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Numerical Simulation Analysis of a Capacitive Pressure Sensor for Wearable Medical Devices
1  Department of Mechatronics, Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal 576104, India
Academic Editor: Stefano Mariani

https://doi.org/10.3390/ecsa-11-20348 (registering DOI)
Abstract:

Wearable sensor devices are becoming increasingly important in medical applications due to their high sensitivity and compact size, with flexible elastomer materials playing a crucial role in their functionality. This research focuses on developing a capacitive pressure sensor (CPS) using Multiphysics software to explore its potential for medical use. The CPS is designed with a cylindrical structure, utilizing air as the dielectric medium between a polysilicon base and a polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) diaphragm. Simulation results indicate that at a pressure of 1 kPa, the CPS achieves a capacitance of 1.28 pF and stores 0.644 pJ of electrical energy. Moreover, the sensitivity of the sensor improves as the pressure increases, with analytical results showing strong agreement with numerical analyses. These findings highlight that the CPS can effectively store electrical energy and respond accurately to pressure variations, which is essential for reliable performance in medical applications. The promising results from the simulations suggest that the CPS could be a viable option for integration into wearable medical devices, potentially improving patient monitoring and diagnostics. Future work will involve fabricating the sensor and conducting experimental tests to validate the simulation results. This step is critical to ensure that the sensor performs as expected in real-world conditions and meets the stringent requirements of medical applications. This research underscores the potential of the CPS in the realm of wearable medical devices, highlighting its promise for contributing significantly to patient care and diagnostics.

Keywords: Capacitive pressure sensor; Dielectrics; Wearable devices; Sensitivity
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I find the research both well-executed and highly relevant to the development of wearable medical devices. The use of COMSOL Multiphysics to model the CPS is a commendable choice, offering detailed insights into the sensor's electrical performance and behavior under varying conditions. The article also does job of explaining the non-linear relationship between pressure and capacitance, particularly the enhanced sensitivity at lower pressures.
Kiran Keshyagol
Thank you Dear. Visit for your valuable remarks

Sakshi Patil
Dear researcher, I found this is useful and most relevant to the current requirements of sensors in medical applications. I would like to see the fabrication and its characterization. Best luck
Kiran Keshyagol
Dear sakshi, Thank you for your remarks



 
 
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