NASA NTRS · 19870000054
Sliding Capacitive Displacement Transducer
Abstract
Simple circuit replaces bridge circuit. Sliding capacitive displacement transducer, capacitance varies linearly with displacement, enables use of simple circuit based on operational amplifier instead of complicated capacitance bridge. With new circuit, transducers as small as 0.05 in. (1.3 mm) square and 0.004 in. (0.1 mm) thick have produced output-voltage changes of about 200 mV per 0.005 in. (0.13 mm) of displacement. Piston-type transducer made quite small for installation in confined spaces.
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Bryner, B. D., Godfrey, A. L.. 1987-02-01. Sliding Capacitive Displacement Transducer. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19870000054
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