A novel varactor using single PMOS is proposed. By utilizing the capacitance difference between saturation and linear region, the proposed varactor can improve frequency resolution of a LC-tank based digitally controlled oscillator without introducing extra fixed loading capacitance. A digitally controlled oscillator with the proposed varactor is designed using 0.13μm CMOS technology for verifi...

We proposed a tactile and proximity sensor (layered 3D touch screen) base on capacitance measurement. In the proposed sensor, the parallel-type capacitance sensor and plane-type capacitance sensor are layered. The sensor can detect the object and position before contact (proximity range), and can detect the indentation and precise position on contact. In addition, it can discriminate materials ...

We report capacitance measurements in top-gated graphene sheets as a function of charge carrier density. A measurement method using an LC-circuit provides high sensitivity to small capacitance changes and hence allows the observation of the quantum part of the capacitance. The extracted density of states has a finite value of 1× 1017m−2 eV−1 in the vicinity of the Dirac point, which is in contr...

This research aimed at measuring the electrical capacitance of miscanthus biomass as a potential proxy measure of bulk density. The experimental arrangement allowed for continuous variation of bulk density through compression, whereas moisture content was varied at two levels, being air-dried (<5%) and oven dried (14.5%), and particle size was varied by using material that passed milling screen...

A novel approach to directly interface a capacitively coupled resistive sensor microcontroller is presented in this article. The existing measurement schemes for such sensors are complex. In addition, the coupling capacitance often also holds important data. proposed simple system, series RC sensors, capable of measuring both resistance and capacitance. detailed analysis on effect nonidealities...