.15 %RH
low 0.25 %RH
Resolution4 - 0.01 %RH
Hysteresis At 25 °C 0.8 %RH
Specified range5 extended6 0 to 100 %RH
Response time7 𝜏63% 4 s
Long-term drift8 typ. <0.2 %RH/y

Table 1. General relative humidity sensor specifications.

1
For definition of typ. and max. accuracy, please refer to the document “Sensirion Humidity Sensor Specification Statement”.
2
The stated repeatability is three times the standard deviation (3σ) of multiple consecutive measurement values at constant conditions
and is a measure for the noise on the physical sensor output. Different repeatability commands are listed in Table 8
3
Valid for 25 °C and 50 %RH.
4
Resolution of A/D converter.
5
Specified range refers to the range for which the humidity or temperature sensor specification is guaranteed.
6
For details about recommended humidity and temperature operating range, please refer to section 2.3.
7
Time for achieving 63% of a humidity step function, measured at 25 °C and 1 m/s airflow. Humidity response time in the application
depends on the design-in of the sensor.
8
Typical value for operation in normal RH/T operating range. Value may be higher in environments with vaporized solvents, out-gassing
tapes, adhesives, packaging materials, etc. For more details please refer to Handling Instructions.

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 DRH (%RH) DRH (%RH)
±8 ±8
SHT40 typ SHT41 typ
±6 ±6
SHT40 max SHT41 max
±4 ±4

±2 ±2

±0 ±0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Relative Humidity (%RH) Relative Humidity (%RH)

Figure 2. SHT40 typical and maximal relative Figure 3. SHT41 typical and maximal relative
humidity accuracy at 25 °C. humidity accuracy at 25 °C.

DRH (%RH) DRH (%RH)

±8 ±8
SHT43 typ SHT45 typ
±6 ±6
SHT43 max SHT45 max
±4 ±4

±2 ±2

±0 ±0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Relative Humidity (%RH) Relative Humidity (%RH)

Figure 4. SHT43 typical and maximal relative Figure 5. SHT45 typical and maximal relative
humidity accuracy at 25 °C. humidity accuracy at 25 °C.

2.1.1 Relative Humidity Accuracy at the Extended Temperature Range

The typical RH accuracy tolerances in the range of T = 0 °C … 80 °C are given in Figure 6, Figure 7, Figure 8,
and Figure 9.Figure 10

SHT40 |typ. Delta %RH| SHT41 |typ. Delta %RH|

100 3 100
90 90 2
2
Relative Humidity (%RH)

Relative Humidity (%RH)

80 80
70 70
60 60
50 1.8 50 1.8
40 40
30 30
20 20
2
10 10 2
0 3 0
0 10 20 25 30 40 50 60 70 80 0 10 20 25 30 40 50 60 70 80
Temperature (°C) Temperature (°C)
Figure 6. Typical RH accuracy tolerance over humidity Figure 7. Typical RH accuracy tolerance over humidity
and temperature for SHT40. and temperature for SHT41.

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 SHT43 |typ. Delta %RH| SHT45 |typ. Delta %RH|
100 3 100 1.75
90 90
2 1.5

Relative Humidity (%RH)

Relative Humidity (%RH)

80 80
70 70
60 60
50 1.8 50
1
40 40
30 30
20 20
2
10 10
1.5
0 3 0
0 10 20 25 30 40 50 60 70 80 0 10 20 25 30 40 50 60 70 80
Temperature (°C) Temperature (°C)

Figure 8. Typical RH accuracy tolerance over humidity Figure 9. Typical RH accuracy tolerance over
and temperature for SHT43. humidity and temperature for SHT45.

2.2 Temperature
Parameter Conditions Value Units
typ. 0.2 °C
SHT40 T Accuracy1
max. see Figure 10 -
typ. 0.2 °C
SHT41 T Accuracy1
max. see Figure 11 -
SHT43 T Accuracy1 max. see Figure 12 -
typ. 0.1 °C
SHT45 T Accuracy1
max. see Figure 13 -
high 0.04 °C
Repeatability2 medium 0.07 °C
low 0.1 °C
Resolution4 - 0.01 °C
Specified range5 - –40 to +125 °C
Response time9 𝜏63% 2 s
Long-term drift10 typ. <0.03 °C/y
Long-term drift for SHT43 typ. <0.01 °C/y

Table 2. General Temperature Sensor specifications.

