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DS18B20 Digital Temperature Sensor Module (1-Wire)

Original price was: ₹ 120.00.Current price is: ₹ 85.00.

Build accurate digital temperature-monitoring systems with the DS18B20 Digital Temperature Sensor Module. Using the 1-Wire communication protocol, it provides digitally processed temperature readings while requiring only one microcontroller data line for communication. Ideal for Arduino, ESP32, IoT, weather stations, smart agriculture, and STEM electronics projects.

Simple Digital Temperature Sensing with Just One Data Line

The DS18B20 is a popular digital temperature sensor designed for applications where reliable temperature measurement and simple wiring are important.

Unlike an analog temperature sensor that requires the microcontroller to interpret an analog voltage, the DS18B20 performs temperature conversion internally and communicates the resulting digital data using the 1-Wire protocol.

This means the sensor can be connected to a compatible microcontroller using a simple three-wire arrangement:

VCC | GND | DATA

One of the biggest advantages of the DS18B20 is its ability to support multiple sensors on the same 1-Wire bus. Each DS18B20 device has a unique 64-bit identification code, allowing compatible software to distinguish between individual sensors.

This makes the sensor particularly useful for projects that need temperature measurements from multiple locations—for example, monitoring different areas of a greenhouse, water tank, equipment enclosure, or classroom experiment.

The DS18B20 supports a wide temperature range of -55°C to +125°C, with a typical accuracy specification of ±0.5°C over the -10°C to +85°C range when using a genuine DS18B20 device under appropriate operating conditions.

Its digital interface and compact form factor make it an excellent choice for IoT monitoring, environmental sensing, robotics, automation, weather stations, and STEM education.

Perfect For

Arduino temperature-monitoring projects
ESP32 and IoT applications
Digital thermometers
Weather stations
Smart agriculture
Greenhouse monitoring
Water-temperature monitoring
Equipment-temperature monitoring
Multi-point temperature logging
Environmental monitoring
Robotics projects
Data-logging systems
STEM and electronics education
PM SHRI Lab projects

Technical Specifications

Specification Details
Sensor Type Digital Temperature Sensor
Sensor IC DS18B20
Communication Protocol 1-Wire
Temperature Range -55°C to +125°C
Typical Accuracy ±0.5°C from -10°C to +85°C
Resolution Programmable: 9-bit to 12-bit
Supply Voltage 3.0V to 5.5V DC
Typical Connection VCC, GND, DATA
Device Identification Unique 64-bit ROM code
Output Digital temperature data
Application IoT, environmental monitoring, automation, robotics and STEM projects

Key Features

1-Wire Digital Communication

The DS18B20 communicates digitally using the 1-Wire protocol, allowing temperature data to be transferred using a single data line.

Multiple Sensors on One Bus

Multiple DS18B20 sensors can share the same 1-Wire data bus. Their unique 64-bit identification codes allow compatible software to identify individual sensors.

This is useful for multi-point temperature-monitoring projects.

Programmable Resolution

Temperature resolution can be configured from 9-bit to 12-bit, allowing developers to balance measurement resolution and conversion time according to the application.

Wide Temperature Range

The sensor supports measurements across a broad range of -55°C to +125°C, making it suitable for many educational and environmental monitoring applications.

Digital Output

Because temperature conversion occurs inside the sensor, the microcontroller receives digital data rather than needing to interpret a raw analog voltage.

How the DS18B20 Works

1. Temperature Detection

The sensor measures the temperature of its surrounding environment.

2. Internal Conversion

The DS18B20 converts the measured temperature into a digital value.

3. 1-Wire Communication

The sensor communicates the temperature data to the microcontroller through the 1-Wire bus.

4. Software Processing

The microcontroller can then display, record, transmit, or act on the temperature reading.

For example, a controller could activate a fan when a predefined temperature threshold is reached or record temperature changes over time.

Multi-Sensor Temperature Monitoring

One of the most useful features of the DS18B20 is its unique device identification.

Each sensor has a unique 64-bit ROM code, allowing multiple sensors to operate on a shared 1-Wire bus.

