This DHT11 Temperature & Humidity Sensor features a temperature & humidity sensor complex with a calibrated digital  signal output.
By using  the exclusive digital-signal-acquisition technique  and  temperature  &  humidity  sensing  technology,  it  ensures  high  reliability and excellent  long-term  stability.
This  sensor  includes  a  resistive-type  humidity  measurement component  and  an  NTC  temperature  measurement  component,  and  connects  to  a  high-performance  8-bit microcontroller,  offering  excellent  quality,  fast  response,  anti-interference ability and cost-effectiveness.

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