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ENS212A-LQFM

ScioSense
Humidity, Temperature 0 ~ 100% RH Digital, I2C
Active3,383 in stock

Overview

The ENS212A-LQFM is a high-accuracy digital temperature and relative humidity sensor designed for demanding environments, including automotive and HVAC applications. It features a wide operating voltage of 1.71V to 3.6V and provides 16-bit resolution via a standard I2C interface.

Why Choose This Part

This sensor offers exceptional power efficiency with a standby current of only 40nA and a typical run current of 1.7mA at 1Hz. Its small QFN4 package (2mm x 2mm) and high accuracy of 1.5% RH make it ideal for space-constrained and precision-critical designs.

Applications

Automotive Cabin Comfort
Managing windshield de-fogging and energy balancing in vehicle HVAC systems.
Industrial Dewpoint Detection
Monitoring moisture levels in instrumentation and industrial air quality systems.
Smart Building Automation
Providing feedback for demand-controlled ventilation and smart thermostats.
Battery-Powered IoT
Utilizing the 40nA standby current for long-term monitoring in remote weather stations and wearables.

Key Specifications

Output 16b
Output Type Digital, I2C
Sensor Type Humidity, Temperature
Humidity Range 0 ~ 100% RH
Package / Case Module
Voltage - Supply 1.71V ~ 3.6V
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 100degC

Getting Started

Integrate the sensor into your design by connecting the 4-pin QFN4 package to an I2C bus with appropriate pull-up resistors. For software development, use any standard I2C library to read the 16-bit humidity and temperature registers, ensuring the supply voltage remains within the 1.71V to 3.6V range.

Also Consider

SHT40 Sensirion - Offers similar ultra-low power consumption and high precision in a compact 4-pin DFN package.
HDC2010 TITexas Instruments - A low-power digital sensor with comparable I2C interface and 1.5 percent RH accuracy.
BME280 Bosch Sensortec - Recommended if your application also requires integrated barometric pressure sensing alongside humidity and temperature.