9
Temperature response time depends on heat conductivity of sensor substrate and design-in of sensor in application.
10
Max. value is <0.04 °C/y. And please note that it is different for the SHT43.

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 DT (°C) DT (°C)
±1.0 ±1.0
SHT40 typ SHT41 typ
±0.8 ±0.8
SHT40 max SHT41 max
±0.6 ±0.6

±0.4 ±0.4

±0.2 ±0.2

±0.0 ±0.0
-40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 -40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
Temperature (°C) Temperature (°C)

Figure 10. SHT40 typical and maximal Figure 11. SHT41 typical and maximal
temperature accuracy. temperature accuracy.

DT (°C) DT (°C)
±1.0 ±1.0

SHT43 max ±0.8 SHT45 typ

±0.8
SHT45 max
±0.6 ±0.6

±0.4 ±0.4

±0.2 ±0.2

±0.0 ±0.0
-40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 -40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
Temperature (°C) Temperature (°C)

Figure 12. SHT43 maximal temperature accuracy. Figure 13. SHT45 typical and maximal
The green lines represent the calibration points temperature accuracy.
for ISO-17025 certification.

2.3 Recommended Operating Conditions

The sensor shows best performance when operated within the recommended normal temperature and
humidity range of 5 °C … 60 °C and 20 %RH … 80 %RH, respectively. Long term exposure to conditions
outside recommended normal range, especially at high relative humidity, may temporarily offset the RH
signal (e.g. +3 %RH after 60 h at >80 %RH). After returning into the recommended normal temperature and
humidity range the sensor will recover to within specifications by itself. Prolonged exposure to extreme
conditions may accelerate ageing.
The Sensors from Sensirions SHT4x Family show exceptional resistance to volatile organic compounds and
ageing. To avoid contamination the conditions described in the document “Handling Instructions for
humidity Sensors” [2] must be met. Please note that this does apply not only to transportation and
manufacturing, but also to operation of the SHT4x.

2.4 ISO17025 certification with 3-point calibration data

All SHT43 can be uniquely identified by their serial number (read out command see paragraph 4.7). For each
sensor an individual 3-point calibration is performed, accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017. The accreditation is
performed and granted by the Swiss Accreditation Service (SAS), a public institution of the Swiss

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Government. The accreditation is documented on the SAS website under the name SCS 0158 and can be
downloaded from this link11. The three calibration temperatures are T = −30 °C, T = 5 °C, and T = 70 °C.
Measurement uncertainties and decision rules according to the SAS are given in Table 3. Metrological
traceability of the calibration is in accordance to ch. 6.5 of ISO/IEC 17025:2017, encompassing but not limited
to NIST traceability or traceability to other national metrology institutes, according to the CIPM Mutual
Recognition Arrangement (CIPM MRA). Reel-wise calibration certificates and data for each SHT43 can be
downloaded from libellus.sensirion.com. This allows for efficient processing by automated systems.
Temperature Expanded measurement uncertainty (k=2)* Decision rule
−30 °C 0.40 °C Shared risk (JCGM 106:2010, 8.2)
5 °C 0.20 °C Shared risk (JCGM 106:2010, 8.2)
70 °C 0.20 °C Shared risk (JCGM 106:2010, 8.2)

Table 3. Measurement uncertainty and decision rule for the accredited calibration according to Swiss
Accreditation Service (SAS). *Measurement uncertainties represent a confidence level of 95% using a
coverage factor of k = 2.

For more information on how Sensirion being the first ISO17025 certified Semiconductor company affects
the design of certified tracking find the document Sensirion Certified Smart Tracking on our website
www.sensirion.com.

2.5 Design In
The above-mentioned specifications hold for the stand-alone sensing element. To achieve the best
performance please consult the document Design in Guide [1] on our website Sensirion.com.

