MAX30205 Human Body Temperature
🌡️ MAX30205 Human Body Temperature Sensor (I²C – High Accuracy)
A high-precision digital temperature sensor designed specifically for human body monitoring, offering clinical-grade accuracy. Ideal for wearables, medical devices, and health-focused IoT applications.
📊 Key Specifications
Parameter | Value |
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Supply Voltage | 2.7 V – 3.3 V (module often supports 5 V with onboard regulator |
Operating Current | Typ. 600 µA |
Temperature Accuracy | ±0.1 °C (37–39 °C) – clinical grade |
Resolution | 16‑bit → 0.00390625 °C increments |
Operating Range | 0 °C – 50 °C (expanded beyond with known accuracy) |
I²C Addressing | Up to 32 I²C addresses via three address pins |
Alerts / OS Output | Open-drain over-temp alert/shutdown support |
Package | 8-pin TDFN sensor or breakout board (~21×10 mm) |
🔌 Wiring Guide – Arduino Integration
This I²C sensor connects easily with Arduino:
Board Pin | Arduino Pin |
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VCC | 3.3 V or 5 V (if breakout has level shifter) |
GND | GND |
SDA | A4 (UNO/Nano) or SDA pin (others) |
SCL | A5 or SCL pin |
No additional pull-ups needed on breakout versions.
📚 Library Integration
Protocentral MAX30205 Library
Install via Arduino IDE: Sketch → Include Library → Manage Libraries… search for Protocentral MAX30205 Body Temperature Sensor Library amazon.com+14docs.protocentral.com+14ebay.com+14circuitdigest.comgithub.com+1ebay.com+1
Or grab the library on GitHub: Protocentral/Protocentral_MAX30205 github.com+1docs.protocentral.com+1
Example Sketch:
CopyEdit#include <Wire.h> #include <Protocentral_MAX30205.h> MAX30205 tempSensor; void setup(){ Serial.begin(9600); tempSensor.begin(); // I2C init } void loop(){ float t = tempSensor.readTemperature(); Serial.print("Temp: "); Serial.print(t); Serial.println(" °C"); delay(1000); }
This reads precise temperature to ±0.1 °C resolution.
🎥 YouTube Tutorials
Arduino Human Temp with MAX30205 – VEDTUBE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_jEIYszSIcMAX30205 Tutorial & Demo – CircuitDigest Clone
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9hUZQc4oLE
Copy these directly into your browser for setup visuals.
📄 Datasheet & Resources
Manufacturer documentation and additional info:
Analog Devices MAX30205 datasheet – precise accuracy, address setup, OS output docs.cirkitdesigner.com+1forum.arduino.cc+1