Effect, parameter, figure no. |
Effect range |
CAM response |
Condensation of water vapor on MEC plates, Fig. 2, 3 |
Cparasite = 340 to 845 pFCparasite = 681 pF, determined using EIS method |
CAM reading recorded ca. 5× and moderately increasing** |
Leakage of MEC insulators, Fig. 4 |
Cparasite = 163 to 681 pFRparallel = 61 to 0.778 kOhm |
Floating of CAM reading |
Triboelectric charges on MEC plates, Fig. 5 |
Ustatic = -10.5 to 4.29 V |
Floating of CAM reading, CAM spoilage risk |
Useful MEC capacitance,* below FSP (0.% to 30%)Useful MEC capacitance, above FSP (30% to 105%) |
Cuseful = 121 to 205 pFMC = 0 % to 30%C useful = 205 to 231 pFMC = 30% to 105% |
CAM reading stable and reliable |