E-field ferroelectric sensors: Modeling and simulation [Instrumentation Notes]

Author

Andò, Bruno ; Baglio, Salvatore ; Bulsara, Adi ; Marletta, Vincenzo ; Savalli, Nicolò

Author_Institution

Univ. of Catania, Catania

Volume

12

Issue

2

fYear

2009

fDate

4/1/2009 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

31

Lastpage

37

Abstract

In this article, a novel approach to sensing static electric fields has been presented. The approach is extremely interesting due to the low cost of the technology and the simplicity of the architecture. The purpose of the article is to highlight the strategic role of behavioral models in the development and design of E-field sensors. It is important to observe that simulation results must always be supported by experimental evidence to confirm the predicted behaviors. A good solution to perform a reliable investigation, if allowed, is to model the main blocks of the system separately and at the same time to experimentally assess their real behavior to confirm theoretical expectations.

Keywords

electric fields; electric sensing devices; ferroelectric devices; E-field ferroelectric sensors; behavioral models; static electric fields; Current measurement; Electric variables measurement; Electrodes; Electrostatic measurements; Ferroelectric materials; Instruments; Probes; Sensor phenomena and characterization; Sensor systems and applications; Surface discharges;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Instrumentation & Measurement Magazine, IEEE

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

1094-6969

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/MIM.2009.4811135

Filename

4811135