An impedance measurement circuit for determining a complex impedance of a capacitive sensor having at least one sense electrode operable in loading mode and at least one guard electrode. The measurement circuit includes: a pulse generator unit for providing a periodic electric measurement signal and a periodic electric guard signal; a signal sensing circuit for sensing a sense current flowing through the at least one sense electrode or the sense electrodes in response to the pulse generator unit measurement signal; and a control and evaluation unit. The control and evaluation unit is configured for determining a complex impedance from the determined sense currents with reference to a complex reference potential.
LOW-COST, HIGH MEASUREMENT SPEED CAPACITIVE SENSING CIRCUIT FOR LOADING MODE OPERATION OF CAPACITIVE SENSORS
2024-01-04
Patent
Electronic Resource
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