Published: July 30, 2010
RS First with World's Smallest Humidity Sensor from Sensirion
OXFORD, UK - (BUSINESS WIRE) - RS Components today announced the exclusive launch of the world's
smallest digital humidity sensor, the Sensirion SHT-21. Samples of the
ground-breaking digital Relative Humidity and Temperature (RH&T) sensor
are in stock at RS warehouses around the world now.
The ultra small SHT-21 digital RH&T sensor from Sensirion integrates
calibration memory and a digital interface in to an extremely small
3x3mm footprint. The humidity sensor provides electronic read-out of
tracking information while the complete over-moulding of the senor chip
- with the exception of the humidity sensor area - protects the humidity
and temperature sensor against external impact and leads to excellent
stability against aging, shock and volatile chemicals.
Andrea Orzati, International Sales Director of Sensirion commented: "The
SHT-21 is a ground breaking product setting new standards in
miniaturization for this class of sensor. By making it available through
RS, we are offering customers the opportunity to order a sample on line
and have it on their bench the next day. RS is a key channel for us in
taking innovative technologies like this to market."
Jonathan Boxall, Semiconductor and Test & Measurement Business Manager
at RS Components said: "We are seeing continued and growing interest in
'smart metering' and associated industrial and residential control
systems. The addition of this exceptionally highly integrated and
compact RH&T sensor to our product line will definitely help our
customers develop smarter systems that provide greater functionality
with improved accuracy."
The Sensirion SHT-21 is exclusive to RS until the end of August.
About RS Components
RS Components is the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc, the world's
largest distributor of electronic and industrial supplies. The Group
serves nearly 1.6 million customers worldwide. Through operations in 27
countries and 17 warehouses, RS distributes 500,000 products from over
2,500 suppliers. The Group has an annual turnover of over £974 million
and is listed on the London Stock Exchange. For more details on the
Group please visit the corporate website (www.electrocomponents.com).

RS Components
Andrea Barnard
Tel: +44 1865 207464
andrea.barnard@rs-components.com
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