This application note is intended for hardware and
firmware design engineers that need to accurately
detect small capacitance values. AN1016
Detecting Small Capacitive Sensors Using the MCP6291 and
PIC16F690 Devices
Author: Kumen Blake and Steven Bible INTEGRATOR SOLUTION
Microchip Technology Inc.
This section describes a design that accurately
measures small capacitances. It uses dual slope
INTRODUCTION integration to measure the sensor’s capacitance. Using
an integrator for measuring small capacitive sensors
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