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3 Electrical Specifications
Parameter Symbol Conditions Min Typ Max Unit Comments
Supply voltage VDD 1.08 3.3 3.6 V -
Power-up/down VPOR Static power supply 0.6 - 1.08 V -
Voltage changes on the
Slew rate of the V/m supply between VDD, min
VDD, slew - - 20
supply voltage s and VDD, max. Faster slew
rates may lead to a reset

- 0.08 1.0 At 25 °C
Idle state µA
- - 3.4 At 125 °C
Power up - 50 - µA -
Supply current
(heater off) IDD Current while sensor is
Measurement - 320 500 µA
measuring
Avg., high repeatability - 2.2 - Avg. current consumption
Avg., med. repeatability - 1.2 - µA (continuous operation with
Avg., low repeatability - 0.4 - 1 meas. per second)

Nomin. heater “200 mW” - 60 100 mA

Supply current
IDD Nomin. heater “110 mW” - 33 55 mA see section 4.9
(heater on)
Nomin. heater “20 mW” - 6 10 mA
Power consumpt. Avg., high repeatability - 2.6 - Avg. power consumption
at VDD=1.2 V - Avg., med. repeatability - 1.4 - µW (continuous operation with
(no heater) Avg., low repeatability - 0.5 - 1 meas. per second)

Low level input 0.3*

VIL - 0 - V -
voltage VDD
High level input 0.7*
VIH - - VDD V -
voltage VDD
VDD < 1.62 V 820 - - Ω -
Pull up resistors Rp
VDD ≥ 1.62 V 390 - - Ω -
VDD < 1.62 V, 0.2*
- - V -
Rpullup > 820 Ω VDD
Low level output VDD = 1.62 V … 2.0 V, 0.2*
VOL - - V -
voltage Rpullup > 390 Ω VDD
VDD > 2.0 V,
- - 0.4 V -
Rpullup > 390 Ω
Capacitive bus load can be
RP ≤ 820 Ω: fast mode - - 400 pF determined from
Cb < trise /(0.8473*Rp).
Capacitive bus load Cb Rise times are trise = 300 ns
Rp = 390 Ω,
for fast mode &
VDD > 1.62 V: fast mode - - 340 pF trise = 120 ns for fast mode
plus plus

Table 4. Electrical specifications.

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3.1 Timings
Max. values are measured at −40 °C and 1.08 V supply voltage (based on characterization).
Parameter Symbol Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units Comments
Time between VDD reaching
After hard reset,
Power-up time tPU - 0.3 1 ms VPOR and sensor entering idle
VDD ≥ VPOR
state
Time between ACK of soft
reset command and sensor
Soft reset time tSR After soft reset - - 1 ms
entering idle state. Also valid
for I2C general call reset.
Low Including tPU:
tMEAS,l - 1.3 1.6 ms
repeatability The three repeatability
Measurement Med. modes differ with respect to
tMEAS,m - 3.7 4.5 ms
duration repeatability measurement duration, noise
High level and energy
tMEAS,h - 6.9 8.3 ms
repeatability consumption
After that time the heater is
tHeater Long pulse 0.9 1 1.1 s
Heater-on automatically switched off
duration After that time the heater is
Short pulse 0.09 0.1 0.11 s
automatically switched off

Table 5. System timing specifications

3.2 Absolute Maximum Ratings

Stress levels beyond those listed in Table 6 may cause permanent damage or affect the reliability of the
device. These are stress ratings only and functional operation of the device at these conditions is not
guaranteed. Ratings are only tested each at a time.
Parameter Rating
Max. voltage on any pin VSS −0.3 V … VDD +0.3 V
Operating temperature range −40 °C … 125 °C
Storage temperature range −40 °C …150 °C
ESD HBM 2 kV
ESD CDM 500 V
Latch up, JESD78 Class II, 125 °C 100 mA

Table 6. Absolute maximum ratings.

4 Sensor Operation

4.1 I2C Communication

I2C communication is based on NXP’s I2C-bus specification and user manual UM10204 [3]. Supported I2C
modes are standard, fast mode, and fast mode plus. Data is transferred in multiples of 16-bit words. In order
to increase reliability of data transfer, I2C glitch protection is offered in form of 8-bit checksum (cyclic
redundancy check = CRC, see section 4.4). All transfers must begin with a start condition (S) and terminate
with a stop condition (P). To finish a read transfer, send not acknowledge (NACK) and stop condition (P).
Addressing a specific slave device is done by sending its 7-bit I2C address followed by an eighth bit,
denoting the communication direction: “zero” indicates transmission to the slave, i.e. “write”, a “one”
indicates a “read” request. Schematics of the I2C transfer types are sketched in Figure 14. The sensor does
not support clock-stretching. In case the sensor receives a read header and is still busy with e.g.

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measurement or heating, it will return a NACK. Measurement data can only be received once and will be
deleted from the sensor’s register after the first acknowledged I2C read header.

Figure 14. I2C transfer types: First a write header is sent to the I2C slave, followed by a command, for example
“measure RH&T with highest precision”. After the measurement is finished the read request directed to this
I2C slave will be acknowledged and transmission of data will be started by the slave.

