In electrical engineering, capacitive sensing (sometimes capacitance sensing) is a technology, based on capacitive coupling, that can detect and measure anything that is conductive or has …

This application note covers the basics of the parallel plate and fringing effect, capacitive sensor design, and ways to adapt the capacitance sensing system within various applications.

Capacitive Sensor Explained | Different Types and Applications Learn about how capacitive sensors work, different types of capacitive sensors, and some examples of how these sensors …

Jan 20, 2021 · Capacitive sensors offer non-contact target detection. These sensors not only detect the existence or nonexistence of a target; however, they can also detect pressure, flow, …

Sep 27, 2024 · Capacitive sensors are at the forefront of non-contact detection technology, offering precise and reliable results across various applications. At their core, these sensors …

Jul 1, 2025 · This article provides an overview of what capacitive sensors are, how they function, and some common applications where they are used.

Oct 26, 2023 · By monitoring changes in the electrical capacitance of a sensor, it’s possible to discern specific physical changes in the sensor’s environment. Capacitive sensing technology …

Mar 4, 2024 · Capacitive proximity sensors are non-contact devices that can detect the presence or absence of virtually any object regardless of material. They use the electrical property of …

Capacitive sensors are noncontact. The sensors detect objects located in their measurement field using the interaction of the object with the external electrical alternating field generated by the …

Capacitive sensors detect any material with or without contact. With ifm’s capacitive proximity sensors, the user can adjust the sensitivity to detect liquids or solids even through non-metallic …