FHT41 Temperature & Humidity Sensor

NYFEA FHT41 integrates calibrated relative-humidity and temperature sensing, three repeatability modes, CRC-protected I²C data, a unique serial number and an on-chip heater in a 1.5 mm × 1.5 mm DFN4 package.

Product scope: the supplied datasheet specifies typical ±1.8 %RH and ±0.2 °C accuracy, a 0 to 100 %RH range, -40 °C to +125 °C operation, and 1.6 V to 5.5 V supply. The FHT41-TR ordering entry specifies a 7-bit I²C address of 0x45.

This engineering selection page summarizes the supplied datasheet. Use the controlled specification for final limits, timing, address configuration, assembly and production release.

NYFEA FHT41 digital temperature and humidity sensor in a four-pad DFN package, shown at a 45-degree angle
Illustrative 45° product rendering of the DFN4 package. FHT41 and NYFEA appear on separate lines above and below the sensing aperture.
±1.8 %RHTypical humidity accuracy with 0.01 %RH output resolution.
±0.2 °CTypical temperature accuracy with 0.01 °C output resolution.
0.4 µATypical average current at 1 Hz using low repeatability; 0.1 µA typical idle current.
I²C · 0x45FHT41-TR address; bus operation up to 1 MHz without clock stretching.

Product Overview and Selection Scope

FHT41 is a high-precision digital temperature and humidity sensor for low-power systems. Its compact package, selectable repeatability and integrated heater support space-constrained consumer, cabin and industrial designs.

  • Humidity: 0 to 100 %RH, typical ±1.8 %RH accuracy.
  • Temperature: -40 °C to +125 °C, typical ±0.2 °C accuracy.
  • Repeatability: high, medium and low modes trade repeatability against conversion time and average current.
  • Low current: 0.1 µA typical idle current and 0.4 µA typical at one low-repeatability measurement per second.
  • I²C output: Standard, Fast and Fast Mode Plus operation up to 1 MHz.
  • Data integrity: CRC-8 follows each 16-bit temperature, humidity or serial-number word.
  • Integrated heater: three typical power settings and two pulse durations.
  • Traceability: the source states NIST traceability and qualification to JEDEC JESD47.
FHT41 functional block diagram
FHT41 integrates RH and temperature sensing, ADC, calibration memory, data processing, heater, reset, register and I²C interface blocks.
System-level validationComponent accuracy does not include enclosure gradients, self-heating, condensation, chemical exposure, airflow, thermal coupling, PCB stress, calibration policy or system EMC. Validate the complete assembly under real operating conditions.

Humidity and Temperature Performance

FHT41 relative humidity specification table and accuracy curve at 25 degrees Celsius
Humidity table and accuracy curve at 25 °C reproduced from the supplied datasheet.
FHT41 temperature specification table and accuracy curve
Temperature table and accuracy curve reproduced from the supplied datasheet.
ParameterHumidityTemperatureCondition / note
Typical accuracy±1.8 %RH±0.2 °CSee source curves for variation across range.
High repeatability0.08 %RH0.04 °CLongest measurement duration.
Medium repeatability0.15 %RH0.07 °CIntermediate time and current.
Low repeatability0.25 %RH0.1 °CLowest average current.
Resolution0.01 %RH0.01 °CDigital output resolution.
Hysteresis±0.8 %RH-Humidity value at 25 °C.
Specified range0 to 100 %RH-40 °C to +125 °COperating measurement range.
Response time, t63%4 s2 sSensor response entry.
Long-term drift, typical<0.3 %RH/year<0.03 °C/yearTypical values.
FHT41 typical humidity accuracy tolerance across humidity and temperature
Redrawn from Figure 3: typical tolerance is ±1.8 %RH from 25 to 75 %RH and ±2.0 %RH outside that band, across 0 °C to 85 °C.
How to read the accuracy plotsFigure 2 shows approximately ±1.8 %RH typical accuracy through the central humidity range, increasing to about ±2.0 %RH near the range ends; its maximum envelope is about ±2.5 %RH through 90 %RH and rises near 100 %RH. Figure 4 shows approximately ±0.2 °C typical accuracy from 0 °C to 60 °C, with wider error toward -40 °C and +125 °C. These values are read from plotted curves; use controlled numerical limits for a formal error budget.