4.2 I2C Communication Timing

All details on the timing are following the interface specification of NXP’s user manual UM10204 [2]. Please
follow mandatory capacitor and resistor requirements given in Table 4. Please follow mandatory capacitor
and resistor requirements given in Table 4.

4.3 Data type & length

I2C bus operates with 8-bit data packages. Information from the sensor to the master has a checksum after
every second 8-bit data package.
Humidity and temperature data will always be transmitted in the following way: The first value is the
temperature signal (2 * 8-bit data + 8-bit CRC), the second is the humidity signal (2 * 8-bit data + 8-bit CRC).

4.4 Checksum Calculation

For read transfers each 16-bit data is followed by a checksum with the following properties.
Property Value
Name CRC-8
Message Length 16-bit
Polynomial 0x31 (x + x5 + x4 +1)
8

Initialization 0xFF
Reflect Input/Output false/false
Final XOR 0x00
Examples CRC(0xBEEF) = 0x92

Table 7. Data checksum properties

The master may abort a read transfer after the 16-bit data if it does not require a checksum.

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4.5 Command Overview

Command Response length

Description [return values]
(hex) incl. CRC (bytes)

0xFD 6 measure T & RH with high precision (high repeatability)

[2 * 8-bit T-data; 8-bit CRC; 2 * 8-bit RH-data; 8-bit CRC]
0xF6 6 measure T & RH with medium precision (medium repeatability)
[2 * 8-bit T-data; 8-bit CRC; 2 * 8-bit RH-data; 8-bit CRC]
0xE0 6 measure T & RH with lowest precision (low repeatability)
[2 * 8-bit T-data; 8-bit CRC; 2 * 8-bit RH-data; 8-bit CRC]
0x89 6 read serial number
[2 * 8-bit data; 8-bit CRC; 2 * 8-bit data; 8-bit CRC]
soft reset
0x94 -
[ACK]
activate heater with 200mW for 1s, including a high precision
0x39 6 measurement just before deactivation
[2 * 8-bit T-data; 8-bit CRC; 2 * 8-bit RH-data; 8-bit CRC]
activate heater with 200mW for 0.1s including a high precision
0x32 6 measurement just before deactivation
[2 * 8-bit T-data; 8-bit CRC; 2 * 8-bit RH-data; 8-bit CRC]
activate heater with 110mW for 1s including a high precision
0x2F 6 measurement just before deactivation
[2 * 8-bit T-data; 8-bit CRC; 2 * 8-bit RH-data; 8-bit CRC]
activate heater with 110mW for 0.1s including a high precision
0x24 6 measurement just before deactivation
[2 * 8-bit T-data; 8-bit CRC; 2 * 8-bit RH-data; 8-bit CRC]
activate heater with 20mW for 1s including a high precision
0x1E 6 measurement just before deactivation
[2 * 8-bit T-data; 8-bit CRC; 2 * 8-bit RH-data; 8-bit CRC]
activate heater with 20mW for 0.1s including a high precision
0x15 6 measurement just before deactivation
[2 * 8-bit T-data; 8-bit CRC; 2 * 8-bit RH-data; 8-bit CRC]

Table 8. Overview of I2C commands. If the sensor is not ready to process a command e.g. because it is still
measuring, it will response with NACK to the I2C read header. Given heater power values are typical and valid
for VDD=3.3 V

4.6 Conversion of Signal Output

The digital sensor signals correspond to following humidity and temperature values:
𝑆𝑅𝐻
𝑅𝐻 = (−6 + 125 ∙ 16
) %RH (1)
2 − 1
𝑆𝑇
𝑇 = (−45 + 175 ∙ ) °C (2)
216 − 1
𝑆𝑇
𝑇 = (−49 + 315 ∙ ) °F (3)
216 −1

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N.B.: The RH conversion formula (1) allows values to be reported which are outside of the range of
0 %RH … 100 %RH. Relative humidity values which are smaller than 0 %RH and larger than 100 %RH are non-
physical; however these “uncropped” values might be found beneficial in some cases (e.g. when the
distribution of the sensors at the measurement boundaries are of interest). For all who do not want to
engage in evaluation of these non-physical values, cropping of the RH signal to the range of 0 %RH …
100 %RH is advised.
N.B. 2: From a computational perspective, in formulae ( 1 ), ( 2 ) and ( 3 ) the division by 216 − 1 can be
simplified to a division by only 216 . The introduced accuracy deviations are <0.002 %RH and <0.003 °C,
respectively.

