E-field ferroelectric sensors: Modeling and simulation [Instrumentation Notes]

In this article, a novel approach to sensing static electric fields has been presented. The approach is extremely interesting due to the low cost of the technology and the simplicity of the architecture. The purpose of the article is to highlight the strategic role of behavioral models in the development and design of E-field sensors. It is important to observe that simulation results must always be supported by experimental evidence to confirm the predicted behaviors. A good solution to perform a reliable investigation, if allowed, is to model the main blocks of the system separately and at the same time to experimentally assess their real behavior to confirm theoretical expectations.