Electrical Characteristics and Timing

Unless otherwise stated, the source characterizes the device from -40 °C to +125 °C and VDD = 1.6 V to 5.5 V; typical values apply at 25 °C and 3.3 V.

FHT41 electrical characteristics table
Electrical characteristics reproduced from the source. Typical conditions are 25 °C and 3.3 V.
FHT41 system timing table
System timing for power-up, reset, repeatability modes and heater pulses.
ParameterMinimumTypicalMaximumUnit / condition
Supply voltage, VDD1.63.35.5V
Power-up/down level, VPOR0.8-1.0V
Supply slew rate--20V/ms
Idle current0.080.10.15µA
Measurement current-300500µA
Average current, high repeatability-2-µA at 1 Hz
Average current, medium repeatability-1.2-µA at 1 Hz
Average current, low repeatability-0.4-µA at 1 Hz
Input LOW, VIL0-0.3 × VDDV
Input HIGH, VIH0.7 × VDD-VDDV
Pull-up resistance, RP390--Ω, source-table minimum
Bus capacitance, Cb--400pF

Measurement timing

OperationTypicalMaximumUnit
Power-up after hard reset0.31ms
Soft reset-1ms
Low-repeatability measurement1.31.6ms
Medium-repeatability measurement3.74.5ms
High-repeatability measurement6.98.3ms

Absolute limits and source anomaly

The family absolute-maximum table lists -40 °C to +125 °C operating conditions, -40 °C to +150 °C storage, +150 °C maximum junction temperature, ±7 kV HBM ESD and ±200 mA latch-up. It also lists an “ALERT pin” limit of -0.5 V to +6 V, although the FHT41 pin table contains no ALERT pin. Confirm the applicable pin-stress limits in the controlled device specification.

Pin Assignment and Application Circuit

FHT41 DFN4 top view and pin assignment
Top view and four-pin assignment reproduced from the supplied datasheet.
FHT41 reference application circuit with I²C pull-ups and decoupling capacitor
Reference application circuit with two 10 kΩ pull-ups and a 100 nF supply capacitor.
PinNameFunctionDesign guidance
1SDAI²C data input/outputUse an external pull-up and route away from high-current switching nodes.
2SCLI²C serial-clock inputUse an external pull-up and meet the selected I²C-mode timing.
3VDDSupply voltagePlace the 100 nF decoupling capacitor close to the package.
4VSSGroundProvide a low-impedance return to the host and capacitor.
Pull-up selection requires bus-level validationThe reference circuit shows 10 kΩ pull-ups, while the electrical table contains a 390 Ω pull-up-resistor entry. Select SDA and SCL pull-ups from VDD, bus capacitance, sink-current limits and the required rise time; do not treat either printed value as universally applicable.

I²C Communication and Data Flow

FHT41 supports I²C Standard, Fast and Fast Mode Plus operation up to 1 MHz. The sensor does not support clock stretching. If conversion is unfinished when the host sends a read header, the device returns NACK; the host retries after the selected measurement interval.

FHT41 I²C command and 16-bit CRC-protected read transaction
A write header and one-byte command start an operation. A later read returns 16-bit words, each followed by CRC-8.
  • Addressing: FHT41-TR is specified with 7-bit address 0x45.
  • Address statement: the feature list mentions two I²C address options, but the supplied datasheet defines only 0x45 for FHT41-TR and gives no address-selection method.
  • Read order: temperature MSB, temperature LSB and CRC are followed by humidity MSB, humidity LSB and CRC.
  • Single read: a measurement result can be read only once; the device clears it after acknowledging the first read header.
  • Busy behavior: the sensor answers NACK while it is not ready to process a command or read request.
  • Transaction end: finish reads with NACK followed by STOP.

Measurement and System Commands

CommandReturned bytesFunctionTypical use
0xFD6Measure temperature and RH, high repeatabilityBest repeatability; allow up to 8.3 ms.
0xF66Measure temperature and RH, medium repeatabilityBalanced power and repeatability; allow up to 4.5 ms.
0xE06Measure temperature and RH, low repeatabilityLowest average current; allow up to 1.6 ms.
0x896Read unique serial numberTwo 16-bit words, each followed by CRC.
0x94-Soft resetAllow up to 1 ms before the next command.
0x396200 mW heater for 1 s, then high-repeatability measurementHighest heating energy.
0x326200 mW heater for 0.1 s, then high-repeatability measurementShort high-power pulse.
0x2F6110 mW heater for 1 s, then high-repeatability measurementMedium-power long pulse.
0x246110 mW heater for 0.1 s, then high-repeatability measurementMedium-power short pulse.
0x1E620 mW heater for 1 s, then high-repeatability measurementLow-power long pulse.
0x15620 mW heater for 0.1 s, then high-repeatability measurementLow-power short pulse.