4.7 Serial Number

Each sensor has a unique serial number, that is assigned by Sensirion during production. It is stored in the
one-time-programmable memory and cannot be manipulated after production. The serial number is
accessible via I2C command 0x89 and is transmitted as two 16-bit words, each followed by an 8-bit CRC.

4.8 Reset & Abort

A reset of the sensor can be achieved in three ways:
1. Soft reset: send the reset command described in Table 8.
2. I2C general call reset: all devices on I2C bus are reset by sending the command 0x06 to the I2C
address 0x00.
3. Power down (incl. pulling SCL and SDA low).
Any command that triggers an action at the sensor can be aborted via I2C general call reset or soft reset.

4.9 Heater Operation

The sensor incorporates an integrated on-package heater which can be switched on by the set of commands
given in Table 8. Three heating powers and two heating durations are selectable which are given in Table 9.
After reception of a heater-on command, the sensor executes the following procedure:
1. The heater is enabled, and the timer starts its count-down.
2. On timer expiration a temperature and humidity measurement with the highest repeatability is
started, the heater remains enabled.
3. After the measurement is finished the heater is turned off.
4. Temperature and humidity values are now available for readout.
The maximum on-time of the heater commands is one second in order to prevent overheating of the sensor
by unintended usage of the heater. Thus, there is no dedicated command to turn off the heater. For extended
heating periods it is required to send periodic heater-on commands, keeping in mind that the heater is
designed for a maximal duty cycle of less than 10%. To obtain a fast increase in temperature the idle time
between consecutive heating pulses shall be kept minimal.

Parameter Selectable Values

Heater Power (typical for VDD=3.3V) 0 (=off), 20, 110, 200 mW
Heater-on Duration (tHeat) 0.1, 1 s
Maximal duty cycle 10%

Table 9. SHT4x heater specifications.

Possible Heater Use Cases

There will be dedicated Sensirion application notes elaborating on various use cases of the heater. In general,
the applications of the on-package heater range around:

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 1. Removal of condensed / spray water on the sensor surface. Although condensed water is not a
reliability / quality problem to the sensor, it will however make the sensor non-responsive to RH
changes in the air as long as there is liquid water on the surface.
2. Creep-free operation in high humid environments. Periodic heating pulses allow for creep-free
high-humidity measurements for extended times.

Important notes for operating the heater:

1. The heater is designed for a maximum duty cycle of 10%, meaning the total heater-on-time
should not be longer than 10% of the sensor’s lifetime.
2. During operation of the heater, sensor specifications are not valid.
3. The temperature sensor can additionally be affected by the thermally induced mechanical stress,
offsetting the temperature reading from the actual temperature.
4. The sensor’s temperature (base temperature + temperature increase from heater) must not
exceed Tmax = 125 °C in order to have proper electrical functionality of the chip.
5. The heater draws a large amount of current once enabled (up to ~75 mA in the highest power
setting). Although a dedicated circuitry draws this current smoothly, the power supply must be
strong enough to avoid large voltage drops that could provoke a sensor reset.
6. If higher heating temperatures are desired, consecutive heating commands must be sent to the
sensor. The heater shall only be operated in ambient temperatures below 65 °C or else it could
drive the sensor outside of its maximal operating temperature.

5 Physical Specification

5.1 Package Description

SHT4x is provided in an open-cavity dual flat no lead (DFN) package. The humidity sensor opening is
centered on the top side of the package. The sensor chip is made of silicon, hosted on a copper lead frame
and overmolded by an epoxy-based mold compound. Exposed bottom side of the leadframe with the
metallic contacts is Ni/Pd/Au coated, side walls are bare copper.
Moisture sensitivity level (MSL) of one according to IPC/JEDEC J-STD-020 is achieved. It is recommended to
process the sensors within one year after date of delivery.

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5.2 Package Outline

Figure 15. Dimensional drawing of SHT4x including package tolerances (units mm).

Figure 16. Dimensional drawing of SHT4x with filter membrane including package tolerances (units mm)

5.3 Land Pattern

The land pattern is recommended to be designed according to the used PCB and soldering process together
with the physical outer dimensions of the sensor. For reference, the land pattern used with Sensirion’s PCBs
and soldering processes is given in Figure 17. Soldering of the central die pad is optional. Sensirion
recommends not to solder the central die pad because the sensor can reach higher temperatures upon
heater activation.

