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STC31-C-R3

SensirionExtended

-40℃~+105℃ 2.7V~5.5V 3mA Carbon dioxide I2C Reset function ±0.2% QFN-12 Gas Sensors ROHS

Part id
sensirion/STC31-C-R3
Category
Gas Sensors
Package
QFN-12
Pins
13
In stock
16 at JLCPCB (C22396918)
Used on
2 open-source boards

Overview

The STC31-C-R3 is a gas Sensor made by Sensirion in a QFN-12 package with 13 pins. -40℃~+105℃ 2.7V~5.5V 3mA Carbon dioxide I2C Reset function ±0.2% QFN-12 Gas Sensors ROHS.

PCBKit's library has its KiCad symbol (EasyEDA_Cloud:STC31-C-R3, from EasyEDA) and its footprint (EasyEDA_Cloud:QFN-12_L3.5-W3.0-P0.80-BL-EP, from EasyEDA), ready for a KiCad board. 16 are in stock at JLCPCB (part C22396918). 2 open-source boards in 2 repositories on GitHub use it.

Symbol

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EasyEDA_Cloud:STC31-C-R3From EasyEDA

Footprint

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EasyEDA_Cloud:QFN-12_L3.5-W3.0-P0.80-BL-EPFrom EasyEDA

From the datasheet

9
Supply, least
2.7 V · VDD, recommended operating min · p. 5
Supply, most
5.5 V · VDD, recommended operating max · p. 5
Supply, absolute maximum
5.5 V · VDD, absolute max · p. 6
Works from
-40 °C · Operating temperature min · p. 6
Works up to
105 °C · Operating temperature max · p. 6
Takes working
3 mA · IDD, measuring typical · p. 5
Takes at most
5 mA · IDD, measuring max · p. 5
Takes asleep
1 µA · IDD, sleep mode max · p. 5
A pin gives at most
70 mA · Input current on any pin, absolute max magnitude · p. 6

What it is and has

4
Sensing principle
Thermal conductivity · p. 1
Interface
I2C Standard-mode, Fast-mode and Fast-mode Plus · p. 6
Temperature resolution
16 bit · p. 5
Compliance
REACH and RoHS compliant · p. 6

Around it

5
cap 100 nF
between VDD and GND; Supply decoupling; place as close to the sensor as possible. · p. 19
res 10 kΩ
between SCL and VDD; Example external pull-up; size according to bus capacitance and communication frequency. · p. 19
res 10 kOhm (±5%)
between ADDR and VDD; Optional address selection for I2C address 0x2A. · p. 20
res 3.3 kOhm (±5%)
between ADDR and VDD; Optional address selection for I2C address 0x2B. · p. 20
res 1 kOhm (±5%)
between ADDR and VDD; Optional address selection for I2C address 0x2C. · p. 20

