Humidity Sensors
Humidity sensors are a type of sensor that measures the moisture content, or relative humidity, in the air. They are widely used in a variety of applications, from HVAC systems to food storage and processing.
There are several different types of humidity sensors available, each with their own advantages and disadvantages. Some of the most common types of humidity sensors include capacitive sensors, resistive sensors, and thermal conductivity sensors.
Capacitive sensors work by measuring the capacitance of a thin film that absorbs moisture from the air. As the moisture content in the air changes, the capacitance of the film changes, allowing the humidity to be calculated.
Resistive sensors use a special polymer material that changes its resistance in response to changes in humidity. As the moisture content in the air changes, the resistance of the material changes, allowing the humidity to be measured.
Thermal conductivity sensors measure the change in the thermal conductivity of a material in response to changes in humidity. As the moisture content in the air changes, the thermal conductivity of the material changes, allowing the humidity to be calculated.