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Figure 17. Recommended land pattern (in mm). Details can vary and depend on used PCBs and solder
processes. There shall be no copper under the sensor other than at the pin pads.

5.4 Pin Assignment & Laser Marking

Pin Name Comments

1 SDA Serial data, bidirectional
2 SCL Serial clock, unidirectional input
3 VDD Supply voltage
4 VSS Ground

Figure 18. Pin assignment (transparent top view). Dashed lines are only visible if the sensor is viewed from
below. The die pad is not directly connected to any pin.
The laser marking consists of two lines, indicated in Figure 18.In the first line a filled circle serves as pin-1
indicator and is followed by “SH4”. The last character will indicate the accuracy class of this product (here
“x” serves as place holder). In the second line, the first three characters specify the product characteristics
according to positions 7, 8 and 9 of Table 11. The second three characters serve as internal batch tracking
code.12

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Please note, there will be no change in the laser marking for the protective option (filter membrane and protective cover).

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5.5 Thermal Information
Heater off, Heater on,
Heater off, die Heater on, die
die pad die pad
Symbol Description pad soldered pad soldered
not soldered not soldered
(K/W) (K/W)
(K/W) (K/W)
Junction-to-
𝑅𝜃𝐽𝐴 ambient thermal 246 308 297 357
resistance
Junction-to-case
𝑅𝜃𝐽𝐶 189 255 191 257
thermal resistance
Junction-to-board
𝑅𝜃𝐽𝐵 159 225 193 258
thermal resistance
Junction-to-board
Ψ𝐽𝐵 characterization 159 223 191 254
param.
Junction-to-top
Ψ𝐽𝑇 characterization 38 105 44 112
param.

Table 10. Typical values for thermal metrics. In the “heater on” columns a heater power of 200 mW was
assumed. Soldering of the die pad is not recommended, therefore the two right hand side columns are bold.
Values are based on simulation.

6 Protection Options

6.1 Membrane Option

The filter membrane option for SHT4x family members inherently provides an additional barrier for all
pollutants to enter the sensor opening, thus lowering negative influences on the sensing element. Mostly
designed to keep particles and dust from accumulating and reducing the response time, the membrane also
enables more efficient and easy cleaning, as it helps to reduce liquid intrusion into the sensor opening. Even
though not selectively filtering, in general, physical barriers allow to reduce the amount of unwanted
chemical contamination and help to remove potentially harmful components by facilitating wiping (flat
sensor surface).
The integrated SHT4x PTFE membrane provides additional protection from particles and enables sensor
operation in harsh conditions (according to IP67). The membrane has a thickness of 100 µm offering a
filtration efficiency of >99.99% for particles of 200 nm size and larger. Owing to the high permeability and
the small volume between sensing element and membrane, the specified response time of the RH sensor is
unaltered.

Figure 19. SHT4x with integrated PTFE membrane, highlighting the beneficial flat geometry of the SHT4x

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To ensure full functionality of the sensor and avoid damaging its integrated filter membrane, when mounting
the sensor, follow the reflow soldering process as described in the Handling Instructions [2]. Furthermore the
therein described care regarding board wash and cleaning still apply.

6.2 Protective Cover

The SHT4x will be available with a second protective option, a removable protective cover to protect the
sensing element during sensor installation. The sensor will be delivered with the protective cover attached
such that the sensor opening is completely covered and sealed. This enables cost-effective brush-over and
spray-over application procedures of conformal coating material. Such coating is often required in highly
corrosive environments to protect solder joints. In this process the protective cover prevents the sensor
opening from being sealed by any coating. Afterwards the protective foil can safely be pulled off with
tweezers at the designated non-sticking flap which contains the anti-adhesion layer.
The protective cover is made of polyimide making it highly resistant to chemicals and elevated temperatures.
To ensure full functionality of the cover, when mounting the sensor, follow the reflow soldering process as
described in the Handling Instruction [2].

Figure 20. Sketch of the SHT4x with attached polyimide foil.13.

7 Quality and Material Contents

Qualification of SHT4x is performed based on the JEDEC JESD47 qualification test method, qualification
report available on request. The device is fully RoHS and WEEE compliant, e.g. free of Pb, Cd, and Hg.
For general remarks of best practice in processing humidity sensor please refer to the handling instructions
[2].

