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Capacitance measurement apparatus

US8022714B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 6, 2008
Grant dateSep 20, 2011
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Expiry dateJan 18, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG04F10/105
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Capacitance is measured by charging a capacitor from a constant current source during a known time period. The resultant voltage on the capacitor is proportional to the capacitance thereof and may be calculated from the resultant voltage and known time period.

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