capacitance sensing
11Touchpad — For the tablet computer, see HP TouchPad. Trackpad on an Apple MacBook Pro …
12Frequency domain sensor — Frequency domain (FD) sensor is an instrument developed for measuring soil moisture content. The instrument has an oscillating circuit, the sensing part of the sensor is embedded in the soil, and the operating frequency will depend on the value… …
13Piezoelectric sensor — A piezoelectric sensor is a device that uses the piezoelectric effect to measure pressure, acceleration, strain or force by converting them to an electrical signal.ApplicationsPiezoelectric sensors have proven to be versatile tools for the… …
14Crystal oscillator — A miniature 4 MHz quartz crystal enclosed in a hermetically sealed HC 49/US package, used as the resonator in a crystal oscillator. A crystal oscillator is an electronic oscillator circuit that uses the mechanical resonance of a vibrating crystal …
15Quartz crystal microbalance — A quartz crystal microbalance (QCM) measures a mass per unit area by measuring the change in frequency of a quartz crystal resonator. The resonance is disturbed by the addition or removal of a small mass due to oxide growth/decay or film… …
16Electromagnetic Diaphragm — An electromagnetic diaphragm is a form of capacitive sensor used on an electronic stethoscope. The diaphragm is coated with a conductive material. Behind the diaphragm, a conductive plate is positioned behind and parallel to the diaphragm, so… …
17Multimeter — A digital multimeter A multimeter or a multitester, also known as a VOM (Volt Ohm meter), is an electronic measuring instrument that combines several measurement functions in one unit. A typical multimeter may include features such as the ability …
18Electronic component — Various components An electronic component is a basic electronic element and may be available in a discrete form having two or more electrical terminals (or leads). These are intended to be connected together, usually by soldering to a printed… …
19radiation measurement — ▪ technology Introduction technique for detecting the intensity and characteristics of ionizing radiation, such as alpha, beta, and gamma rays or neutrons, for the purpose of measurement. The term ionizing radiation refers to those… …
20CapSense — is a capacitive sensing solution developed by Cypress Semiconductor. Capacitive sensing replaces mechanical buttons, membranes and other moving parts with a proximity sensitive interface. Two electrodes are covered by an insulating stratum… …