A project could therefore use separate sensors for:

Ambient temperature
Greenhouse temperature
Water temperature
Electronics enclosure temperature
Soil/environment experiments

The actual number of sensors that can be reliably used on one bus depends on factors such as cable length, wiring topology, pull-up resistance, power arrangement, bus capacitance, and software implementation.

Arduino & ESP32 Compatibility

The DS18B20 is commonly used with:

Arduino UNO
Arduino Nano
Arduino Mega
ESP32
ESP8266 / NodeMCU
Other compatible microcontroller platforms

Popular Arduino libraries such as OneWire and DallasTemperature are commonly used to communicate with DS18B20 sensors.

The exact wiring and software configuration depend on the specific module and microcontroller being used.

Pull-Up Resistor

The DS18B20 1-Wire bus requires an appropriate pull-up resistor on the data line for normal operation.

Some DS18B20 breakout modules include the required resistor on the PCB, while other versions may not.

Please verify the supplied module before assuming that an external pull-up resistor is unnecessary.

For a typical standard 1-Wire configuration, a 4.7 kΩ pull-up resistor is commonly used, although the appropriate value can vary depending on the bus design and wiring conditions.

Example Applications

IoT Weather Station

Measure ambient temperature and combine the data with humidity, pressure, or other environmental sensors.

Smart Greenhouse

Monitor temperature at multiple locations and use the readings to control fans, ventilation, or other automation systems.

Water Temperature Monitoring

Use an appropriately protected sensor arrangement to monitor temperature in water-based experiments or systems.

Multi-Point Data Logger

Place multiple DS18B20 sensors at different locations and record temperature changes over time.

Equipment Monitoring

Monitor the temperature of electronics enclosures, experimental equipment, or other non-critical systems.

Robotics

Use temperature readings as part of an environmental monitoring or automation project.

Educational Applications

The DS18B20 is useful for teaching:

Digital temperature sensing
1-Wire communication
Digital data acquisition
Sensor networking
Microcontroller programming
Multi-sensor systems
Data logging
Environmental monitoring
IoT automation
Signal and communication protocols

Product Highlights

Simple 1-Wire Interface
Communicate with the sensor using a single data line plus power and ground.

Wide Temperature Range
Supports measurements from -55°C to +125°C.

Programmable Resolution
Configure the sensor for 9-bit to 12-bit resolution.

Multiple Sensors on One Bus
Use the unique 64-bit device ID to distinguish multiple DS18B20 sensors sharing the same data line.

Digital Temperature Data
No analog voltage conversion is required at the microcontroller input.

Excellent for STEM & IoT
Ideal for Arduino, ESP32, environmental monitoring, automation, robotics, and data-logging projects.

Important Accuracy Information

The commonly specified ±0.5°C accuracy applies to the DS18B20 over the -10°C to +85°C temperature range under the manufacturer's specified conditions.

Actual results in a project can vary depending on:

Sensor quality
Genuine vs. non-genuine device
Supply conditions
Installation
Thermal coupling
Environmental conditions
Wiring
Sensor placement
Software implementation

The sensor should not be treated as a laboratory-grade reference thermometer without appropriate calibration and validation.

Important Product Information

This listing is for a DS18B20-based temperature sensor module.

Because the product is supplied as a generic module, the breakout-board design may vary between manufacturing batches.

Possible differences may include:

PCB layout
Pull-up resistor configuration
Pin arrangement
Indicator components
Connector design
Component markings
Mounting-hole configuration

The exact physical module supplied with your order should be treated as the final reference for its hardware configuration.

Package Contents

1 × DS18B20 Digital Temperature Sensor Module

Microcontroller, jumper wires, breadboard, power supply, enclosure, and other accessories are not included unless specifically mentioned.

Safety & Handling

Verify VCC, GND, and DATA connections before powering the module.
Use the recommended supply voltage.
Avoid short circuits.
Disconnect power before changing circuit connections.
Protect the sensor and PCB from moisture unless the specific supplied version is designed for waterproof use.
Do not expose the electronic module to temperatures outside its specified operating range.

Package Includes

1 × DS18B20 Digital Temperature Sensor Module

Ideal For

Students, Teachers, Makers, Arduino Users, ESP32 Developers, IoT Developers, Robotics Enthusiasts, STEM Labs, Electronics Hobbyists, Engineering Students, Educational Institutions

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