Specifications

35
ParameterConditionsAs printedPage
Typical additional STC31-C output error (vol.%)T=30 °C, RH=30%, p=1000 mbar, c=0.0%; selected range 0-40 vol%; 0.1°C error in Ttyp 0.025 vol.%5
Typical additional STC31-C output error (vol.%)T=30 °C, RH=30%, p=1000 mbar, c=0.0%; selected range 0-40 vol%; 1% error in RHtyp 0.0002 vol.%5
Typical additional STC31-C output error (vol.%)T=30 °C, RH=30%, p=1000 mbar, c=0.0%; selected range 0-40 vol%; 1 mbar error in ptyp 0.0001 vol.%5
Typical additional STC31-C output error (vol.%)T=30 °C, RH=30%, p=1000 mbar, c=0.0%; selected range 0-100 vol%; 0.1°C error in Ttyp 0.06 vol.%5
Typical additional STC31-C output error (vol.%)T=30 °C, RH=30%, p=1000 mbar, c=0.0%; selected range 0-100 vol%; 1% error in RHtyp 0.04 vol.%5
Typical additional STC31-C output error (vol.%)T=30 °C, RH=30%, p=1000 mbar, c=0.0%; selected range 0-100 vol%; 1 mbar error in ptyp 0.01 vol.%5
Measurement rangeMeasurement frequency 1 Hzmin -40 · max 105 °C5
ResolutionMeasurement frequency 1 Hztyp 16 bit5
Accuracy25 °C to 60 °C; measurement frequency 1 Hztyp 0.5 °C5
Accuracy10 °C to 90 °C; measurement frequency 1 Hztyp 1 °C5
Accuracy-30 °C to 100 °C; measurement frequency 1 Hztyp 1.5 °C5
Accuracy-40 °C to 105 °C; measurement frequency 1 Hztyp 2 °C5
RepeatabilityMeasurement frequency 1 Hztyp 0.1 °C5
Supply Voltage VDDmin 2.7 · typ 3.3 · max 5.5 V5
Power-up/down level VPORmin 2.3 · typ 2.5 · max 2.7 V5
Supply current IDDMeasuringtyp 3 · max 5 mA5
Supply current IDDIdle statetyp 50 uA5
Supply current IDDSleep modemax 1 uA5
Power-up time tPUTime to sensor readymax 14 ms5
Soft reset time tSRTime between soft reset command or exit sleep mode and sensor readymax 12 ms5
I2C SCL frequency fI2Ctyp 400 · max 1000 kHz5
Low-cross-sensitivity concentration measurement durationMeasurement result is returned together with temperature valuemax 110 ms5
Low-noise concentration measurement durationMeasurement result is returned together with temperature valuemax 66 ms5
Low-cross-sensitivity mode recommended sampling frequencyA higher readout frequency leads to self-heating; maintain frequency during FRC and measurementtyp 1 · max 7 Hz6
Low-noise mode recommended sampling frequencyA higher readout frequency leads to self-heating; maintain frequency during FRC and measurementtyp 1 · max 10 Hz6
Weight Wmax 0.025 g6
Supply Voltage VDDmin -0.3 · max 5.5 V6
Max Voltage on pins (SDA, SCL)Maximum is VDD+0.3 Vmin -0.3 V6
Input current on any pin±70 mAmin -70 · max 70 mA6
Operating temperature rangemin -40 · max 105 °C6
Maximum short term storage temperature rangemin -40 · max 105 °C6
Recommended storage temperature rangemin -10 · max 40 °C6
Operating absolute pressure rangemin 200 · max 2000 mbar6
Max. humidity for long term exposureDew pointmax 40 °C6
ESD HBM (human body model)max 2 kV6

Pins, by the datasheet

12
1 VSS
Connect to ground. · p. 19
2 -
Reserved. Do not connect. · p. 19
3 ADDR
I2C address selection. · p. 19
4 SCL
Serial clock of the I2C interface; requires an external pull-up resistor. · p. 19
5 VSS
Connect to ground. · p. 19
6 VDD
VDD supply; decouple with a 100 nF capacitor placed close to the sensor. · p. 19
7 SDA
Bidirectional serial data of the I2C interface; requires an external pull-up resistor. · p. 19
8 -
Reserved. Do not connect. · p. 19
9 VSS
Connect to ground. · p. 19
10 -
Reserved. Do not connect. · p. 19
11 VSS
Connect to ground. · p. 19
12 -
Reserved. Do not connect. · p. 19

Ordering codes, by the datasheet

3
SEK-STC31-C
Single package evaluation kit · Order number 3.001.061; evaluation kit. · p. 20
STC31-C-R3
Order number 3.001.031; I2C; tape and reel, 400 units. · p. 20
STC31-C-R5
Order number 3.001.032; tape and reel, 5000 units. · p. 20

Open-source boards using it

2
  • 4 layers60 × 60 mmSensorModuleBreakout, the printed circuit board in 3D

    SensorModuleBreakout

    Holorite/SensorModuleBreakout

    Sensor module PCB with breakout pins for CottonCandy

    37 parts

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Questions

Is there a KiCad symbol and footprint for the STC31-C-R3?

Yes. The symbol is EasyEDA_Cloud:STC31-C-R3 and the footprint EasyEDA_Cloud:QFN-12_L3.5-W3.0-P0.80-BL-EP, both drawn on this page. PCBKit places them on a board for you when you design with it.

What package is the STC31-C-R3?

QFN-12, with 13 pins. Its footprint is drawn on this page.

Where is the STC31-C-R3 datasheet?

Sensirion publishes it: the Datasheet link on this page opens it.

Where can I order the STC31-C-R3?

JLCPCB lists it as part C22396918, with 16 in stock; the sellers' links on this page open their listings.

What can replace the STC31-C-R3?

Parts like it in the library: the STC42A-D-R5 by Sensirion. Check their datasheets: a part that fits the footprint may still differ in its ratings.

Which open-source boards use the STC31-C-R3?

2 boards in 2 repositories on GitHub; the most starred are listed on this page, with their KiCad files.