8 Tape and Reel Packaging

All specifications for the tape and reel packaging can be found on Figure 21. Reel diameters are 13 inch and
7 inch for the 10k and the 2.5k packaging sizes, respectively.

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This a preliminary sketch only and might be subject to change.

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Figure 21. Tape and reel specifications including sensor orientation in pocket (see indication of two sensors
on the right side of the tape).

Figure 22. Tape and reel specification including sensor orientation in pocket of sensor with membrane
option.

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9 Nomenclature
Position Value(s) Explanation
1 S Sensirion
2 H Humidity Signal
3 T Temperature Signal
4 4 Fourth product generation
0 Base accuracy
1 Intermediate accuracy
5
5 Best accuracy
3 ISO17025 certified
6 - delimiter
A I2C interface with 0x44 address
7 B I2C interface with 0x45 address
C I2C interface with 0x46 address
8 D DFN package
1 Reserved
9
C 3-point calibrated and certified
B Blank package
F Package with integrated, patented PTFE membrane
10
Package with removable protective cover for conformal coating (coming
P
soon)
11 - delimiter
12 R Tape on reel packaging
2 Packaging article contains 2’500 pieces
13
3 Packaging article contains 10’000 pieces

Table 11. SHT4x product nomenclature. For ordering information, kindly refer to Table 12.

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10 Ordering Information
Material Description Material Number Details Quantity (pcs)
SHT40-AD1B-R2 3.000.465 base RH&T acc., 0x44 I2C addr. 2’500
SHT40-AD1B-R3 3.000.353 base RH&T acc., 0x44 I2C addr. 10’000
base RH&T acc., 0x44 I2C addr., including
SHT40-AD1F-R2 3.000.820 2’500
patented PTFE membrane
base RH&T acc., 0x44 I2C addr., including
SHT40-AD1P-R2 tbd removable protective cover 2’500
available Q1/24
SHT40-BD1B-R2 3.000.492 base RH&T acc., 0x45 I2C addr. 2’500
SHT40-BD1F-R2 3.000.887 base RH&T acc., 0x45 I2C addr. 2’500
SHT40-BD1B-R3 3.000.610 base RH&T acc., 0x45 I2C addr. 10’000
SHT40-CD1B-R3 3.000.691 base RH&T acc., 0x46 I2C addr. 10’000
SHT41-AD1B-R2 3.000.466 intermed. RH&T acc., 0x44 I2C addr. 2’500
SHT41-AD1B-R3 3.000.611 intermed. RH&T acc., 0x44 I2C addr. 10’000
intermed. RH&T acc., 0x44 I2C addr
SHT41-AD1F-R2 3.000.885 2’500
including patented PTFE membrane
3-point calibrated, ISO17025 certified,
SHT43-ADCB-R2 3.000.682 2’500
0x44 I2C addr.
3-point calibrated, ISO17025 certified,
SHT43-ADCB-R3 3.000.823 10’000
0x44 I2C addr.
3-point calibrated, ISO17025 certified,
SHT43-BDCB-R3 3.000.904 10’000
0x45 I2C addr.
SHT45-AD1B-R2 3.000.645 ±1.0 %RH, ±0.1 °C acc., 0x44 I2C addr. 2’500
±1.0 %RH, ±0.1 °C acc., 0x44 I2C addr.
SHT45-AD1F-R2 3.000.886 2’500
Including patented PTFE membrane
SHT45-AD1B-R3 3.000.750 ±1.0 %RH, ±0.1 °C acc., 0x44 I2C addr. 10’000

Table 12. SHT4x ordering options.

11 Bibliography

[1] Sensirion, "SHTxx Design Guide," [Online]. Available: www.sensirion.com.

[2] NXP Semiconductors, "User manual UM10204," vol. Rev. 6, 2014.
[3] Sensirion, "Handling Instructions for Humidity Sensors," 2020.

