Comparing Oxygen Sensors

OXYGEN SENSOR FAQ Zirconium Oxide vs. Electrochemical Sensors How Each Sensor Works Q: How does a zirconium oxide (zirconia) sensor work? Uses a solid ZrO2 ceramic electrolyte (usually stabilized with yttria) that conducts oxygen ions at high temperature. One side of...

Comparing Humidity Sensing Technologies

HUMIDITY SENSOR FAQ Capacitive vs. Resistive vs. Aluminum Oxide Sensors How Each Sensor Works Q: How does a capacitive humidity sensor work? Uses a thin hygroscopic polymer film sandwiched between two electrodes, forming a capacitor. The film absorbs water vapor;...
Solid-State Humidity Sensing Element

Solid-State Humidity Sensing Element

Introduction Due to past and recent battery failures, researchers at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, (MSFC), began research and development on energy storage systems that did not utilize liquids or gels as the electrolyte. During measurement of one of the...