Reset and abort methods

  • Soft reset: send command 0x94 to the addressed device.
  • General-call reset: send data byte 0x06 to I²C address 0x00; this affects every compatible slave.
  • Power-cycle: remove VDD; the source also directs SCL and SDA to be held LOW during power-down.
  • Abort: an action can be aborted with soft reset or I²C general-call reset.

CRC Verification and Raw-Data Conversion

Each 16-bit temperature, humidity or serial-number word is followed by one CRC-8 byte. The host should verify every word before using it.

CRC-8 polynomial: 0x31 (x8 + x5 + x4 + 1)
Initialization: 0xFF · Reflect input/output: false · Final XOR: 0x00 · CRC(0xBEEF) = 0x92

Conversion formulas

Relative humidity: RH (%RH) = -6 + 125 × SRH / (216 - 1)
Temperature: T (°C) = -45 + 175 × ST / (216 - 1)
Temperature: T (°F) = -49 + 315 × ST / (216 - 1)

SRH and ST are unsigned 16-bit raw values assembled most-significant byte first. The humidity equation can produce values below 0 %RH or above 100 %RH; crop to the physical 0 to 100 %RH range when the application does not need uncropped boundary data.

Integrated Heater Operation

The on-chip heater supports nominal power settings of 200 mW, 110 mW and 20 mW at 3.3 V. The command descriptions specify 1 s and 0.1 s pulse options. After the timer expires, the device performs a high-repeatability measurement before switching the heater off.

  • Condensation removal: heating can clear condensed or sprayed water that temporarily blocks humidity response.
  • High-humidity operation: periodic pulses can reduce long-term creep in persistently humid environments.
  • Maximum duty cycle: limit cumulative heater-on time to less than 10% of device operating life.
  • Specification validity: normal sensor specifications do not apply while the heater is active.
  • Temperature ceiling: base temperature plus heater rise must remain at or below 125 °C.
  • Ambient boundary: operate the heater only below 65 °C ambient.
  • Supply capability: the highest setting can draw up to 70 mA; prevent supply droop and reset.
  • Thermal stress: heater-induced package stress can offset temperature readings.
Heater-duration inconsistencyThe command descriptions distinguish 1 s and 0.1 s pulses, but the system-timing table prints 0.9/1.0/1.1 s for both “long” and “short” pulse rows. This page follows the command descriptions and flags the timing-table conflict for controlled-specification confirmation.

DFN-4 Package, Land Pattern and Ordering

High-resolution FHT41 1.5 millimeter DFN-4 package drawing and dimensions
DFN-4 package outline. Dimensions are listed in the table below.
High-resolution FHT41 recommended PCB land pattern and essential carrier-tape dimensions
Recommended land pattern and essential carrier-tape dimensions.
DimensionMinimumNominalMaximumUnit
Body width, D1.451.501.55mm
Body length, E1.451.501.55mm
Overall height, A0.490.540.59mm
Standoff, A100.020.05mm
Lead pitch, e0.80 basicmm
Lead width, b0.250.300.35mm
Inner lead width, b10.21 referencemm
Terminal thickness, c0.152 referencemm
Exposed-pad width, D20.901.001.10mm
Exposed-pad length, E20.300.400.50mm
Lead length, L0.250.300.35mm
Sensing aperture, ØS0.60 basicmm
Inner aperture, ØS10.50 basicmm
Terminal offset, K0.25 referencemm
Corner radius, R0.10 referencemm
Aperture recess, h1-0.13-mm

Ordering information

Order codeDevicePackageStandard packing quantityNote
FHT41-TRFHT41DFN4, 1.5 mm × 1.5 mm2,000High precision, address 0x45, tape and reel

The marking uses “4X” for the FHT4X family model and YYWWD for year, week and internal version. The package is identified as moisture-sensitivity level MSL1. The tape information specifies a 7-inch reel for 2,000 units and a 13-inch reel for 10,000 units.

