Dielectric spectroscopy sensing apparaus and method of use
AssigneeXaTek, Inc.
InventorsJason R. Ertel, Shawn Dellinger, Jason Grant Tilk, David J. Boll
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Abstract
A DS sensing apparatus includes a body and electrodes provided on the body. The body defines a test volume between a first surface and an opposing second surface spaced from the first surface a distance that allows a fluid to enter the test volume from a fluid inlet, which is communicatively coupled to the test volume, via capillary action. The electrodes include a first sensing electrode on the first surface and configured to receive an input RF signal, a second sensing electrode on the first surface spaced from the first sensing electrode and configured to deliver an output RF signal and a floating electrode on the second surface.
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A dielectric spectroscopy (DS) sensing apparatus comprising:
- a body defining a test volume between a first surface and an opposing second surface spaced from the first surface a distance that allows a fluid to enter the test volume from a fluid inlet, which is communicatively coupled with the test volume, via capillary action;
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- electrodes provided on the body including a first sensing electrode on the first surface and configured to receive an input radio frequency (RF) signal, a second sensing electrode on the first surface spaced from the first sensing electrode and configured to deliver an output RF signal, and a floating electrode on the second surface.
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A method of assembling a DS sensing apparatus, the method comprising:
- affixing a first insert to a lower body, wherein the first insert includes at least one of a first terminal end of a first sensing electrode and a first terminal end of a second sensing electrode;
- affixing a second insert to an upper body, wherein the second insert includes a floating electrode deposited thereon;
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- connecting the lower body and the upper body to form a body.
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