Plessey PS25454 Electric Potential IC (EPIC) Non-Contact Sensor

Features

• Ultra high effective input resistance, typically 20G
  
• Effective input capacitance as low as 15pF
• Upper 3dB point typically 20kHz
• Operates with bipolar power supply from ±2.4V to ±5.5V
• Sensors supplied in a custom package with exposed pins for surface mount assembly.

Applications

• Proximity switching of lighting and similar electric circuits
• Remote control of TVs and other domestic appliances
• Presence detection for security / alarm systems
• Room occupancy detection for rescue services
• Simple gesture recognition to control children’s toys
• Controller-less computer gaming systems

Documentations

• PS25454 Datasheet
• EPIC Overview
• EPIC Application Notes

Videos

EPIC Overview

This video shows the general capabilities of the multi award winning EPIC sensor. As application examples, this video will trigger your imagination into the world of opportunities that the EPIC sensor will give.

Movement and gesture applications of EPIC sensors

This video demonstrates how EPIC can be used to determine the position of a hand or body by measuring signals from a pair of sensors. It shows how hand position sensing enables gesture recognition and therefore device control.

This simple demonstration shows how the application can be extended to cover body position within a room to enable automatic switching, security surveillance or assisted healthcare.

2D Movement and gesture applications of EPIC sensors

This video demonstrates how EPIC can be used to determine the position of a hand or body by measuring signals from a series of sensors. It shows how hand position sensing enables gesture recognition and therefore device control.

Driven Right Leg circuit

This video is a practical demonstration of the automotive application for non-contact ECG measurements, through clothing in the difficult environment of a car.