Qualification, Storage and Chemical Handling

Qualification claimThe supplied datasheet states JEDEC JESD47 qualification.
Traceability claimThe feature list states NIST traceability.
Storage guidanceStore in original packaging at 10 °C to 50 °C and 20 %RH to 65 %RH; stated normal-storage period is one year.
  • ESD controls: handle in an electrostatic-protected area with grounded personnel and conductive objects.
  • Avoid volatile chemicals: avoid volatile solvents and organic compounds; the source specifically lists acetone, isopropanol, ethanol and toluene.
  • Avoid aggressive media: bases above pH 9, hydrogen peroxide, ammonia and corrosive gases can damage or shift the sensor.
  • Control assembly materials: keep solvent, flux, coating, adhesive and cleaning residue away from the sensing surface.
  • Allow recovery: after abnormal humidity above 90 %RH or extreme temperatures, return the sensor to a normal environment for recovery.
  • Protect solder joints: corrosive gases can first affect interconnects and at higher concentration can damage the sensor.
Qualification evidenceThe statements above reproduce claims in the supplied datasheet and are not independent certifications. Obtain current traceability, qualification and material documentation for the exact orderable part before release.

Application Areas

The supplied datasheet identifies automotive cabins, industrial control, smart homes, consumer electronics and medical devices.

Automotive cabin climate sensing iconAutomotive CabinCabin comfort and climate monitoring after automotive-system qualification.
Industrial control icon showing a robotic arm and cabinetIndustrial ControlEnvironmental monitoring near controls, enclosures and production equipment.
Smart home icon showing a house and connected thermostatSmart HomeHigh-precision room sensing for comfort control and connected appliances.
Consumer electronics icon showing a smartphone and laptopConsumer ElectronicsSmall, low-power sensing for portable and networked products.
Medical-device monitor iconMedical DevicesEnvironmental sensing where the finished device supplies all required validation.
Application qualificationThe application list does not establish automotive, medical, functional-safety or other regulated-use qualification. Confirm diagnostics, redundancy, calibration, sealing and compliance for the finished product.

FHT41 Engineering FAQs

What accuracy and range does FHT41 specify?

The source lists typical ±1.8 %RH and ±0.2 °C accuracy, with ranges of 0 to 100 %RH and -40 °C to +125 °C.

What I²C address should firmware use?

The FHT41-TR product and ordering tables specify the 7-bit address 0x45. The feature list mentions two I²C addresses but does not define the second value or a selection method, so confirm alternate-address availability before design-in.

Does FHT41 support clock stretching?

No. If a read is attempted before conversion finishes, the sensor returns NACK. Wait for the selected high, medium or low-repeatability measurement time and retry.

How much current does FHT41 use?

Typical idle current is 0.1 µA. At one measurement per second, the source lists 2 µA for high repeatability, 1.2 µA for medium repeatability and 0.4 µA for low repeatability.

How is data returned?

A measurement read returns six bytes: temperature MSB, temperature LSB and CRC, followed by humidity MSB, humidity LSB and CRC. Measurement data can be read once and is deleted after the first acknowledged read header.

How should the host verify measurements?

Calculate CRC-8 with polynomial 0x31, initialization 0xFF, no reflection and final XOR 0x00 over each 16-bit word. The source check value is CRC(0xBEEF) = 0x92.

What is the heater intended for?

The heater can remove condensation from the sensing surface and support extended operation in high humidity. Keep duty cycle below 10%, ambient below 65 °C and total sensor temperature at or below 125 °C.

What package and ordering code are specified?

FHT41 uses a 1.5 mm × 1.5 mm DFN4 package. The tape-and-reel order code is FHT41-TR with a standard packing quantity of 2,000.

What is the unique serial-number command?

Command 0x89 returns two 16-bit serial-number words, each followed by CRC-8. The serial number is stored in one-time-programmable memory.

Which chemicals must be kept away from the sensor?

Avoid volatile solvents and organic compounds, high-pH bases, hydrogen peroxide, ammonia, corrosive gases, flux, coating, adhesive and cleaning residue at the sensing aperture.

Technical source and design authority

This page summarizes FHT41_datasheet.pdf for component evaluation and engineering reference. It does not replace the complete controlled datasheet. Confirm the current revision, alternate-address definition, heater timing, guaranteed performance, interface timing, package tolerances, assembly process, traceability and qualification requirements before production release.

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