What is a DS1822 sensor ?
The DS1822 is a digital temperature sensor with a 1-Wire protocol, developed by Maxim Integrated as a cost-effective version of the DS18B20.
It maintains the same pinout, commands, and internal architecture, but with a wider tolerance and simplified calibration.
It is an excellent compromise between cost, reliability, and ease of integration, especially for consumer applications or non-critical sensor networks.
Operating principle
The DS1822 operates on the same principle as the DS18B20:
the measured temperature is converted to a digital format and transmitted via the 1-Wire bus.
The relationship remains:
- T = Brut Value / 16
Each unit of measurement depends on the configured resolution (9 to 12 bits).
| Resolution | Pass (°C) | Conversion time |
| 9 bits | 0,5 °C | 93,75 ms |
| 10 bits | 0,25 °C | 187,5 ms |
| 11 bits | 0,125 °C | 375 ms |
| 12 bits | 0,0625 °C | 750 ms |
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Typical value |
| Measurement range | −55 °C → +125 °C |
| Typical precision | ±2,0 K (−10 → +85 °C) |
| Resolution | 9 to 12 bits (configurable) |
| Conversion time | 93,75 to 750 ms |
| Alimentation | 3.0 → 5.5 V or parasitic mode |
| Interface | Digital (1-Wire bus) |
| Unique identifier | 64 bits (family 0x22) |
| Typical current | < 1 mA |
Annual drift | Average (±0.5 K/year) |
Case | TO-92, stainless steel cable or IP68 sealing |
Wiring Configuration
| Type | Description | Precision |
3-wires |
VDD + DATA + GND | ✅ Standard |
2-wires (parasite) |
DATA + GND, without dedicated power supply | 💡 Wiring economy |
Chained (multi-drop) |
Multiple sensors on the same bus | 🏗️ Wide Area Networks |
Self-heating
Low (≈ 0.3 °C at 5 V).
Due to its low power consumption, the DS1822 is suitable for battery-operated systems or continuous measurements without significant thermal drift.
Application areas
⚙️ Economic Systems of Thermal Monitoring
🧱 Domestic and HVAC Applications
💧 Waterproof Thermometers for Pools, Aquariums, Greenhouses
🔋 Measurements on Microcontrollers (Arduino, ESP32, etc.)
🧠 Low-Cost Educational or IoT Projects