Glossary

Guard electrode

The guard electrode, also known as guard ring, encloses the active sensor measuring area of a capacitive Displacement sensor . The guard electrode ensures a homogeneous electrical field up to the edge of the active sensor measuring area - a prerequisite for the capacitive displacement measuring principle.

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