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The arrangement is designed for measuring RH from 10%to 90%.
The long-term characteristic remains unaffected by condensation
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Capacitive Humidity Sensor A (contd)
Measuring Circuit
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The capacitance C
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RH, but also on some other secondary variables e.g. operating
f d bi frequency and ambient temperature.
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Capacitive Humidity Sensor A (contd)
Influence of Secondary Variables: Influence of Secondary Variables:
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Capacitance of humidity sensor at four
different frequencies (nominal values)
The temperature dependence of the sensor capacitance (over the
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operating frequency range) ~ 0.1%/K .
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Capacitive Humidity Sensor A (contd)
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RH
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Conclusion: The sensor will not be
particularly suitable for those
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Time response of the sensor
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Department of Electrical Engg., Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India
Time response of the sensor
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Capacitive Humidity Sensor B
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The Capce. vs.
RH relation:
layer
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pF 7 . 1 375 RH C + =
glass
substrate
Here the dielectric is a polymer which has the ability to absorb water molecules.
A sensor of this type has its input range of 0%to 100% RH, with a
capacitance of 375 pF at 0% RH and a linear sensitivity of 1.7 pF per % RH.
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Department of Electrical Engg., Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India
capacitance of 375 pF at 0% RH and a linear sensitivity of 1.7 pF per % RH.
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