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12 Revision History
Date Version Pages Changes
October 2020 1 all Initial release
July 2021 2 multiple Typo correction
3 Included checksum in Figure 1
Included description of NIST traceability in section 2
4 Included repeatability clarification in Table 1
Clarified I2C communication in section 4.1
10 Removed waiting time specification in Table 5
Specified serial number in section 4.7
Updated qualification status in section 6
12 Deleted binary com. & included return values in Table 8
Updated note on duty cycle of heater in section 4.9
Added note on large current drawn by heater in section 4.9
21 Updated ordering information in Table 12
March 2022 3 multiple Included SHT45 RH- and T-accuracy specifications.
multiple Extended max. heater duty cycle to 10%
4 Reduced RH response time to 4s in Table 1
4 Reduced long-term drift to <0.2 %RH/y in Table 1
4 Reduced hysteresis to 0.8 %RH at 25 °C Table 1
10 Updated max. measurement times in Table 5
Included I2C communication timing in section 4.2
20 Introduced new product version in Table 11Table 11
21 Updated ordering information in Table 12
November 2022 4 all Updated Datasheet with new SHT43
4 Edited Table 1 with SHT43 data
5 Inserted Figure 4
5 Edited Table 2 with SHT43 data
6 Inserted Figure 8
6 Inserted Figure 12 for SHT43
7 Inserted section 2.4
15 Inserted Figure 16 or filter membrane
16 Added footnote 12 for Laser marking of protective options
18 Inserted section 6 about protective options
19 Inserted Figure 20 showing protective cover
20 Inserted Figure 22
20 Updated Table 11 with SHT43 (3 & C)
21 Updated Table 12 with SHT43-ABDC-R3
January 2023 5 21 Added SHT43-BDCB-R3 to Table 12
February 2023 6 12 Typo correction C= I2C Address 0x46, table formatting
March 2023 6.1 1 Added power consumption 0.4 μW in general description
12 Added remark on saving computation resources on page 12
All Reformatting and typo correction
6 Inserting 25°C in Figure 6 - Figure 9
August 2023 6.2 11 Updated Section 4.2
17 Inserted comment in Section 6.1 reagrding IP67
18 Correcting Reel Diameter to 7 inch in section 8

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 7 Edited ageing and voc subsection
October 2023 6.3 13 Added Table 9 with heater parameters
18 Mentioned anti-adhesion layer
November 2023 6.4 13 Corrected heater power in Table 9

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Important Notices
Warning, Personal Injury

Do not use this product as safety or emergency stop devices or in any other application where failure of the product could
result in personal injury. Do not use this product for applications other than its intended and authorized use. Before installing,
handling, using or servicing this product, please consult the data sheet and application notes. Failure to comply with these
instructions could result in death or serious injury.

If the Buyer shall purchase or use SENSIRION products for any unintended or unauthorized application, Buyer shall defend,
indemnify and hold harmless SENSIRION and its officers, employees, subsidiaries, affiliates and distributors against all claims, costs,
damages and expenses, and reasonable attorney fees arising out of, directly or indirectly, any claim of personal injury or death
associated with such unintended or unauthorized use, even if SENSIRION shall be allegedly negligent with respect to the design
or the manufacture of the product.

ESD Precautions
The inherent design of this component causes it to be sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). To prevent ESD-induced damage
and/or degradation, take customary and statutory ESD precautions when handling this product. See application note “ESD, Latchup
and EMC” for more information.

Warranty
SENSIRION warrants solely to the original purchaser of this product for a period of 12 months (one year) from the date of delivery
that this product shall be of the quality, material and workmanship defined in SENSIRION’s published specifications of the product.
Within such period, if proven to be defective, SENSIRION shall repair and/or replace this product, in SENSIRION’s discretion, free
of charge to the Buyer, provided that:
• notice in writing describing the defects shall be given to SENSIRION within fourteen (14) days after their appearance;
• such defects shall be found, to SENSIRION’s reasonable satisfaction, to have arisen from SENSIRION’s faulty design, material,
or workmanship;
• the defective product shall be returned to SENSIRION’s factory at the Buyer’s expense; and
• the warranty period for any repaired or replaced product shall be limited to the unexpired portion of the original period.
This warranty does not apply to any equipment which has not been installed and used within the specifications recommended by
SENSIRION for the intended and proper use of the equipment. EXCEPT FOR THE WARRANTIES EXPRESSLY SET FORTH HEREIN,
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proper use of the goods. SENSIRION explicitly disclaims all warranties, express or implied, for any period during which the goods
are operated or stored not in accordance with the technical specifications.
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any and all liability, including without limitation consequential or incidental damages. All operating parameters, including without
limitation recommended parameters, must be validated for each customer’s applications by customer’s technical experts.
Recommended parameters can and do vary in different applications.
SENSIRION reserves the right, without further notice, (i) to change the product specifications and/or the information in this
document and (ii) to improve reliability, functions and design of this product.
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