BULK ACOUSTIC WAVE (BAW) SENSORS FOR LIQUID LEVEL MEASUREMENTS

摘要

A method for sensing at least one level parameter of at least one liquid in a tank. At least one bulk acoustic wave (BAW) sensor is positioned inside the tank. Electrodes of the BAW sensor are at least switchably connected to a positive feedback loop across an amplifier to provide an electronic oscillator. At least one acoustic viscosity measurement is determined from an output of the electronic oscillator, wherein the output of the electronic oscillator is different when the BAW sensor contacts the liquid as compared to when the BAW sensor contacts air. The level parameter is determined from the acoustic viscosity measurement.

主权项

1. A method for sensing at least one level parameter of at least one liquid in a tank, comprising:
providing at least one bulk acoustic wave (BAW) sensor positioned inside said tank, wherein electrodes of said BAW sensor are at least switchably connected to a positive feedback loop across an amplifier to provide an electronic oscillator; determining at least one acoustic viscosity measurement from an output of said electronic oscillator, wherein said output of said electronic oscillator is different when said BAW sensor contacts said liquid as compared to when said BAW sensor contacts air, and determining said level parameter from said acoustic viscosity measurement.