Capacitive Elastomer Sensors

Capacitive Elastomer Sensors use the special feature of dielectric elastomers that it is a deformable capacitor to generate different sensor effects. The deformation of an elastomer structure changes the electrical capacitance in a defined way. The capacitance can be measured continuously, e. g. with a microprocessor.

A change of design of the capacitor structure results in different sensor properties. With strain sensors, the strain of an elastic body or the variable distance between two moving bodies can be measured continuously. Compression load sensors measure the force or pressure acting on a surface. Proximity sensors can be used to detect the approach of a human hand to a surface before it comes into contact.

Competences on:

• Materials for Capacitive Elastomer Sensors
• Relationship between sensor design and characteristic curve
• Manufacturing method for Capacitive Elastomer Sensors
• Assembly and connection technology for Capacitive Elastomer Sensors
• Measuring electronics for Capacitive Elastomer Sensors with microprocessors
• Characterization of Capacitive Elastomer Sensors
  
  

Offer:

• Development of customer-specific Capacitive Elastomer Sensors
• Integration of Capacitive Elastomer Sensors into components and systems
• Development of manufacturing processes for Capacitive Elastomer Sensors
• Development of test methods for Capacitive Elastomer Sensors
• Development of Capacitive Elastomer Sensors with measuring electronics