Description
Book SynopsisCapacitive sensors produce spectacular resolution of movement to one part in 10-10 meters and maintain exceptional long-term stability in hostile environments. They are increasingly used for a variety of jobs in consumer and industrial equipment, including wall stud sensors, keypads, lamp dimmers, micrometers, calipers, rotation encoders, and more. The most focused, authoritative book available in the field,
Capacitive Sensors brings you complete information on the research, design, and production of capacitive sensors. This all-in-one source provides detailed, comprehensive coverage of key topics, including underlying theory, electrode configuration, and practical circuits. In addition, you''ll find reviews of a number of tested systems never before published.
Capacitive Sensors is a must-have for product designers and mechanical and electrical engineers interested in using this fast-developing technology to get top price and performance advantages.
Table of ContentsPreface.
BASICS.
Chapter 1: Introduction.
Chapter 2: Electrostatics.
Chapter 3: Capacitive sensor basics.
Chapter 4: Circuit basics.
APPLICATIONS.
Chapter 5: Capacitive micrometers.
Chapter 6: Proximity detectors.
Chapter 7: Motion encoders.
Chapter 8: Multiple plate systems.
Chapter 9: Miscellaneous sensors.
DESIGN.
Chapter 10: Circuits and components.
Chapter 11: Switched capacitor techniques.
Chapter 12: Noise and stability.
Chapter 13: Hazards.
PRODUCTS.
Chapter 14: Electret microphone.
Chapter 15: Accelerometer.
Chapter 16: StudSensor.
Chapter 17: Proximity detector.
Chapter 18: Vernier caliper.
Chapter 19: Graphic input tablet.
Chapter 20: Camera positioner.
Chapter 21: Digital level.
Chapter 22: References.
Appendix 1: Capacitive sensors in silicon technology.
Appendix 2: Dielectric properties of various materials.
Index.
